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Ferguson Ariva 150

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  • #422
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    youngblood wrote: »
    Total novice, got box today, managed to get most channel installed and moved to a reasonable order

    I added some satellites but the only channels I think Im missing are the CBS drama etc ones.

    Anyone know what satellite I need to add to gain access to these?? Had them on my old sky box, I presume its just a matter of going through the other satellites but figured you guys might know which satellite specifically

    Cheers

    You know where you picked your satellite originally go back and also pick Eurobird 1 28.5E.

    Then you can do a TP scan (block frequency) rather than doing a whole scan, its in the menu.

    You can just scan the individual TP which will contain a few stations.

    CBS Action TP > 11222 H
    CBS Reality TP> 11261 H
    CBS Drama TP> 11343 V

    Anymore >
    http://www.lyngsat.com/Eutelsat-28A.html


  • #423
    youngblood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,786 ✭✭✭youngblood


    You are a genius!

    Thanks a mill,
    much appreciated!


  • #424
    dowtchaboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,528 ✭✭✭dowtchaboy


    CUCINA wrote: »
    The manual is difficult to comprehend, with, for instance, all the menu illustrations virtually unreadable blank...or maybe it's just me!

    If you download the manual from Ferguson it's much better on photo/screenshot quality. Unfortunately it also covers a range of combo receivers so can be a little confusing.


  • #425
    CUCINA
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 692 ✭✭✭CUCINA


    Joy at last! Tuned in all the Irish channels on the 150 unit last night. Eventually, sorted out what connected to what.
    Still lots to learn re how to record, how to edit favourite lists, how to use hard drive attachments,etc., but I'll take a breather from all that razzmatazz for the time being.
    So thanks to all who replied to my query, and offered help etc...


  • #426
    iba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,642 ✭✭✭iba


    CUCINA wrote: »
    Joy at last! Tuned in all the Irish channels on the 150 unit last night. Eventually, sorted out what connected to what.
    Still lots to learn re how to record, how to edit favourite lists, how to use hard drive attachments,etc., but I'll take a breather from all that razzmatazz for the time being.
    So thanks to all who replied to my query, and offered help etc...

    Glad you got sorted

    So did you get rid of the junction box?

    Do you just have one remote now?

    It would be nice if you could say what you have done/what your set-up is so that others who might encounter the same difficulties as you might be able to surmount them

    Regards

    Iba


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  • #427
    Peter Rhea
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,285 ✭✭✭Peter Rhea


    The 'junction box' is more than likely a satellite/terrestrial diplexer & (obviously) shouldn't be removed.

    One of the 2 remotes is probably just the tv remote.


  • #428
    iba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,642 ✭✭✭iba


    Peter Rhea wrote: »
    The 'junction box' is more than likely a satellite/terrestrial diplexer & (obviously) shouldn't be removed.

    One of the 2 remotes is probably just the tv remote.

    Hi Peter,

    But he said he had 2 cables going into the JB (diplexer) and only one going into the STB. So can the STB receive both sets of signals (sat & terrestrial) like this?


  • #429
    Peter Rhea
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,285 ✭✭✭Peter Rhea


    iba wrote: »
    he said he had 2 cables going into the JB (diplexer) and only one going into the STB. So can the STB receive both sets of signals (sat & terrestrial) like this?

    It can't. That's why CUCINA was having problems. More than likely all they did was disconnect the sat. feed from the previously installed Grundig box & connected this to the Ariva. The terr. feed was still connected to the tv.


  • #430
    snaps
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭snaps


    Any one come across a problem with the box going to a black screen every so often on all channels. Connected via HDMI to a Phillips tv?


  • #431
    PatchZ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 165 ✭✭PatchZ


    It's not switching back from the box to the TV is it? I get that when I hit the stop button at any time, even when not recording or playing.


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  • #432
    John Dough
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 348 ✭✭John Dough


    snaps wrote: »
    Any one come across a problem with the box going to a black screen every so often on all channels. Connected via HDMI to a Phillips tv?

    That can happen if the hdmi lead is not 1.4 version check it and see what type it is as maplins were selling the old ones last year.

    Another possibility if another box or recorder etc. is set to switch automatically to scart connection on the TV.


  • #433
    CUCINA
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 692 ✭✭✭CUCINA


    iba wrote: »
    Glad you got sorted

    So did you get rid of the junction box?

    Do you just have one remote now?

    It would be nice if you could say what you have done/what your set-up is so that others who might encounter the same difficulties as you might be able to surmount them

    Regards

    Iba
    Well, it was just simple errors on my part. I think where I first went wrong was to connect the 150 the same way as the Grundig, when all I had to do was to remove the coax lead from the TV and put it into the coax (aerial) connection at the back of the 150.
    Also,I fiddled about with the diplexer when I should have just left it.
    I know, I should really be arrested by the techie police force for incompetance!
    Anyway, just using the one remote for all stations now.
    WARNING: I will be back with more queries down the line!
    WARNING:I will be back with more queries down the line!!
    WARNING: I will be back with more queries down the line!


  • #434
    arv fergus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭arv fergus


    does anyone have a link to the best firmware for ariva 150 for cccam card sharing and is it just as simple as menu tools upgrade by usb and start..
    help appreciated


  • #435
    channelsurfer2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,681 ✭✭✭channelsurfer2


    have a problem with this box hanging for a good 10 to 15 minutes ie when you switch it back on when it comes out of standby all the time.. anyone else have this problem?


  • #436
    GKiraly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 118 ✭✭GKiraly


    Hopefully someone can help me out here, I started this on another thread but the feedback I got unfortunately didnt work. The problem is that I have all Irish channels but no FTA....

    -FTA aerial going from wall to Ferguson Ariva 150 saorview box
    -UHF/FM cable also goin from wall to saorview box
    -Scart lead going from tv to saorview box
    -another cable that links perfectly from old FTA box to saorview!
    -saorview socket even plugged into wall!!!!!
    -TV channel list set at All Channels
    -Antenna Connection: Fixed
    -Satellite List: All selected!
    -Antenna Set-up: I keep setting it to Astra 2A but its fond of defaulting to Sirius4!
    -TP List: Astra 2A

    Sorry bout info overload but just in case theres any questions! Am I still missing anything or anyone know where I'm going wrong???? Thanks;)


  • #437
    The Pontiac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,417 ✭✭✭The Pontiac


    Try powering the box off at the back switch. I had the same problem and a re-power fixed it. Worth a try.


  • #438
    iba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,642 ✭✭✭iba


    CUCINA wrote: »
    Well, it was just simple errors on my part. I think where I first went wrong was to connect the 150 the same way as the Grundig, when all I had to do was to remove the coax lead from the TV and put it into the coax (aerial) connection at the back of the 150.
    Also,I fiddled about with the diplexer when I should have just left it.
    I know, I should really be arrested by the techie police force for incompetance!
    Anyway, just using the one remote for all stations now.
    WARNING: I will be back with more queries down the line!
    WARNING:I will be back with more queries down the line!!
    WARNING: I will be back with more queries down the line!

    Thanks 4 posting back and lol - glad u got it sorted - if you have anymore problems/questions, ust give us a shout

    Regards

    Iba


  • #439
    iba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,642 ✭✭✭iba


    arv fergus wrote: »
    does anyone have a link to the best firmware for ariva 150 for cccam card sharing and is it just as simple as menu tools upgrade by usb and start..
    help appreciated

    U cannot talk about illegal things like this here


  • #440
    The Pontiac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,417 ✭✭✭The Pontiac


    Is it possible to get Eurosport Germany on its own, without getting the rest of the German channels?

    I saw this on another thread..

    Eurosport Germany
    19.2°E Astra 1L 11258.50 V

    But I want Eurosport only, and not all the other Astra 1 channels.


  • #441
    iba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,642 ✭✭✭iba


    GKiraly wrote: »
    Hopefully someone can help me out here, I started this on another thread but the feedback I got unfortunately didnt work. The problem is that I have all Irish channels but no FTA....

    -FTA aerial going from wall to Ferguson Ariva 150 saorview box
    -UHF/FM cable also goin from wall to saorview box
    -Scart lead going from tv to saorview box
    -another cable that links perfectly from old FTA box to saorview!
    -saorview socket even plugged into wall!!!!!
    -TV channel list set at All Channels
    -Antenna Connection: Fixed
    -Satellite List: All selected!
    -Antenna Set-up: I keep setting it to Astra 2A but its fond of defaulting to Sirius4!
    -TP List: Astra 2A

    Sorry bout info overload but just in case theres any questions! Am I still missing anything or anyone know where I'm going wrong???? Thanks;)

    Hi,

    Just checking here, do u have a sat dish?

    And what do u mean 'FTA Aerial'?

    Also, I could be wrong, but I dont think you need a saorview box inbetween ur Ariva and TV

    Can u post a pic of ur set-up as Im finding it a little hard to understand from what you have written above and ill try to help u more.

    Regards

    Iba


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  • #442
    iba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,642 ✭✭✭iba


    <Ollie> wrote: »
    Is it possible to get Eurosport Germany on its own, without getting the rest of the German channels?

    I saw this on another thread..

    Eurosport Germany
    19.2°E Astra 1L 11258.50 V

    But I want Eurosport only, and not all the other Astra 1 channels.

    Yes, if your sat dish is pointed at Astra 19.2 and then you just scan the Transponder you mentioned.

    But Im guessing ur dish has only 1LNB and its pointed at Astra 28.2

    Can you please descrie ur sat set-up?

    Regards

    Iba


  • #443
    The Pontiac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,417 ✭✭✭The Pontiac


    iba wrote: »
    Yes, if your sat dish is pointed at Astra 19.2 and then you just scan the Transponder you mentioned.

    But Im guessing ur dish has only 1LNB and its pointed at Astra 28.2

    Can you please descrie ur sat set-up?

    Regards

    Iba

    I just replaced my sky box with the Ariva 150. So it would be the same set-up as Sky originally.

    Would I be able to pickup Eurosport without moving the dish? Thanks.


  • #444
    iba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,642 ✭✭✭iba


    <Ollie> wrote: »
    I just replaced my sky box with the Ariva 150. So it would be the same set-up as Sky originally.

    Would I be able to pickup Eurosport without moving the dish? Thanks.

    No, ur dish is pointed at 28.2 If u move ur dish to 19 u will lose all ur other channels eg BBC etc

    but u can expand ur sat by adding more lnbs and u can then get hotbird 13 and astra 19 - but u will have to look in other sat set-up forums rather than this thread for how to do that or set up a new thread.

    U need to look in threads like this or start one:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=78310422

    Regards

    Iba


  • #445
    The Pontiac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,417 ✭✭✭The Pontiac


    Thanks a million, will research the other threads.


  • #446
    iba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,642 ✭✭✭iba


    <Ollie> wrote: »
    Thanks a million, will research the other threads.

    No problem, but what u want to do CAN be done - good luck :)


  • #447
    GKiraly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 118 ✭✭GKiraly



    Hi,

    Just checking here, do u have a sat dish?

    And what do u
    mean 'FTA Aerial'?

    Also, I could be wrong, but I dont think you need a
    saorview box inbetween ur Ariva and TV

    Can u post a pic of ur set-up as
    Im finding it a little hard to understand from what you have written above and
    ill try to help u more.

    Regards

    Iba

    Ya we have a satellite dish outside.

    When I say FTA aerial I mean a cable that comes in from the wall (market SAT on the socket) that was initially going to the FTA box we have but Ive plugged it out of FTA box and plugged into Ferguson Ariva 150 box now instead.

    I've 5 leads coming out of the back of the Ariva box....

    1. main power lead
    2. scart lead to tv
    3. a lead coming from the aerial port on the wall marked 'SAT', this lead goes to Ariva box via 'Loop Out' port
    4. another lead coming from the aerial port next to the SAT one, this one is marked 'UHF/FM' on the port on wall, and this one is going into the 'Ant In' on the box
    5. Theres another lead plugged in from 'Aerial In' on FTA box to 'Loop Out' on Ariva. Just a basic black lead.

    All im working off is two leads as mentioned coming in through wall, Ariva box (sorry, should said that instead of Saorview?), and tv.

    Sorry cant upload any pics, appreciate your help on this though, thanks.


  • #448
    iba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,642 ✭✭✭iba


    Mamy5 wrote: »
    Someone answer me here please! http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056733814
    Thank you! :)

    Very Cheeky and if anyone answers you I would be surprised


  • #449
    iba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,642 ✭✭✭iba


    GKiraly wrote: »
    Ya we have a satellite dish outside.

    When I say FTA aerial I mean a cable that comes in from the wall (market SAT on the socket) that was initially going to the FTA box we have but Ive plugged it out of FTA box and plugged into Ferguson Ariva 150 box now instead.

    I've 5 leads coming out of the back of the Ariva box....

    1. main power lead
    2. scart lead to tv
    3. a lead coming from the aerial port on the wall marked 'SAT', this lead goes to Ariva box via 'Loop Out' port
    4. another lead coming from the aerial port next to the SAT one, this one is marked 'UHF/FM' on the port on wall, and this one is going into the 'Ant In' on the box
    5. Theres another lead plugged in from 'Aerial In' on FTA box to 'Loop Out' on Ariva. Just a basic black lead.

    All im working off is two leads as mentioned coming in through wall, Ariva box (sorry, should said that instead of Saorview?), and tv.

    Sorry cant upload any pics, appreciate your help on this though, thanks.

    Sorry Im still finding this a little hard to picture.

    You said you have a sat dish, do you also have an outside antenna (aerial on the roof)?

    If u have both a sat dish and an outside aerial; just plug the cable from ur sat dish into the sat-in socket on the back of the ariva and the aerial cable into the aerial-in socket

    So u should only have two cables going into ur Ariva, the sat feed and ur Terrestial feed and then ur Scart connection to ur TV.

    Try this and tell me what happens

    Regards


  • #450
    GKiraly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 118 ✭✭GKiraly



    Sorry Im still finding this a little hard to picture.

    You said you
    have a sat dish, do you also have an outside antenna (aerial on the
    roof)?

    If u have both a sat dish and an outside aerial; just plug the
    cable from ur sat dish into the sat-in socket on the back of the ariva and the
    aerial cable into the aerial-in socket

    So u should only have two cables
    going into ur Ariva, the sat feed and ur Terrestial feed and then ur Scart
    connection to ur TV.

    Try this and tell me what happens

    Regards

    ya we have an aerial on the roof.

    So now theres just the two cables and the Scart going into the Ariva. But when I press guide button on remote all im getting is the Irish channels. Im assuming that Im not picking up the FTA channels correctly in some section of the Menu....

    Much appreciation!


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  • #451
    The Pontiac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,417 ✭✭✭The Pontiac


    GKiraly wrote: »
    ya we have an aerial on the roof.

    So now theres just the two cables and the Scart going into the Ariva. But when I press guide button on remote all im getting is the Irish channels. Im assuming that Im not picking up the FTA channels correctly in some section of the Menu....

    Much appreciation!

    Do you have a USB stick? It might be easier to just upgrade to the latest firmware/channel list. http://www.mediafire.com/?3vh17gs2jd1yj4u

    I think you're not scanning the sat channels correctly.

    The 'guide' will only give the program info for Irish channels, not sat, but they should be still listed.


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