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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.
  
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- Power OFF the product using the rear ON/OFF switch
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===HDR Fox T2===
  
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- 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.
  
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- Make sure the filename is hdr_fox_t2_upgrade.hdf
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==HD Fox T2==
  
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- 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);
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- 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;
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- 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;
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- 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.
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- HD model - Holding down the power button, plug back into mains supply
 
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- The download should start and the download progress should appear on the TV set
 
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- When the update is complete End will appear on the front display, "Download Successful will appear on the TV.
 
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- Remove USB Pen and press standby
 
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Notes:
 
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During the update process DO NOT power off the product
 
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USB Pen must be formatted in FAT32
 
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The software must be on the root directory of the USB Pen drive (e.g. not in a sub-folder)
 
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Try the other USB port if the first doesn't start upgrade
 
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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.