TV3: no reception (DTT)

subway

as above, i can tune TV3, it identifies itselfand provides a epg but there is no picture or sound.
all 7 other channels work fine

is there an issue with TV3 that i should be aware of.
Im using windows 7 so if there is some test i can try i wouldbe happy to

im in d13 but am not sure what transmitter i receive from

STB

RTE NL control what is broadcast and not broadcast.

Engineering Tests you see.

subway

so nobody has tv3 right now?

Rippy

subway wrote: »

so nobody has tv3 right now?

Correct . Word from RTLNL nearly two weeks ago was that an encoder needed replacing due to lip sync issues.

It will be back.

Remember these are just engineering tests and should NOT be regarded as a service.

subway

thanks for the additional detail, i'm not regarding it as a service(fully aware its a test/trial, just trying to figure out if I've done something wrong or not )

i didnt get the word from RTENL and couldnt find it on here
just a thread about lip sync followed by "alls well" type message

lucernarian

Jaysus, it's tiring to see the "This is an engineering test" in response to every single DTT question. Is there harm in wondering about coverage/service issues with the test service anyway? I think the message is only important where people may make decisions involving money or important occasions based on DTT availability.

And to be fair, TV3 was pretty much unwatchable with the lip sync issue so putting up the testcard didn't change much for me.

polyfusion

To_be_confirmed wrote: »

And to be fair, TV3 wais pretty much unwatchable.

Fixed that last sentence for you there.

10000maniacs

For the many people living in non multichannel land, and don't want MMDS, the Irish digital channels as compared to the analogue counterparts are a good option, and people are starting to depend on them. My parents in Limerick use them on their new Philips LCD. Its a pity they have to go back to analogue for TV3. Well quite honestly its a bleedin joke.:mad:

fuzionzone

First TV3 broadcasts from Three Rock Mountain were subject to RTE NL Test Message Mondays to Fridays before coming back at weekends.

For almost a month now TV3 has not been available on DTT from Three Rock Mountain.

Currently an EPG is broadcasting but no video/no audio & no RTE NL test message.

Has anyone any update on when this problem will be resolved ?

Has anyone an official launch date for the DTT service in the Republic ?

Regards _ FZ

gazfish

Why is RTE not publishing details online about what is going on?
I know its officially a test but the fact is that thousands are probably now using the DTT transmissions can't they cut through the red tape and just update their website with their plans and availability of channels as best they know?
It's like they're in denial, remind me who mostly pays for this service?

Is it "the" cable company wanting to delay the publicity due to the inevitable impact on their business?

snaps

Its a shame i can only get a decent TV3 pic from DTT and not analouge, So ill be watching CL tonight from another channel option!

peneau

fuzionzone wrote: »

First TV3 broadcasts from Three Rock Mountain were subject to RTE NL Test Message Mondays to Fridays before coming back at weekends.

For almost a month now TV3 has not been available on DTT from Three Rock Mountain.

Currently an EPG is broadcasting but no video/no audio & no RTE NL test message.

Fuzionzone, I pick up the DTT channels from Three Rock but I don't get an EPG
do you and is it populated with programme info? Just wondering if you do, why is it I don't? Any suggestions?

TV is Pioneer KRP-500a picks up the channels fine.

STB

peneau wrote: »

Fuzionzone, I pick up the DTT channels from Three Rock but I don't get an EPG
do you and is it populated with programme info? Just wondering if you do, why is it I don't? Any suggestions?

TV is Pioneer KRP-500a picks up the channels fine.

I've seen that issue raised over at AVforums. Seems to a common problem on the that model group with slow to none EPG data being downloaded. Apparently a firmware upfgrade can fix it. Have a look in the owners thread.

http://www.avforums.com/forums/plasma-televisions/975104-pioneer-krp-owners-thread-part-4-a.html

peneau

STB wrote: »

I've seen that issue raised over at AVforums. Seems to a common problem on the that model group with slow to none EPG data being downloaded. Apparently a firmware upfgrade can fix it. Have a look in the owners thread.

http://www.avforums.com/forums/plasma-televisions/975104-pioneer-krp-owners-thread-part-4-a.html

Thanks for that STB and the pointer, much appreciated,

STB

Download and Info: http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/content/su...ade/G9PDP.html

Flash Instructions for KRP-500A / KRP-600A: http://www.pioneer.eu/files/support/KURO/PioneerKURO_KRPM01_500A_600A_Update_instructions.pdf


Firmware History File
Model: KRP-M01
KRP-500A
KRP-600A

Ver. 0908-0601 (June 2009)
-The update adds support for Italian PPV DVB-T broadcasting.

-Includes countermeasure for following issues:
Wrong translation in time setting for SAT in Germany.
"This channel is not in service" is displayed while watching DVB-T "freeview
When using DVB-S, special Czech characters in EPG are wrongfully displayed. Missing/incorrect TXT characters via satellite on channels Nederland1, 2, 3 and BVN
The name of a manually configured satellite remains blank in the SEARCH menu

Ver. 0907-0401
- The update adds DVB-T support for Norway


Ver. 0905-0301
- The update adds DVB-T support for Italy, Czech Republic, Belgium and UK


Careful not to do anything mad etc when flashing the TV

peneau

You're a top man STB, thanks for that, much obliged.

parasite

fyi, TV3 is back now

Elmo

Do TV3 pay to be on the DTT service have they organised it with RTÉ NL that they be on the DTT Testing.

subway

sweet full digital lineup

ScrubsfanChris

Does anyone know if you can get TV3 DTT from Spur Hill?

douglasman

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

Does anyone know if you can get TV3 DTT from Spur Hill?

Yes, TV3 now back on DTT from Spur Hill on Ch 45. DTT channels will always be the same from all DTT transmitters as they all have the same headend, so if TV3 is back on Three Rock, it is back everywhere.

ScrubsfanChris

douglasman wrote: »

Yes, TV3 now back on DTT from Spur Hill on Ch 45. DTT channels will always be the same from all DTT transmitters as they all have the same headend, so if TV3 is back on Three Rock, it is back everywhere.

Thanks :pac:

malene

In Meath, TV3's reception is just atrocious and doesn't look crystal clear at all like the others channels, and this is on Chorus as well.

Elmo

malene wrote: »

In Meath, TV3's reception is just atrocious and doesn't look crystal clear at all like the others channels, and this is on Chorus as well.

Have you contact TV3 about this? or Chorus?

malene

Nope, just accepted it as fuzzy. All other stations crystal clear. How could one station be just bad.

Elmo wrote: »

Have you contact TV3 about this? or Chorus?

Elmo

malene wrote: »

Nope, just accepted it as fuzzy. All other stations crystal clear. How could one station be just bad.

Well if you are pay a subscription then you shouldn't just except it, you will need to talk to UPC, and TV3 should be informed and should reply to your issues (unlikely that they will since they are "free")