Humax owners, what PVR works

I bought a 9200T due to the fact that it had an RF Modulator but the problem
is it seems this PVR is ****.

It keeps locking up, unit takes ages to respond to remote commands, I know
they said that would do an over the air update soon (mind you that was way
before Christmas and still nothing) so working on the basis they have dumped
it, I had an exchange done yesterday under warranty but already this morning
it's playing up, so considering sending it back and upgrading to another
model (will have to put DVD in to TV via composite as I only have 1 scart
and new PVR will go into that one).

So any suggestion don't need fat hard drive just need twin tuners for
freeview

Jim

So any suggestion don't need fat hard drive just need twin tuners for
freeview



My parents have a 9300T and the last update fixed the hanging and remote
response problems.

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WildCardZero

"Jim" wrote in message
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I bought a 9200T due to the fact that it had an RF Modulator but the
problem is it seems this PVR is ****.

It keeps locking up, unit takes ages to respond to remote commands, I know
they said that would do an over the air update soon (mind you that was way
before Christmas and still nothing) so working on the basis they have
dumped it, I had an exchange done yesterday under warranty but already
this morning it's playing up, so considering sending it back and
upgrading to another model (will have to put DVD in to TV via composite as
I only have 1 scart and new PVR will go into that one).

So any suggestion don't need fat hard drive just need twin tuners for
freeview

Jim

I know this isn't really a good solution, but my experience is that the unit
performs best when the number of channels has been restricted so the EPG
loading is minimised in time and space. Delete any channels that you don't
use from the listings and if you insist on turning the power off then expect
it to be slow as it loads the EPG when you turn it on - so switch it on 10
mins before you need it.

HTH

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Paul S

"Jim" wrote in message
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I bought a 9200T due to the fact that it had an RF Modulator but the
problem is it seems this PVR is ****.

It keeps locking up, unit takes ages to respond to remote commands........

That's very odd. I've owned a 9200 since the day they came out, and
although there are still some (fairly trivial) bugs remaining, this locking
up you mention simply hasn't happened to mine for ages - a couple of years,
maybe?

It's true that sometimes it's a bit sluggish to respond to keypresses, but I
should warn you that every PVR I've ever owned or used is much the same;
cost reduction is a significant driver is all products of this type, and
every one of them has the cheapest (thus slowest) microprocessor they can
get away with.

So, your experiences have me puzzled. They don't reflect mine, and I've had
a lot of experience with the 9200T. And I'll tell you this: with the
possible exception of the Topfield (same reference design), there is no
better PVR. They ALL have bugs, glitches, and annoying pauses sometimes to
keypresses.

Where are you buying these from? The 9200 is long obsolete and no longer
available via the retail channels. Are you buying reconditioned ones? If
so, is this a trustworthy outfit that knows what they are doing?

SteveT

Sounds like someone is still supplying new without the update then. Not
good.

Brian

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"WCZ" wrote in message
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So any suggestion don't need fat hard drive just need twin tuners for
freeview



My parents have a 9300T and the last update fixed the hanging and remote
response problems.

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WildCardZero

"Brian Gaff" wrote in message
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Sounds like someone is still supplying new without the update then. Not
good.

Brian

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Brian it came from Humax themselves i'll post software info later today to
see if it is latest one

"Paul S" PAULatSONIFEXdotCOdotUK wrote in message
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I know this isn't really a good solution, but my experience is that the
unit performs best when the number of channels has been restricted so the
EPG loading is minimised in time and space. Delete any channels that you
don't use from the listings and if you insist on turning the power off
then expect it to be slow as it loads the EPG when you turn it on - so
switch it on 10 mins before you need it.

HTH

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Paul S
Hi Paul no your right it's not a great solution but if it works then i'll do
it, there are a few i don't watch so i'll get rid of them and see how that
goes I did turn PVR on about 15 mins before i needed it and it played for 30
mins but when i tried to skip about 5 mins to the next episode (of the real
hustle) it locked up then so i "thought i had given it enough chance but
i'll wipe some of the channel and see if that helps, by the way do you mean
wipe some TV channels only or can i wipe some radio as well.

Jim

"Steve Thackery" wrote in message
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"Jim" wrote in message
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I bought a 9200T due to the fact that it had an RF Modulator but the
problem is it seems this PVR is ****.

It keeps locking up, unit takes ages to respond to remote
commands........

That's very odd. I've owned a 9200 since the day they came out, and
although there are still some (fairly trivial) bugs remaining, this
locking up you mention simply hasn't happened to mine for ages - a couple
of years, maybe?

It's true that sometimes it's a bit sluggish to respond to keypresses, but
I should warn you that every PVR I've ever owned or used is much the same;
cost reduction is a significant driver is all products of this type, and
every one of them has the cheapest (thus slowest) microprocessor they can
get away with.

So, your experiences have me puzzled. They don't reflect mine, and I've
had a lot of experience with the 9200T. And I'll tell you this: with the
possible exception of the Topfield (same reference design), there is no
better PVR. They ALL have bugs, glitches, and annoying pauses sometimes
to keypresses.

Where are you buying these from? The 9200 is long obsolete and no longer
available via the retail channels. Are you buying reconditioned ones? If
so, is this a trustworthy outfit that knows what they are doing?


I would endorse all Steve has said. My 9200T has given excellent service for
several years without any of the problems you have encountered..

Peter Crosland

"Steve Thackery" wrote in message
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Where are you buying these from? The 9200 is long obsolete and no longer
available via the retail channels. Are you buying reconditioned ones? If
so, is this a trustworthy outfit that knows what they are doing?

SteveT
I bought first unit from Humax direct about 4 months ago problem was there
aftre about a month but i just put up with it but it became more and more of
an issue hence i gave up and asked for exchange which i got yesterday, I
presxumed this would come out with latest software and fixed all bugs but it
would seem I was wrong.

Jim

"Peter Crosland" wrote in message
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I would endorse all Steve has said. My 9200T has given excellent service
for several years without any of the problems you have encountered..

Peter Crosland

Peter would you be so kind as to let e know the software version you have
please to check if it's the same as i have, i will post my info later this
afternoon.

Jim