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Looking at the commands I posted to delete the database file (these came from the Hummy.TV wiki I linked to in the same post) I think that you might not need maintenance mode just to delete the file (you do need it for the full disk check). If you manage to get logged back in, don’t select maintenance mode, but go straight for ‘cli’ option and try running the commands.
Thanks for the tip, but I have failed three times to log-in. All attempts started from cold with the HDR having had no power for at least one hour beforehand. Is it time to give up?
bill3579 – 5 hours ago »
Thanks for the tip, but I have failed three times to log-in. All attempts started from cold with the HDR having had no power for at least one hour beforehand. Is it time to give up?
So when you can’t login, can you ping the Humax? Is the Custom Firmware version being shown on the front panel as the box boots?
Ping fails but display shows Custom Firmware 3.03 on boot. HDR IP when last seen was 192.168.1.2
bill3579 – 5 minutes ago »
Ping fails but display shows Custom Firmware 3.03 on boot. HDR IP when last seen was 192.168.1.2
If ping is failing then telnet has no chance. If you look at the router is the light for the port the Humax is connected to illuminated (and similarly for the PC)? This still feels to me like a networking problem rather than a hardware issue on the Humax.
I agree, it is a connection problem, but I have concluded the fault lies at or after the ethernet port of the HDR. I have substituted cables and successfully connected another device by ethernet using all combinations of router ports and cables. That device connects in all combinations, the HDR fails to connect at all.
The HDR has connected correctly, but fleetingly. This suggests the fault is more likely to be due to a failing component rather than the ethernet port itself.
I tried again this morning but there was no connection. More in hope than expectation, I entered the short lived IP manually. The unit connected and I was able to login with Putty. Following MontysEvilTwin’s advice (25 Jan, 11:53) the first command was apparently successful but the resukt of the second was rm: can’t remove ‘/mnt/hdl/filebglastop.dat’: No such file or directory. There is no longer a connection so that may be the reason the second command failed. The HDR display still shows the Firmware message.
bill3579 – 7 minutes ago »
Following MontysEvilTwin’s advice (25 Jan, 11:53) the first command was apparently successful but the resukt of the second was rm: can’t remove ‘/mnt/hdl/filebglastop.dat’: No such file or directory.
Command should be:
rm /mnt/hd1/filebglastop.dat ie the character after hd is a numeric one “1” not a lower case “l”
Started again, the correct IP still held.Telnet commands all worked. After the reboot, the HRD was powered off and returned to the stand under the main TV. Antenna, HDMI and power were all reconnected and start up was normal; permanent deleting has gone. Every function checked has been OK.
Is it known what condition, or method of operation, could have caused the fault? I would go out of my way to avoid it in future.
Very many thanks to all concerned, I am deeply grateful for all the help, so patiently given.
bill3579 – 3 minutes ago »
Every function checked has been OK.
Excellent
Is it known what condition, or method of operation, could have caused the fault?
I don’t think anybody knows for certain. It is often associated with corruption of the file system which is why the recommended method is to use fix-disk to hopefully remove any file system errors. It might be worth pointing a web browser at the Humax IP address and see if you can install the full web interface for the custom firmware (wireless connection can be used). This will then allow you to look (Diagnostics>Hard drive) at the physical health of the hard drive.
New problem, probably related to all the above.
My HDD (1TB) was about 70% full. While deleting a few folders I noticed the total available space was not increasing. After a shut down and reboot, the function returned to normal and I deleted some more. However, a check on the hard disk resulted in fail, error 8. There are suggestions on other sites that the HDD should be reformatted or replaced. If I have to do either, how can I get all my recordings off to an external HHD? I have copied a few files to USB in order to make DVDs and it takes ages,
bill3579 – 1 minute ago »
New problem, probably related to all the above.
My HDD (1TB) was about 70% full. While deleting a few folders I noticed the total available space was not increasing. After a shut down and reboot, the function returned to normal and I deleted some more. However, a check on the hard disk resulted in fail, error 8. There are suggestions on other sites that the HDD should be reformatted or replaced. If I have to do either, how can I get all my recordings off to an external HHD? I have copied a few files to USB in order to make DVDs and it takes ages,
The custom firmware has a Samba server and also a FTP server. Either will copy your files directly to a networked PC.
Thank you, that is good news. I will search for info on how to start Samba.
bill3579 – 1 hour ago »
I will search for info on how to start Samba.
Not sure if you saw my post at the bottom of the previous page but you should start by installing the full custom firmware (I assume you currently only have the minimal install) and looking at the hard drive diagnostics (SMART data).
I did see the post but failed to understand it fully. Have pointed web browser at the HDR IP but could not proceed further because the ethernet connection has failed again. I will try again in a few days with a wireless dongle.
I had considered doing a factory reset, but cannot find assurance that records on the HDD will be left undisturbed. It is said to be the case for Foxsat, but is it the same for Fox?
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