Ferguson Ariva 120 Users Thread

Peter Rhea wrote: »

You should really start a seperate thread. Do you have a power point in your attic?

i know peter i just saw tonys post and i thought he would see it in here 1st, yes i do have a power point in the attic. would this here be the way to go http://cpc.farnell.com/triax/334032/2-way-domestic-tv-distribution/dp/AP00716 and would this actually boost the signal even more so if it wasnt split

Peter Rhea wrote: »

You should really start a seperate thread.

Agreed, this thread is really for 120 specific discussion. I should have suggested a new thread but thought it would only be a single post answer.

I have managed to attach an externally powered harddrive to my Ariva 120, and it can pause live tv and record etc - the first time I use it. Thereafter, I have to delete the REC folder it creates to get it to work again. If I don't do this, the Ariva comes up with a "no rec partition" message. Anyone else had this problem ?

COB MGV8 wrote: »

I have managed to attach an externally powered harddrive to my Ariva 120, and it can pause live tv and record etc - the first time I use it. Thereafter, I have to delete the REC folder it creates to get it to work again. If I don't do this, the Ariva comes up with a "no rec partition" message. Anyone else had this problem ?

If I ran into trouble like this I would automatically Format my external drive just to see what happens

Im looking at the Ariva 120 Combo HD box, and notice I can record with it, but got confused reading the following:
"This combo HD box will allow you to watch Freesat channels from the UK using a 60 cm dish (sky dish) as well as the new RTE digital service using an aerial."

I only have a sky dish, and wish to get Irish channels as well as FTA.

@ Tony, I can't seem to PM you, as Id like a price on 2 maybe 3 boxes, and have a few questions regarding the recording of irish channels while watching digital fta channel

Thanks

Edit: After reading some more, it does look like I need an aerial, so I guess I need a Saorview Combi box if such exists? Can anyone point me in the right direction pls? Thanks very much.

Tony wrote: »

I'm sorry you cannot send Pm's as I've disabled them . You have to bear in mind that this particular forum cannot be used for commercial interaction.



Not sure what you mean by this , the ferguson can receive the saorview channels using an aerial ?

My point is I don't have/want to get an aerial......

So - all in all - will the Ariva 120 do the trick (receive FTA + Irish Digital Chanels) not having an aerial? I only have a sky dish. (And I understand about the commercial side of things on boards btw;))

Once Im happy Im getting what I need I can then contact you personally if required:D Thanks Tony.

Trevord wrote: »

At a minimum you will need a rabbits ears for saorview and more likely a loft or roof aerial if unless you are in a very strong signal area.

That doesn't make any sense - why would I want to go and buy a combi box only to have to go and buy rabbit's ears or aerials just to get Irish channels - I thought they were going digital??

Tony wrote: »

No problem, if its any help i have the latest firmware with a channel list built in which you are welcome to use http://www.mediafire.com/?frz54tnv1fjabra

Heres a how to guide , follow it to the letter apart from unzipping the file which you do not have to do http://www.mediafire.com/?ji0kdvqodn3v07i

Hope this helps

Tony,
I tried to download that firmware from that link, but when I clicked the computer told me that's an audio file and offered to open it using iTunes.
Is that correct?
TIA,
Ross.

Thanks, Johnboy & Dislanger.
So, I'm downloading FormatFactory to my laptopas we speak. (Or 'as I type')
Once that's done, I need to change the format of the movies on my HDD into something the FA120 can read, right?
I presume that to do that I need to plug the HDD into my laptop. What do I do then? How do I know what format to convert them to? They currently are .avi. Will they still be in the .avi "wrapper" afterwards, or will it be .ste (something else)?
Thanx in advance,
L-M

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

AVI is a 'wrapper' for the video.
The video is in a 'format' determined by the codec.
There is a list of supported video codecs in the manual ... don't have it to hand presently, but it was referenced earlier in the thread.

You process the AVI file to change the video to a supported format.
You do so on your computer.
What application you use to do that is dependent on your operating system.
Some suggestions for Windows were also given earlier in the thread ...... sorry I don't use Windows so cannot advise what app is most suitable.

I hope that helps you get started ........ and maybe someone with the relevant info can chime in.

regards.

EDIT: Sorry ...... maybe the info is in the main Ariva 120 thread

Dislanger wrote: »

The programme recommended on many threads for converting media types, and which I use, is Format Factory; converts almost anything. It's free and very user friendly

I bought a Ferguson Ariva 120 from Tony recently. I am very happy with the reception of Irish and British stations. When I record a programme on my hard drive via the USB port on the front I get a name on the file that is not related to the programme I recorded. I recorded the Munster V Leinster match on Friday on TG4 and it is named BBC News. Is there anything I can do to have the names assigned properly?

joolsveer wrote: »

I bought a Ferguson Ariva 120 from Tony recently. I am very happy with the reception of Irish and British stations. When I record a programme on my hard drive via the USB port on the front I get a name on the file that is not related to the programme I recorded. I recorded the Munster V Leinster match on Friday on TG4 and it is named BBC News. Is there anything I can do to have the names assigned properly?

Look to the bottom of the Media Player page where your programme is incorrectly named and press red button(Rename). Make your correction there. Press Exit to save the correction.:)

discobrother1 wrote: »

Hi All

Just wondering if anyone has a channel list for the 2.15b8 patched firmware or if not will a dumpfile.abs- userdb from the official 2.15b8 work on the patched version?

Cheers

I have a channel list for 2.15B5 patched if you're interested!

discobrother1 wrote: »

Hi Nutzz

Thanks for the offer mate. I already have a good 2.15b5 channel list but im having 'issues' with the firmwares 'connection' so i was going to upgrade to the b8 but then have no userdb for it. Tbh the b5 has become unusable so i have no choice but to try b8

Really? I haven't had any problems with B5, I upgraded to B8 a while ago but had to downgrade again as B5 is just so stable and reliable. Are you sure it's the firmware and not 'other' factors?

Brian P wrote: »

Look to the bottom of the Media Player page where your programme is incorrectly named and press red button(Rename). Make your correction there. Press Exit to save the correction.:)

Thanks but that does not address my problem. I want the box to record the correct name for each programme recorded. My vu+ duo does and my Humax Freesat STB does.

I have had this problem also. I have seen it on two Ariva 120 STBs. I have done a few tests. It seems that if the STB is left 'on' and on the channel to be recorded when the recording starts the correct name appears on the recording.
If the STB is in standby or on a different channel when the recording starts the wrong programme name will appear on the (correct) recording.
My guess is that it is not picking up the correct EIT (now & next) quickly enough after coming out of standby or changing channel.
Also when a recording is taking place there are no menu functions available.
I have a few other negative points too, but, in summary: for around €100 its fine for watching TV on Irish DTT and UK Sat channel. If you want a serious PVR this is not the box for you.
Anyone else have a PVR related comment?