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Add note about MBR partitioning. Fix typos.

Ezra pound at 16:18, 8 July 2020

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Adsb: Don't use the remote control 'power on' button

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Don't use the remote control 'power on' button

Ezra pound at 14:26, 29 December 2013

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Ezra pound at 12:53, 29 December 2013

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Ezra pound at 12:32, 29 December 2013

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Ezra pound at 12:06, 29 December 2013

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Ezra pound at 21:43, 12 August 2013

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Ezra pound at 13:41, 2 April 2013

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-The procedure for upgrading Humax software, both original and customised (Modified) is detailed below.
+The procedure for upgrading Humax software, both original and Customised is detailed below.
 ==HDR Fox T2==
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 ==HD Fox T2==
-{{note|The HD Fox T2 requires a USB Flash / Disk Drive with a minimum of 2GB to be connected when operating with Custom Firmware otherwise it will not be possible to install additional software packages, Flash devices must be formatted in EXT2 using a P.C. program such as GParted “Live” CD, Hard Disk devices can be formatted in EXT3 by the HD FOX T2}}
+{{note|The HD Fox T2 requires a USB Flash / Disk Drive with a minimum of 2GB to be connected when operating with Custom Firmware otherwise it will not be possible to install additional software packages. Flash devices must be formatted in EXT2 using a PC program such as GParted “Live” CD. Hard Disk devices can be formatted in EXT3 by the HD FOX T2.}}
 * [[Firmware_Downloads | '''Download the firmware''']] and, if it is a zip file, extract it
 * Ensure the resulting file is named ''HD_FOX_T2_Upgrade.hdf''
-* Place the file in the root of a FAT32 formatted USB Flash / disk Drive *
+* Place the file in the root of an MBR partitioned, FAT32 formatted USB Flash / disk Drive *
 * Put the unit into standby using the remote, or power button on the front
 * Plug the USB Flash device into the USB port
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 * The initial ''download'' is very quick and then programming takes 2-3 minutes
 * Pauses in the percentage time bar are quite normal
-* A list of possible Error codes that may be displayed are detailed [[Firmware Error Codes|'''HERE''']]
+* A list of possible Error codes that may be displayed is detailed [[Firmware Error Codes|'''HERE''']]
 * When the update is complete End will appear on the front display and ''Success Downloading!'' will appear on the TV
 * Unplug the USB Flash Device and delete the HD_FOX_T2_Upgrade.hdf file
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 {{note|
-Some USB Flash / Disk Drives* are reported not to work, The reason for this is not fully understood, However the following Tips are known to help :-
+Some USB Flash / Disk Drives* are reported not to work. The reason for this is not fully understood, however the following tips may help :-
 * Ensure no other USB devices are connected
 * Do not use a USB extender cable
 * Removing all other files / full-formatting can prevent file fragmentation
 * Smaller capacity drives seem to work more successfully than large ones
-* Last Resort, Try a different USB Flash Drive
+* Last resort, try a different USB Flash Device
 }}

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 * [[Firmware_Downloads | '''Download the firmware''']] and, if it is a zip file, extract it
 * Ensure the resulting file is named ''HDR_FOX_T2_Upgrade.hdf''
-* Place the file in the root of a FAT32 formatted USB Flash / disk Drive *
+* Place the file in the root of an MBR partitioned, FAT32 formatted USB Flash / disk Drive *
 * Put the unit into standby using the remote or the central 'big button' on the Unit
 * Make sure that the unit has completely shut down by listening for the hard drive to power down (accompanied by a click)
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 * The initial ''download'' is very quick and then programming takes 2-3 minutes
 * Pauses in the percentage time bar are quite normal
-* If after waiting 15 minutes the progress bar has not completed, power the unit off and back on using the rear switch to re-strart the process
+* If after waiting 15 minutes the progress bar has not completed, power the unit off and back on using the rear switch to re-start the process
-* A list of possible Error codes that may be displayed are detailed [[Firmware Error Codes|'''HERE''']]
+* A list of possible Error codes that may be displayed is detailed [[Firmware Error Codes|'''HERE''']]
 * When the update is complete End will appear on the front display and ''Success Downloading!'' will appear on the TV
 * Unplug the USB Flash Device containing the HDR_FOX_T2_Upgrade.hdf file
-* re-connect any other USB devices e.g. Wi-Fi adadper, Hard disk Drives etc. (ensure that the HDF file is not present)
+* Re-connect any other USB devices e.g. Wi-Fi adadper, Hard disk Drives etc. (ensure that the HDF file is not present)
 * Press the big button on the front again to restart with the new firmware

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 * The initial ''download'' is very quick and then programming takes 2-3 minutes
 * Pauses in the percentage time bar are quite normal
 * A list of possible Error codes that may be displayed are detailed [[Firmware Error Codes|'''HERE''']]
 * When the update is complete End will appear on the front display and ''Success Downloading!'' will appear on the TV

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 * Plug the USB Flash Device containing the HDF file into a USB port
 * Turn on the TV and switch to the Humax input
-* Start up the Humax using the big button on the front of the unit
+* Start up the Humax using the big button on the front of the unit ('''not''' by using the remote control)
 * The software update should begin automatically and the progress shown on the TV screen
 * The initial ''download'' is very quick and then programming takes 2-3 minutes
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 '''To Install a Full Web Interface Continue''' [[Install_Full_Web_Interface | '''HERE''']]
 ==HD Fox T2==

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 * Plug the USB Flash Device containing the HDF file into a USB port
 * Turn on the TV and switch to the Humax input
-* Start up the Humax using the big button on the front
+* Start up the Humax using the big button on the front of the unit
 * The software update should begin automatically and the progress shown on the TV screen
 * The initial ''download'' is very quick and then programming takes 2-3 minutes

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−	The procedure for upgrading Humax software, both ~~original~~ and customised (modified) is detailed below.	+	The procedure for upgrading Humax software, both official and customised (modified) is detailed below.

	==HDR Fox T2==		==HDR Fox T2==