Have read a lot in this forum and thought I should share some of my newbie experience with my white FYHD that was bought last month (before knowing this wonderful site).
Casing - MHD 600-C
Software information when bought:
Name: HDC-800
Model: HD-FTA-AVS+DVB-C
SW: HDC-888 V2.0 TNDT
HW: HDC-888 V2.1
SW versionTime: 2013-07-17
And I updated with the latest firmware found dated 05082013. Unfortunately, jatrophaseed removed his version of FW as I THINK his is a better version. Initially, I was unable to update FW. The box just reboot and nothing happens. The reason for that is due to my ext HDD is in NTFS. I then changed to my SD card formatted to FAT32 and updating was a breeze.
Went straight to manual scan and followed the instructions on 135500 and symbol 6090. Got the channels immediately. Did another full scan and the first 6 channels are there. The other 2 channels are parking at 1000+ but I can't confirm as there's no broadcasting yet and I don't watch soccer actually. Just doing all these for experiment.
Points that may help to improve signal:
If possible, don't use a splitter. (I'm going to get a good quality splitter this weekend. Any to recommend?) The signal quality drop from 70+db to 10-20+db after getting split on my splitter(poor quality i think). This is tested on 135500,6090 since these are the only channels left that are not clear on my box. I used to have problems with channels from 666mhz (download SGSH channel list from the downloads section) but they are solved with a change of coaxial cable.
Don't use a converter (male->female or vice versa). The lesser the components, the better it is. Get the exact connector type for your coaxial cable connection.
Don't buy excessive length for your coaxial cable, buy what you need. Longer cable = more signal lost.
Buy better quality coaxial cable.
Hope it helps.
Casing - MHD 600-C
Software information when bought:
Name: HDC-800
Model: HD-FTA-AVS+DVB-C
SW: HDC-888 V2.0 TNDT
HW: HDC-888 V2.1
SW versionTime: 2013-07-17
And I updated with the latest firmware found dated 05082013. Unfortunately, jatrophaseed removed his version of FW as I THINK his is a better version. Initially, I was unable to update FW. The box just reboot and nothing happens. The reason for that is due to my ext HDD is in NTFS. I then changed to my SD card formatted to FAT32 and updating was a breeze.
Went straight to manual scan and followed the instructions on 135500 and symbol 6090. Got the channels immediately. Did another full scan and the first 6 channels are there. The other 2 channels are parking at 1000+ but I can't confirm as there's no broadcasting yet and I don't watch soccer actually. Just doing all these for experiment.
Points that may help to improve signal:
If possible, don't use a splitter. (I'm going to get a good quality splitter this weekend. Any to recommend?) The signal quality drop from 70+db to 10-20+db after getting split on my splitter(poor quality i think). This is tested on 135500,6090 since these are the only channels left that are not clear on my box. I used to have problems with channels from 666mhz (download SGSH channel list from the downloads section) but they are solved with a change of coaxial cable.
Don't use a converter (male->female or vice versa). The lesser the components, the better it is. Get the exact connector type for your coaxial cable connection.
Don't buy excessive length for your coaxial cable, buy what you need. Longer cable = more signal lost.
Buy better quality coaxial cable.
Hope it helps.
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