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another question. i have been using same box system and sattelite dish for free to air.
and have not been able to code in free to air (aurora system for a long time now) what would cause that.
i assume that the same problem would apply but hasnt to other people i know.
i have an updated card for this that has worked everywhere else.another question. i have been using same box system and sattelite dish for free to air.
and have not been able to code in free to air (aurora system for a long time now) what would cause that.
i assume that the same problem would apply but hasnt to other people i know.
i have an updated card for this that has worked everywhere else.
i have a card for aurora but the box has never picked up aurora but several friends of mine have humax boxes and the same card and they work.
this is my second humax box the original used to lock up but i sent it back to the technician and he insists it works perfectly at his house with the same card.
this is a mystery. i have checked the dish posititin etc.
most explanations are understood
except why my humax box wont pick up free to air.
i have a card for aurora but the box has never picked up aurora but several friends of mine have humax boxes and the same card and they work.
this is my second humax box the original used to lock up but i sent it back to the technician and he insists it works perfectly at his house with the same card.
this is a mystery. i have checked the dish posititin etc.
austar (i am a subscriber) has worked until this week so cant work out why aurora free to air doesnt work if dish is out of alignment then austar should not have worked also have tried to move the dish and get "no signal" message if i move it out of alignment.
thanks for your help so far. i cant figure it either but both humax's have failed on free to air.
whilst austar has always worked.
regards austar (i am a subscriber) has worked until this week so cant work out why aurora free to air doesnt work if dish is out of alignment then austar should not have worked also have tried to move the dish and get "no signal" message if i move it out of alignment.
thanks for your help so far. i cant figure it either but both humax's have failed on free to air.
whilst austar has always worked.
regards
will take your advice and try someone elses humax with it. probably my aurora card doesnt work.
will take your advice and try someone elses humax with it.
i found out that austar has also programmed out my big dish as well . so the box is gone and the dish.
funny. i originally signed up and paid all my dues to austar on that set up and continue to pay.
3 years after i signed up they installed the austar box.
a pity all my original gear is obsolete except for aurora.
i found out the card i was using was faulty and have now got one that works. i found out that austar has also programmed out my big dish as well . so the box is gone and the dish.
funny. i originally signed up and paid all my dues to austar on that set up and continue to pay.
3 years after i signed up they installed the austar box.
a pity all my original gear is obsolete except for aurora.
i found out the card i was using was faulty and have now got one that works.
As a matter of interest I tried my Austar box on the Large dish and nothing scanned so i guess that the dishes are sidelined. As a matter of interest I tried my Austar box on the Large dish and nothing scanned so i guess that the dishes are sidelined.
can anyone confirm if the large dish has been sidelined by austar as well. my technician says it has.
seems to be a lot of collateral damage here.
it is likely that i will changes service providers over this.
i appreciate austar being the owner of its product and i have been paying for that but there are other providers that allow you to provide your own gear and receive a sattelite service at a lower cost. they now are in play.can anyone confirm if the large dish has been sidelined by austar as well. my technician says it has.
seems to be a lot of collateral damage here.
it is likely that i will changes service providers over this.
i appreciate austar being the owner of its product and i have been paying for that but there are other providers that allow you to provide your own gear and receive a sattelite service at a lower cost. they now are in play.
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More on the above. the card for aurora was faulty and it works now.
secondly i found out that austar has programmed out my big dish as well as the humax box.
and i was paying austar for this service in the first place.
(and still do.)
have to now get a second austar box and dish to recover things.
i understand thousands of humax and other boxes and dishes have been sidelined in this move.
The Austar changes were made in the last few days after arrests were made over programming and selling pirate pay TV cards.
Unfortunately for those who prefer to use legit Austar smart cards in third party boxes, now being unable to do so.
Have you tried your Austar card in the Austar box that it was supplied with?
Aurora has not been effected by this, neither has SelecTV, as both service providers require you to provide your own equipment (you can of course choose their decoder if you wish).
As you have only just lost the ability to decode Austar, which coincides with the changes, suggests your Humax is working ok, however, seeing you have a problem accessing Aurora, can you test your card in another known-working box?
If you are not leaving your Aurora card in the box and had the box turned on, the card may have missed over-the-air updates, so a call to Optus is usually all that is required to have it re-activated.The Austar changes were made in the last few days after arrests were made over programming and selling pirate pay TV cards.
Unfortunately for those who prefer to use legit Austar smart cards in third party boxes, now being unable to do so.
Have you tried your Austar card in the Austar box that it was supplied with?
Aurora has not been effected by this, neither has SelecTV, as both service providers require you to provide your own equipment (you can of course choose their decoder if you wish).
As you have only just lost the ability to decode Austar, which coincides with the changes, suggests your Humax is working ok, however, seeing you have a problem accessing Aurora, can you test your card in another known-working box?
If you are not leaving your Aurora card in the box and had the box turned on, the card may have missed over-the-air updates, so a call to Optus is usually all that is required to have it re-activated.
If your box and card work on another dish, obviously you have a problem with your dish, LNB, or cabling.
Apart from dish position, is the LNB skew optimised?If your box and card work on another dish, obviously you have a problem with your dish, LNB, or cabling.
Apart from dish position, is the LNB skew optimised?
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see if the is an AV button and press that
it changes"the signal in" source n ( pay channel,free to air antenna, x-box, dvd, etc)
the snowy screen indicates no signal and the icon is suggestingn it is looking for a input source
blue screen means 'no signal' or 'signal level is too low' whereas black screen means that there's a signal. Check your antennae, do a factory reset to your unit and then try initial setup.
Hello Blwas5 hi, If some channels have sound and others none, its either the TV has poor reception or, its the channel's weak signal. check them both or see if your neighbors TV acts like yours. If thy neighbor reception is good, then thy TV has poor reception, you can't do anything to fix that. get another TV with good reception qualities.
OK A Blue screen, indicate that there is, or the TV "Thinks" there is NO SIGNAL. Please Check your Antenna Connection. Unplug the TV, for 5 mins or so. You MUST prove either the TV or it's "Signal Source" the Antenna. Try the antenna on another TV, if possible, try another antenna,on the TV, Try feeding in a signal via the EXTERNAL inputs. IF ALL Inputs are proved OK, and the TV, still will NOT display any signal, then it would appear that you may have a "Tuner" fault, or some other underlying condition, that affects the reception. In my professional opinion, in that case is to get the unit looked at by a Toshiba, recommended service center, VERY IMPORTANT to do that. Ask for a "Quote" from that service center, and go from there.
Use an Antenna that Provides Good Reception of All Channels
Most existing antennas used by consumers will provide good reception of DTV signals. (Before making any changes, try your existing antenna first to see of it allows you to receive all the stations you normally watch.)
For watching DTV signals, you will need an antenna that provides good reception of both VHF signals (channels 2-13) and UHF signals (channels 14-51) to reliably receive all of the digital signals broadcast in your area.
Many antennas are designed only for reception of either VHF or UHF signals (but not both). For example, the commonly used “rabbit ears” indoor antenna is only suitable for receiving VHF signals. To receive UHF signals, an indoor antenna should also include a wire loop or other feature for reception in that band.
The reception capabilities of TV antennas also vary considerably, so be sure to talk to retail consultants and look at information on the packaging and/or the Internet to make sure that any new antenna you may choose provides good reception of both VHF and UHF channels. In addition, if you use an indoor antenna and receive signals on VHF channels, you may need to use an antenna with amplification.
Many antennas currently being sold as “HDTV Antennas,” perform best at receiving UHF signals; some of these models state that they provide reception of signals on channels 7-13 but actually perform less well receiving those channels. If you obtain one of these antennas, be sure it provides good reception of all the VHF channels as well as the UHF channels.
To check for the DTV signals that are available at your location, use the DTV Reception Maps available at www.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/maps.
Check Your Connections
Check that your digital-to-analog converter box or digital television is connected properly. Make sure your antenna is connected to the antenna input of your digital-to-analog converter box or digital television. If using a digital-to-analog converter box, also ensure that the antenna output of your converter box is connected to the antenna input of your analog TV. Refer to the owner’s manuals of your components if you are unsure of the proper connections.
Ensure that your components are plugged in and have their power turned on.
If you have a digital-to-analog converter box, tune your analog TV to channel 3. You should see a set-up menu or picture displayed on your TV screen. If you do not see a set-up menu or picture, tune your TV to channel 4. If you still do not see a set-up menu or picture, recheck your connections.
Perform a Channel Scan
Digital-to-analog converter boxes and digital televisions have a button, usually on the remote control, that is labeled “set-up” or “menu” or some similar term. Press that button to access the set-up menu. Using the directional arrow buttons on your remote, scroll to the option that allows you to perform a “channel scan.” The channel scan will automatically search for digital broadcast channels that are available in your area. Consult the owner’s manual of your digital-to-analog converter box or digital television for detailed instructions on how to perform a channel scan for your device.
Once the channel scan is complete, you will be able to tune to the digital channels received by your antenna. You should perform a channel scan periodically to check whether additional digital channels have become available.
Adjust Your Antenna
Small adjustments to your antenna can make a big difference in the number of digital channels you can receive. If you have an indoor antenna, try elevating it and moving it closer to an exterior wall of your home. After adjusting your antenna, perform another channel scan to see if your reception is improved.
While adjusting your antenna, it may be helpful to access the “signal strength meter” on your digital-to-analog converter box or digital television to determine whether your adjustments are improving the signals’ strength. The signal strength meter is usually accessed through the menu feature on your remote control. Refer to the owner’s manual of your device for detailed instructions on how to access its signal strength meter. Remember to do another channel scan after you have adjusted your antenna.
Television stations broadcasting in digital use both the VHF band (channels 2-13) and UHF band (channels 14-51). Many indoor antennas use “rabbit ears” for the VHF band and a “loop” or “bow-tie” antenna for the UHF band. Make sure you are using an antenna that covers both the VHF and UHF bands and have connected it properly.
If You are Still Having Difficulty:
Until June 12, 2009, some stations will be operating at reduced power levels. If you are not receiving certain digital TV stations, this does not necessarily mean there is a problem with your antenna or digital-to-analog converter box or digital television. Check with the TV station to find out whether they are planning changes that will improve reception.
When an analog TV signal is weak or receives interference, static, snow, and distortion will often appear on the screen. Digital broadcasting will provide a clear picture; however, if the signal falls below a certain minimum strength, the picture can disappear. This “cliff effect” means that if you watch analog TV stations that have static and distortion, you may have to adjust or upgrade your antenna system.
Simple indoor antennas provide minimal performance that may not be suitable for your location. If you are unable to obtain satisfactory DTV reception with your current indoor antenna, you may wish to obtain an indoor antenna that includes features for better reception of UHF signals, as well as VHF, and/or an amplifier to boost the received signal (often referred to as an active indoor antenna).
Generally, an outdoor antenna will get better reception than an indoor antenna. However, the performance of outdoor antennas can degrade over time due to exposure to the weather. If you are having problems, check for loose or corroded wiring, broken antenna elements and that the antenna is pointed in the right direction.
Try to keep the length of wire between your antenna and digital-to-analog converter box or digital television as short as possible for best reception.
“Splitters” that are used to connect a single antenna to multiple digital-to-analog converter boxes or digital televisions reduce the amount of signal available to each device. If you are having problems, check whether reception is improved without the splitter. In some cases an “active” splitter that includes an amplifier can solve the problem.
If you are near a station’s broadcast tower, reception of that station, as well as other stations, can be impeded by strong signal “overload.” Consider using an “attenuator” or removing amplifiers to improve your reception.
If you decide to replace or upgrade your indoor or outdoor antenna, many types are available from electronics retail stores at a variety of prices. Websites such as www.antennaweb.org provide information on the locations of broadcast towers and the types of outdoor antennas appropriate for the stations you wish to receive. If you need assistance with upgrading your antenna system, check with a local antenna retailer or antenna installer.
To check for the DTV signals that are available at your location, use the DTV Reception Maps available at www.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/maps.
One of the problems with digital reception is if the signal is not strong enough for the converter box/or built in tuner on a new TV- you will not get any picture at all. If you followed all the directions-and the converter box shows no channels- then you do need a better antenna. I don't know how far you are from the broadcast antenna, but a good rule of thumb is if you live 10 miles away, buy an antenna that is good for twice that distance, or further. They are rated in miles of reception
another question. i have been using same box system and sattelite dish for free to air.
and have not been able to code in free to air (aurora system for a long time now) what would cause that.
i assume that the same problem would apply but hasnt to other people i know.
i have an updated card for this that has worked everywhere else.
has austar made these changes this week.
most explanations are understood
except why my humax box wont pick up free to air.
i have a card for aurora but the box has never picked up aurora but several friends of mine have humax boxes and the same card and they work.
this is my second humax box the original used to lock up but i sent it back to the technician and he insists it works perfectly at his house with the same card.
this is a mystery. i have checked the dish posititin etc.
austar (i am a subscriber) has worked until this week so cant work out why aurora free to air doesnt work if dish is out of alignment then austar should not have worked also have tried to move the dish and get "no signal" message if i move it out of alignment.
thanks for your help so far. i cant figure it either but both humax's have failed on free to air.
whilst austar has always worked.
regards
probably my aurora card doesnt work.
will take your advice and try someone elses humax with it.
i found out that austar has also programmed out my big dish as well . so the box is gone and the dish.
funny. i originally signed up and paid all my dues to austar on that set up and continue to pay.
3 years after i signed up they installed the austar box.
a pity all my original gear is obsolete except for aurora.
i found out the card i was using was faulty and have now got one that works.
As a matter of interest I tried my Austar box on the Large dish and nothing scanned so i guess that the dishes are sidelined.
i tried my austar box and card on the big dish but nothing scanned.
can anyone confirm if the large dish has been sidelined by austar as well. my technician says it has.
seems to be a lot of collateral damage here.
it is likely that i will changes service providers over this.
i appreciate austar being the owner of its product and i have been paying for that but there are other providers that allow you to provide your own gear and receive a sattelite service at a lower cost. they now are in play.
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