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= Humax HD[R] Fox T2 - Recording Encryption =
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Some notes on recording encryption.
  
*Every recording made by the Humax is encrypted before being stored on disk;
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=== Stock firmware ===
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*'''Every''' recording made by the Humax is encrypted before being stored on disk;
 
*The encryption key is unique to each box and believed to be stored in an on-chip Hardware Security Module (HSM);
 
*The encryption key is unique to each box and believed to be stored in an on-chip Hardware Security Module (HSM);
*Copying a standard definition recording to an external disk (connected via USB) results in the Humax decrypting the file in the process [HDR model only];
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*Copying a ''standard definition'' recording to an external disk (connected via USB) results in the Humax decrypting the file in the process [HDR model only];
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*Copying a ''high definition'' recording to an external disk will '''NOT''' decrypt it;
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*The HDR features a built-in FTP server but this only provides access to the raw files on disk. If you download files from the Humax via FTP, they will remain encrypted;
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*The HDR features a built-in DLNA media server which serves decrypted content to DLNA clients. However, it will only stream ''high definition'' content to clients that negotiate Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP);
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=== Custom firmware ===
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If you install the custom firmware and install the right packages, then:
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*''High definition'' recordings can be treated in the same way as ''standard definition'', i.e. decrypted on copy to external disk and streamed without DTCP;
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*Decryption on copy can be achieved with a virtual disk (much faster);
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*Recordings can be automatically decrypted in-place as a background task;
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*Selected recordings can be decrypted in-place via the web interface;
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*The HDR software can be temporarily loaded onto the HD in order to decrypt recordings [[Decrypt_recordings_on_the_HD-FOX_T2 | '''(See Notes)''']]
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The steps required for decryption are detailed below:-
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'''NOTES'''
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*All Custom Firmware decryption requires DLNA to be enabled, ''Content Sharing'' must be turned on in the Humax menus (Menu >> Settings >> System >> Internet Settings)
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*The Unencrypt (Auto) package only runs over night, Auto-Decrypt is now recommended as a replacement
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*The DEC flag must be present if the Files are to be copied off the Humax via FTP, It is also required for other Custom Firmware functions such as :- Extract Audio, Extract to MPG etc.
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*Auto-Unprotect MUST be used for DLNA decryption of Hi-Def. content
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*The [[FTP_Hi-Def_Content_Using_FOXY |'''FOXY''']] process only works via Remote Control OPT+ Copy
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*Red boxes do not require Custom Firmware to be installed
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*Decryption via Stripts can be carried out on the Humax or on a stand alone platform using these packages [[Customised_Firmware_-_Features_Available#Miscellaneous_Software_Utilities | '''(Click HERE)''']]
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Latest revision as of 13:48, 17 July 2018

Some notes on recording encryption.

Stock firmware

  • Every recording made by the Humax is encrypted before being stored on disk;
  • The encryption key is unique to each box and believed to be stored in an on-chip Hardware Security Module (HSM);
  • Copying a standard definition recording to an external disk (connected via USB) results in the Humax decrypting the file in the process [HDR model only];
  • Copying a high definition recording to an external disk will NOT decrypt it;
  • The HDR features a built-in FTP server but this only provides access to the raw files on disk. If you download files from the Humax via FTP, they will remain encrypted;
  • The HDR features a built-in DLNA media server which serves decrypted content to DLNA clients. However, it will only stream high definition content to clients that negotiate Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP);

Custom firmware

If you install the custom firmware and install the right packages, then:

  • High definition recordings can be treated in the same way as standard definition, i.e. decrypted on copy to external disk and streamed without DTCP;
  • Decryption on copy can be achieved with a virtual disk (much faster);
  • Recordings can be automatically decrypted in-place as a background task;
  • Selected recordings can be decrypted in-place via the web interface;
  • The HDR software can be temporarily loaded onto the HD in order to decrypt recordings (See Notes)


The steps required for decryption are detailed below:-

NOTES

  • All Custom Firmware decryption requires DLNA to be enabled, Content Sharing must be turned on in the Humax menus (Menu >> Settings >> System >> Internet Settings)
  • The Unencrypt (Auto) package only runs over night, Auto-Decrypt is now recommended as a replacement
  • The DEC flag must be present if the Files are to be copied off the Humax via FTP, It is also required for other Custom Firmware functions such as :- Extract Audio, Extract to MPG etc.
  • Auto-Unprotect MUST be used for DLNA decryption of Hi-Def. content
  • The FOXY process only works via Remote Control OPT+ Copy
  • Red boxes do not require Custom Firmware to be installed
  • Decryption via Stripts can be carried out on the Humax or on a stand alone platform using these packages (Click HERE)



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