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rainforest125 · 11-06-08, 04:01 PM

Hi
Not sure where to post this but think its the cam so here goes.

Left dvd recorder recording satellite channel on Astra,when I have played back its done about ten minutes then froze the screen and put up scrambled channel,tried again but kept an eye on it and its doing it regularly and I have to take out the cam and replace for it to work for maybe another ten minutes.If you sit and flick channels it keeps working for as long as you want,its just when you leave it on one.This is going to be hopeless for recording.Is it the cam or is it yet another fault of the Fortec Passion(or Maplin rip off box as I now have christened it)

Mickha · 11-06-08, 11:02 PM

If you're using the Diablo Cam try turning the N2 AU OFF, after the channel opens.
Also make sure there is plenty of ventilation around your receiver and if it has a CI cover leave it open.
Does this happen on any other packages/channels or just Premiere?

rainforest125 · 12-06-08, 09:12 AM

Hi mate

No it happens on other channels will try your idea

Thanks

Mickha · 12-06-08, 11:05 AM

You might also want to check the manufacturers web site for any updates for your receiver.

rainforest125 · 12-06-08, 04:24 PM

You have mentioned the dreaded word "updates".Knowing my previous experience with Fortec downloads I am scared to what tricks my receiver might come up with if I try to alter its already twisted mind.

Mickha · 12-06-08, 04:31 PM

Usually if you avoid beta software you should be OK, well maybe

11-06-08, 04:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
rainforest125 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: uk east lincs coast Posts: 245 Thanks: 136 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	frozen screen Hi Not sure where to post this but think its the cam so here goes. Left dvd recorder recording satellite channel on Astra,when I have played back its done about ten minutes then froze the screen and put up scrambled channel,tried again but kept an eye on it and its doing it regularly and I have to take out the cam and replace for it to work for maybe another ten minutes.If you sit and flick channels it keeps working for as long as you want,its just when you leave it on one.This is going to be hopeless for recording.Is it the cam or is it yet another fault of the Fortec Passion(or Maplin rip off box as I now have christened it)

11-06-08, 11:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 5 Thanked 255 Times in 206 Posts	Re: frozen screen If you're using the Diablo Cam try turning the N2 AU OFF, after the channel opens. Also make sure there is plenty of ventilation around your receiver and if it has a CI cover leave it open. Does this happen on any other packages/channels or just Premiere?

12-06-08, 09:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
rainforest125 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: uk east lincs coast Posts: 245 Thanks: 136 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: frozen screen Hi mate No it happens on other channels will try your idea Thanks

12-06-08, 11:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 5 Thanked 255 Times in 206 Posts	Re: frozen screen You might also want to check the manufacturers web site for any updates for your receiver.

12-06-08, 04:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
rainforest125 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: uk east lincs coast Posts: 245 Thanks: 136 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: frozen screen You have mentioned the dreaded word "updates".Knowing my previous experience with Fortec downloads I am scared to what tricks my receiver might come up with if I try to alter its already twisted mind.


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12-06-08, 04:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 5 Thanked 255 Times in 206 Posts	Re: frozen screen Usually if you avoid beta software you should be OK, well maybe

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