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 (V-FMT)	4. High Definition
5. Dolby Digtial Source	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. HDMI CEC?	15. E-Mail?	16. Hard Disk Free Space

HIDE ** = Not Used

Where is the Remote Control Sensor?

It is quite difficult to see the Remote Control Sensor on the HDR Fox T2, Keeping this area clear will improve Remote Control sensitivity

Why is My Remote Flashing all the Mode LEDS ?

If your Remote Flashes all four 'Mode' LEDS in sequence when you press the green power button, It is indicating that the battery level is low

How do I remove Channel Duplicates?

Background

If you have channel numbers above 799 they need to be removed, these channels are duplicates and have been allocated their 800+ number by the Humax, It as been reported that signals from duplicate channels can stop Accurate Recording from functioning correctly, also the Humax does not always allocate the strongest signal channel first, this results in poor reception on the ‘Main’ channels and better reception on the unused 800’s channels.

Perform a Manual Re-Scan

Note:- The following procedure will remove your recording schedule (but not recordings) and also your Favourites list so make a note of them before carrying out a re-scan.

• Determin your strongest Local Freeview channel numbers by entering your postcode and selecting detailed view HERE
• Make a note of the 6 'Main' MUXs you need to keep (rejecting weaker signals)
• Start an auto. channel re-scan e.g. Menu >> Settings >> Installation >> Automatic Search
• Stop the auto. re-scan before any channels are found (This will clear all old channels)
• Using the Noted 6 Mux. Channel numbers perform a Manual channel scan e.g. Menu >> Settings >> Installation >> Manual Search
• NOTE the Hi Def. MUX requires the DVB-T2 transmission type all others require DVB-T
• You will now have all the TV channels contained within the 6 MUXs with no duplicates

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

NOTE :- It has been reported that channels 1 to 4 can't be used with the Humax

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 150Mbps

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 do I reset my Web-If Password

If you have forgotten your Web-If password you can reset it by accessing your Humax via Telnet and entering the following :-

diag removepw

How do I set the MTU on my Humax?

If you get error messages like this "Resource temporarily unavailable.Error retrieving package list from the Internet. Please check your connection and try again." you may need to change your Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) size, If you need to fix the MTU on your humax, it can be achieved via Telnet as follows :-

• Create a start-up script called S22mtu and place it in the /mod/etc/init.d folder

echo ifconfig eth0 mtu 1400 > /mod/etc/init.d/S22mtu

• Change the permissions on this new script to allow it to be executed

chmod 755 /mod/etc/init.d/S22mtu

• The new script will now auto-run each time the Humax is booted and will set MTU = 1400

How do I view 2.35:1 Content?

settings > preferences > video > change screen ratio to 4:3 and display format to letterbox 16:9

Why is my Humax Half Awake?

The Humax can be in 3 distinct states they are :-

1. Standby = hard disk not spinning, No TV output, DNLA Server inactive, LAN inactive, No USB power
2. Half Awake = hard spinning, No TV output, DNLA Server inactive, LAN active, USB power on
3. Awake = hard disk spinning, TV output, DNLA Server running, LAN active, USB power

The Humax is usually in the Half Awake state only when waiting to record, recording form standby or searching for OTA updates (10 Min.s at 4:30AM), However it has been reported that this ‘Half awake state’ is also triggered by Setting an Auto Off timer without a matching Auto On timer

Workaround

Either remove the Auto Off timer or add an Auto On timer for the Minute before the Auto Off time

How Do I Test My HDD?

Humax have build a Hard Disk Drive test routine into version 1.02.28 of it's software, this routine will only test the internal Hard disk of the HDR and is initiated as follows :- Menu >> Settings >> Syatem >> Data Storage >> HDD Test

How do I convert a drive to EXT2?

If you are using a USB Flash device to record to (HD-FOX T2 only) or as a backup device, the Humax will only use EXT3 as a format mode, due to journaling it is recommended that a Flash device be converted to the EXT2 format to prolong it’s life., here is the procedure to follow after a humax format.

touch /var/lib/humaxtv/mod/maintenance.boot
reboot

If it is an HD then presumably the disk will be /dev/sda but it is best to make sure using Fdisk, this should show the size of the disk and the available partitions e.g. for an 8GB USB Flash device

fdisk -l /dev/sda

Disk /dev/sda: 8004 MB, 8004304896 bytes
35 heads, 21 sectors/track, 21269 cylinders
Units = cylinders of 735 * 512 = 376320 bytes
 
  Device Boot      Start        End      Blocks  Id System
/dev/sda1              1      21270    7816688  83 Linux

Unmount the partition if already mounted with

umount /dev/sda1

convert from ext3 to ext2 with :-

/mod/sbin/tune2fs -O ^has_journal /dev/sda1

or convert from ext2 to ext3 with :-

/mod/sbin/tune2fs -j /dev/sda1

When finished type 'reboot'

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!