I have received a reply from Humax saying they are aware of a problem with FREEVIEW HD PVRs which they are investigating.
And, on checking, it may be that my 0sec recording of Freesat BBC3HD was of the first Bluestone 42, which it seems, was replaced at the last minute because of the death of a soldier in Afghanistan.
Just to add to the debate, I can only get BBC3HD/CBBCHD from Sudbury, but not BBC4HD, BBC NewsHD etc.
I have made several BBC3HD recordings on timer, using AR, since the new channel was made available, and not one has failed!
Could the transmitter source be an issue for this problem...or is it the fact that I can only receive one set of the new HD channels that is resulting in a lack of problems, I wonder?
Just to add to the debate, I can only get BBC3HD/CBBCHD from Sudbury, but not BBC4HD, BBC NewsHD etc.
I have made several BBC3HD recordings on timer, using AR, since the new channel was made available, and not one has failed!
Could the transmitter source be an issue for this problem...or is it the fact that I can only receive one set of the new HD channels that is resulting in a lack of problems, I wonder?
I don't have COM 7 so basically in same situation. All my recordings on both a HDR FOX T2 and a HD FOX T2 of BBC THREE HD have failed. (Lark Stoke transmitter)
Not quite!:
"Software update on Humax UK Freesat+ with Freetime boxes!!!
A software update will take place on all Freesat+ with Freetime boxes today, the 7th January. This is an automatic update but if you can’t wait, you can do this manually simply search for new software by pressing Home, Settings, System settings, Software update and Search new software.
The update will provide support for the Freesat iOS App which will be available in the App Store later this month.
For more information on what the update means to you visit, www.freesat.co.uk/about-freesat/whats-new"
Not quite!:
"Software update on Humax UK Freesat+ with Freetime boxes!!!
A software update will take place on all Freesat+ with Freetime boxes today, the 7th January. This is an automatic update but if you can’t wait, you can do this manually simply search for new software by pressing Home, Settings, System settings, Software update and Search new software.
The update will provide support for the Freesat iOS App which will be available in the App Store later this month.
For more information on what the update means to you visit, www.freesat.co.uk/about-freesat/whats-new"
The app and update is primarily for remote scheduling
Inside the last 2 hours I now get bad signal and the date on the T2 says 01/01/70 LOL
Probably just a coincidence due to transmitter or communal ariel problems.
Forgot to add the TV said new channels found retuned to the 800's,
now it's practically unwatchable,hope it is just a transmitter problem!
Inside the last 2 hours I now get bad signal and the date on the T2 says 01/01/70 LOL
Probably just a coincidence due to transmitter or communal ariel problems.
Forgot to add the TV said new channels found retuned to the 800's,
now it's practically unwatchable,hope it is just a transmitter problem!
EPG has the right date and time now.
The update is for G2 satellite boxes, nothing to do with terrestrial boxes.
I had a CBBC HD failure last Saturday. The programme recorded, I checked to make sure that the channel was broadcasting (it was, with no corruption apparent on viewing the channel live).
Subsequently, the file was unplayable (0 mins, apparently). Yet on deletion, the disk space was freed up.
I had a CBBC HD failure last Saturday. The programme recorded, I checked to make sure that the channel was broadcasting (it was, with no corruption apparent on viewing the channel live).
Subsequently, the file was unplayable (0 mins, apparently). Yet on deletion, the disk space was freed up.
I was sceptical when I read Post 13. But then I saw it mentioned on another forum.
Previously I had not managed a single successfull recording from BBC3 HD.
Yesterday, I watched the tennis for ten minutes or so. Then did an Instant Recording for half an hour. This played back okay. So last night I set two recordings .... and had my first successes!
Whether this was coincidence, I don't know (how on earth does it work?). I'm going to try some more recordings over the next few days to see how it goes and I'll report back.
I've had two occasions recently when lost the signal for the com 7channels on the Humy.The first was when the communal aeriel was damaged in the bad weather,and the second time last week when I retuned the H in auto.Did the manual record on all the com 7 channels, and was sorted.
Tried to timer record from BBC3HD and BBC4HD last night, usual 0 mins recording. Instant record works as does BBC News HD. Winter Hill if that's any help.
This is a solution from the Hummy site, it is similar to post 13 on this thread and seems to work. The poster claimed that the Humax has to learn about the different system used by BBC3&4HD. He claimed that if you retune before 7pm you will be able to record CBBC & Cbeebies in HD but not BBC3&4HD, if you retune after 7pm the situation is reversed. The original poster recommended using instant record on both channels to solve the problem but someone else had a simpler suggestion.
If you cant record BBC3/4HD wait until after 7pm tune the Humax to BBC3HD and leave it for 30mins, switch to BBC4HD and leave it for 30mins, programme in your reservations.
I did this earlier this week and programmed it to record Salamander in SD and HD yesterday. I checked at 10pm and found it had recorded part one OK so I also programmed it to record Top of the pops from BBC4HD and Live at the Electric from BBC3HD, all recordings were checked this morning and all are OK. I cannot claim this will work for you or that it will be a permanent fix but so far it seems to work. If a programme is important to you I suggest you use SD until reliability is confirmed.
It is possible that some people who have had no problems use their Humax as an HD tuner and therefore the problem sorted itself out when they were watching anything live on BBC3&4HD.
I had problems recording BBC3/4HD but I did the following, I checked my firmware and found it was out of date so upgraded to latest via flashdrive.
Did retune of box(was done mid afternoon), in evening I followed post 13's advise, I watched 5-10 min of channel then recorded 10min.
Recording played back ok, then set program to record on each channel. Both recording worked fine when tried next day and have record two more programs of each and they have all worked.
Have not tried CBBC or news HD as have no need for then.
I live in Coventry and aerial is pointing to Sutton Coldfield transmitter.
I very rarely even watch BBC3/4 let alone record them but did have to record some programs the other week and encountered this issue.
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And, on checking, it may be that my 0sec recording of Freesat BBC3HD was of the first Bluestone 42, which it seems, was replaced at the last minute because of the death of a soldier in Afghanistan.
I have made several BBC3HD recordings on timer, using AR, since the new channel was made available, and not one has failed!
Could the transmitter source be an issue for this problem...or is it the fact that I can only receive one set of the new HD channels that is resulting in a lack of problems, I wonder?
I don't have COM 7 so basically in same situation. All my recordings on both a HDR FOX T2 and a HD FOX T2 of BBC THREE HD have failed. (Lark Stoke transmitter)
And you might like to note what is in PQ http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/technology/article/art20130802130729948
... Installed by Siemens
It ( and its NI equivalent ) works ..as does the code and mux for BBC TV, ,,,
Until next time, lol
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Richard
Doubt it's anything to do with Freeview. Most likely the anticipated Freetime update for remote scheduling.
"Software update on Humax UK Freesat+ with Freetime boxes!!!
A software update will take place on all Freesat+ with Freetime boxes today, the 7th January. This is an automatic update but if you can’t wait, you can do this manually simply search for new software by pressing Home, Settings, System settings, Software update and Search new software.
The update will provide support for the Freesat iOS App which will be available in the App Store later this month.
For more information on what the update means to you visit, www.freesat.co.uk/about-freesat/whats-new"
The app and update is primarily for remote scheduling
Probably just a coincidence due to transmitter or communal ariel problems.
Forgot to add the TV said new channels found retuned to the 800's,
now it's practically unwatchable,hope it is just a transmitter problem!
EPG has the right date and time now.
The update is for G2 satellite boxes, nothing to do with terrestrial boxes.
Subsequently, the file was unplayable (0 mins, apparently). Yet on deletion, the disk space was freed up.
Very annoying.
See post 13 that'll sort it:)
I was sceptical when I read Post 13. But then I saw it mentioned on another forum.
Previously I had not managed a single successfull recording from BBC3 HD.
Yesterday, I watched the tennis for ten minutes or so. Then did an Instant Recording for half an hour. This played back okay. So last night I set two recordings .... and had my first successes!
Whether this was coincidence, I don't know (how on earth does it work?). I'm going to try some more recordings over the next few days to see how it goes and I'll report back.
Definately not a coincidence.
If you cant record BBC3/4HD wait until after 7pm tune the Humax to BBC3HD and leave it for 30mins, switch to BBC4HD and leave it for 30mins, programme in your reservations.
I did this earlier this week and programmed it to record Salamander in SD and HD yesterday. I checked at 10pm and found it had recorded part one OK so I also programmed it to record Top of the pops from BBC4HD and Live at the Electric from BBC3HD, all recordings were checked this morning and all are OK. I cannot claim this will work for you or that it will be a permanent fix but so far it seems to work. If a programme is important to you I suggest you use SD until reliability is confirmed.
It is possible that some people who have had no problems use their Humax as an HD tuner and therefore the problem sorted itself out when they were watching anything live on BBC3&4HD.
Did retune of box(was done mid afternoon), in evening I followed post 13's advise, I watched 5-10 min of channel then recorded 10min.
Recording played back ok, then set program to record on each channel. Both recording worked fine when tried next day and have record two more programs of each and they have all worked.
Have not tried CBBC or news HD as have no need for then.
I live in Coventry and aerial is pointing to Sutton Coldfield transmitter.
I very rarely even watch BBC3/4 let alone record them but did have to record some programs the other week and encountered this issue.