Barry - 2 minutes ago »
You might note from post #1 that I have tested numerous HDD and pendrives.
Hence why I'm questioning it too, as I also understood that USB sticks wouldn't work and you have confirmed this "64GB & 128GB pendrives did not work". So in answer to REPASSAC, I guess the structure isn't quite the same as the HB-1000S can't, where as the HDR-1000S can.
Barry... you can test and report as much as you like, but when someone else on a Freesat-related site tests and reports different then it is logical that questions will arise. If you choose to take offence then objectivity goes out the window.
can't be sure about the HB1000S but I can confirm that if you connect a HDD to a usb port on a HDR1000S and format it the file system is NTFS. The box will read and write user data, afaik the first Humax box to natively support write operations to NTFS.
Like Repassac it's hard to imagine that the new box isn't similar.
I can't believe the new one will have a 4GB recording limit. On Channel 4-HD that would be just over 1 hour of recording so useless for films.
Should be very simple to find out. Anyone care to record a Channel 4 - HD movie. As an example I have a 2H 16 minute film from Channel 4 - HD that is 8.89GB.
EDIT
How would the time shift buffer file work on a FAT32 drive ?
I think he was more annoyed with my opinion than yours or anyone elses.
Question, Barry, do you know if the HB-1000S supports DiSEqC 2.0?
Edit - ignore, just found out it does.
JF have now issued a correction...
"Following clarification with Humax (I hope they have it right), the following has been edited:
It is worth noting that due to broadcasting copyright restrictions, the USB hard drive will need to be formatted by the receiver to either FAT32 or EXT3 and therefore cannot be used with other devices, plus FAT32 has a limit of 4GB for an individual file, so don’t expect to record anything in HD of long duration.
To…
It is worth noting that due to broadcasting copyright restrictions, for recording purposes, the USB HDD must be assigned to the receiver. The format used is NTFS, though if you try using a FAT32 or EXT3 HDD, you will need to reformat to NTFS in the settings option first and then re-install the HDD."
Yep, got in touch with a contact there for clarification, but haven't had a chance to check myself yet. No answer given to issue I had with the HDD I was using; said they will get back to me.
Have connected a 2TB WD NTFS formatted drive. Recognised and used within seconds. No problems whatsoever. CS said max was 1TB 
Have now tested a WD elements 3TB powered HDD, straight out of box, checked properties (see picture) connected to HB 1000S, assigned for recording, and working, post #1 amended.
Properties as taken out of box:
3TB_properties.jpg (59.7 KB, 0 downloads) 11 years old I do find the lack of detail in the manual trying, hence some questions.
In System Settings/Power Saving/Standby Mode what is the difference between Power save and Normal please?
In General Settings/Settings/What is the timed Power Up and timed Power Down used for?
Can you use either of these to go straight to TV and avoid the "not-so-welcome" screen?
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