I have just had feedback from Humax ref RGB problem. I still use a CRT TV with Scart & reported the problem to them + also sent them a DVD video showiing the problem a few weeks ago. Well, today, their technical team/customer service dept have agreed that their is an issue. It was suggested that I simply switched box off for 1min 30 sec & all would be ok (!!). This is not acceptable & I am currently awaiting further feedback from Humax as I reply to this forum, as at today 10th Dec 2013. I think the problem has not been reported enough simply because most consumers use HDMI only & may not be aware of fault. Even so, RGB scart can also be used if connected to DVD recorder for copying recordings. You have to keep going into the menu to set RGB back to CBVS & then back to RGB & it resets itself until the next time! It is not the fault of the TV – I have tried PVR on various TVs & all do the same thing. My other Humax 9200 & 9300 never had thsi problem. Anyone else reading this, please test your box by switching off (not unplugging) & back on straight away & you will get same problem with RGB picture display on your TV. You can clearly see problem if you look at EPG & Menus: fuzzy or clear with RGB. If you do, PLEASE conatct Humax directly. I am sure with enough complaints they will take notice more!

there is nothing to be puzzled about. I found this fault immediately I purchased the Freetime box a few months ago. I reported fault to Humax & have only just received update today. Your Question: Why would you want to switch your box of & on again? Well, I didn’t do it for fun (!). Sometimes you might put it onto standby, then simply remember to go back & want to either add something to schedule or even check something on tv etc. I just discovered this irritating fault & checked all my other PVRS & none of them do this. Everything else I have explained. Hope this answers your query & more.

Sorry.

I have had this problem with my HDR 1000s since I got it in the autumn – and that was to replace a FOXSAT HDR box that had terminally gone to “video mode not supported” on my Phillips HD TV. I had been putting up with the arrangement, because as long as the TV was switched on first and/or you switched off the HDR 1000s at the wall socket for a few minutes, you could eventually get to HD signal on the tv (an alternative, lower grade signal has always been possible using a SCART and the EXT option on my TV).

However my TV now refuses to show an HD picture from the Humax, no matter what variation of new & alternate cabling or manual reconfiguration of TV or Humax that I try.

I know that the HD input to my TV still works as I can still see it on a non-freesat Labgear stellite box that I can use as a check subsitute.

So I am likely to accept that the HDR 1000s no longer wants to talk to the Phillips, and perhaps a new TV beckons, though I will make sure I get some assurance that Humax and new TV get on. But first I will try a factory reset on the HDR 1000s, since it seems these problems may have arisen from recent Huamx software or firmaware updates. But my manual says I will lose my recordings (not so on my old FOXSAT HDR)so I will need to run down the recordings first.

Thanks for prompt comment. I think you must be right, though manual on page 27 says “factory reset your box which will erase all the settings and recordings”. But, as you say, it may well mean recording schedule, not recordings.