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<blockquote data-quote="wolsty" data-source="post: 4009" data-attributes="member: 175166">The modification of a 5400z is not a patch in the usual sense; it is a software 'update' to return the 5400z to the same specification as the 5400.&nbsp; You can do it yourself, but you'll need to buy or make a z board and download the software.&nbsp; What's more, you'll have to take the cover off the receiver, which may cause problems with your guarantee.&nbsp; Guidance on this is available at http://www.axs-ict.nl/humax5400/Talen/English/index.htmIf you search the Web you may also find sites which offer instructions on 'no board' modifications.&nbsp; I can't speak from experience, but these methods seem to offer a high risk of damaging the receiver.Given that 5400z costs about £300 anyway and there is still the additional cost of the board, I decided to buy a modified reciever - there isn't a huge difference in total outlay and you do have the security of knowing that you're buying a guaranteed set.&nbsp; I prefer to let the dealer take the risk.Once modified, you can patch the set as many times as you like.wolsty</blockquote>

[QUOTE="wolsty, post: 4009, member: 175166"] The modification of a 5400z is not a patch in the usual sense; it is a software 'update' to return the 5400z to the same specification as the 5400. You can do it yourself, but you'll need to buy or make a z board and download the software. What's more, you'll have to take the cover off the receiver, which may cause problems with your guarantee. Guidance on this is available at http://www.axs-ict.nl/humax5400/Talen/English/index.htm If you search the Web you may also find sites which offer instructions on 'no board' modifications. I can't speak from experience, but these methods seem to offer a high risk of damaging the receiver. Given that 5400z costs about £300 anyway and there is still the additional cost of the board, I decided to buy a modified reciever - there isn't a huge difference in total outlay and you do have the security of knowing that you're buying a guaranteed set. I prefer to let the dealer take the risk. Once modified, you can patch the set as many times as you like. wolsty [/QUOTE]

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