I have a Freesat-4k-Recordable-PVR2020v38, also known as a >Freesat-4k-Recordable 1TB.
It has started to put a message on screen saying the hard drive has been
put back online and recording is now available again. It may be the heat >(today the lounge is 26 degrees, first day below 30 this week) or it may
be wearing out.
What options should I look at to get as close to the following as possible:
Receive programmes via satellite (NOT terrestrial) using dual wide beam >input.
Record such programmes, perhaps up to 4 at a time.
Ability to pause and rewind live programmes.
Stream programmes over the Internet with / without subscription.
Ability to install apps like Kodi for streaming over home network Android
TV seems best for this.
Record anything I view via any method, I suspect still not available
because or DRM?
Suggestions welcome :-)
On 27 Jun 2026 08:06:32 GMT, "Jeff Gaines" <jgnewsid@outlook.com>
wrote:
I have a Freesat-4k-Recordable-PVR2020v38, also known as a
Freesat-4k-Recordable 1TB.
It has started to put a message on screen saying the hard drive has been
put back online and recording is now available again. It may be the heat
(today the lounge is 26 degrees, first day below 30 this week) or it may
be wearing out.
What options should I look at to get as close to the following as possible: >>
Receive programmes via satellite (NOT terrestrial) using dual wide beam
input.
Record such programmes, perhaps up to 4 at a time.
Ability to pause and rewind live programmes.
Stream programmes over the Internet with / without subscription.
Ability to install apps like Kodi for streaming over home network Android
TV seems best for this.
Record anything I view via any method, I suspect still not available
because or DRM?
Suggestions welcome :-)
Would it be possible to buy a compatible hard drive and format it for
the purpose? Maybe even an SSD.
On 27/06/2026 12:02, Scott wrote:
On 27 Jun 2026 08:06:32 GMT, "Jeff Gaines" <jgnewsid@outlook.com>
wrote:
I have a Freesat-4k-Recordable-PVR2020v38, also known as a
Freesat-4k-Recordable 1TB.
It has started to put a message on screen saying the hard drive has been >>> put back online and recording is now available again. It may be the heat >>> (today the lounge is 26 degrees, first day below 30 this week) or it may >>> be wearing out.
What options should I look at to get as close to the following as possible: >>>
Receive programmes via satellite (NOT terrestrial) using dual wide beam
input.
Record such programmes, perhaps up to 4 at a time.
Ability to pause and rewind live programmes.
Stream programmes over the Internet with / without subscription.
Ability to install apps like Kodi for streaming over home network Android >>> TV seems best for this.
Record anything I view via any method, I suspect still not available
because or DRM?
Suggestions welcome :-)
Would it be possible to buy a compatible hard drive and format it for
the purpose? Maybe even an SSD.
From what I understand the OS is on the hard disk and it's not possible
to copy it across to a new disk. BICBW...
It was just a thought that might be worth checking. I think I have
heard of people replacing the drive on a Humax. I thought there was
software the police use to make an exact copy of a disc for forensic examination while preserving the original as evidence.
On 27 Jun 2026 08:06:32 GMT, "Jeff Gaines" <jgnewsid@outlook.com>
wrote:
I have a Freesat-4k-Recordable-PVR2020v38, also known as a >>Freesat-4k-Recordable 1TB.
It has started to put a message on screen saying the hard drive has been >>put back online and recording is now available again. It may be the heat >>(today the lounge is 26 degrees, first day below 30 this week) or it may
be wearing out.
What options should I look at to get as close to the following as >>possible:
Receive programmes via satellite (NOT terrestrial) using dual wide beam >>input.
Record such programmes, perhaps up to 4 at a time.
Ability to pause and rewind live programmes.
Stream programmes over the Internet with / without subscription.
Ability to install apps like Kodi for streaming over home network Android >>TV seems best for this.
Record anything I view via any method, I suspect still not available >>because or DRM?
Suggestions welcome :-)
Would it be possible to buy a compatible hard drive and format it for
the purpose? Maybe even an SSD.
On 27/06/2026 in message <kcbv3ldqq2l01b7sm419gp3dob97s9qt7b@4ax.com>
Scott wrote:
On 27 Jun 2026 08:06:32 GMT, "Jeff Gaines" <jgnewsid@outlook.com>
wrote:
I have a Freesat-4k-Recordable-PVR2020v38, also known as a
Freesat-4k-Recordable 1TB.
It has started to put a message on screen saying the hard drive has been >>> put back online and recording is now available again. It may be the heat >>> (today the lounge is 26 degrees, first day below 30 this week) or it may >>> be wearing out.
What options should I look at to get as close to the following as
possible:
Receive programmes via satellite (NOT terrestrial) using dual wide beam
input.
Record such programmes, perhaps up to 4 at a time.
Ability to pause and rewind live programmes.
Stream programmes over the Internet with / without subscription.
Ability to install apps like Kodi for streaming over home network
Android
TV seems best for this.
Record anything I view via any method, I suspect still not available
because or DRM?
Suggestions welcome :-)
Would it be possible to buy a compatible hard drive and format it for
the purpose? Maybe even an SSD.
Thanks Scott :-)
I did that with a Sky box once, instructions from the Internet and it
went well. Ii will have to wilt a bit to see if it's the drive or a heat problem.
An AI search suggested a GTMedia GT Combo which seem to exist everywhere except on GT Media's website!
On Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:19:37 +0100, Jeff Layman <Jeff@invalid.invalid>
wrote:
On 27/06/2026 12:02, Scott wrote:
On 27 Jun 2026 08:06:32 GMT, "Jeff Gaines" <jgnewsid@outlook.com>
wrote:
I have a Freesat-4k-Recordable-PVR2020v38, also known as a
Freesat-4k-Recordable 1TB.
It has started to put a message on screen saying the hard drive has been >>>> put back online and recording is now available again. It may be the heat >>>> (today the lounge is 26 degrees, first day below 30 this week) or it may >>>> be wearing out.
What options should I look at to get as close to the following as possible:
Receive programmes via satellite (NOT terrestrial) using dual wide beam >>>> input.
Record such programmes, perhaps up to 4 at a time.
Ability to pause and rewind live programmes.
Stream programmes over the Internet with / without subscription.
Ability to install apps like Kodi for streaming over home network Android >>>> TV seems best for this.
Record anything I view via any method, I suspect still not available
because or DRM?
Suggestions welcome :-)
Would it be possible to buy a compatible hard drive and format it for
the purpose? Maybe even an SSD.
From what I understand the OS is on the hard disk and it's not possible
to copy it across to a new disk. BICBW...
It was just a thought that might be worth checking. I think I have
heard of people replacing the drive on a Humax.
Would it be possible to buy a compatible hard drive and format it for
the purpose? Maybe even an SSD.
Thanks Scott :-)
I did that with a Sky box once, instructions from the Internet and it went >well. Ii will have to wilt a bit to see if it's the drive or a heat
problem.
On 27/06/2026 in message <xn0prixrvbj0t9e00i@news.individual.net> Jeff Gaines wrote:
Would it be possible to buy a compatible hard drive and format it for
the purpose? Maybe even an SSD.
Thanks Scott :-)
I did that with a Sky box once, instructions from the Internet and it
went well. Ii will have to wilt a bit to see if it's the drive or a
heat problem.
I have just found instructions on the Internet, looks similar to
replacing a laptop drive except the top needs spadgering off. Straight replacement and the box will format it. I think it may ne a laptop
drive, I will continue checking.
The current 1 TB drive was down to 45 GB free and a recording failed
this evening so I've cleaned off a load of stuff. The instructions I've found say don't use an SSD.
On 27/06/2026 21:47, Jeff Gaines wrote:
On 27/06/2026 in message <xn0prixrvbj0t9e00i@news.individual.net> Jeff >>Gaines wrote:Its not a UK Freesat box, for which choice is very limited. Its a
Would it be possible to buy a compatible hard drive and format it for >>>>the purpose? Maybe even an SSD.
Thanks Scott :-)
I did that with a Sky box once, instructions from the Internet and it >>>went well. Ii will have to wilt a bit to see if it's the drive or a heat >>>problem.
I have just found instructions on the Internet, looks similar to >>replacing a laptop drive except the top needs spadgering off. Straight >>replacement and the box will format it. I think it may ne a laptop drive, >>I will continue checking.
The current 1 TB drive was down to 45 GB free and a recording failed this >>evening so I've cleaned off a load of stuff. The instructions I've found >>say don't use an SSD.
satellite box which can receive the UK free to air TV channels.
On 28/06/2026 in message <111pueb$3b3gj$1@dont-email.me> MikeS wrote:
On 27/06/2026 21:47, Jeff Gaines wrote:
On 27/06/2026 in message <xn0prixrvbj0t9e00i@news.individual.net>Its not a UK Freesat box, for which choice is very limited. Its a
Jeff Gaines wrote:
Would it be possible to buy a compatible hard drive and format it for >>>>> the purpose? Maybe even an SSD.
Thanks Scott :-)
I did that with a Sky box once, instructions from the Internet and
it went well. Ii will have to wilt a bit to see if it's the drive or
a-a heat problem.
I have just found instructions on the Internet, looks similar to
replacing a laptop drive except the top needs spadgering off.
Straight replacement and the box will format it. I think it may ne a
laptop-a drive, I will continue checking.
The current 1 TB drive was down to 45 GB free and a recording failed
this evening so I've cleaned off a load of stuff. The instructions
I've-a found say don't use an SSD.
satellite box which can receive the UK free to air TV channels.
It's a Freesat-4k-Recordable as set out in my OP. Video instructions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C6LLsWv6lo
On 28/06/2026 08:38, Jeff Gaines wrote:
On 28/06/2026 in message <111pueb$3b3gj$1@dont-email.me> MikeS wrote:I was referring to the GTMedia GT Combo (i.e anything from that brand).
On 27/06/2026 21:47, Jeff Gaines wrote:
On 27/06/2026 in message <xn0prixrvbj0t9e00i@news.individual.net> Jeff >>>>Gaines wrote:Its not a UK Freesat box, for which choice is very limited. Its a >>>satellite box which can receive the UK free to air TV channels.
Would it be possible to buy a compatible hard drive and format it for >>>>>>the purpose? Maybe even an SSD.
Thanks Scott :-)
I did that with a Sky box once, instructions from the Internet and it >>>>>went well. Ii will have to wilt a bit to see if it's the drive or a-a >>>>>heat problem.
I have just found instructions on the Internet, looks similar to >>>>replacing a laptop drive except the top needs spadgering off. Straight >>>>replacement and the box will format it. I think it may ne a laptop-a >>>>drive, I will continue checking.
The current 1 TB drive was down to 45 GB free and a recording failed >>>>this evening so I've cleaned off a load of stuff. The instructions I've-a >>>>found say don't use an SSD.
It's a Freesat-4k-Recordable as set out in my OP. Video instructions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C6LLsWv6lo
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