Ardderchog – 1 hour ago  » 

My 500 GB Toshiba HDD worked faultlessly for months. Then, for no apparent reason, it was not recognised. I suspect this must be due to a software glitch. I will wait for the next update to see if it solves the problem. If it does not I will consider rolling back to the original software version. It is a shame that the Humax hdr1010s and its advertised features are not robust. Little idiosyncrasies do nothing for the manufacturer’s reputation. Luckily I have other ways of accessing my media files.

Thanks to everyone who offered advice and help, much appreciated.

By the time the next software update is on line you will not be able to roll back the software. If you did it would simply update again.

Have you got a dual power cable and a simple USB power device (A phone charger will do) ?

Example

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-Dual-Power-Y-Shape-2x-Type-A-Mini-B-Cable-Lead-Portable-Hard-Drive-C004-/151563827037?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2349e8775d

The extra connector simply connects to any USB charger.