Hello all,

I have one of these bought and it's still boxed.   Ihave made the mistake of 
assuming this device had some sort of "series link" feature that enabled you 
to capture all episodes of the same show.

I've done a little reading it now I'm really confused - Humax seemed to have 
talked this feature up at some point, in conjunction with an update to the 
Freeview standard (EPG Group 2...?).   Also, the schedule of this update 
seems to be for around now, according to some projections.   I can't find 
any defining information on the situation today.

This device is too expensive and useless without it for the price (I'm a 
long-time Tivo owner).

Can anyone comment on this - the Humax seems to appeal to those who like 
simplicity (e.g. like my parents, the intended recipients) however I'm now 
wondering if I should return this in exchange for something else?

Any help greatfully accepted!

"Mugwump" <x@x.x> wrote in message 
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> Hello all,
>
> I have one of these bought and it's still boxed.   Ihave made the mistake 
> of assuming this device had some sort of "series link" feature that 
> enabled you to capture all episodes of the same show.
>
> I've done a little reading it now I'm really confused - Humax seemed to 
> have talked this feature up at some point, in conjunction with an update 
> to the Freeview standard (EPG Group 2...?).   Also, the schedule of this 
> update seems to be for around now, according to some projections.   I 
> can't find any defining information on the situation today.
>
> This device is too expensive and useless without it for the price (I'm a 
> long-time Tivo owner).
>
> Can anyone comment on this - the Humax seems to appeal to those who like 
> simplicity (e.g. like my parents, the intended recipients) however I'm now 
> wondering if I should return this in exchange for something else?
>
> Any help greatfully accepted!
>
I've got a feeling that a previous poster mentioned that there is a whole 
new upgrade coming for the PVR-9200 range sometime in January, so perhaps if 
they read your request they may be able to supply you with the required 
information.

> I've got a feeling that a previous poster mentioned that there is a 
> whole new upgrade coming for the PVR-9200 range sometime in January, 
> so perhaps if they read your request they may be able to supply you 
> with the required information.
>
Not me but it is widely reported that Humax (i) are already shipping new 
models with the 1.00.20 software which adds Freeview Playback Group 2 
(see www.freeviewplayback.co.uk)  and (ii) have promised an OTA update 
in January.  Plenty about this on Digital Spy and hummy.org.uk.  The 
software is not yet available for download from Humax's customer support 
area - something some attribute to them still tweaking it.  (I've not 
been too bothered as I don't trust ITV/4/5 to maintain the EPG 
accurately.)

If you do not want to set up yours you may be able to tell what software 
is installed from the labels (though I don't have the box for mine to 
check) or, of course, by asking the retailer from whom you bought it.

-- 
Robin

"Mugwump" <x@x.x> wrote in message 
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> Hello all,
>
> I have one of these bought and it's still boxed.   Ihave made the mistake 
> of assuming this device had some sort of "series link" feature that 
> enabled you to capture all episodes of the same show.

It does as of a few weeks ago.
They made the software to enable this feature available to download on their 
website a while back , but there has been no over the air update as yet. I 
believe it's due some time in january and will have a couple of minor 
changes from the download only software.

> I've done a little reading it now I'm really confused - Humax seemed to 
> have talked this feature up at some point, in conjunction with an update 
> to the Freeview standard (EPG Group 2...?).

They did say it was coming , but I believe that there were also changes 
needed to the EPG which played a part.

>  Also, the schedule of this update seems to be for around now, according 
> to some projections.   I can't find any defining information on the 
> situation today.

See above.

> This device is too expensive and useless without it for the price (I'm a 
> long-time Tivo owner).

It's far from useless without it - mine has done great service over the last 
year - but having it is a noticable improvement.
As for the price - it's lots better than the cheaper competition and £150ish 
seems a very good price to me.

> Can anyone comment on this - the Humax seems to appeal to those who like 
> simplicity (e.g. like my parents, the intended recipients) however I'm now 
> wondering if I should return this in exchange for something else?
>
There isn't anything simpler.
Just download the software now (You'll need a serial cable to install it) or 
wait for the upgrade


-- 
Alex

New laptop - Sig missing

> They made the software to enable this feature available to download on 
> their website a while back , but there has been no over the air update 
> as yet. I believe it's due some time in january and will have a couple 
> of minor changes from the download only software.
>

Dear  Alex

Can you give me a clue as to where?  I have looked again in the light of 
your comment on http://www.humaxdigital.com/hcsa/ without success. 
(Latest I could find  there is still PGXTF 1.00.15 which only gives 
Group 1.  I know there was *a* version on hummy.org but I felt that 
might not be authorised for oldies.)

Yours cluelessly

Robin

"neverwas"  wrote in message 
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>> They made the software to enable this feature available to download on 
>> their website a while back , but there has been no over the air update as 
>> yet. I believe it's due some time in january and will have a couple of 
>> minor changes from the download only software.
>>
>
> Dear  Alex
>
> Can you give me a clue as to where?  I have looked again in the light of 
> your comment on http://www.humaxdigital.com/hcsa/ without success. (Latest 
> I could find  there is still PGXTF 1.00.15 which only gives Group 1.  I 
> know there was *a* version on hummy.org but I felt that might not be 
> authorised for oldies.)
>
I got mine from hummy.org but I could have sworn it did eventually appear on 
Humax's site.

I can email it to you if you like. It's only 1500k or so



-- 
Alex

New laptop - Sig missing

> I got mine from hummy.org but I could have sworn it did eventually 
> appear on Humax's site.
>
> I can email it to you if you like. It's only 1500k or so
>

Thanks but if it is the one which is 1,465,801 bytes I picked it up from 
hummy.org while it was going just in case.

I think it is still there at 
http://hummy.org.uk/home/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=1&Itemid=29

-- 
Robin

"neverwas"  wrote in message 
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>> I got mine from hummy.org but I could have sworn it did eventually appear 
>> on Humax's site.
>>
>> I can email it to you if you like. It's only 1500k or so
>>
>
> Thanks but if it is the one which is 1,465,801 bytes I picked it up from 
> hummy.org while it was going just in case.
>
> I think it is still there at 
> http://hummy.org.uk/home/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=1&Itemid=29
>
That's the beastie - works fine on my PVR9200T which originally came with a 
significantly older version



-- 
Alex

New laptop - Sig missing

Mugwump <x@x.x> wrote:

> Hello all,
> 
> I have one of these bought and it's still boxed.   Ihave made the mistake of
> assuming this device had some sort of "series link" feature that enabled you
> to capture all episodes of the same show.
> 
> I've done a little reading it now I'm really confused - Humax seemed to have
> talked this feature up at some point, in conjunction with an update to the
> Freeview standard (EPG Group 2...?).   Also, the schedule of this update
> seems to be for around now, according to some projections.   I can't find
> any defining information on the situation today.

As your machine is still boxed, you don't know what software it had. It
could be 15 (no series link) or 20 (series link). As others have said,
new software should be available in January.

Problem with series link (and accurate recording) is that the
broadcasters may not provide the necessary information (some do, some
don't as yet).

There is always the possibility of manual search for all episodes for a
week.




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On 28 Dec, 23:05, dans...@f2s.com (Daniel Cohen) wrote:
Can anyone comment on this - the Humax seems to appeal to those who
like
simplicity (e.g. like my parents, the intended recipients) however I'm
now
wondering if I should return this in exchange for something else?

I bought one for my very aging parents - it is the most successful of
all the gadgets that I have got  for them in trying to make their last
years as comfortable as possible. It is just so easy and intuitive to
use.
I wouldn't bother about having the series link too much though; it
seems to be rather limited and in my opinion detracts from the overall
simplicity.

Philip

On Fri, 28 Dec 2007 23:05 danspam@f2s.com (Daniel Cohen) wrote:

>Mugwump <x@x.x> wrote:
>> I have one of these bought and it's still boxed.   Ihave made the mistake of
>> assuming this device had some sort of "series link" feature that enabled you
>> to capture all episodes of the same show.
>> 
>> I've done a little reading it now I'm really confused - Humax seemed to have
>> talked this feature up at some point, in conjunction with an update to the
>> Freeview standard (EPG Group 2...?).   Also, the schedule of this update
>> seems to be for around now, according to some projections.   I can't find
>> any defining information on the situation today.

See
<http://hummy.org.uk/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=2>
for the FP2 details.

>As your machine is still boxed, you don't know what software it had. It
>could be 15 (no series link) or 20 (series link). As others have said,
>new software should be available in January.
>Problem with series link (and accurate recording) is that the
>broadcasters may not provide the necessary information (some do, some
>don't as yet).
>There is always the possibility of manual search for all episodes for a
>week.

Indeed, very valid points.  And consider too that the Humax has one of
the most intuitive and easy-to-use menu command systems out there right
now and the remote control is one of the most logical;  ideal for
parents, aged or otherwise, and everyone else.  I wouldn't change it.

-- 
 paul                                                (C) © 2008 is mine