Jumpy channel / long wait fix

[razzmondo]

noticed that if my signal stays above the 80% mark ,thats when the problems start.a variable attenuator with a range between 1-20bd will allow you to adjust the signal strength on different frequencies,which in my case as been a godsend.just wait for eurovox to produce firmware to allow you to adjust your signal strength in the menu!

[Kool]

Hi, went to B&Q and they only sell F-socket variable attenuators. Do I need to buy a separate kit to convert to coax? Please note I have no tv aerial input. Thanks.

[razzmondo]

Originally Posted by Kool

Hi, went to B&Q and they only sell F-socket variable attenuators. Do I need to buy a separate kit to convert to coax? Please note I have no tv aerial input. Thanks.

when you connected the cable to your box,you had to screw a rf conector on the cable itself,to make it fit in the box.with a rf attenuator from b&q which is for a tv,all you need to do is put the cable in 1 side of the attenuator then push the attenuator onto the rf in on the cable box .no extra wires are needed.hope this helps.

[Kool]

Cheers Razzmondo. worked a treat !!!

[whatdoiget]

Am I correct in thinking that you put the cable into the rf in rather than put the normal tv aerial in there???

[lucky13]

Your cable feed should be connected to the RF IN socket either on its own or via a signal booster or via an attenuator whichever suits your signal best.

[razzmondo]

Originally Posted by lucky13

Your cable feed should be connected to the RF IN socket either on its own or via a signal booster or via an attenuator whichever suits your signal best.

thanks lucky 13 explained it better than me.

[budabb]

Originally Posted by flashman

Sossbaby gave this good advice previously in another post. I have an addition to make to it.

I would appreciate if an admin could sticky the post if they think its worth keeping at the top as I see it recurring frequently.

good evening.
go to the channel thats breaking up, press the info button twice and note the frequency.(eg 522.000mhz).
go to menu, instalation, user instalation, enter pin.
you will now see a list of frequencies.
scroll down to the frequency that you noted before. (eg 522.000mhz).
press green button. ch edit.
press blue button. modify.
useing the numbers on the remote add 0.5 mhz to the frequency. (eg 522.000mhz becomes 522.500mhz.)
press ok.
it will say please wait to save data.
press exit.
if the picture is now stable,all is well.
if the picture is better but still glitches go back and add another 0.5mhz.
if the picture is worse go back and subtract 1mhz.
hope that helps.
sossybaby.

My addition is that when you add or subtract the 0.5 Mhz look at how quick the quality bar comes back. The quicker it comes back, the better the signal meaning no breakup, and also less time for the channel to come on when flicking up or down.

All in all making the box function better.

Enjoy

Flashman.

Thanks for the info seems to be working.

[scousertom]

Originally Posted by flashman

Sossbaby gave this good advice previously in another post. I have an addition to make to it.

I would appreciate if an admin could sticky the post if they think its worth keeping at the top as I see it recurring frequently.

good evening.
go to the channel thats breaking up, press the info button twice and note the frequency.(eg 522.000mhz).
go to menu, instalation, user instalation, enter pin.
you will now see a list of frequencies.
scroll down to the frequency that you noted before. (eg 522.000mhz).
press green button. ch edit.
press blue button. modify.
useing the numbers on the remote add 0.5 mhz to the frequency. (eg 522.000mhz becomes 522.500mhz.)
press ok.
it will say please wait to save data.
press exit.
if the picture is now stable,all is well.
if the picture is better but still glitches go back and add another 0.5mhz.
if the picture is worse go back and subtract 1mhz.
hope that helps.
sossybaby.

My addition is that when you add or subtract the 0.5 Mhz look at how quick the quality bar comes back. The quicker it comes back, the better the signal meaning no breakup, and also less time for the channel to come on when flicking up or down.

All in all making the box function better.

Enjoy

Flashman.

I have tried this but it doesnt seem to make a difference.
it is happening on bbc 1 and bbc 2

the frequecy fluctuates between 75-78% on both channels
are there any other solutions?

[Steve V]

Originally Posted by scousertom

I have tried this but it doesnt seem to make a difference.
it is happening on bbc 1 and bbc 2

the frequecy fluctuates between 75-78% on both channels
are there any other solutions?

I must say i have just started to have this problem on BBC1 and 2 as well in the last cpl of days? Power scan and it is ok for a while then starts to break up once put on standby????

~Anyone have thoughts on this??