Humax 8000T owners...

Just wondering how many of you suffer/have suffered from the
fault described on the following www page:-

http://www.radioandtelly.co.uk/cgi-b...num=1094316992

Basically after powering up the box and coming out of standby then
after a few minutes (approx 7 in my case) regardless of channel
being viewed the box displays a black screen with "this channel is
encrypted or low signal" or words to that effect. After a couple of
minutes (or after a bit of channel swapping) then the picture returns
and is fine from then on.

It's a consistent occurrence i.e. every time I power up the box after
a standby period of over an hour or so then it happens. Several
users on the above link report the same issue. Looks hardware related
to me and I'll be returning the box tomorrow.

Anyone else had this ?

Anyone else had this ?

Had the box for a few months now and not noticed this. Not a heavy user tho.
It does come up from time to time with a *no signal* or *encrypted* message
but the signal returns without any provoking. I know I am in a weakish
signal area and have suffered signal loss since Ondodgy days.

Only suspect problem I've had is where blocks of white, like channel logo's
or program introduction text/interlude appears strangely rather a hue of
blue. More prominent on darker surrounding background.

Was gonna send my back too but been told to make sure all leads are
correctly and tightly fitted. Still not sure if it's cured the prob as I
really hav'nt been able to sit down and watch the box enough with suitable
program.

Steve

"Andy" wrote in message
...
Just wondering how many of you suffer/have suffered from the
fault described on the following www page:-

http://www.radioandtelly.co.uk/cgi-b...num=1094316992

Basically after powering up the box and coming out of standby then
after a few minutes (approx 7 in my case) regardless of channel
being viewed the box displays a black screen with "this channel is
encrypted or low signal" or words to that effect. After a couple of
minutes (or after a bit of channel swapping) then the picture returns
and is fine from then on.

It's a consistent occurrence i.e. every time I power up the box after
a standby period of over an hour or so then it happens. Several
users on the above link report the same issue. Looks hardware related
to me and I'll be returning the box tomorrow.

Anyone else had this ?




No I have never had this problem. I started with the original 40GB Seagate
drive which I have replaced with a 160GB Seagate. the only problem has been
the stereo bug introduced by the last update. However the two button press
on playback to fix is no big deal.

Richard.

On Thu, 16 Sep 2004 20:28:39 GMT, "Andy"
wrote:

Anyone else had this ?

I have had my machine for about 4 months and have never experienced
that, I have just had all the usual quirks.
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Andy wrote:
Just wondering how many of you suffer/have suffered from the
fault described on the following www page:-

http://www.radioandtelly.co.uk/cgi-b...num=1094316992

Basically after powering up the box and coming out of standby then
after a few minutes (approx 7 in my case) regardless of channel
being viewed the box displays a black screen with "this channel is
encrypted or low signal" or words to that effect. After a couple of
minutes (or after a bit of channel swapping) then the picture returns
and is fine from then on.

It's a consistent occurrence i.e. every time I power up the box after
a standby period of over an hour or so then it happens. Several
users on the above link report the same issue. Looks hardware related
to me and I'll be returning the box tomorrow.

Anyone else had this ?



No such problem here.

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Because as long as I don't do anything, I'll still have it."

On Thu, 16 Sep 2004 20:28:39 GMT, "Andy"
wrote:

Just wondering how many of you suffer/have suffered from the
fault described on the following www page:-

I've only had mine for a month or two and have never experienced this.

To me, it sounds like a side effect of bad quality signal (but
IANATVE)
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Andy wrote:


Anyone else had this ?

No
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Andy wrote:
Just wondering how many of you suffer/have suffered from the
fault described on the following www page:-


http://www.radioandtelly.co.uk/cgi-b...num=1094316992

Basically after powering up the box and coming out of standby then
after a few minutes (approx 7 in my case) regardless of channel
being viewed the box displays a black screen with "this channel is
encrypted or low signal" or words to that effect. After a couple of
minutes (or after a bit of channel swapping) then the picture returns
and is fine from then on.

It's a consistent occurrence i.e. every time I power up the box after
a standby period of over an hour or so then it happens. Several
users on the above link report the same issue. Looks hardware
related
to me and I'll be returning the box tomorrow.

Anyone else had this ?

Yes, I had this with my first Humax 8000T. Took it back to the shop and
got a replacement. Have not seen it with the new box (had it for nearly
3 months).

Toby