We have had a Humax PVR-9150T Freeview Playback Digital TV Recorder connected to our Sony TV for about 3 years. One day recently it stopped recording, so we checked all the leads, which appeared to be in order. Funnily enough, the next day it did record several programmes, but it hasn't recorded anything since. Though quite a number of programmes are on the HDD, there is still about 15% free. Any suggestions? With thanks, Mr. Richard Bemand

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Humax PVR 9150T Manual

Place it where there's good ventilation.

So you have HDMI off of the PVR into the TV and AV off of the DVD Player into the PVR at the moment? Just for info what connectors do you have at the back of the tv, dvd and pvr? In's and out's...

It's a data error problem sent via tv listings. Everybody with Humax will be experiencing this.

The Humax PVR-150T will definitely have problems using an indoor set top aerial; this is true of almost all Freeview receivers. Freeview signals are typically hundreds of times weaker than terrestrial transmissions and if you've managed with a set top aerial so far it's been working more by luck than design. I find that most set top aerials are so badly made that they're often faulty when new, but as most tend to flogged cheaply at markets and car boot sales the supply chain has no incentive to improve the product.

There has recently been a national Freeview retune, to complete this correctly your box needs the kind of solid and reliable signal which you cannot get with a set top aerial. Some receivers had compatibility issues with the retune and in many cases manufacturers broadcast OAD's (Over Air Downloads) to update the firmware in the boxes to be compatible. OAD's almost never successfully install via set top aerials.

There is an official list of Freeview devices which are known to have problems with the retune; unfortunately it has not proven to be a comprehensive list. The Humax MG-TU1 is one of those which have had problems and from memory it's closely related to your Humax PVR. The official advice is that you contact Humax directly on 0870 247 8800, but they'll probably instruct you to test your box using the aerial system it's designed to use before they'll be interested in offering further assistance.

The default password is 0000.

I'm in the US and am not completely familiar with the digital conversion in your area, but the following information may be helpful to you.
Humax released a software update earlier this year which adds the full range of ‘Group 2' Freeview Playback. For details see Trusted Reviews

I also have this same problem. Freezes after about 30 seconds to a minute after switching on. Think it is possibly related to the program listings sent to it. May be some error. How do I fix though???

I think the PVR is trying to update the software but is obviously unable to do so.

Humax are having problems and are starting to send out software upgrades (night-time updates) - seems to be related to the new formats on the MUXs for the digital switch-over. Our 9150T hasn't been fixed yet but due any day (I hope)