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The procedure for upgrading Humax software, (both original and Modified) is as follows :-
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The procedure for upgrading Humax software, (both original and Modified) differs slighty for for the HDR and HD models.
  
- Power OFF the product using the rear ON/OFF switch
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===HDR Fox T2===
  
- Download the software and save on a USB Pen drive
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* Download the firmware and, if it is a zip file, extract it;
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* Name 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);
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* Put the unit into standby using the remote or big button on the front;
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* 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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* Plug the USB disk into the front or rear USB port;
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* Turn on the TV and switch to the Humax input;
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* Start up the Humax using the big button on the front;
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* The software update should begin automatically and the progress shown on the TV screen.
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* When the update is complete End will appear on the front display and ''Download Successful'' will appear on the TV.
  
- Make sure the filename is hdr_fox_t2_upgrade.hdf
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==HD Fox T2==
  
- HDR model put the unit into standby (big button on the front = orange)
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* Download the firmware and, if it is a zip file, extract it;
 
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* Name 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);
- HD model unplug unit from the mains supply
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* Put the unit into standby using the remote and then physically unplug the device from the mains;
 
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* Plug the USB disk into the rear USB port, first unplugging any connected hard drive;
- Insert the USB Pen drive directly into the front or rear USB port
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* Turn on the TV and switch to the Humax input;
 
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* Connect the Humax to the mains;
- HDR model - Start up the Humax using the big button on the front
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* The software update should begin automatically and the progress shown on the TV screen.
 
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* When the update is complete End will appear on the front display and ''Download Successful'' will appear on the TV.
- HD model - Holding down the power button, plug back into mains supply
 
 
 
- The download should start and the download progress should appear on the TV set
 
 
 
- When the update is complete End will appear on the front display, "Download Successful will appear on the TV.
 
 
 
- Remove USB Pen and press standby
 
 
 
Notes:
 
 
 
During the update process DO NOT power off the product
 
 
 
USB Pen must be formatted in FAT32
 
 
 
The software must be on the root directory of the USB Pen drive (e.g. not in a sub-folder)
 
 
 
Try the other USB port if the first doesn't start upgrade
 
 
 
Not all USB Pens will be recognised, try a different USB Pen
 

Revision as of 13:12, 16 August 2011

The procedure for upgrading Humax software, (both original and Modified) differs slighty for for the HDR and HD models.

HDR Fox T2

  • Download the firmware and, if it is a zip file, extract it;
  • Name 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.
  • When the update is complete End will appear on the front display and Download Successful will appear on the TV.

HD Fox T2

  • Download the firmware and, if it is a zip file, extract it;
  • Name 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;
  • Connect the Humax to the mains;
  • The software update should begin automatically and the progress shown on the TV screen.
  • When the update is complete End will appear on the front display and Download Successful will appear on the TV.