Is 16 months less than a 'reasonable length of time' of durability for TV recorder?

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If it has suddenly started failing to record, it could indicate a fault with the hard disk, which won't be solved by a firmware update.

cepheus

fluffnutter wrote: »

Doing a new channel search wipes your series link. Do you regularly rescan for new channels? I must admit I've had the odd programme that didn't record but not so many that it's caused a real problem.

Try updating the software and see if this helps.

And when it freezes unplug it for a minute or so - this always sorts mine out.

Fluff: It seems you were right, my Email reply from Humax is below.

However why should they suddenly have problems now?

The freezing problem you’re having with your Freeview box is happening because the box needs a software update.

We are sending out software updates throughout the next week to fix these problems. Please see below the dates for when the software will be broadcast for your unit.

Model
Start
End
PVR-9300T
On Air
15/12/2011 @ 9am
PVR-9150T
15/12/2011 @ 10am
17/12/2011 @ 9am
PVR-9300T
17/12/2011 @ 10am
18/12/2011 @ 9am
PVR-9150T
18/12/2011 @ 10am
19/12/2011 @ 9am
PVR-9200T
19/12/2011 @ 10am
20/12/2011 @ 9am
PVR-9300T
20/12/2011 @ 10am
21/12/2011 @ 9am
PVR-9150T
21/12/2011 @ 10am
22/12/2011 @ 9am



To download the new software please follow these steps.

Turn the Humax box off from the power.
Take the aerial out of the Humax box.
Turn the power back on but make sure the aerial is still out.
When the Humax box powers back on press the MENU button on the Humax remote.
Go down to Installation and press OK then enter your password (0000).
Go down to Software Update and press OK.
Carefully reconnect the aerial.
Press OK on Automatic Software Update.
The box will now download the new update automatically, once the percentage reaches 100 you can press exit to return to live television and you shouldn’t experience any more problems of this nature.


Kind Regards,