Difference between revisions of "Install Modified Firmware"
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* Holding down the power button, connect the Humax to the mains; | * 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; | * 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 '' | + | * When the update is complete End will appear on the front display and ''Success Downloading!'' will appear on the TV; |
* Unplug the USB drive. | * Unplug the USB drive. | ||
Revision as of 09:14, 10 September 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 flash drive. On the HDR, priorities for scanning the USB ports vary depending on other connected devices so try both USB ports
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 Success Downloading! will appear on the TV;
- Unplug the USB drive;
- 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 Success Downloading! will appear on the TV;
- Unplug the USB drive.
