PVR and Hard Disk Recorder problems and solutions for the Humax HDR-1800T 320GB

Problem: when you record two programs,put machine into standby,cannot get tv to come on.

Solution 1: YOU NEED TO GO INTO THE MENU AND TURN THE RF PASS THROUGH ON
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Problem: My wife needs subtitles. when we pause recorded programmes for a moment or two we often find subtitles are out of sync. which obviously is very annoying for her. Could this be a fault of the broadcasters or the recorder itself. any advice appreciated. Billyboy

Solution 1: if you use the instant replay time the subtitles should be in sync again
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Problem: How can I reset programmes.Most are fine but some are saying poor signal. Can get normal terrestrial HD but not normal terrestrial channels. Don't want to factory reset as have programmes saved

Solution 1: if you do a factory reset you do not loose your saved programmes only your set up
such as favourites etc
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such as favourites etc
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Problem: When my Humax is in Standby mode, I cannot get any TV channels. All connections are correct yet I can only get a TV picture when my Humax is left on. Is it safe to leave it on for hours at a time?

Solution 1: In order to watch TV through the Humax, Turn off this setting.
Menu
settings
Navigate to system
Select Power management
Turn power saving in standby off.

I received this solution from Humax and suggested they add the detail to their handbook.

Maurice

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Problem: I need to put the box back to factory setting but don't know the four digit password,what can i do.

Solution 1: 0000 is the default pin.
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Problem: I have tried to set up my new Humax HDR- 1800T 320GB freeview recorder. All connectiobs made ok, but it then tells to be in PVR mode on the remote control, but there's no PVR mode on the remote control, there's a MUTE button instead where the PVR sholud be. Crazy!!!.

Solution 1: The remote control for the 1800t doesn't have a PVR button. This is only on the remote for the 2000T. I got confused until I re-read the instruction which show separate remotes for each model.
0 out of 0 people found this solution helpful. Solution 2: The remote control for the 1800t doesn't have a PVR button. This is only on the remote for the 2000T. I got confused until I re-read the instruction which show separate remotes for each model.
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Problem: Recordings keep failing. Sometimes when I record a programme, I get an error message and I lose the recording.

Solution 1: Recordings fail for a number of reasons. If you schedule the recording and it records - but records the wrong thing - the box might be tuned to two different regions. Reset the channels and manually tune them if you suspect this to be the case.
If the unit is on a series record but has missed the programme, check the programme guide to see if future episodes are being recorded. It may have identified the programme as a different series for some reason, so set a series link on any future episodes that are not being recorded.

Other failed recordings can show a problem with the unit. One or two failed recordings do not necessarily mean that your unit has a fault - it could be due to a power cut or your box could have (unluckily!) frozen or crashed prior to the start of the programme.

However, if there are numerous failed recordings and it continues to occur even though you can watch TV OK, it sounds like a problem with the hard disk and this will need to be either repaired or replaced.
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Problem: Picture keeps stuttering and is blocky and pixellated.

Solution 1: Check for loose cables and check your signal strength.
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Problem: The unit has just frozen up. It keeps freezing and then shutting itself down.

Solution 1: It can be extremely frustrating when this happens. Most of the time, there isn't much you can do other than turn it off and then on again, at the mains if the power button isn't responding.

However, there are a few things you can check to help prevent it in the future. Number one is check how hot it is. Freezing can happen when the unit isn't properly ventilated or is in a hot place. Make sure all the vents are uncovered and there is nothing on top of it.
You might also want to check for system updates.
Finally, you might consider turning the unit off and then on again regularly to reboot it. Freezing often occurs when it has been running for a long time, so once a week or so you could try to reboot it by switching it off and on. If you don't want to do this yourself, you might consider buying a timer switch to do this for you at a time you know you won't be using the machine, e.g. 4AM.
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