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Teac HDB850 Questions & Answers (page 3 of 8)
153 questions from our users
Goldiegrumpsasked
Can I record programmes without a USB ? I had an older version of the same set top box & I didn’t need a USB . I also can’t find recorded programmes. Is this because I haven’t recorded to a USB . Can’t find anywhere in the instructions where it tells you how to do this. Instruction book is pretty useless ! Thank you
Harry Z.asked
Teac HDB850 the firmware upgrade says 2014 is that the last date of upgrade or is the machine Manufacture date..asking as Im finding a lot of TV shows formats that worked are not working..Im suspecting becaus ethe formats are more compressed(smaller files)please educate this idiot..lol
I bought the box 6 months ago...regretting it I think
Ivanasked
I can’t seem to set up my favourite channels
When I press CH FAV I get a screen where I can change the heading (news,movies etc) but can’t do anything else
2 answers
Same problem. Would love to hear an answer.
To create favourite TV channels, you have to go into the main menu, the open "Program Edit" with your (own) code, select a channel, press CH FAV then, choose a designation (News, Movies, etc) and EXIT (for each one). Once you have all of your favourites chosen, just EXIT. Once it is saved, they will appear on your CH FAV list.
Dirk B.asked
Can you connect this setup box to a PC monitor to view TV? I have a Asus VH242H (with HDMI).
And if so, will the audio go through the HDMI as well?
No answers
Adzasked
Hi my set top box is automatically scrolling through channels on program guide constantly!
Can you please advise on how to fix this issue
No answers
Greg M.asked
Channel info display on screen shows “Searching....”. The screen used to show the program now in the channel and the next program coming up, including their start/finish times.
No answers
Carol7asked
Cannot get back to TV from radio?
1 answer
Insanely, it seems like the only way to do this is go into MENU, then Program Edit (entering your own code) and then change back to TV channels (or vice versa). There's no button for it and that's the only way I've ever been able to do it!
Normanasked
Just purchased from JB HiFi and after the scan sequence, no channels. This together with the BOOT display on the front is perplexing. What is all of this?
1 answer
Hi, read instruction carefully (ant connected) and attempt to do an auto channel search. This should pick up all the channels available to you. If this fails I would be taking the unit back for a replacement as this does not sound right.
maggiePasked
Hi I have an external hard drive and when I connect it to the HDB860 it states usb device inserted however when I come to record it states no disk detected, then if I remove it it states usb device removed, am I missing something???
Jodieasked
I have just installed a teac HDB860 set top box but it will not play what I had recorded on a usb on my previous Dick Smith set top box
2 answers
Try reformatting another USB stick with Disk Utility using Fat 32 (Windows & Mac compatible) – then transfer your recording from the old USB to the new one using your Laptop/Desktop Computer.
If that doesn't work I'd probably try to resource the material you'd recorded & simply re-record it to the TEAC unit, keeping in mind that a FAT32 formatted USB will be compatible with any computer.
Hope this helps.
Hi, first make sure you check what file format your USB is as not all formats will work as I have discovered.
If not Fat32, try taking your movies off and set them aside then reformat and reload movies.
Hope this works for you.
Barcsasked
My HDB850 has mode not supported on screen, on box it’s shows R306 how can I rest it as no button on the remote changes setting. I have disconnected it from power and still the same reading. Please help
1 answer
I had the same thing and had to connect it to PC monitor to change the resolution. I found it easier to take the monitor to the TV & STB, then I could easily swap the HDMI cable between TV & monitor. Open STB menu to video resolution when plugged into the monitor, change the resolution using the left or right buttons, after switching the HDMI back into the TV, until you find the setting that works for the TV.
KarenOasked
Every time I turn off my HDB860 it loses the USB connection. I have to pull out the USB to my external hard drive and re-insert it for it to recognise it. This means I can't record anything without leaving the unit on after having performed the out/in manoeuvre. Any ideas?
No answers
Peter_sasked
My 860 says unknown error when i try to record anything and boots me back to channel. Have reformatted the hdd in the usb slot any know what to do? Nothing in the booklet about that
Padandlisaasked
I have just bought a teac hd860. I get my tv signal via cable (no aerial on the roof). So I’ve connected the teac box to the cable, and connected the teac to a tv. I can see the set up screen ok, but a channel search picks up no channels.
Should it work, bearing in mind I have connected it to a cable tv plug at the wall? Any ideas what I’m doing wrong??
3 answers
Padandisa,
although you have the box connected to the TV you still seem to be missing a type of antenna. You will need this in order for the box to locate the channels, you will need one and it does not have to be an outdoor antenna, you can use a "rabbit ear" type depending on where you live you'll get some channels.
Cable is not the same
Thanks Mee2 : a crystal clear and helpful response, appreciate you taking the time to help me :)
Padandisa,
Similar to the answer you received from Mee2, there's nothing wrong with the TEAC STB... your problem is you don't have an antenna. If you're in a rental you should be able to get the landlord to pay for its installation. If you're a home owner, you'll need to install or have someone install an appropriate aerial (remembering that modern equipment should support digital transmission). I've left a site which should further answer your question. Good luck.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/shop/antennas-for-internet
pedroasked
Is TEAC HDB860 able play H.265 files?
Ta'ateo Tasked
How do I restart my set top box?
2 answers
Turn it off at the power point. Wait for 30 seconds, then switch back on!
3.7.3 Restore Factory Default
This operation will reset the unit to factory default settings and remove
all channels and user preferences. A password is needed to activate
this operation.....master password 888888
Louise Tasked
ANDYasked
How do I change the recorded details to show show name not just channel and time?
No answers
Dean Basked
I don't have a remote for my teac HDB850.its lost channels above 78. How can I sort this problem? When the unit doesn't have any other buttons than power, channel up and down.
3 answers
You can buy a new one on eBay for about $25 - ships from Melbourne. You could pick up from the store if you're close.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TEAC-Brand-New-Original-Remote-Control-for-Set-Top-Box-Model-HDB850-/222482119795
Do what I did, take a large hammer to it and that is probably the most enjoyment that box will ever give you
Without the remote, it's useless!!! :-(
Richard Fasked
Trying to delete a recorded program it comes up with delete error, I've had the unit 1 day. How can i do it?
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