FAQs

What does the Customised firmware allow me to do?

Add extra or enhanced features to your Humax HDR FOX T2 and HD FOX T2, Some features will add 'Every Day' enhancements such as Add to recording schedule remotely, Add more sites to the Humax Portal and Auto Unprotection of Hi-Def programs, While other utilities are for advanced developers. A full list can be found on the Features Available Page.

What will happen if / when Humax transmits an Over-the-air (OTA) update?

The customised software will be overwritten. Any services installed by the customised software will become dormant. Any files on the hard disk that were created with the customised software will remain in place and will be accessible when a new version of the customised software is applied on top of the OTA version.

How can I compile software to run on the Humax?

Have a look at the Compile Software for the Humax and Create Packages HOW-TOs.

What Does this EPG Icon Mean?

What Does this Front Panel Icon Mean?

1. TV Mode	2. Radio Mode	3. Full Resolution	4. High Definition
5. Dolby Digtial ?	6. Dolby Digital Plus?	7. Dolby Digital ProLogic?	8. USB Device connected
9. Recording	10. Play (during re-play)	11. Pause	12. Schedule timer
13. Wifi connected	14. LINK?	15. E-Mail?	16. Hard Disk Usage

HIDE ** = Not Used

Which WiFi Dongle?

There are a few to chose from including Humax's own, It has been reported that to work with the Humax, Dongles must have the RALINK 3070 chipset

The following are reported to work on the Humax :-

• Trixes WiFi Wireless USB Adaptor Fast 150MBPS from Play.com
• Edimax - EW - 7711UAN - 150Mbps-Wireless-802-11n from Amazon.co.uk
• Logilink WL0049A
• Tenda W311u

The following are reported NOT to work on the Humax :-

• Edimax - EW - 7612
• Belkin - F5D8053 - N
• Texet - WA3070-06 - N
• Getnet GN-621U aka Realtek RTL8191SU

How Can I fix / Get around problem XYZ?

You could have a look at our Fixes & Work Arounds Page

Still no luck. Where can I ask for help?

Visit the hummy.tv forums for more help. They're a friendly bunch!