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Ferguson Ariva 120 Users Thread

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  • #502
    Mikemag
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Mikemag


    Just switched on one of these and got the dreaded ASH on the display:( Oddly enough, the box is in a bedroom and wouldn't be used half as much as the one in the living room.


  • #503
    Fresh Pots
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,234 ✭✭✭Fresh Pots


    Bit of chat over in the "free sky channels" thread about getting the white sky card to work in the ariva 120, they came to the conclusion that its not possible to unscramble viva, pick tv etc. Has anyone in this thread been more successful?


  • #504
    Strawberry HillBilly
    Registered Users Posts: 380 ✭✭Strawberry HillBilly


    I think it depends on your FTV card. Some people (me included) have recently ordered and received FTV card from Setanta - but this appears to only clear Free to View programmes on Setanta channels.

    It was suggested by another contributor here that I should leave Setanta card in SKY box overnight to see if it would update it and clear other channels - did it last night but no success.


  • #505
    givecredit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,654 ✭✭✭givecredit


    Strawberry HillBilly wrote: »
    I think it depends on your FTV card. Some people (me included) have recently ordered and received FTV card from Setanta - but this appears to only clear Free to View programmes on Setanta channels.

    It was suggested by another contributor here that I should leave Setanta card in SKY box overnight to see if it would update it and clear other channels - did it last night but no success.

    I have setanta/Sound and vision scheme card in Ariva 120, It clears Sony tv and +1, Liverpool Tv, Motors Tv, Viva and Setanta Freeview programs. (It does not clear pick tv as setanta card does not clear this channel) (A UK ftv card clears pick tv)
    To clear above channels you MUST contact setanta to get them to activate card in a sky box first. When you can view sony tv on sky box then you can transfer card to Ariva receiver.


  • #506
    Strawberry HillBilly
    Registered Users Posts: 380 ✭✭Strawberry HillBilly


    Cheers give credit. I simply e-mailed them to activate the card which they confirmed but I didn't have in a SKY box at the time


  • #507
    minterno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 596 ✭✭✭minterno


    Hi guys,i got an ariva 120 combo last week and will be setting it up shortly for the brother,i checked it out and its working fine,im after setting up the box as he would want it with all the favourites sorted for him but i see that the firmware in his reciever is V2.14B4,has the newer firmware(v2.18B2) any real advantage over the version thats in the reciever at present,also what the best channel list atm on 28e,hope im not hijacking the thread but i think all the ariva querys are supposed to on this one,regards


  • #508
    givecredit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,654 ✭✭✭givecredit


    Strawberry HillBilly wrote: »
    Cheers give credit. I simply e-mailed them to activate the card which they confirmed but I didn't have in a SKY box at the time

    Put card in sky box. If you have not given setanta details of sky box, ie serial number and version number contact them again. These details can be found under services/system details.

    Believe setanta office hours are 9.30-6.00pm mon-fri. Not available at weekends.


  • #509
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    minterno wrote: »
    Hi guys,i got an ariva 120 combo last week and will be setting it up shortly for the brother,i checked it out and its working fine,im after setting up the box as he would want it with all the favourites sorted for him but i see that the firmware in his reciever is V2.14B4,has the newer firmware(v2.18B2) any real advantage over the version thats in the reciever at present,also what the best channel list atm on 28e,hope im not hijacking the thread but i think all the ariva querys are supposed to on this one,regards

    youre in the right place. Apart from the old lip sync issues experienced, I've never seen any reason to upgrade the FW in this unit. Strengthened by the reports of bricking and installation of non-compliant channel lists adding to the problems. If you are happy with how its working, then leave it alone. If you want to upgrade FW and install a compatable channel list then see here


  • #510
    5h4mr0(k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 520 ✭✭✭5h4mr0(k


    For some reason all my Sat channels were numbered 500. Decided to upgrade the firmware since I'd be clearing the channel list.
    Firmware updated fine over the network.
    Scanned and added terrestrial channels.
    Scanned and added sat channels.
    Moved channels around a bit.

    Now when I select a terestrial channel it's telling me "no signal" or else it stays on the sat channel.
    When I try scanning the terestrial again, it finds them but when you click ok, it reboots, and still can't see them.

    Any ideas?


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  • #511
    minterno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 596 ✭✭✭minterno


    dodzy wrote: »
    youre in the right place. Apart from the old lip sync issues experienced, I've never seen any reason to upgrade the FW in this unit. Strengthened by the reports of bricking and installation of non-compliant channel lists adding to the problems. If you are happy with how its working, then leave it alone. If you want to upgrade FW and install a compatable channel list then see here
    thanks dodzy,I think your spot on about the firmware,if its not broke dont fix it,i have been doing a little reading and can see that some units were either bricked or just failed and as the unit is for someone else i will leave well enough alone,cheers


  • #512
    anxie
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭anxie


    Hi all,
    I just got a replacement Ariva 120 after my first one gave up.
    There seems to be an intermittent but persistent problem with the sound.
    On several stations the sound drops briefly for a second or less. It has happened as frequently as every 10 seconds or less, sometimes longer gaps.
    The video feed remains smooth and is not interrupted.
    I have seen it on RTE & TV3 and on the Satellite feed on ITVHD and Sky News.

    Not sure if I am losing the plot, but it seemed to be worse if I switched from the saorview stations where it is a pronounced problem over to satellite stations.
    For example, after watching 10 dreary minutes of Sky News I didn't spot it happening, then on to ITV and BBC where it also seemed absent. However, when I rechecked it on TV3 and heard it happening again, I went back to Sky News and it was happening every few seconds.

    Just wondering if anyone has experience on this, or advice as to what to check or set.

    Checking the setup it is on maincode v2.18B2
    The only change I made on receiving this new box is to add in the saorview feed channels.
    The previous box worked fine on the same feeds


  • #513
    b318isp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,638 ✭✭✭b318isp


    My box has a slightly loose co-ax socket (or the solder on the PCB is poor) which causes drop out occasionally on terrestrial - maybe yours is the same?


  • #514
    anxie
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭anxie


    b318isp wrote: »
    My box has a slightly loose co-ax socket (or the solder on the PCB is poor) which causes drop out occasionally on terrestrial - maybe yours is the same?

    Thanks b318isp I had a Sky box working perfect just before on the same connection, but I'll check for that when I get home. .


  • #515
    5h4mr0(k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 520 ✭✭✭5h4mr0(k


    5h4mr0(k wrote: »
    For some reason all my Sat channels were numbered 500. Decided to upgrade the firmware since I'd be clearing the channel list.
    Firmware updated fine over the network.
    Scanned and added terrestrial channels.
    Scanned and added sat channels.
    Moved channels around a bit.

    Now when I select a terestrial channel it's telling me "no signal" or else it stays on the sat channel.
    When I try scanning the terestrial again, it finds them but when you click ok, it reboots, and still can't see them.

    Any ideas?

    I did a factory reset on the settings and rescanned. All seems fine now. I think that the last time it had somehow changed the terrestrial from DTT to Ka Sat (I think that's what it was showing).

    Missing BBC Three and Four, but I think that I might have to adjust the skew on the LNB for them to be right... (even though the Sky box and another box are both finding them)


  • #516
    SalteeDog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 450 ✭✭SalteeDog


    5h4mr0(k wrote: »
    Missing BBC Three and Four, but I think that I might have to adjust the skew on the LNB for them to be right... (even though the Sky box and another box are both finding them)

    Are you getting CBBC and Ceebebes instead?


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  • #517
    5h4mr0(k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 520 ✭✭✭5h4mr0(k


    SalteeDog wrote: »
    Are you getting CBBC and Ceebebes instead?

    No. It's not finding any channels on those transponders. It's giving a signal strength reading of only 10% on them, compared to 80ish on others.


  • #518
    Ronnie Raygun
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,351 ✭✭✭Ronnie Raygun


    What frequency are you looking at?


  • #519
    5h4mr0(k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 520 ✭✭✭5h4mr0(k


    Ronnie Raygun wrote: »
    What frequency are you looking at?

    The ones that are listed on Lyngsat. It didn't find them on the blind scan either.


  • #520
    Ronnie Raygun
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,351 ✭✭✭Ronnie Raygun


    Why did you mention Ka sat in an earlier post?


  • #521
    5h4mr0(k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 520 ✭✭✭5h4mr0(k


    Ronnie Raygun wrote: »
    Why did you mention Ka sat in an earlier post?

    Because when the DTT stopped working last night that's what it was showing after the channel name.


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  • #522
    daithi_dearg
    Registered Users Posts: 128 ✭✭daithi_dearg


    It was mentioned earlier in this thread that when you do a recording the correct name doesn't always come up. Has anything official ever come from Ferguson on this?

    Also with EPG I only get an hour in advance with everything bar terrestial. Are there any settings I might be missing?


  • #523
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,336 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    daithi_dearg wrote: »

    Also with EPG I only get an hour in advance with everything bar terrestial. Are there any settings I might be missing?

    No the freesat 7 day epg is licensed software, you will only see now/next on FTA or combo boxes with the exception of linux boxes like Vu+ etc

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  • #524
    daithi_dearg
    Registered Users Posts: 128 ✭✭daithi_dearg


    Tony wrote: »
    No the freesat 7 day epg is licensed software, you will only see now/next on FTA or combo boxes with the exception of linux boxes like Vu+ etc

    Thanks. Appreciate the info.


  • #525
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,336 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    daithi_dearg wrote: »
    Thanks. Appreciate the info.

    sure thing

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  • #526
    Strawberry HillBilly
    Registered Users Posts: 380 ✭✭Strawberry HillBilly


    Is Ariva 120 capable of picking up series link data ?


  • #527
    NUTZZ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,101 ✭✭✭NUTZZ


    Strawberry HillBilly wrote: »
    Is Ariva 120 capable of picking up series link data ?

    No it isn't unfortunately.


  • #528
    Strawberry HillBilly
    Registered Users Posts: 380 ✭✭Strawberry HillBilly


    Could that be resolved with Software upgrade at some point in future or a limitation to the box we all have to accept ?


  • #529
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,336 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    Strawberry HillBilly wrote: »
    Could that be resolved with Software upgrade at some point in future?


    No as I mentioned earlier freesat EPG is licensed software and as for saorview series link I seriously doubt it unless someone writes new firmware which uses the network connection as a work around perhaps . It is what it is, a cheap combo box.

    The triax combo at twice the price does not have freesat series link either to the best of my knowledge.

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  • #530
    Strawberry HillBilly
    Registered Users Posts: 380 ✭✭Strawberry HillBilly


    I agree with it is what it is sentiment. Savage little box for price.


  • #531
    Kristopherus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    Strawberry HillBilly wrote: »
    Could that be resolved with Software upgrade at some point in future or a limitation to the box we all have to accept ?

    When you go into the Timer Menu you get an option to record Once, Daily or Weekly. That to me is as good as Series Link.:)


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  • #532
    Strawberry HillBilly
    Registered Users Posts: 380 ✭✭Strawberry HillBilly


    Kristopherus wrote: »
    When you go into the Timer Menu you get an option to record Once, Daily or Weekly. That to me is as good as Series Link.:)

    Agree - problem though if a late start or in the case of Homeland on CH4 couple of weeks ago episode was 10 minutes longer than normal and recording ended before end of show (much to the amusement of Mrs.Hillbilly, SKY advocate who views FTA combi as pain in the ass )


  • #533
    Kristopherus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    Gotcha!! Series Link it must be, then, or you'll have picture but no sound:D


  • #534
    GaryL0904
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭GaryL0904


    The epg doesn't really work too well. You have to go to each individual channel and select it before the guide comes up for it? Is there something wrong or is that normal. Also what is the latest firmware for it? I can not follow that ferguson website at all..


  • #535
    Hootanany
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,477 ✭✭✭Hootanany


    Hi I picked up one of these on Saturday done the dumpfile on the usb thing and it worked. Plugged in my powered indoor Ariel and it cannot find the Soarview channels, I do not have a roof Ariel only UPC & Sat dish.
    Anyone know if I can solve this issue. Many thanks in advance.


  • #536
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Hootanany wrote: »
    Hi I picked up one of these on Saturday done the dumpfile on the usb thing and it worked. Plugged in my powered indoor Ariel and it cannot find the Soarview channels, I do not have a roof Ariel only UPC & Sat dish.
    Anyone know if I can solve this issue. Many thanks in advance.

    Depends on your location ( and aerial type ). I'm based in D15 and can receive saorview on a cheapo indoor, although I did opt to externally mount an antenna alongside FTA dish.


  • #537
    Hootanany
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,477 ✭✭✭Hootanany


    Thanks for getting back to me in D7 All for one Amplified indoor aerial model number SV9141 Mains operated.HTH


  • #538
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Hootanany wrote: »
    Thanks for getting back to me in D7 All for one Amplified indoor aerial model number SV9141 Mains operated.HTH

    Just out of interest, is the TV saorview compatable ? If so, I would try a direct connection to the port on the TV and try to use the integrated TV tuner (to eliminate the box as a potential issue ). If this doesnt work, then it would indicate the antenna is not suitable IMO.


  • #539
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    hicks0109 wrote: »
    new to here just wondering is it possible to buy a card online to unlock skyspor*s on the ariva 120?
    Welcome to boards...have a read here


  • #540
    Compton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    jesus what an entry!


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  • #541
    Hootanany
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,477 ✭✭✭Hootanany


    dodzy wrote: »
    Just out of interest, is the TV saorview compatable ? If so, I would try a direct connection to the port on the TV and try to use the integrated TV tuner (to eliminate the box as a potential issue ). If this doesnt work, then it would indicate the antenna is not suitable IMO.

    No TV is Freeview would it still work with that.


  • #542
    Ronnie Raygun
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,351 ✭✭✭Ronnie Raygun


    Some "Freeview" labeled tvs work with Saorview too; what's the make & model?


  • #543
    Hootanany
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,477 ✭✭✭Hootanany


    Ronnie Raygun wrote: »
    Some "Freeview" labeled tvs work with Saorview too; what's the make & model?

    Samsung LE40C750 many thanks for reply.


  • #544
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    Hootanany wrote: »
    Samsung LE40C750 many thanks for reply.

    Works fine with Saorview.

    Your problem is the positioning of the indoor aerial. It needs to be near a window cill.


  • #545
    Hootanany
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,477 ✭✭✭Hootanany


    STB wrote: »
    Works fine with Saorview.

    Your problem is the positioning of the indoor aerial. It needs to be near a window cill.

    Its nowhere near a window:confused:
    Thanks to all.


  • #546
    Zilog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 333 ✭✭Zilog


    Hi Tony, is it possible to collect and pay for an Ariva 120 from you in Dublin (from your store)? I don't have a credit card. Thanks


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  • #547
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,336 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    Zilog wrote: »
    Hi Tony, is it possible to collect and pay for an Ariva 120 from you in Dublin (from your store)? I don't have a credit card. Thanks

    Sorry I cannot answer here as commercial interaction is not allowed on this forum.

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  • #548
    Zilog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 333 ✭✭Zilog


    Understood, thanks for the reply. Apologies, don't want to contravene any forum rules.


  • #549
    givecredit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,654 ✭✭✭givecredit


    Zilog wrote: »
    Hi Tony, is it possible to collect and pay for an Ariva 120 from you in Dublin (from your store)? I don't have a credit card. Thanks

    If you want to ask tony a question about a potential purchase of this great little receiver I suggest you try here:

    http://www.satellite.ie/cgi-bin/mf000001.pl?ACTION=SHOWFORM


  • #550
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    Hootanany wrote: »
    Its nowhere near a window:confused:
    Thanks to all.

    Well unfortunately it has to be!


  • #551
    5h4mr0(k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 520 ✭✭✭5h4mr0(k


    anxie wrote: »
    Hi all,
    I just got a replacement Ariva 120 after my first one gave up.
    There seems to be an intermittent but persistent problem with the sound.
    On several stations the sound drops briefly for a second or less. It has happened as frequently as every 10 seconds or less, sometimes longer gaps.
    The video feed remains smooth and is not interrupted.
    I have seen it on RTE & TV3 and on the Satellite feed on ITVHD and Sky News.

    Not sure if I am losing the plot, but it seemed to be worse if I switched from the saorview stations where it is a pronounced problem over to satellite stations.
    For example, after watching 10 dreary minutes of Sky News I didn't spot it happening, then on to ITV and BBC where it also seemed absent. However, when I rechecked it on TV3 and heard it happening again, I went back to Sky News and it was happening every few seconds.

    Just wondering if anyone has experience on this, or advice as to what to check or set.

    Checking the setup it is on maincode v2.18B2
    The only change I made on receiving this new box is to add in the saorview feed channels.
    The previous box worked fine on the same feeds

    Same with my recent replacement. Sound is perfect until after you have changed channels. Then it will start happening, even if you change back to the original channel. Power off and back on, and it's fine again, until you change again.


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