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Fuzzy TV

  • 18-05-2015 11:01am
    #1
    ElecKtrA
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭


    Hi guys,

    I have an MPEG 4 TV and a FTA box.

    Recently, the Irish channels on the TV have all become fuzzy and it the FTA channels that work off the box have been perfect.

    So I've been putting this down to an aerial issue. Aerial is in the attic and couldn't understand why that would be the problem either! I don't really watch the Irish channels anyway - however yesterday, I went to turn on the TV and I couldn't get it to start (it would always start with me pressing a number on the remote - so it would ''capture'' an Irish channel - which would always take awhile to pick up on because of the ''interference''!)...it did not initiate at all.

    So now..i'm beginning to think that maybe it's the TV that is the problem!! Although once I get it started and the FTA channels are on ..it's absolutely perfect!!

    Can someone please enlighten me to what may the problem be...or do I actually need to get a new tele (my current TV is only about 4 years old!).

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Stillhouette
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 208 ✭✭Stillhouette


    Poor Saorview reception wouldn't give fuzzy channels to begin with. It sounds like a television problem.


  • #3
    ElecKtrA
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭ElecKtrA


    Stillhouette wrote: »
    Poor Saorview reception wouldn't give fuzzy channels to begin with. It sounds like a television problem.

    Oooh great! looks like I will need to invest in a new tele :( that is a bummer tho!!! because I barely use it and it works perfect otherwise!! :rolleyes::(


  • #4
    Stillhouette
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 208 ✭✭Stillhouette


    It might not need a new television. I am sure someone that is more knowledgeable might be able to offer advice.


  • #5
    obezyana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭obezyana


    If it was an issue with the TV the Freesat channels would also be fuzzy. Also define your idea of fuzzy? Is it a constant thing or is the picture freezing intermittently?


  • #6
    Stillhouette
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 208 ✭✭Stillhouette


    Considering the television wont turn on now how could it not be a television problem?


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  • #7
    ElecKtrA
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭ElecKtrA


    obezyana wrote: »
    If it was an issue with the TV the Freesat channels would also be fuzzy. Also define your idea of fuzzy? Is it a constant thing or is the picture freezing intermittently?

    Yes...fuzzy as in scrambled Irish channels....but as the FTA Channels operate from the FTA box they are not scrambled. But now my TV won't initiate at all....I'll try it again later ...I just need to differentiate between the TV or Saorview being the issue....


  • #8
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,305 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    ElecKtrA wrote: »
    Yes...fuzzy as in scrambled Irish channels....but as the FTA Channels operate from the FTA box they are not scrambled. But now my TV won't initiate at all....I'll try it again later ...I just need to differentiate between the TV or Saorview being the issue....
    Bit of a no brainer really. If the tv doesnt turn on then it has nothing to do with aerial or dish cables.


  • #9
    obezyana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭obezyana


    ElecKtrA wrote: »
    Yes...fuzzy as in scrambled Irish channels....but as the FTA Channels operate from the FTA box they are not scrambled. But now my TV won't initiate at all....I'll try it again later ...I just need to differentiate between the TV or Saorview being the issue....

    OK so I'm confused here. Is the TV coming on intermittently or is it gone completely and is the TV receiving the Saorview signal directly via its own built in tuner or is there a Saorview box in the equation? If the TV is no longer coming on then yes your TV is on the blink, if its coming on but the picture is bad then check all cables and the aerial and see if anything is loose etc.

    Try replacing the TV first and go from there. It would be strange for a TV only 4yrs old to go on the blink so quickly.


  • #10
    Thurston?
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,278 ✭✭✭Thurston?


    ElecKtrA wrote: »
    But now my TV won't initiate at all....

    As far as this 'non initiation' is concerned, I assume you've ruled out silly things, say like the remote control needing new batteries?


  • #11
    ElecKtrA
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭ElecKtrA


    muffler wrote: »
    Bit of a no brainer really. If the tv doesnt turn on then it has nothing to do with aerial or dish cables.

    Yes, exactly my sentiment!!! But, it's only recently and only one occasion that the TV failed to start! Previously it has always started but with pixelated Irish channels, but FTA channels are perfect....hence why I was thinking maybe it was an aerial issue! :rolleyes:


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  • #12
    ElecKtrA
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭ElecKtrA


    Thurston? wrote: »
    As far as this 'non initiation' is concerned, I assume you've ruled out silly things, say like the remote control needing new batteries?

    Yes, I have! ;)


  • #13
    ElecKtrA
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭ElecKtrA


    obezyana wrote: »
    OK so I'm confused here. Is the TV coming on intermittently or is it gone completely and is the TV receiving the Saorview signal directly via its own built in tuner or is there a Saorview box in the equation? If the TV is no longer coming on then yes your TV is on the blink, if its coming on but the picture is bad then check all cables and the aerial and see if anything is loose etc.

    Try replacing the TV first and go from there. It would be strange for a TV only 4yrs old to go on the blink so quickly.


    Ok, let me explain..

    TV has only ever not started once - previously I have had pixelated Irish channels (scrambled!) however at the same instance I have perfect FTA channels. Saorview is built in (MPEG 4 TV) no Saorview box.

    I have checked all cables....unplugged them and plugged them all back in properly.

    I think it's a TV problem, but why is it only affecting the Irish channels and not FTA channels....the fact that the TV didn't start the other day has given me more confidence to say that it is indeed the TV..which is a complete bummer because I don't really want to invest in a new television especially as it's not that old and only used 1/2hrs on the weekdays!! :(


  • #14
    Stillhouette
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 208 ✭✭Stillhouette


    A pixelated picture on Saorview is not fuzzy or scrambled. It is poor reception.


  • #15
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,305 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    ElecKtrA wrote: »
    but why is it only affecting the Irish channels and not FTA channels
    FTA channels are received via satellite dish. Unless you are a Sky subscriber Saorview / Irish channels are received via a roof top / attic aerial or if you are in an area that is close to the transmitter then an indoor aerial may well work.

    Do you have an aerial input?


  • #16
    ElecKtrA
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭ElecKtrA


    Stillhouette wrote: »
    A pixelated picture on Saorview is not fuzzy or scrambled. It is poor reception.
    I live in an elevated area...one of the highest points in Cork City (near Airport) - Spur Hill is across the fields, where there is an RTE Transmitter! I've ruled out poor reception :rolleyes:


  • #17
    Thurston?
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,278 ✭✭✭Thurston?


    ElecKtrA wrote: »
    ... it's only recently and only one occasion that the TV failed to start! Previously it has always started but with pixelated Irish channels, but FTA channels are perfect....hence why I was thinking maybe it was an aerial issue!

    The Saorview problem probably has nothing to do with the TV being hard to switch on.

    You had an earlier thread on signal problems, with replies suggesting that signal overload could be a concern. Did you connect up the attic aerial yourself?


  • #18
    ElecKtrA
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭ElecKtrA


    muffler wrote: »
    FTA channels are received via satellite dish. Unless you are a Sky subscriber Saorview / Irish channels are received via a roof top / attic aerial or if you are in an area that is close to the transmitter then an indoor aerial may well work.

    Do you have an aerial input?

    Yes that is all correct what you said, the FTA is via satellite dish and Irish channels are via attic aerial....I live near Spur Hill transmitter in Cork - so there shouldn't be any problems with signal strengths etc.

    Sorry I don't understand what you refer to as an ''aerial input''? I've some ''rabbit ears'' attached to the tv all the time.


  • #19
    Thurston?
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,278 ✭✭✭Thurston?


    If the 'rabbit ears' are still actually plugged into the TV's aerial socket, then you're (obviously) not receiving Saorview 'via attic aerial'.


  • #20
    Stillhouette
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 208 ✭✭Stillhouette


    ElecKtrA wrote: »
    I live in an elevated area...one of the highest points in Cork City (near Airport) - Spur Hill is across the fields, where there is an RTE Transmitter! I've ruled out poor reception :rolleyes:

    Poor reception doesn't just mean weak signal. It can also mean too much but you have it all covered so I wish you good luck.


  • #21
    ElecKtrA
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭ElecKtrA


    Thurston? wrote: »
    If the 'rabbit ears' are still actually plugged into the TV's aerial socket, then you're (obviously) not receiving Saorview 'via attic aerial'.

    So you think perhaps the aerial attic has something to do with the pixelated Irish channels?

    Maybe I should look into getting subscribed to Sky or UPC! :rolleyes: :(


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  • #22
    ElecKtrA
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭ElecKtrA


    Thurston? wrote: »
    The Saorview problem probably has nothing to do with the TV being hard to switch on.

    You had an earlier thread on signal problems, with replies suggesting that signal overload could be a concern. Did you connect up the attic aerial yourself?

    Oh yes..i did actually....I don't that was for a different issue (because at one stage my FTA dish gave trouble - in which case a part had to be replaced)...I totally forgot that the Irish channels were giving issues then too....I'm scatty when it comes to these things :o I think that problem did actually fix itself in the end! :confused:...but now it's gone back that way....so maybe ''overloading'' is the issue....ugh...all this TV jargon is giving me a headache! :o:(


  • #23
    Thurston?
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,278 ✭✭✭Thurston?


    ElecKtrA wrote: »
    So you think perhaps the aerial attic has something to do with the pixelated Irish channels?

    Is the cable from it actually plugged into the TV's aerial socket? Obviously it won't have any bearing on the problem if it isn't even connected to the TV.


  • #24
    ElecKtrA
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭ElecKtrA


    Thurston? wrote: »
    Is the cable from it actually plugged into the TV's aerial socket? Obviously it won't have any bearing on the problem if it isn't even connected to the TV.

    Erm....I actually don't believe there is any cable from the attic coming in to the TV. I've just the ''rabbit ears'' attached to the back of the tele...


  • #25
    Thurston?
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,278 ✭✭✭Thurston?


    The 'rabbit ears' aerial is receiving Saorview direct from Spur Hill. Maybe you thought it was like a wifi aerial receiving signals from the attic, with the attic aerial getting Spur Hill?

    Anyhow, the attic aerial, if you want to use it, needs to be connected to the TV with a coaxial cable. Is there not even a TV aerial wall socket near the TV?


  • #26
    aido79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭aido79


    ElecKtrA wrote: »
    Erm....I actually don't believe there is any cable from the attic coming in to the TV. I've just the ''rabbit ears'' attached to the back of the tele...

    Why are you using rabbit ears if you have a tv connection in the wall???


  • #27
    ElecKtrA
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭ElecKtrA


    Thurston? wrote: »
    The 'rabbit ears' aerial is receiving Saorview direct from Spur Hill. Maybe you thought it was like a wifi aerial receiving signals from the attic, with the attic aerial getting Spur Hill?

    Anyhow, the attic aerial, if you want to use it, needs to be connected to the TV with a coaxial cable. Is there not even a TV aerial wall socket near the TV?

    Erm....I don't know..I've jus always had the ''rabbit ears'' plugged into the back of the tv....I know that if I didn't have it plugged in then I would have no irish channels...:confused:

    Anyways...regardless of all that..i'm beginning to believe that the root of the problem is indeed the TV :(...when I turn on the tv via wall socket the ''blue light'' inside the back of the tv...flickers on and then off again! it should remain on for the tv to start! So it looks like there is something faulty within the tv! But then it does start ..eventually!!! I'll just have to get it looked at or replaced even :(


  • #28
    ElecKtrA
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭ElecKtrA


    aido79 wrote: »
    Why are you using rabbit ears if you have a tv connection in the wall???


    I have no idea...the TV is not connection to the attic aerial!


  • #29
    aido79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭aido79


    ElecKtrA wrote: »
    I have no idea...the TV is not connection to the attic aerial!

    Why don't you connect it to it? It should be a massive improvement over rabbit ears.


  • #30
    winston_1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,688 ✭✭✭winston_1


    So called rabbits ears are VHF aerials for DAB and FM radio and are not suitable for Saorview.


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