I just wondered if this is normal. Three times a day for TWO hours each time, my dvd player does the EPG updates while it's on standby. Is that right and if not how do I stop it? Thanks.
I just wondered if this is normal. Three times a day for TWO hours each time, my dvd player does the EPG updates while it's on standby. Is that right and if not how do I stop it? Thanks.
It is normal, no way of switching it off.
Its not a software update its checking for.
Its the EPG guide its checking to see if the programs start time has changed.
On my HX525 I turned it off by running the setup sequence and not entering a post code.
It still comes on from time to time but usually just for a short period.
Of course I now have no EPG so have to set my recordings manually but I don't find that much of a hardship.
I just wondered if this is normal. Three times a day for TWO hours each time, my dvd player does the EPG updates while it's on standby. Is that right and if not how do I stop it? Thanks.
I have just re read your post, I missed the TWO hours bit.
The Sony switches on several times a day, like 2pm.
I forget how long its on for but its something like 10 to 15 minutes.
This is to check the freeview epg guide for any changes.
Also when you have EPG Link set to on, the machine will switch on 20 minutes early to make sure its ready for the program to start.
All the above is if you are using the freeview (digital) program guide.
If you have set the Sony to guide+ mode its totally different, read the owners manual, with PDC or something it can be on for hours or even never switch off according to the book I think?
The Guideplus epg listings updates are approx. 2 hours in length,and happen twice,in 24hours.
2.58am and 6.58pm
You can check the time of the previous and next download in the Guide plus system info screen.
These are displayed as UPDATE on the front display.
In addtion,you still have the epg updates,as already mentioned above.
These are displayed as EPG,on the front display.
Thankfully,it only updates,if in standby,and doesn't update if the recorder is on.
True, but I found mine didn't seem to want to be disturbed once the update was underway - took several goes with the power button on the remote to wake it up sometimes!
All the above is if you are using the freeview (digital) program guide.
If you have set the Sony to guide+ mode its totally different, read the owners manual, with PDC or something it can be on for hours or even never switch off according to the book I think?
Yeah I'll have another read of the book as I think it is set as guide+. My player comes on at roughly 2-4 pm, 7-9pm and I noticed it in the early morning- I can't remember the time as I was half asleep but I it could hear it buzzing! Lol.
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It is normal, no way of switching it off.
Its not a software update its checking for.
Its the EPG guide its checking to see if the programs start time has changed.
It still comes on from time to time but usually just for a short period.
Of course I now have no EPG so have to set my recordings manually but I don't find that much of a hardship.
I'm trying to remember at what times the updates are.
I remember 2pm.
I think there's one in the morning, was it 10am?
I do remember there is one in the middle of the night, was it 3am?
I bet there are other times, but have not been around to notice them.
I would not want the Sony in my bedroom since I'm a light sleeper, the hardrive and fan would definitely wake me up.
I have just re read your post, I missed the TWO hours bit.
The Sony switches on several times a day, like 2pm.
I forget how long its on for but its something like 10 to 15 minutes.
This is to check the freeview epg guide for any changes.
Also when you have EPG Link set to on, the machine will switch on 20 minutes early to make sure its ready for the program to start.
All the above is if you are using the freeview (digital) program guide.
If you have set the Sony to guide+ mode its totally different, read the owners manual, with PDC or something it can be on for hours or even never switch off according to the book I think?
2.58am and 6.58pm
You can check the time of the previous and next download in the Guide plus system info screen.
These are displayed as UPDATE on the front display.
In addtion,you still have the epg updates,as already mentioned above.
These are displayed as EPG,on the front display.
I'd love to know what genius at Sony thought 6.58pm would be a good time to start a 2 hour update!
Thankfully,it only updates,if in standby,and doesn't update if the recorder is on.
True, but I found mine didn't seem to want to be disturbed once the update was underway - took several goes with the power button on the remote to wake it up sometimes!
Yeah I'll have another read of the book as I think it is set as guide+. My player comes on at roughly 2-4 pm, 7-9pm and I noticed it in the early morning- I can't remember the time as I was half asleep but I it could hear it buzzing! Lol.