FTA HD channels say no signal

[Davejus]

Hi
Ive set up a new openbox at a relatives and done the usual things but the free to air HD channels (and non FTA HD channels) show no signal. Anything in sd works no problem. Used Ajs latest list, same one as I use on my box. Could it be a dish problem? the f connectors look a bit ropey but I thought if it can pick up all of the other channels the connection would be ok. Any thoughts?

[gary229]

are the settings on the box set to hd 1080

[Davejus]

I'm at home now but Ill check in the morning mate. I assumed they would be as I haven't had to alter the other couple I set up. basically just plug and play......or so I thought

[gary229]

Normally are, is it just fta or does bt sports clear in HD? there is also the possibility that a simple change of hdmi cable may be required.

[Davejus]

No, BT HD or AMC HD same story. Ill try another HDMI as well
Much appreciated

[maca]

Try a different channel list ??

[gary229]

Its very rare to have no hd channels at all not working on the box. I'm not aware of any channels changing of late, hope its the hdmi, nice and simple fix!

[P&D]

You don't say what box.....there are a few

What firmware do you have on the box.....does sound like a dish problem or tuner problem if it's a new box
can you take the box to yours & try it....If it works then you know the problem cables

The dish

[gary229]

At the very least even with a dish slightly off you should pick up FTA HD, now as its a brand new box, I'm assuming it's a v8s. This being the case when you set the box up I'm hoping the sat feed went in first. If the box has been powered up and the sat feed added last there has been issues with hdmi ports blown this way.
As stated before I would change the hdmi cable and check your box settings.
if still no good I would contact the seller and exchange the box, if all above has no success

[Davejus]

I have tried a different HDMI but it made no difference , brought the box to my house and everything works fine. All channels are on. So.. its the dish or the cable connection?? unless anyone has any other thoughts
It is an openbox V8s by the way

[gary229]

So is the settings on the other tv you used it on set to 1080i, if the box works fine at yours the hdmi port is fine.
Or maybe you'll need to check his cabling, but with all sd channels working your getting a signal.

[Davejus]

checked (and replaced) f connectors but the problem remains, noticed its not just the HD channels giving the 'No Signal' message- its itv 2 bbc3 etc also sd bt channels. Going to get the dish alignment checked but I'm still convinced I'm missing something. signal strength on sports/movies is in the 80 to 90% ranges, snr is high 70s. on the HD channels snr is 10% and signal strength is 0

[gary229]

checked (and replaced) f connectors but the problem remains, noticed its not just the HD channels giving the 'No Signal' message- its itv 2 bbc3 etc also sd bt channels. Going to get the dish alignment checked but I'm still convinced I'm missing something. signal strength on sports/movies is in the 80 to 90% ranges, snr is high 70s. on the HD channels snr is 10% and signal strength is 0

long shot here try uploading cwaites channel list via usb from above and see how that goes

[maca]

Said that a while ago

[Davejus]

ill try it tomorrow. I thought the fta channels would work without any updated channel lists, but at this point I game for any alternatives.
cant understand how they would all work with my dish setup though

[maca]

your last channel file might have been corrupted

[P&D]

ill try it tomorrow. I thought the fta channels would work without any updated channel lists, but at this point I game for any alternatives.
cant understand how they would all work with my dish setup though


If the dish is out a fraction 1st to go is HD channels

[Hadron]

Does your relative have any another sat boxes ($ly+ box?) connected to the same dish, or does he perhaps use a communal dish?

Without checking all the channels you mention, it might be that the channels you get no signal on might all be on vertical transponders which can be affected by having another box connected to the same dish.

Have a look at the polarisation (H or V) of the no-signal channels. If they are all on vertical trasponders, he might need a "no signal fix" from Ebay.

[Davejus]

Does your relative have any another sat boxes ($ly+ box?) connected to the same dish, or does he perhaps use a communal dish?

Without checking all the channels you mention, it might be that the channels you get no signal on might all be on vertical transponders which can be affected by having another box connected to the same dish.

Have a look at the polarisation (H or V) of the no-signal channels. If they are all on vertical trasponders, he might need a "no signal fix" from Ebay.
He has no other box connected and has a single dish. Hes getting the dish orientation checked on Monday as weve had some very high winds lately and it might have moved slightly. Been on cable for a year or more so its possible. If that doesn't fix it Ill be back begging for help again!
The majority (but not all) are vertical by the way

[Davejus]

Had the dish checked and the LNB is duff apparently. New one fitted tomorrow so hopefully problem will be solved..

[Davejus]

Update. new LNB has solved the problem. Thanks to all for the advice.

[gary229]

Update. new LNB has solved the problem. Thanks to all for the advice.

Glad your sorted fella!

[daz1966]

Update. new LNB has solved the problem. Thanks to all for the advice.
Hi dont know if i'm reading this thread correctly but ive got one of these boxes and i dont get any hd channels clearing only free to air channels ?????

[martin035]

Hi dont know if i'm reading this thread correctly but ive got one of these boxes and i dont get any hd channels clearing only free to air channels ?????

Most 'non free to air' channels don't clear anymore, haven't done for over a year, however, btsports channels, AMC, rte2 and eurosports should be available.