L-Bird gone blank as of Fri 11th

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rmt38

320 posts

Ultimate Geek
Inactive user

#1397431 30-Sep-2015 16:32

My decoder is a DVD-S2 one. It doesn't find any channels when I enter in the information.

It sounds like your only option is to buy a decoder which is known to receive it. If your decoder supports DVB-S2 and does not find it, either with a scan, or with input of the details, then it sounds deficient.

mataigeek

5 posts

Wannabe Geek

#1397499 30-Sep-2015 18:42

I have a DishTV S7090PVR and receive Ch 9 including the Adverts these days

This is how I set up the Ch 9 known as L-Bird

Select Menu/Installation/Tuning Wizard/enter password 0000/Satellite Scan
Select 1 = Optus D1
Select Setup (Yellow Button)
Select Add Carrier and insert/select the settings below
Frequency = 12381
Symbol rate = 03750
Polarization = Vertical
Tuning Type = DVB-S
Search Type = FTA
Network Search = Off
Click OK - Unit will scan and eventually find L-Bird 1
Save
Exit

Good Luck

kiwisat

147 posts

Master Geek

#1397615 30-Sep-2015 21:16

Should also be aware that if another decoder is sharing the same LNB on the dish through a splitter, then 18 volts being supplied to the LNB through the other decoder will not allow a vertical scan (13 volts) from the LNB to the DVB S2 box. If the other box is a Sky decoder then unplugging from the power will be necessary.

LNB skew will also be a factor in receiving this service.

antonarie

15 posts

Geek

#1408266 17-Oct-2015 16:05

I have not seen L-Bird 1 for a while now. I have a DVD S-2 top Box. The name appears after a blind scan but nothing happens. Can anyone tell me if it is still broadcasting?
Thanks AAH

pugsy33

63 posts

Master Geek

#1408274 17-Oct-2015 16:16

Same as you antonaire.scans and shows up with blank screen

Thunderflash

58 posts

Master Geek

#1408892 18-Oct-2015 22:14

Sign of life...L bird is currently back on again after a while of nothing.

rmt38

320 posts

Ultimate Geek
Inactive user

#1408948 19-Oct-2015 06:56

Thunderflash: Sign of life...L bird is currently back on again after a while of nothing.

My theory is that everyone at the channel has forgotten about the Optus broadcast, except for some expat NZer technician who has found him or herself with a case of fullblown Aussieness. They occasionally flick the broadcast on and off, and watch the forum posts..

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