For help in the future the only option I would suggest is:

AVForums

Had my Humax Aura for 3 years and using it more than ever over Christmas and scheduled recordings over the new year just to say Thankyou and Merry Christmas and Happy New year and so sorry to see the Forum go in 2026.

I agree Thanks for all your help from everyone on the Forum it’s much appreciated just wish it wasn’t closings it’s been a privilege keeping updated messages from the Forum.

While we are still able to post, I would like to propose thanks to the loyal staff who have supported this forum and it's predecessor (hummy.org.uk) over the years. I will not name names - they known who they are!

The forum was invaluable during the early years of the 9200 series, when software updates were regular. There was clearly some background liaison with the local Humax software team. Together, the capabilities of the machine and it's successors were transformed. Hardware development by members included a novel method of down loadng stored files to and from a PC.

It seemed that later products did not have as close a relationship with Humax software development, probably due to personnel changes and a more global approach, but support from the forum remained as strong as ever.

You will be sorely missed.

tink - 6 hours ago  » 
https://facebook.com/groups/963267864750150/
it doesn't have the type of knowledged users this forum sometimes has but for those who don't use redit it's hopefully an option when this forum closes.

Yes that forum does seem full of unclear, badly described problems with nobody offering the sort of high quality suggestions and answers we got on this site.

EEPhil - 45 mins ago  » 
Are we sure when ITV Quiz is playing up that other channels (ITV1,2,3,4, C4, Film4, More4, 5,...) are okay. If they are then we are trying to solve the wrong problem.

Generally speaking,yes they are OK. But can monitor this over Christmas period and
report back?

Albags - 3 hours ago  » 
Any other TV's using DTV that you can tune and try on 28?

No, no other tv's

Did the last update fix MANY issues?
I bought an AURA 2 years ago. Sat unused until I commissioned 3 weeks ago.
I can see a few issues but not many.

1. I Had black video screen (TV and preview, and NO audio) Fixed by power off reboot about 3 times. Came back ok.
2. Adding to a red button favourite from Prog guide screen only adds channels to end of list, not in order. Sort by channel no (yellow button) doesn't fix.

Specifically, his other channels on PSB2 mpx.

Are we sure when ITV Quiz is playing up that other channels (ITV1,2,3,4, C4, Film4, More4, 5,...) are okay. If they are then we are trying to solve the wrong problem.

profpriv61 - 3 hours ago  » 
And if I fit an attenuator wouldn't that affect ALL other channels?

Yes it will. The problem you may have is that if the signal strength is too high the the tuner saturates and the signal strength appears to decrease. Your problem is unusual so I can't say for certain if an attenuator will help. However this is digital TV and providing you have 100% signal quality, then the signal strength is not significant. I have in the past (on a different Humax box) had 100% signal quality with a 30% signal strength although I would suggest a minimum signal strength should be above 50%.

https://facebook.com/groups/963267864750150/

it doesn't have the type of knowledged users this forum sometimes has but for those who don't use redit it's hopefully an option when this forum closes.

justind - 15 hours ago  » 
I would love to know when the update is actually coming and how people found the beta

Don't hold your breath.

Any other TV's using DTV that you can tune and try on 28?

tink - 15 hours ago  » 
In case anyone is unaware, there's already a Facebook group for those who don't use redit.

Can you post a link to the Facebook page? Or tell us its name? There seems to be an official Humax page but is there a user run page. I’d prefer a user based page rather than just a Humax mouthpiece. It obviously won’t be as good as this excellent and curated website.

Yes. An attenuator is not Frequency specific.

I point an HQ antenna (Triax Unix52) at Bexley, 26 miles away. I use a 0-20dB LTE head (mast) amp. I achieve 100% sig and quality on main mpx's. COM5 is down to 80%/50% some days (not necessarily in bad weather either) Channels like Sky news occasionally flickering.
Over signal tends to manifest in other ways I have found.
I wonder if anyone has had a definite proof and fix for this channel28 on Aura boxes from other transmitters.

Thanks Martin.

This must be specific to the Aura,as, on the days when ITV Quiz (channel 28)doesn't show on the screen via the box, if I select ITV quiz on the tv the picture is perfectly viewable.

And if I fit an attenuator wouldn't that affect ALL other channels?

profpriv61 - 4 hours ago  » 
The signal strength in 94%,but the quality is 100%

That is a quite high signal strength. I would aim for a signal strength of about 85%.

Those who volunteer to test software/hardware agree not to discuss on the open forum.

I thought I read a post a while back saying some people could beta test the new software?

I can't remember if that was right, but if so, can anyone say if they are and how it's going?

Regards
James

I would love to know when the update is actually coming and how people found the beta

In case anyone is unaware, there's already a Facebook group for those who don't use redit.

As subreddit r/Humax seems to be unavailable (see above), I've gone ahead and created r/Humax_STB instead in the hope that this might prove a reasonable alternative and replacement for this forum. Feel free to make your way there and post away....

The signal strength in 94%,but the quality is 100%

What 'sorted' it???

profpriv61 - 54 mins ago  » 
Anyway,having discovered it, the signal strength for channel 44 is 98% and the quality is 100%. Pretty good considering I tuned the aerial myself...
Channel 28 shows 0 for both.

What is the signal strength and quality as reported by the Humax when watching channel 28?

Sorted. Many thanks for the help.
Happy Christmas

Have you tried power cycling the Aura.
Press and hold the power button on the remote control, select OK on screen.
Wait until the led has completely gone out.
Unplug the Aura.
Wait a few minutes and plug it back in.

Once the Aura has booted back up try and connect to U.

Are other streaming services working or is it just U.

Have you tried restarting your router.

Lol. Yes, some have them. Not a perfect indication but a good guide.
28 is the UK TV channel designation. Channel
44 is the multiplex tuning channel (you can see when the tuner is scanning)
Obviously if you checked in daytime, that proves your signal ok.
Ill look at Channel frequencies a bit later.

I didnt realise that I had a signal strength meter on the tv, and I have had this tv for about ten years!!!

Anyway,having discovered it, the signal strength for channel 44 is 98% and the quality is 100%. Pretty good considering I tuned the aerial myself...

Channel 28 shows 0 for both.

What is the difference between channel 44 and 28 (the channel listing number)?

The model is humax aura

DeeDeeW - 38 secs ago  » 
I have tried to access the U streaming service on freeview but all I get is a blank screen. Can anyone suggest what I can do

Please could you tell us which model of Humax PVR you own?

I have tried to access the U streaming service on freeview but all I get is a blank screen. Can anyone suggest what I can do

Agree ..
TV guide is now back.
Someone fixed!

Something has changed this morning. The TV Guide seems to be there again and I can now view 'on now' programmes.