Humax HDR Fox T2 via Panasonic TV

[ankerdine]

I have just installed a Humax HDR FOX T2 Freeview+HD via HDMI leads to Panasonic TX-L32X20B Viera TV.
Overall I am delighted with the setup but I have two niggles I would like help with,
First it seems I need two remote controllers one for each, to start each product,can this be combined?
Second the TV defaults to none Humax TV on start up even though the AV setting is set to HDMI PVR and the Humax switched on, which means I have to enter AV settings menu on start up, to re-inforce the already selected HDMI.
I cannot believe this is the most efficient method of operation and would welcome any advice on these issues

[jksdelver]

Ours is connected to the TV via the same set up   We set the TV to hDMI14 (or the like) then we set the TV sound to about half way. We then alter the sound as necessary with the Humax control. We never switch the Humax off btw . On a morning we than switch the TV on and work everything via the Humax control. The only time we go back to the TV is when we are recording 2 and trying to watch another. The Humax help line is very good they will talk you through any problems you have

[Redroger]

I think from my somewhat dated experience working for channel 5 in the late 1990s that you will be able to overcome the 2 controller problem by the purchase of a controller which is compatible with both systems, so you will then have 3! You can then dispense with the other 2, but keep them available (but take the batteries out to prevent leakages) as third party controllers seldom if ever support device set up options.

[Nick29]

I have the 46" plasma version of this TV, and as long as you turn the TV on first, it should switch automatically to the relevant HDMI input when a signal is detected on it.  The Humax Fox T2 remote is programmable, and can operate 3 other devices as well as itself.  The remote has 4 illuminated buttons on it to indicate which of the 4 devices that it is communicating with.

[ankerdine]

Thanks to all who offered suggested solutions to my problems, and will I keep in mind Humax help.

To nick29, I had noticed the section on retuning the remote buried at the back of the book, but as I had never tried this process before and the instructions being scant I was reluctant to try.
I have now succeeded in getting all my kit onto one remote which is a major step forward.
Unfortunately the Humax box still does not grab HDMI2 (recommended) on start-up and even though permanently set it has to be prompted via the source button which will be confusing to occasional users.
I am at the moment running (when not viewing) the Humax on standby and the TV on but not receiving, thus eliminating the prompt but I do not feel this is a satisfactory solution.
The next move is to talk Humax help, so thanks again for your advice which has put me a good step forward.

[Nick29]

What have you got plugged into HDMI 1 ?

[ankerdine]

Nothing, but I have now, the Humax and it works!

Providing I start the TV first on the combined remote, after a few second struggle the Humax grabs HDMI1 and it's away. Thanks that's brilliant and it proves not to believe all you read in manuals.

[Nick29]

Great     Apparently on some Viera models only the HDMI 1 socket was fully HDMI 1.4 compliant, which is why I asked you about HDMI 1 

[Redroger]

It would be very helpful to lay users if the manuals were either updated, or reference was made to late alterations being available on a website. All too often the maual provided for an appliance is somewhat dated as compared to the appliance.