Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.


Martynnz

69 posts

Master Geek


#113149 8-Jan-2013 09:58
Send private message

Hi everyone,

Long time reader first time poster.  I have recently moved house.  Our new apartment has a sky MATV system.  I'm trying to tune my HTPC (avermedia DVB-S A700 card) to get freeview.  Despite multiple attempts and fiddling with the settings I can't get it to tune.  It was working at the previous address.
The apartment was built in 1996 and I guess the install is from around then.  I've looked at the dish, unfortunately the sticker on the LNB has disappeared.  It is a single throat and I've tried 11300 and 10750 LOFs to no avail.
Do the MATV systems alter the LOF frequency at all?  Do they filter out freeview??  Should I put a diplexer at the wall plug (can't see any terrestial aerials attached and my analogue tuner is picking up much)???   Any other tips or tricks to try to figure this out.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Martyn

Create new topic
cyril7
8950 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified
Trusted
Subscriber

  #741442 8-Jan-2013 10:05
Send private message

Hi, the LNB will almost certainly be 11300. you should not need any LNB power although it wont matter, ensure 22kHz is off, although again it should not make any diff. Otyher than that are you sure the outlet you are connected to is connected to a tap in the riser, and finally, no they will not filter out Freeview as Sky use FreeView muxs also.

Cyril

 
 
 

Shop Mighty Ape for electronics, games, computers books and more (affiliate link).
Martynnz

69 posts

Master Geek


  #741446 8-Jan-2013 10:16
Send private message

Thaks Cyril. 

I guess I'll have to get a signal meter (pity my wife put my other one on trademe) to see if I'm getting signal from riser.

Cheers

Martyn

cyril7
8950 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified
Trusted
Subscriber

  #741450 8-Jan-2013 10:17
Send private message

Hi, whats your location

Cyril



Martynnz

69 posts

Master Geek


  #741475 8-Jan-2013 10:54
Send private message

Tauranga

cyril7
8950 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified
Trusted
Subscriber

  #741477 8-Jan-2013 10:57
Send private message

Ah bugger, was up there last week and had all the test gear in the car, sorry.

Cheers
Cyril

Martynnz

69 posts

Master Geek


  #741483 8-Jan-2013 11:01
Send private message

Bugger, thanks for the offer though.

mm1352000
1149 posts

Uber Geek
Inactive user


  #741577 8-Jan-2013 13:03
Send private message

If using MP with 11300 MHz LNB:
1. Tick top satellite row.
2. Set DiSEqC to "none".
3. Set "Band" to anything ("Ku Linear (Universal)" is fine).
4. Set satellite to 160E Optus D1.
5. Click "update satellite list" to update the list of satellite frequencies. This will take a minute or so.
6. Tick "...advanced...".
7. Tick LNB LOF overrides, and enter 11300 (low), 11300 (high) and 12750 (switch).
8. Ensure scan type is predefined provider.
9. Start scan.

You won't pick up any channels from the first dozen or so transponders because they're Aussie-only, so be patient and let the scan run all the way through.

Good luck.



cyril7
8950 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified
Trusted
Subscriber

  #741579 8-Jan-2013 13:07
Send private message

mm1352000: 

You won't pick up any channels from the first dozen or so transponders because they're Aussie-only, so be patient and let the scan run all the way through.


Really, there is no Ozzie stuff on D1 that can be easily seen here, least of all on a signle polarity distributed  MDU dish, I suspect you mean encrypted SkyNZ stuff.

Cyril

mm1352000
1149 posts

Uber Geek
Inactive user


  #741584 8-Jan-2013 13:19
Send private message

cyril7:
mm1352000: 

You won't pick up any channels from the first dozen or so transponders because they're Aussie-only, so be patient and let the scan run all the way through.


Really, there is no Ozzie stuff on D1 that can be easily seen here, least of all on a signle polarity distributed  MDU dish, I suspect you mean encrypted SkyNZ stuff.

Cyril

The transponder frequency list includes all D1 transponders, including NB, NZB, NANZ and some feed transponders. Transponders are also ordered to speed up scanning by avoiding LNB power supply voltage changes: vertical low to high frequency, then horizontal low to high. Given that the vertical transponders are mostly on Aussie only beams, there will be a bunch of "no signal" messages in the scanning status area... until the scan hits the horizontal transponders when lots of channels should be found. All I was trying to say is don't let the "no signal" messages at the start be a put off. They're normal. I'm not claiming that there is any "hidden" Aussie stuff...

cyril7
8950 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified
Trusted
Subscriber

  #741587 8-Jan-2013 13:21
Send private message

Hi, gottya.

Cyril

Martynnz

69 posts

Master Geek


  #742053 9-Jan-2013 08:47
Send private message

Thanks guys for all your help.  Finally found out the problem seemed to be a splitter in the apartment.  So now get to bask in the reflected glory of our TV programming.

Create new topic





News and reviews »

New Air Traffic Management Platform and Resilient Buildings a Milestone for Airways
Posted 6-Dec-2023 05:00


Logitech G Launches New Flagship Console Wireless Gaming Headset Astro A50 X
Posted 5-Dec-2023 21:00


NordVPN Helps Users Protect Themselves From Vulnerable Apps
Posted 5-Dec-2023 14:27


First-of-its-Kind Flight Trials Integrate Uncrewed Aircraft Into Controlled Airspace
Posted 5-Dec-2023 13:59


Prodigi Technology Services Announces Strategic Acquisition of Conex
Posted 4-Dec-2023 09:33


Samsung Announces Galaxy AI
Posted 28-Nov-2023 14:48


Epson Launches EH-LS650 Ultra Short Throw Smart Streaming Laser Projector
Posted 28-Nov-2023 14:38


Fitbit Charge 6 Review 
Posted 27-Nov-2023 16:21


Cisco Launches New Research Highlighting Gap in Preparedness for AI
Posted 23-Nov-2023 15:50


Seagate Takes Block Storage System to New Heights Reaching 2.5 PB
Posted 23-Nov-2023 15:45


Seagate Nytro 4350 NVMe SSD Delivers Consistent Application Performance and High QoS to Data Centers
Posted 23-Nov-2023 15:38


Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Max (2nd Generation) Review
Posted 14-Nov-2023 16:17


Over half of New Zealand adults surveyed concerned about AI shopping scams
Posted 3-Nov-2023 10:42


Super Mario Bros. Wonder Launches on Nintendo Switch
Posted 24-Oct-2023 10:56


Google Releases Nest WiFi Pro in New Zealand
Posted 24-Oct-2023 10:18









Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.



Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.







Backblaze unlimited backup