Difference between revisions of "Install Modified Firmware"
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| − | The procedure for upgrading Humax software, (both original and modified) differs slighty for for the HDR and HD models. | + | The procedure for upgrading Humax software, (both original and modified) differs slighty for for the HDR and HD models. Please see the relevant section below. |
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* Turn on the TV and switch to the Humax input; | * 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; | ||
| − | * The software update should begin automatically and the progress shown on the TV screen; | + | * 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; |
* When the update is complete End will appear on the front display and ''Download Successful'' will appear on the TV; | * When the update is complete End will appear on the front display and ''Download Successful'' will appear on the TV; | ||
* Press the big button on the front again to restart with the new firmware. | * Press the big button on the front again to restart with the new firmware. | ||
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* Plug the USB disk into the rear USB port, first unplugging any connected hard drive; | * Plug the USB disk into the rear USB port, first unplugging any connected hard drive; | ||
* Turn on the TV and switch to the Humax input; | * Turn on the TV and switch to the Humax input; | ||
| − | * | + | * Holding down the power button, connect the Humax to the mains; |
| − | * The software update should begin automatically and the progress shown on the TV screen; | + | * 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; |
* When the update is complete End will appear on the front display and ''Download Successful'' will appear on the TV. | * When the update is complete End will appear on the front display and ''Download Successful'' will appear on the TV. | ||
Revision as of 13:18, 16 August 2011
The procedure for upgrading Humax software, (both original and modified) differs slighty for for the HDR and HD models. Please see the relevant section below.
Note:
Some USB flash drives are reported not to work. If you have problems, ensure that you do not have a USB extension cable connected and try a different drive.
HDR Fox T2
- Download the firmware and, if it is a zip file, extract it;
- Rename the resulting file as HDR_FOX_T2_Upgrade.hdf and place it in the root of a FAT32 formatted USB Disk (flash or externally powered);
- Put the unit into standby using the remote or big button on the front;
- Make sure that the unit has completely shut down by listening for the hard drive to power down (accompanied by a click);
- Plug the USB disk into the front or rear USB port;
- Turn on the TV and switch to the Humax input;
- Start up the Humax using the big button on the front;
- 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;
- When the update is complete End will appear on the front display and Download Successful will appear on the TV;
- Press the big button on the front again to restart with the new firmware.
HD Fox T2
- Download the firmware and, if it is a zip file, extract it;
- Rename the resulting file as HD_FOX_T2_Upgrade.hdf and place it in the root of a FAT32 formatted USB Disk (flash or externally powered);
- Put the unit into standby using the remote and then physically unplug the device from the mains;
- Plug the USB disk into the rear USB port, first unplugging any connected hard drive;
- Turn on the TV and switch to the Humax input;
- Holding down the power button, connect the Humax to the mains;
- 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;
- When the update is complete End will appear on the front display and Download Successful will appear on the TV.
