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I can manage without reformatting just yet (still got my trusty VCR hooked up on another TV for anything urgent!).
I’ll try getting a list of the files and then copying them using the -r option and then try getting a list of them without.
I think something might be going wrong. I have tried to get a list of files using -r -l but only get a list of 18 programmes then it gets to 19 then after a few seconds adds 18.epg: Permission denied (so 1918.epg: Permission denied).
Also when it lists the programmes it is a bit odd e.g. 1: ***Buffer***, 2: The Closer: Father Ted: Father Ted. Two of the files between 1 – 18 say buffer and all of the remaining files have multiple programme names next to them. Some of which I have never recorded!
Could you please advise?
As suggested by xyz321 I have managed to get a list of files without using -r. It lists the 12 programmes which currently appear in my recorded list.
Emma – 2 hours ago »
I think something might be going wrong. I have tried to get a list of files using -r -l but only get a list of 18 programmes then it gets to 19 then after a few seconds adds 18.epg: Permission denied (so 1918.epg: Permission denied).
It sounds like there is a problem reading the file 18.epg. This could be a corrupt file, a faulty disk or it might be a cabling problem.
Also when it lists the programmes it is a bit odd e.g. 1: ***Buffer***, 2: The Closer: Father Ted: Father Ted. Two of the files between 1 – 18 say buffer and all of the remaining files have multiple programme names next to them. Some of which I have never recorded!
As mentioned in a previous post the recording list has become corrupt at some point and a new one created which now only contains 12 entries. Without the -r (recover) option, humaxrw uses the recording list which contains the 12 entries. When you add the -r option it does not use the recording list file. Instead it attempts to create a listing from the epg files. These contain the synopsis information which you see on the screen when the info button is pressed. Sometimes these files contain information from the previous or next programme as well as the current programme depending on start times etc. The listing you see with the -r option shows all the entries in the epg files.
In order to work around the problem with 18.epg, you could also add a -n option to humaxrw. This will ignore all the epg files when producing a listing. You will then get a very basic listing with no titles.
BTW. The two entries marked **buffer** are the time shift buffers which can also be copied if required.
Thanks for this.
So if I’ve understood correctly I should still be able to get a list of all of the programmes (200ish) – numbered not named – by adding the -n. Then I should be able to carry on and copy these to the computer?
If so, could you just tell me exactly what to enter to do this i.e. where do you put the -n?
Yes, that’s correct. The order of the options is not too crtical but something like this should work:
humaxrw -l -r -n 1:
(substitute 1: with your actual disk number).
Brilliant, thank you. Just had brief powercut from storm so will leave this until tomorrow and report back.
Ok, I’ve managed to copy the files over using the -n. It got hung up a few times with some ‘.av permission denied’ messages but I’ve managed to rerun it for a few of these programmes with no issues. There is one programme remaining for which I only get one file copied (not the .elu one) but I seem to be able to play this file on my computer ok.
I haven’t reformatted yet, I will await your instructions.
Many thanks.
I am a bit concerned about the errors you are seeing. It might be a problem with the cables or the disk itself. I wonder if Martin has any thoughts on this.
xyz321 – 1 hour ago »
I wonder if Martin has any thoughts on this.
Given that everything is copied off it might be worth running the manufacturers diagnostics on the hard drive. Emma, what make and model of hard drive is it?
It says Western digital WD3200AVVS. Let me know if you need any other info.
I would try the Western Digital Data Lifeguard Diagnostics for Windows free download from Link to WD web site. Try running the extended test. If that passes then I think it is time to format the drive in the Humax.
I’ve finally been able to run this and have received the following message:
Test found bad sectors that may be repairable.
My options now are to close that box or click on ‘repair’. What would you suggest?
Emma – 2 hours ago »
I’ve finally been able to run this and have received the following message:
Test found bad sectors that may be repairable.
My options now are to close that box or click on ‘repair’. What would you suggest?
I would choose repair. A reformat will remain a later possability.
REPASSAC – 19 hours ago »
I would choose repair. A reformat will remain a later possability.
I agree that repair (which I assume will attempt to map out the bad sectors) is definitely the thing to do. If that works then format the disk in the Humax.
Thanks both.
I tried repair and worryingly got the message that an ‘error was detected while repairing bad sectors.’ Contact a WD technician for support.
Getting a little worried now!
If it helps I don’t really mind not putting the programmes back onto it, I have them on my hard drive and didn’t realise how simple it was to watch them on the computer. It would be great if I could but really just anxious about being able to use it at all!
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