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Digibox or cabling problem?

  • 04-11-2009 10:38am
    #1
    Widescreen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,106 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks, I have an intermittent problem on my panasonic sky box at moment and would appreciate any feedback on whether it may be a box or cabling problem before I investigate further. Basically, the picture is fine on all channels but every 5 or 6 minutes or so a sharp click sound can be heard and the picture will get interrupted for a split second.This is the same for all channels I have tried but it was more noticeable on Tv3 last night where during the picture interruption this looked more pixelated for a couple of seconds and indeed the picture froze for 2 or 3 seconds.

    I rebooted and it seemed to improve but I still have the first symptoms I referred to.

    I checked all internal cabling which seems ok. My 2nd box is working without any issues.

    Any feedback appreciated. thanks


Comments

  • #2
    John mac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,140 ✭✭✭John mac


    have you plugged in the second box where the faulty one is,using the same cables?


  • #3
    Widescreen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,106 ✭✭✭Widescreen


    John mac wrote: »
    have you plugged in the second box where the faulty one is,using the same cables?


    No haven't tried that. Pretty sure I might have had this problem before and it was resolved by rebooting. Will try the cable as soon as I get chance.


  • #4
    cauliflower69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 151 ✭✭cauliflower69


    If its one of the older Panasonic Digiboxes I know that the tuner is not as strong as some of the newer models.


  • #5
    Widescreen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,106 ✭✭✭Widescreen


    cauliflower69 wrote: »
    If its one of the older Panasonic Digiboxes I know that the tuner is not as strong as some of the newer models.

    Yes,I'd say its old enough. Got it off a workmate about 4 years ago although he hadn't over used it himself and actually had it lying in his office at work for about 2 years.

    Actually the problem doesn't affect all channels, on Sky sports and SS news theres no problem at all. Its noticeable on TV3, RTE 1 and radio five live. They are the main channels I use.

    I think I'll assume the box has a problem and when it gets worse I'll switch it for the spare pace I have. If it stayed at the same level its at its not really a big deal as its the multiroom box and it is watched in the kitchen mostly.

    thanks


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