late november my box started freezing so i contacted my seller for the latest software, version4. it was fine for a week or so then it started playing up again. so i carried out a factory reset and tried scanning. problem is it wont find any channels now. i spoke to a friend who has a friend that sells starview boxes. he recommended more factory resets and more scanning. so i scanned loads more times picking up 78 tv channels and 2 radio channels. thats the best i can get. oddly i pick up all the S*Y movies and the sports and they work fine. i cant get any free channels. loads more channels are unwatchable due to freezing. i can get setanta but i cant watch it. when i scan loads of the TP's fail, only a few say ok. do you think its a box thing or a V/n** thing. i live in the east of glasgow. cheers
Hi If you are picking up some channels the box must be ok so it sound like a signal strength problem, try doing a scan without a splitter in your line or with your box connected nearer to your wall/cable input supply (ie shorter cable run) jbvid
Hi jb , sorry to butt in Press Menu > System Information and tell us what the API is please Also You will need to know if you have a clone or genuine Count the vents on top 18x7 = Clone 25x7 = Genuine 13x7 = 1st Generation Also you can go here to see some pics http://www.freewebs.com/dooby2oon
already tried all that im afraid even tried a different cable in another room. tried a legit samsung box and the cable/strength etc are all fine. its definately something in the box
Press Menu > System Information and tell us what the API is please Also You will need to know if you have a clone or genuine Count the vents on top 18x7 = Clone 25x7 = Genuine 13x7 = 1st Generation Also you can go here to see some pics http://www.freewebs.com/dooby2oon
it has 18 vents but its not a clone. its a legit first generation box. i cant press menu right now as im trying to diagnose the problem. right now the screen says "updating system information 270%" im running version 4 software
Are you sure its not a clone cos 18 vents sounds likeit , Look at the b0x from the front and see if the scart connections are to the left or right Left = Clone Right = Genuine Also check the codes in nagravision Codes Here ---> http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/531363
press menu press 1570. (this takes you into secret menu) Press OK on "nagravision" Make sure your cable provider is listed at top N*L or T***WEST C&W ect Go down to "Key Number" and check its on 00 Go down again to "Key Data" and input the correct keys Press OK to store Go back up "Key Number" and change to 01 using the > button on the remote control Go back down again to "Key Data" and input the correct keys Press OK to store Press "Exit" , Check the bottom option and make sure "Key EMU" is On Press Ok again Then "Exit and "Exit" again back to the main tv screen Then go to a paid channel and should update .
to an extent youre correct. it was the first gen boxes that were cloned, so mines looks like a clone but theres other ways to tell, not just the vents. ive checked out other forums to be double sure. all the clones were going down in the summer due to the software, mines worked flawlessly untill november. im 99% sure its not a clone. Hail Hail
If your sure its not a clone and didnt report back if the scart is to the left or right and you have ver 4 running , Happy New Year !
i will have a go how many tvs running in house as a mate of mine has same issue 5 tvs in house cable going into multipoint distribution point and his tv had no signal on a number of channels,scouser pointed out to replace 15 old yrs cable to improve and to use twist on connectors.
one brand new cable fitted by ntl downstairs running legit samsung box. one cable split upstairs running bb and sv box. ive tried my sv box downstairs and the samsung box upstairs. i really dont think its a cabling or strength problem. i shold have said earlier but a cap has came off a small blue capactor inside the box. its been off since the summer and the box has worked fine untill november so im not sure if the problems are related
yes it very possibly is,check out forums ( moved to here) page 110/111 re caps as scouser is main man on this
go to forums home theater digital tv discussion dvb and click on moved to here 110/111 only a bit of legwork that is how i get around to see other problems
