Nice one
[LIST=1][*](15) Use of buffer with instant recordings[*](11) delete option in main media list view rather than always having to go to a sub menu[*](10) delete/spoof delete when recording[*](8) Playback of own video files like MPEG2/4/divx (i.e. non-PVR originated)[*](6) Stream/move recordings via Ethernet to PC or other device on the network like games console[*](6) Set up timers via network connection[*](5) control/stream HDR from HD receiver (like recordings to HD STB in another room)[*](5) Set recording timers by keyword[*](5) Back button to go back to the last channel only when non in the live TV buffer[*](5) Automatically delete folders when they become empty[*](5) Use the arrow buttons to scroll through what’s on other channels without pressing the 'i' button first[*](5) Make recording series to a folder optional[*](4) Editing a series timer to only keep on disk the last x recordings/episodes[*](4) Add non-freesat channels to EPG[*](3) Option to dim or turn off front display[*](3) Delete option also for empty folders in media view[*](3) Use of Favourites in EPG[*](3) An option for accessing the guide to always start at BBC1 rather than current channel[*](3) The universal remote control to control TV volume even when switched to PVR control[*](3) Freesat channels schedules do not delete when in non-freesat mode doing channel scans[*](3) Don't loose playback or pause position in live buffer when checking the guide[*](3) aid thumb navigation of remote without looking, like adding more/bigger knobbles to some remote buttons[*](3) Ability to schedule non-freesat recordings[*](2) An option to send a recording to a particular folder when setting up the reservation[*](2) Apply the "new" icon feature to folders containing new recordings[*](2) If the HD version of a programme is removed by broadcaster, go back to recording the SD version[*](2) Use the OK button during playback as pause/play toggle[*](2) Automatically delete corresponding folder if it’s empty, when the corresponding series timer is deleted[*](2) Option to hide empty folders from main media list[*](2) Option in 'sort' to list all files (i.e. without folders) in main media list[*](2) The EPG is not completely repopulated from scratch if it’s already recently completed the exercise[*](2) Option to remove music and photos from the media screen so there is just recordings[*](2) Front LCD mimic menus in order to navigate and select MP3/Music channels without switching on TV[*](2) Option for MP3 player to display tag info on LCD rather than file name[*](2) Option for the PVR to turn off "press red" if it appears on screen[*](2) Ability to carry out instant record on a channel when in the EPG[*](2) Ability to see all instances the machine in a series link timer[*](2) Able to edit recordings to remove padding and adverts[*](2) Ability to record freesat channels when in non-freesat mode[*](2) Ability to unmount an EXT3 drive before disconnection[*](2) On screen warning of loosing buffer when changing channel if in chase play[*](2) See more than 7 channels listed per page in the EPG[*](2) Now and next to show the Next programme first[*](2) Change the colour scheme and increase font size in EPG /readability option for small TVs/poor eyesight[*](1) Boot faster than (30 seconds[*](1) Customise channels in the guide[*](1) When recording in standby, show something other than time, like what is recording.[*](1) When recording the delete option should still be visible or greyed out, with an on screen note pop up if selected[*](1) Convert recordings to other formats for transfer e.g. H(2(64 for easy transfer for ipod viewing etc[*](1) Choice of displaying time or channel number or both when on[*](1) Sort folders amongst files rather than before them[*](1) OK button to duplicate the "I" button[*](1) Programme info sized dynamically to amount of text rather than full screen[*](1) Show file sizes in file manager[*](1) Option to stop a recording already "in progress" from the guide instead of being transported to the live channel[*](1) auto-delete options when space is low[*](1) When power is restored from a power cut the PVR checks the time and sets the clock.[*](1) Alert user not only to new channels but also removed channels and channels that have changed name[*](1) Add a 'split' recording feature[*](1) Option to obtain a transparent flap in order to use remote from an angle[*](1) Ability to select which episodes to ignore in a series timer[*](1) Ability to sort channels by groupings, e.g. BBC1, BBC2, BBC4, BBC4, BBC HD, BBC News, ITV1, ITV2, ITV3 etc[*](1) Ability to block dogs to avoid plasma screen burn[*](1) A fast forward speed with sound[*](1) Ability to switch between freesat and non-freesat channels easier/quicker[*](1) Advanced signal diagnostics to detect if a tuner is defective[*](1) Ability to transfer already Encrypted recordings to recover disk space and for later playback on HDR only.[*](1) Automated playlist archiving of flagged recordings to USB[*](1) When pressing 'media' go to the recording list by default rather than the last media section you were in.[*](1) When in non-freesat mode, automatically go back to freesat mode for freesat timer recordings[*](1) Transfer recordings to USB while the programme may be still recording[*](1) Ability to also not pause the time on LCD display if playback is paused[*](1) Find functionality to include option to search descriptions too[*](1) If MP(3s in selected folder have all been played, automatically play MP(3s from next folder[*](1) Option on files to protect from deletion but playback is enabled[*](1) EPG showing the full programme description instead of the first line, without having to press "I"[*](1) LCD recording indicator to be in red colour[*](1) Ability for box to store previous firmware(s) to roll back to if new version is undesirable[*](1) Ability to manually add/edit transponder details in order to show hidden channels like BBCi streams[*](1) Ability for encrypted HD programmes to be archived by transferring an SD (reduced quality) version via USB[*](1) Ability to set a log file so that all activity (recordings, schedules, tuner/clash resolutions etc) can be viewed[*](1) Ability to minimise Media and EPG/Schedule screens to go back and forth from the TV programme[*](1) Ability to mark a programme as "new" again[*](1) Ability to show programme descriptions automatically in Media list, without having to press "i"[*](1) Option to have recording name scrolled continuously on LCD when playing back a recording[*](1) The EPG to not scroll past the start or end channel[*](1) In the EPG, make evident on the programme on SD channel that the HD version/programme is reserved[*](1) Support of dual LNB in USALS mode[*](1) Ability to set recording of a programme on another channel via "i" button, as well as EPG[*](1) In EPG, indicate/grey out channels unavailable when currently dual recording[*](1) Keep conflict dialogue boxes on screen longer[*](1) Give user community ability to modify/add features to the PVR[*](1) Thumbnails listing option for Photos in Media section, as per TV recordings[*](1) Picture in Picture[*](1) Live buffer is not emptied by recordings starting or ending (unless both tuners are needed)[*](1) In EPG "list" view, utilise the 3 empty programme boxes to show 7 programmes per screen[*](1) Rate or mark a favourite recorded programme[*](1) Show the "new" icon in File Manager as well as the Media screen[*](1) Allow instant recording to capture both parts of a programme if interrupted by the news[*](1) Option to set a programme to record in the EPG which also changes the channel to that programme automatically[*](1) Zoom' function in EPG in order to see more or less channels on screen[*](1) Non-freesat mode 7 day EPG via TvTv like Humax Icord-HD PVR[*](1) Ability to create/assign (2 digit channel numbers[*](1) Ability to have freesat and non-freesat channels without having to switch modes.[/LIST]

option 70 already provided, you have to be in freesat mode at least 15 min before freesat recording due to start though

Marvellous - in that case I wonder if Bob can comment on whether he expects the HDR to gain DNLA certification in the near future?

just to clarify, if i can, the freesat recording needs to be created more than 15mins before going into non-freesat mode. when in non-freesat mode at 15 mins before the recording is due to start a prompt will be offered to switch back to freesat or will time out without a button press and change automatically. Once in freesat mode the box will do a epg check for updates and then begin recording at programme start.

Nearly right you get a warning just as the recording is due to start and unless you have lightning quick reactions
it whips you back into freesat mode to make the recording. If you switch off the box in non freesat mode the whole process is seamless, the recording is made and the next time you switch on you are back in freesat mode. The box does the usual 15 min pre switch on, when off, don't know if it's checking anything though.

Try it for yourself

Link to thread where freesat/non freesat and the 15 minute observation etc was found:

Click

your right I'm mixing my non-freesat mode and standby mode but the crux of the matter is that the recording is created more than 15 mins before the programme start and not

It's not the time the recording reservation was created that matters it's the time it's due to start recording that matters. You could have set it day's before, if you switch to freesat mode 10 min before it's due to start recording it won't. If you switch 20 min before it will. Ideally the stb should warn you before switching that a freesat recording is due in less than 15 min. (replacement for feature 70 perhaps )

I'm glad we sorted that one out The example I was trying to make (and not very successfully) was that the recording was created and the change to non freesat mode was completed before the 15 mins...

You might want to test your theory on other timers too... The '15 mins' magic period, seems to indicate 'auto' (i.e. Freesat+, using auto tracking, etc) timers...

As we all know the HDR (like the Humax DTT PVRs) wake up 15 mins before a (Freesat+) timer to track changes and watch out for early or delayed start of the programme scheduled to record. I assume it does this and check whether it is in the Freesat mode also, when the box is up running... and hence you get the warning to switch modes...

What happens when the timers are repeated, and what happens when you use autopadding..? Do you get the same warning pop-up 15 mins before?

Also, what happens if you have a recording going on in non-freesat mode, does this affect the auto switch to Freesat mode?

All these questions and no answers, because I can't be bothered with non-freeat mode... But those who care should investigate.

Nevertheless, the fact remains that 70 is still a valid feature request!

My box wakes up literally 30-40 seconds before the programme starts.

Even then it often records successfully in "red mode", never actually switching on beyond a "rec" symbol appearing in an otherwise blank display.

It only records in Blue mode if recently switched off or if in use.

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http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...6&postcount=12

There's been a lot of speculation about when the firmware may get an update. Personally I'm happy to wait as I'm sure it's going through an extensive system test process and would rather wait than have something with a load of bugs. There are some issues currently but on the whole it's pretty good I would say.

What I would like to ask is what will be in the next firmware release? Bob_Cat? I understand this may be subject to change but please tell me we can delete files at any time. That's all that needs to go in the release as far as I'm concerned as it really bugs me. Trouble is we watch something and I go to delete it and then realise that I can't. I then build up a bunch of stuff that needs deleting and have to remember all of them.

Help us Bob_Cat, you're our only hope

In connection with this, the File Manager view needs fixing. As it is now, it's split vertically into two sections which means that not all of a folder's name and contents total can be seen where the folder's name is long. That in turn means that you cannot see at a glance which folders are empty, and candidates for deletion, and which are not.

1. (15) Use of buffer with instant recordings
2. (11) delete option in main media list view rather than always having to go to a sub menu
3. (11) delete/spoof delete when recording
4. (8) Playback of own video files like MPEG2/4/divx (i.e. non-PVR originated)
5. (7) Stream/move recordings via Ethernet to PC or other device on the network like games console
6. (7) Set up timers via network connection
7. (5) control/stream HDR from HD receiver (like recordings to HD STB in another room)
8. (5) Set recording timers by keyword
9. (5) Back button to go back to the last channel only when non in the live TV buffer
10. (6) Automatically delete folders when they become empty
11. (5) Use the arrow buttons to scroll through what’s on other channels without pressing the 'i' button first
12. (5) Make recording series to a folder optional
13. (4) Editing a series timer to only keep on disk the last x recordings/episodes
14. (4) Add non-freesat channels to EPG
15. (3) Option to dim or turn off front display
16. (3) Delete option also for empty folders in media view
17. (3) Use of Favourites in EPG
18. (3) An option for accessing the guide to always start at BBC1 rather than current channel
19. (3) The universal remote control to control TV volume even when switched to PVR control
20. (3) Freesat channels schedules do not delete when in non-freesat mode doing channel scans
21. (3) Don't loose playback or pause position in live buffer when checking the guide
22. (3) aid thumb navigation of remote without looking, like adding more/bigger knobbles to some remote buttons
23. (3) Ability to schedule non-freesat recordings
24. (2) An option to send a recording to a particular folder when setting up the reservation
25. (2) Apply the "new" icon feature to folders containing new recordings
26. (2) If the HD version of a programme is removed by broadcaster, go back to recording the SD version
27. (2) Use the OK button during playback as pause/play toggle
28. (2) Automatically delete corresponding folder if it’s empty, when the corresponding series timer is deleted
29. (2) Option to hide empty folders from main media list
30. (2) Option in 'sort' to list all files (i.e. without folders) in main media list
31. (2) The EPG is not completely repopulated from scratch if it’s already recently completed the exercise
32. (2) Option to remove music and photos from the media screen so there is just recordings
33. (2) Front LCD mimic menus in order to navigate and select MP3/Music channels without switching on TV
34. (2) Option for MP3 player to display tag info on LCD rather than file name
35. (2) Option for the PVR to turn off "press red" if it appears on screen
36. (2) Ability to carry out instant record on a channel when in the EPG
37. (2) Ability to see all instances the machine in a series link timer
38. (2) Able to edit recordings to remove padding and adverts
39. (2) Ability to record freesat channels when in non-freesat mode
40. (2) Ability to unmount an EXT3 drive before disconnection
41. (2) On screen warning of loosing buffer when changing channel if in chase play
42. (2) See more than 7 channels listed per page in the EPG
43. (2) Now and next to show the Next programme first
44. (2) Change the colour scheme and increase font size in EPG /readability option for small TVs/poor eyesight
45. (1) Boot faster than (30 seconds
46. (1) Customise channels in the guide
47. (1) When recording in standby, show something other than time, like what is recording.
48. (1) When recording the delete option should still be visible or greyed out, with an on screen note pop up if selected
49. (1) Convert recordings to other formats for transfer e.g. H(2(64 for easy transfer for ipod viewing etc
50. (1) Choice of displaying time or channel number or both when on
51. (1) Sort folders amongst files rather than before them
52. (1) OK button to duplicate the "I" button
53. (1) Programme info sized dynamically to amount of text rather than full screen
54. (1) Show file sizes in file manager
55. (1) Option to stop a recording already "in progress" from the guide instead of being transported to the live channel
56. (2) auto-delete options when space is low
57. (1) When power is restored from a power cut the PVR checks the time and sets the clock.
58. (1) Alert user not only to new channels but also removed channels and channels that have changed name
59. (1) Add a 'split' recording feature
60. (1) Option to obtain a transparent flap in order to use remote from an angle
61. (1) Ability to select which episodes to ignore in a series timer
62. (1) Ability to sort channels by groupings, e.g. BBC1, BBC2, BBC4, BBC4, BBC HD, BBC News, ITV1, ITV2, ITV3 etc
63. (1) Ability to block dogs to avoid plasma screen burn
64. (1) A fast forward speed with sound
65. (1) Ability to switch between freesat and non-freesat channels easier/quicker
66. (1) Advanced signal diagnostics to detect if a tuner is defective
67. (1) Ability to transfer already Encrypted recordings to recover disk space and for later playback on HDR only.
68. (1) Automated playlist archiving of flagged recordings to USB
69. (1) When pressing 'media' go to the recording list by default rather than the last media section you were in.
70. (1) When in non-freesat mode, automatically go back to freesat mode for freesat timer recordings
71. (1) Transfer recordings to USB while the programme may be still recording
72. (1) Ability to also not pause the time on LCD display if playback is paused
73. (1) Find functionality to include option to search descriptions too
74. (1) If MP(3s in selected folder have all been played, automatically play MP(3s from next folder
75. (1) Option on files to protect from deletion but playback is enabled
76. (1) EPG showing the full programme description instead of the first line, without having to press "I"
77. (1) LCD recording indicator to be in red colour
78. (1) Ability for box to store previous firmware(s) to roll back to if new version is undesirable
79. (1) Ability to manually add/edit transponder details in order to show hidden channels like BBCi streams
80. (1) Ability for encrypted HD programmes to be archived by transferring an SD (reduced quality) version via USB
81. (1) Ability to set a log file so that all activity (recordings, schedules, tuner/clash resolutions etc) can be viewed
82. (1) Ability to minimise Media and EPG/Schedule screens to go back and forth from the TV programme
83. (1) Ability to mark a programme as "new" again
84. (1) Ability to show programme descriptions automatically in Media list, without having to press "i"
85. (1) Option to have recording name scrolled continuously on LCD when playing back a recording
86. (1) The EPG to not scroll past the start or end channel
87. (1) In the EPG, make evident on the programme on SD channel that the HD version/programme is reserved
88. (1) Support of dual LNB in USALS mode
89. (1) Ability to set recording of a programme on another channel via "i" button, as well as EPG
90. (1) In EPG, indicate/grey out channels unavailable when currently dual recording
91. (1) Keep conflict dialogue boxes on screen longer
92. (1) Give user community ability to modify/add features to the PVR
93. (1) Thumbnails listing option for Photos in Media section, as per TV recordings
94. (1) Picture in Picture
95. (1) Live buffer is not emptied by recordings starting or ending (unless both tuners are needed)
96. (1) In EPG "list" view, utilise the 3 empty programme boxes to show 7 programmes per screen
97. (1) Rate or mark a favourite recorded programme
98. (1) Show the "new" icon in File Manager as well as the Media screen
99. (1) Allow instant recording to capture both parts of a programme if interrupted by the news
100. (1) Option to set a programme to record in the EPG which also changes the channel to that programme automatically
101. (1) Zoom' function in EPG in order to see more or less channels on screen
102. (1) Non-freesat mode 7 day EPG via TvTv like Humax Icord-HD PVR
103. (1) Ability to create/assign (2 digit channel numbers
104. (1) Ability to have freesat and non-freesat channels without having to switch modes.
105. (1) Improved search to quickly deliver programmes from EPG

I don't know when the next release is because of a moving target of various issues being worked on.

I also don't want to comment on any individual items so I don't unduly set expectations. Consumer wishlists are not absolute, internally we build a list of changes that we think can be resolved (within the resources available) and we look at the strength of demand. Many features on this long list will never be added, however others are already on our roadmap.

Bob

89. (1) Ability to set recording of a programme on another channel via "i" button, as well as EPG

I may have this wrong but can we not already do that by pressing 'OK' when the program is highlighted via the 'i' button?

Thanks for the update Mr. B_C.

Any chance of letting us know which of these features will never be added? That would be a great way to make sure expectations are not unduly set!

Not totally inclusive but I should imagine that the following will be unlikely to be acted on either because of broadcaster restrictions, physical ability or ideological differences:

9. (5) Back button to go back to the last channel only when non in the live TV buffer
10. (6) Automatically delete folders when they become empty
11. (5) Use the arrow buttons to scroll through what’s on other channels without pressing the 'i' button first
14. (4) Add non-freesat channels to EPG
35. (2) Option for the PVR to turn off "press red" if it appears on screen
49. (1) Convert recordings to other formats for transfer e.g. H.264 for easy transfer for ipod viewing etc
61. (1) Ability to select which episodes to ignore in a series timer
64. (1) A fast forward speed with sound
76. (1) EPG showing the full programme description instead of the first line, without having to press "I"
78. (1) Ability for box to store previous firmware(s) to roll back to if new version is undesirable
92. (1) Give user community ability to modify/add features to the PVR
94. (1) Picture in Picture
97. (1) Rate or mark a favourite recorded programme
101. (1) Zoom' function in EPG in order to see more or less channels on screen

Already works:
89. (1) Ability to set recording of a programme on another channel via "i" button, as well as EPG
59. (1) Add a 'split' recording feature
(subject to broadcaster sending split data).

Thanks a lot. I had no idea option 89 was possible. Will have to try that later.

Why cant empty folders be deleted?
They serve no purpose and of course will be recreated if another program in that series is recorded.

As for the option to turn off the red button, is there already a timer like with sky so it goes off after x seconds?

I can understand why the others will never happen but Im stumped with those two.

Bob, I should have made ths clearer. When I noted item (59) down for this list it, it was regarding the splitting of a recording already on disk; not the Freesat+ 'split recording' feature.

I.e. split the recording so it can be transfered to USB for windows users; to split off padding; split to seporate multiple programmes in one recording file etc etc.

Why not a feature that auto splits files into less than 4Gb chunks when copying to a fat drive as generic fta boxes already do.

Bob, if not physically possible for some reason, could Humax come up with a seperate EPG for non-freesat mode?

I think there's an understimation at Humax as to just how much people want to use this as a universal box as opposed to a Freesat exclusive box and considering you gave us that feature, its disaapointing to then find that you don't fully support it.

I've just started using mine in Non Freesat mode and whilst most of the 395 channels I now receive are rubbish, there are nevertheless some I would like to continue to receive. Sky News, CNN, Luxe.tv HD amongst a few. However, not being able to programme a recoding or even view what's on is a serious obstacle to getting the most out of the box.

Many, myself included are also considering using the DISQE feature to add more satelitte cover. Again an official feature but ones thats again effectively unsupported without an EPG to allow schedule viewing and programming.