The loss of the 'record' function in the menu is due to the hard disk drive (HDD) no longer being recognised as connected. This can be because the HDD is faulty or the connections have become loose.
If the Humax is out of guarantee then switch to stand-by, then unplug from the mains. Find a suitable screw driver and take the cover off to check that all connections are good. If they appear OK they may not be and so make sure they are fully seated anyway.
If the HDD is recognised every other time it is switched out of stand-by then this is due to an incompatible HDD being installed.
NS
April 2011