Fixes / Work Arounds for Known Bugs

Series Recording Fails in ver.1.02.20

Background

It has been quite widely reported that under certain circumstances series recordings have failed when the Humax has been left un-attended for extended periods, This is due to the unit not periodically updating the EPG, The problem has been noticed more often for Padding Users due to ‘Rules 4 & 5’

Here are a set of rules that apply to EPG update :-

1. The Humax does not update the EPG when it wakes at 4:30am to look for OTAs
2. The Humax does not update the EPG in Standby
3. The Humax does not update the EPG while it is recording
4. The Humax does not update the EPG prior to recording in Padding Mode
5. The Humax will update the EPG prior to recording in Accurate Recording mode
6. The Humax will update the EPG during a >15Min Auto On / Off or schedulled reminder
7. The Humax will update the EPG while in viewing mode

This problem would effect 'Padding' users after not turning on the Humax for 7 days and would only effect Accurate Recording if nothing at all was schedulled except a fortnightly series recording.

Work Around

Apply Item 6 above, This can be achieved by setting a daily Auto On / Off timer, e.g. Menu >> Settings >> Preferencies >> Time and entering a Power On timer at a quite period say 5:00am and a Power Off Timer 15 Minutes later

Display Too Dim

Background

If you find the orange display on your Humax too dim it can be changed to a brighter Blue / Green Display

Fix

WARNING:- This procedure could invalidate your warranty, The Authors of this WiKi will not take any responsibility for any action you take having read this article

It is possible to remove the orange filter that covers the blue/green display, This involves removing the warranty seal on the bottom of your Humax and opening the case, A hair dryer will liquefy the glue on the warranty label ready to re attach when cold.