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Question

Humax HDD no signal through

Feb 10, 2015 5:39AM PST

Hi Guys
I have purchased a Humax HDD hard drive recorder
model HDR 2000T
I have connected it correctly but I can not get a television signal through the machine without it being turned on
any help would be useful

regards

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Will not work without splitter
Feb 10, 2015 5:47AM PST
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To me that sounds like how it should work.
Feb 10, 2015 5:47AM PST

Since this appears to be using HDMI, without power, there would be no signal.

Can I ask why you buy these from folk/shops that won't answer basic questions?
Bob

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I think also the...
Feb 10, 2015 6:08AM PST

...somewhat dated 'antenna out' connection in back throws a loop somewhere in the mix as well.

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I used the maker's web page on this product.
Feb 10, 2015 6:13AM PST

What I saw there was no pass through of the antenna connection in the suggested setups. Maybe it's their sly way of communicating that it's not passing unless there is power?
Bob