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Humax HDR-1000S Firmware Update 1.00.16 - Now Available |
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................ I still use it for recording SD channels as I cannot rely on the 1000s........
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Never had any problems with my Sky boxes.
My ancient Pace Sky+ is still going strong, had to replace the harddrive but it runs all the time and never in standby and lasted 5-6 years. I still use it for recording SD channels as I cannot rely on the 1000s. My Sky + HD hard drive was the same so all in all I've been very impressed with my Sky+ experience to the point where I'm thinking of going back just to get a reliable PVR - Freesat and Humax just don't care about us. |
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#278 |
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The .22 'Beta' software has solved all recording problems (other than Broadcaster running status).
http://beta.humaxonline.co.uk/downloads/hdr-1000s Still plenty of other issues to fix in the firmware though. The broadcaster running status is a problem Freesat don't want to get involved with. Freesat is a brand and is advertised as such, people buy a Freesat box they don't buy an E4, BBC, ITV box so Freesat themselves need to do something about the running status problem. If they're going to wash their hands of the problem then they need a statement in their adverts which says "this box will not correctly record all programs, it may miss the beginning or the end". |
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I agree. The latest Humax software has fixed issues with the box when it comes to recording. At least Humax made an effort on this problem,took them a while.
Still plenty of other issues to fix in the firmware though. The broadcaster running status is a problem Freesat don't want to get involved with. Freesat is a brand and is advertised as such, people buy a Freesat box they don't buy an E4, BBC, ITV box so Freesat themselves need to do something about the running status problem. If they're going to wash their hands of the problem then they need a statement in their adverts which says "this box will not correctly record all programs, it may miss the beginning or the end". |
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Never had any problems with my Sky boxes.
My ancient Pace Sky+ is still going strong, had to replace the harddrive but it runs all the time and never in standby and lasted 5-6 years. I still use it for recording SD channels as I cannot rely on the 1000s. My Sky + HD hard drive was the same so all in all I've been very impressed with my Sky+ experience to the point where I'm thinking of going back just to get a reliable PVR - Freesat and Humax just don't care about us. ![]() Somehow I don't think I will be saying the same thing about the 1000S!
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Is the broadcaster running status the same for all manufacturers of Freesat/Freeview EPG's? I have a Panasonic DMR E78 that I've had years and that too always gets the recording times spot on.
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Is the broadcaster running status the same for all manufacturers of Freesat/Freeview EPG's? I have a Panasonic DMR E78 that I've had years and that too always gets the recording times spot on.
The are two variants of the Freesat system, G1 and G2 with the HDR1000S being the only G2. All G1 boxes use the same data as will all G2 (Assuming another manufacturer gets involved). I believe the way the data is broacast is different across the different system but it should still be the same data. So, if it channel works OK on Freeview it should work OK on Freesat G1 & G2. In one post you say you've not missed a minute in 107 recordings so it may be that you're only recording channels which either support the accurate record signalling or a channel which runs on time. If you want to do a test try recording several programs from the ITVX+1 channels (ITV+1, ITV2+2 etc), you shouldn't have to record many before you get parts of programs missed. |
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All Freeview PVRs will use the same data to accurately record a program.
The are two variants of the Freesat system, G1 and G2 with the HDR1000S being the only G2. All G1 boxes use the same data as will all G2 (Assuming another manufacturer gets involved). I believe the way the data is broacast is different across the different system but it should still be the same data. So, if it channel works OK on Freeview it should work OK on Freesat G1 & G2. In one post you say you've not missed a minute in 107 recordings so it may be that you're only recording channels which either support the accurate record signalling or a channel which runs on time. If you want to do a test try recording several programs from the ITVX+1 channels (ITV+1, ITV2+2 etc), you shouldn't have to record many before you get parts of programs missed. 5 cuts it fine now and again, e.g. the opening credits may be rolling as the programme starts. |
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ITV, ITV2 and ITV3 are all OK, it's the +1 versions of those channels which aren't.
Unfortunately sometimes I've had no choice but to use the +1 channels due to other things being recorded
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hmmm now theres a first, well maybe not a first as i sure its done it before, channel 4 recording cut off before end programme grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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ITV, ITV2 and ITV3 are all OK, it's the +1 versions of those channels which aren't.
Unfortunately sometimes I've had no choice but to use the +1 channels due to other things being recorded ![]() |
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ITV, ITV2 and ITV3 are all OK, it's the +1 versions of those channels which aren't.
Unfortunately sometimes I've had no choice but to use the +1 channels due to other things being recorded ![]() |
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Hmmmm froze again whilst watching match in HD
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The ITV+1 channels don't record properly on the old HDR model and never have done.
The box just starts and stops on the scheduled times rather than the actual times. How is the new model now the Channel 4 family of channels transmits accurate start times? Automan. |
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How is the new model now the Channel 4 family of channels transmits accurate start times?
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I recorded the Fried Chicken Shop program last week and missed the last couple of mins from the end.
The Andrew Marr Show for example, the last 3 weeks it has only recorded 20 minutes of the programme (no clashes in planner either) Unless the promised update in March sorts out ALL of the bugs, from not being able to rewind without having to fast forward first, not being able to rewind live TV (Top Gear is one such programme, (buffer is on) to the box just deciding it cant be arsed to record entire programmes, then this bug ridden crap is being sent back to Humax. I don't mind being a guinea pig on early boxes but it barely does the basics to a satisfactory level. Planned to catch up on a few Call The Midwifes, alas 2 episodes have only had a few minutes recorded. Tired of rebooting/reformatting the blasted thing as well. |
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Tried to set up a series record on ITV Lightfields but no series option was offered so it is just going to record one episode.
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Ive had several recordings of 1 hr shows where the box just decides to record either a few minutes or half an hour of the programme.
[...] Unless the promised update in March sorts out ALL of the bugs [...] then this bug ridden crap is being sent back to Humax. I don't mind being a guinea pig on early boxes but it barely does the basics to a satisfactory level. Recording what it's set to record is so basic that Humax releasing the 1000s without it being able to adequately do that is inexcusable. There literally is no excuse that can be made for such entry-level incompetence. So glad I bought the previous generation and didn't wait to get this. Humax should be ashamed of themselves. And Freesat should be pretty unhappy too. |
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Tried to set up a series record on ITV Lightfields but no series option was offered so it is just going to record one episode.
![]() ![]() Tried on SD ITV and it let me series record. Cancelled that and try ITVHD, still failed and still no program description. 45 minutes later it worked OK. Program description existed too. All very odd |
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Tried to set up a series record on ITV Lightfields but no series option was offered so it is just going to record one episode.
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Series set up and recorded first episode no problem on My Hdr-1000s. 1.0.22 beta software, ITV-HD London.
I am reluctant to install the beta software in case I invalidate the warranty?
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Thanks Graham!
I am reluctant to install the beta software in case I invalidate the warranty? ![]() |
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