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Matt40 · 28-05-11, 01:16 PM

Hi,

I am getting a new Panasonic TV with freesat and internet capability. My question is my satellite dish has 3 LNBs on it and my Humax box has 'disec switches' (?) so can handle all the channels on the other satellites. What is the best set up for my new tv to handle all channels again as the humax box won't be needed if the tv has built in freesat?

Thanks

Matt

Robbo · 28-05-11, 01:34 PM

If the TV doesn't have Diseqc functionality, or allow multi-sat viewing, you wont be able to view all your satellites with it. You would need to carry on using the Humax, and possibly just use the new TV for Freesat with an extra feed from the dish.

Matt40 · 29-05-11, 09:16 AM

So do any of these new internet tvs have this diseqc functionality or any tvs for that matter? It does not say in the specs.

Robbo · 29-05-11, 09:24 AM

If it doesn't say it the specs, then it probably hasn't got it. It is possible that some sets do, but I have no idea which ones.

charlie1966 · 29-05-11, 10:26 AM

Some of the Panasonic Freesat tvs do have diseqc functions. I was installing a 42" TV for someone about a year ago, I saw the function was available in the menu but didn't get to try it.

FlyerUK · 29-05-11, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt40

So do any of these new internet tvs have this diseqc functionality or any tvs for that matter? It does not say in the specs.

Since most sets are quoted as being FREESAT capable, and since Freesat is basically the free to air channels on the same satellites as Sky broadcasts on, there's no real need for Diseqc control.

Matt40 · 29-05-11, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyerUK

Since most sets are quoted as being FREESAT capable, and since Freesat is basically the free to air channels on the same satellites as Sky broadcasts on, there's no real need for Diseqc control.

- Yes indeed, but nice if they throw it in for a bonus

. Thanks for your replies.

28-05-11, 01:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Matt40 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Panosonic tv to work with satellite dish Hi, I am getting a new Panasonic TV with freesat and internet capability. My question is my satellite dish has 3 LNBs on it and my Humax box has 'disec switches' (?) so can handle all the channels on the other satellites. What is the best set up for my new tv to handle all channels again as the humax box won't be needed if the tv has built in freesat? Thanks Matt

28-05-11, 01:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,374 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: New Panosonic tv to work with satellite dish If the TV doesn't have Diseqc functionality, or allow multi-sat viewing, you wont be able to view all your satellites with it. You would need to carry on using the Humax, and possibly just use the new TV for Freesat with an extra feed from the dish. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

29-05-11, 09:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Matt40 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New Panosonic tv to work with satellite dish So do any of these new internet tvs have this diseqc functionality or any tvs for that matter? It does not say in the specs.

29-05-11, 09:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,374 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: New Panosonic tv to work with satellite dish If it doesn't say it the specs, then it probably hasn't got it. It is possible that some sets do, but I have no idea which ones. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

29-05-11, 10:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
charlie1966 GT user and abuser! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Co. Wicklow, Ireland Posts: 498 Thanks: 49 Thanked 108 Times in 89 Posts	Re: New Panosonic tv to work with satellite dish Some of the Panasonic Freesat tvs do have diseqc functions. I was installing a 42" TV for someone about a year ago, I saw the function was available in the menu but didn't get to try it. __________________ If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.

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