No recordings, no data storage, no factory default

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No recordings, no data storage, no factory default

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hummyhelp

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I suspect I already know the answer to this but I (and my credit card) would just like to see if anyone else thinks the same!
I have a HDR-FOX T2 which has suddenly stopped recording. I have no access to the media button on the remote control and the "data storage" under Settings> System is greyed out. I have tried a number of things (reboot/retune/software update/reinstalling software via usb) but have now (v reluctantly) had to reformat using factory default. It has been "processing" for nearly 2 hours now, this seems far too long. Is the disc "dead"/needs to be replaced (prob cheaper to get a new box) or is the problem with the box and should I try taking it to the local tv repair shop? Any advice/suggestions welcome.
NB box is 3 years old & therefore out of warranty

Many thanks

| Wed 19 Aug 2015 17:57:46 #1 |
Martin Liddle

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hummyhelp - 1 minute ago »
I have a HDR-FOX T2 which has suddenly stopped recording. I have no access to the media button on the remote control and the "data storage" under Settings> System is greyed out.

The first thing I would do is install the custom firmware. The problem may be that the hard drive has died (straightforward to replace at a cost of around £60) or that the file system has got into a mess. The fix-disk tool in the custom firmware will give you a good idea which problem.

| Wed 19 Aug 2015 18:02:30 #2 |
hummyhelp

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Thanks Martin

I must confess to not knowing v much about firmware - it's one of those things I seen mentioned often and thought "I must investigate that" but never seemed to have the time.
I'm assuming there is a handy little "how-to" guide somewhere on this forum or somewhere else on the internet?

HH

| Wed 19 Aug 2015 19:10:50 #3 |
Martin Liddle

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hummyhelp - 1 hour ago »
I'm assuming there is a handy little "how-to" guide somewhere on this forum or somewhere else on the internet?

Not on this Forum. PM sent.

| Wed 19 Aug 2015 20:15:51 #4 |
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Can I just make one thing clear.

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| Wed 19 Aug 2015 21:21:37 #5 |
hummyhelp

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Success!

Just followed instructions and it all re-appeared.

(My grandchildren will be very proud of me - and possibly a bit concerned that I did this without them!)

Many thanks Martin.

HH

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| Thu 20 Aug 2015 14:36:32 #6 |
Martin Liddle

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hummyhelp - 15 minutes ago »
Success!
Just followed instructions and it all re-appeared.

Excellent.

| Thu 20 Aug 2015 14:52:35 #7 |