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Issue with saorview box

  • 25-06-2016 04:07PM
    #1
    jade80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭


    I bought a tvstar box last weekend. Was working fine until yesterday when suddenly i had no picture. I bought it back to the shop today where it was working perfectly. I bought a new HDMI cable as I thought it was that but it also worked in the shop.my chromecast is working so obviously the input/output is not damaged. Any ideas?? Can't do a reset as I have only a black screen


Comments

  • #2
    steveon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,905 ✭✭✭steveon


    jade80 wrote: »
    I bought a tvstar box last weekend. Was working fine until yesterday when suddenly i had no picture. I bought it back to the shop today where it was working perfectly. I bought a new HDMI cable as I thought it was that but it also worked in the shop.my chromecast is working so obviously the input/output is not damaged. Any ideas?? Can't do a reset as I have only a black screen

    Its possible the output of the box is set too high for your tv to support, is there a scart connection on the box if so use a scart and turn box down to 720p and see it it will then work via hdmi if it has no hdmi u will need to connect to another tv and do this..


  • #3
    kooga
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,914 ✭✭✭kooga


    Try connecting to another hdmi connection on the tv


  • #4
    jade80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭jade80


    It is working through the scart lead now. Can I ask... I purchased a one for all digital aerial today that I was told would help me receive free view channels however I can't get any. I'm in North Kildare so thought I should be okay. The guy in the shop swore blind that everyone who bought one had no issues so I spent more and purchased a higher spec one. Should this work without an aerial/dish on the roof (we aren't allowed). Thanks in advance


  • #5
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,578 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    1. There is no such thing as a digital aerial. An aerial is an aerial. It must be for UHF.
    2. FreeView is the UK equivalent of Saorview. It is only available to those within range of a UK transmitter near the border or some parts of the east coast.
    3. Don't be fooled into buying amplified or boosted indoor aerials. If it isn't getting a good enough signal a booster wont help.

    In North Kildare you will most likely want Kippure. Check which mast Saorview recommends for your area here . Place the aerial as near a window facing towards the mast.


  • #6
    habanerocat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 85 ✭✭habanerocat


    jade80 wrote: »
    It is working through the scart lead now. Can I ask... I purchased a one for all digital aerial today that I was told would help me receive free view channels however I can't get any. I'm in North Kildare so thought I should be okay. The guy in the shop swore blind that everyone who bought one had no issues so I spent more and purchased a higher spec one. Should this work without an aerial/dish on the roof (we aren't allowed). Thanks in advance

    Reset the box and do a rescan.


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