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February 28, 2014 at 8:29 am #15509
Anonymous
InactiveHi
When we record a programme we cannot watch the tv. Does anyone have this problem? Thanks
February 28, 2014 at 8:46 am #51068Barry
ModeratorWelcome to the Forum

We need a few more details from you before anyone can help.
1. Which Humax product
2. How is it connected to TV
3. Make of TV would also help
February 28, 2014 at 9:16 am #51069Anonymous
InactiveSorry I am new to this it is Humax foxsat-HDR. Make of TV is Samsung and connected at back with cables (not too sure what?)
Thanks
February 28, 2014 at 10:14 am #51070Anonymous
InactiveWhen you say cannot watch tv, do you mean other channels on the Foxsat or using the tv’s own tuner?
February 28, 2014 at 10:47 am #51071Anonymous
InactiveI mean other channels on the Foxsat. Thanks
February 28, 2014 at 11:26 am #51072grahamlthompson
ParticipantFlori7 – 35 minutes ago »
I mean other channels on the Foxsat. Thanks
Look round the back how many coax cables do you have attached to the Foxsat. Are they on the outer connections with a connection in between with nothing connected.
Try this and report what happens
Tune to 108 and press the record button, tune to 126 and press the record button. Press 109 on the remote, are you able to watch BBC2 HD ?
March 2, 2014 at 10:57 am #51073Anonymous
InactiveHave you got twin cable coming from your dish to your box if you only have single cable the you can only record the programme you are watchimg
Regards
badgertj
March 2, 2014 at 11:17 am #51074grahamlthompson
Participantbadgertj – 15 minutes ago »
Have you got twin cable coming from your dish to your box if you only have single cable the you can only record the programme you are watchimg
Regards
badgertj
Not true, both tuners are capable of working with a single cable. The Foxsat requires an external cable loop, the HDR1000/1010s has an automatically enabled internal link. You can record two and watch a third as well with some restrictions over what you can do with two cable working.
One tuner on it’s own can record two channels from the same transponder (eg BBC1 HD and BBC2 HD)
March 2, 2014 at 11:30 am #51075Anonymous
InactiveIam learning how do you connect this external loop I am a silver surfer so thankyou in advance for your reply
regards badgertj
March 2, 2014 at 11:37 am #51076grahamlthompson
Participantbadgertj – 3 minutes ago »
Iam learning how do you connect this external loop I am a silver surfer so thankyou in advance for your reply
regards badgertj
See bottom of page 16 in the user manual. You need a short length of coax with a f connector on each end. You connect tuner 1 out to tuner 2 in. The box will not let you make impossible recording combinations as the software is clever enough to know what is possible. While recording two the programme up/down buttons will cycle through any other channels you can watch.
Did you sort out the English commentary on the Rugby ?
March 2, 2014 at 11:39 am #51077Anonymous
Inactivebadgertj – 5 minutes ago »
Iam learning how do you connect this external loop I am a silver surfer so thankyou in advance for your reply
regards badgertj
It does it automatically, but 2nd channel availability is limited depending on which channel your are recording from.
March 2, 2014 at 11:41 am #51078grahamlthompson
Participant-gonzo- – 2 minutes ago »
badgertj – 5 minutes ago »
Iam learning how do you connect this external loop I am a silver surfer so thankyou in advance for your reply
regards badgertj
It does it automatically, but 2nd channel availability is limited depending on which channel your are recording from.
It’s only automatic on the freetime boxes. A Foxsat needs a loop cable.
March 2, 2014 at 11:45 am #51079Anonymous
Inactivegrahamlthompson – 1 minute ago »
-gonzo- – 2 minutes ago »
badgertj – 5 minutes ago »
Iam learning how do you connect this external loop I am a silver surfer so thankyou in advance for your reply
regards badgertj
It does it automatically, but 2nd channel availability is limited depending on which channel your are recording from.
It’s only automatic on the freetime boxes. A Foxsat needs a loop cable.
Oh crap
just realised after I posted it was the Foxsat being talked about.Note to self, must read previous posts first, Doh!
March 3, 2014 at 11:13 am #51080Anonymous
InactiveGraham
Have not had a chance yet, next sunday Wales play England at twickers so will try it then. Thanks again for your help.
Regards
badgertj
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