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Old 09-10-2015, 09:57
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John Lewis are also selling, but claim that despite having 3 tuners it can only record 3 programmes at once and if you are watching a channel it can only record two.
I am also suspicious of the John Lewis 2 year guarantee and its effect on the price guarantee.


It comes with standard 1 year warranty, but you can upgrade this to 2 years by registering on the Humax site http://www.humaxdigital.com/uk/wregistrations.php

"Warranty Registrations
You automatically have a one year warranty on your New Humax Set-Top-Box or Digital TV Recorder.
To upgrade to a 2 year warranty absolutely free, please register within 30 days of purchase of your new Humax product.
Warranty registration is only valid for new products and the additional warranty is not included for Refurbished, Graded, or Manager's special products."


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Old 09-10-2015, 10:13
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I thought this PVR had catch up TV? According to Humax it does not:-

http://www.humaxdirect.co.uk/fvp-4000t-500gb-mocha.html

Then click the "TECH SPECS" button.
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Old 09-10-2015, 10:44
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It's already an IF Design Award winner. That was quick!!

"If design award winner with easy on screen guide packed with features including: smart recording, series recording, video on demand and remote control apps for out of home recording."
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...uctInformation
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Old 09-10-2015, 11:19
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John Lewis has a 2 year warranty on most electrical items now. They have never included their free warranties when comparing prices with other suppliers for their price guarantees.

Worth checking prices in shops in the same area, if they are cheaper JL will match them at their stores. Online conditions I seem to remember are different, check the Ts & Cs.
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Old 09-10-2015, 14:14
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A remote record app would be the icing!
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Old 09-10-2015, 14:46
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A remote record app would be the icing!
PC World's spec has remote recording = YES
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/tv-dvd...ml#srcid=11026
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Old 09-10-2015, 15:07
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I have a FOX-HDR-T2 also. Do you know if I will be able to transfer my recordings onto the FVP box? Also, does the guide have a Search function to find upcoming/past programmes in the EPG?
Don't know about the transfer, haven't tried any of that as yet, but, I'm guessing HD recordings won't play anywhere other than on the original machine.
It has a dedicated search button on the remote that searches past and present epg and recordings.
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Old 09-10-2015, 15:07
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A remote record app would be the icing!
IOS and Android only....
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Old 09-10-2015, 15:13
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Reference folders....I can't see any way of making a folder and moving your selection to it.
The recordings I have are not yet on a second episode, but, there is a number in the bottom right of the recording thumbnail. They all have a '1' there, so, I'm assuming a second episode will change that number to '2' Making the thumbnail a folder as such.
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Old 09-10-2015, 15:16
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IOS and Android only....
Do you mean there is an iOS and Android remote recording app already?
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Old 09-10-2015, 15:20
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Do you mean there is an iOS and Android remote recording app already?
Yes, it already exists for other Humax boxes.
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Old 09-10-2015, 15:26
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Yes, it already exists for other Humax boxes.
As far as I know there in no app as yet. Freesat Freetime and YouView have apps,but they would be of no use on Freeview Play.
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Old 09-10-2015, 15:30
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As far as I know there in no app as yet. Freesat Freetime and YouView have apps,but they would be of no use on Freeview Play.
Ah, quite correct.
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Old 09-10-2015, 15:36
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Can someone who has this PVR tell me if you can renumber channels please?

I'd hate to have to key in 3 numbers for the HD channels as I currently have them renumbered on my my fox t2.
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Old 09-10-2015, 15:37
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As far as I know there in no app as yet. Freesat Freetime and YouView have apps,but they would be of no use on Freeview Play.
That's a shame. I use the custom firmware on my FOX-HDR-T2 and would miss the remote recording function.
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Old 09-10-2015, 18:02
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Do you mean there is an iOS and Android remote recording app already?
Sorry, I meant they'll only do it on those two platforms......Sod all use to me....Rumour is they are going to do one......Wouldn't keep hope up though...
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Old 09-10-2015, 18:05
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Can someone who has this PVR tell me if you can renumber channels please?

I'd hate to have to key in 3 numbers for the HD channels as I currently have them renumbered on my my fox t2.
I can't see any way to renumber channels.....You can rearrange them and make favourites etc and you can even rename them but not change the numbers. However when I tried renaming one, it makes no difference in the EPG.

As the software is open source I'm guessing that there will be plenty of stuff to download in the future for those that want it.
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Old 09-10-2015, 18:22
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Reference folders....I can't see any way of making a folder and moving your selection to it.
The recordings I have are not yet on a second episode, but, there is a number in the bottom right of the recording thumbnail. They all have a '1' there, so, I'm assuming a second episode will change that number to '2' Making the thumbnail a folder as such.
Looks like the folder will only work on record whole series,as I set Homes to record on two separate days,and they're showing as two separate thumbnails. Hopefully this will be put right soon. Have my box set on power save,and it boots up fast at only 25 seconds. Also noticed the return button takes you back to the previous channel. Still loving it!
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Old 09-10-2015, 18:26
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As the software is open source I'm guessing that there will be plenty of stuff to download in the future for those that want it.
In what sense is the software open source?
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Old 09-10-2015, 18:28
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Cannot remember now where I've seen it - either on the Humax direct website or elsewhere, but I've seen something along the lines of 'archiving via USB outlet'.

Anyone -

Does this mean I can transfer the original digital file direct from the box onto my PC or NAS in order to clear space on the box HDD and keep the original for watching in years to come?

If yes then I'll almost certainly get one.

If no, then I'll stick with my 9200T which I modded some years back in order to have that facility - if I remember correctly it was referred to as the son_t widget and it works brilliantly (still). You can play back with Videolan no probs.
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Old 09-10-2015, 21:59
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Does this mean I can transfer the original digital file direct from the box onto my PC or NAS in order to clear space on the box HDD and keep the original for watching in years to come?
SD content can be decrypted by copying to USB; HD content remains encrypted.
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Old 09-10-2015, 22:11
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As far as I know there in no app as yet. Freesat Freetime and YouView have apps,but they would be of no use on Freeview Play.
There is apps for both IOS and Android, but currently no remote recording capability. Barry at MyHumax confirms the apps allow DLNA streaming of the currently viewed live TV channel to tablets and smartphone devices.
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Old 09-10-2015, 23:07
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In what sense is the software open source?
You would have to read the lengthy Open source software notice in the back of the handbook....
Basically each manufacturer will be able to skin it how they like and add their own touches.
I'm guessing that sooner or later there will be a lively community with custom software in various forms.
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Old 10-10-2015, 00:24
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You would have to read the lengthy Open source software notice in the back of the handbook....
I rather doubt that the core application will be Open Source.
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Old 10-10-2015, 08:12
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I rather doubt that the core application will be Open Source.
Surely the more important consideration is not whether the software is open source but whether the hardware is locked down to prevent (easy) changes to the software.

(By easy I mean over a network a la custom firmware as compared to opening up and replacing chips)
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