[mythtv-users] diagnosing HDHome Run Prime zero byte recordings

[Stephen P. Villano]

On 10/17/13 11:19 AM, Gary Buhrmaster wrote:
> On Thu, Oct 17, 2013 at 2:26 PM, Stephen P. Villano
> <stephen.p.villano at gmail.com> wrote:
> ....
>> Way OT, I noticed that my HDHR Prime has firmware 20130528.
>> The latest non-beat release is 20130328.
>>
>> A beta or pre-release loaded by the seller?
> 20130528 is the same as 20130328, except that some
> changes in the code for factory testing (perhaps some
> minor BOM change due to part availability?).  It was
> not released publicly since there are no user visible
> changes, and any later installable firmwares will
> incorporate the changes (remember for the Prime
> that firmware changes are upgrades only, one cannot
> install a previous version due to CableLabs requirements).
>
>
> Gary
> _______________________________________________
>
Hmm, could be a BOM change. Pity all vendors of devices doesn't do such
due diligence.
I have a Foscam camera where they swapped out the dsp chip, but never
updated the firmware for the dsp, causing problems with high
color/contrast scenes overloading the dsp.
Their fix is to have the authorized reseller disassemble the camera and
flash the dsp board. Those who purchase from non-authorized resellers
are SOL.
Big difference between attitudes between different companies. One wants
to retain a good reputation, the other seeks quantity and doesn't care
about reputation.