WALKER (2018) Saorview Combo WPS818C

The Cush · 01-10-2019 10:38pm

tom23 wrote: »

I am putting this in the kitchen where I used to have Sky Multi Room (the old sky before Sky Q). I got rid of it about three years ago. I had a smaller sky multi room box in there. The cable that connected that box is still there. Will this suffice for the Satellite cable to the Walker Box?

Yes.

NabyLadistheman · 02-10-2019 2:22pm

Well Lads great thread. Just a query really, I don't really need recording ability so have ruled out the Triviar box, This is for a secondary TV in the kitchen. I am undecided between this Walker box & the Sab Titan 4 Combi. Do either of these boxes include apps such as You Tube/Netflix? Which is the better one to go with

decor58 · 02-10-2019 8:16pm

Suarezistheman wrote: »

Well Lads great thread. Just a query really, I don't really need recording ability so have ruled out the Triviar box, This is for a secondary TV in the kitchen. I am undecided between this Walker box & the Sab Titan 4 Combi. Do either of these boxes include apps such as You Tube/Netflix? Which is the better one to go with

The Walker box is not WiFi, YouTube app is available on an eternet connection.

tom23 · 03-10-2019 11:08pm

Installed this box tonight.I Only tuned in the terrestrial channels as I have to get sat cable in. Ran software update (have it hardwired) pleasantly surprised. EPG not to shabby and favs list easy to amend. Delighted with it overall!

NurseBridie · 03-11-2019 8:31pm

Just getting around to reformatting my harddrive to work with the walker box but it won't pick it up. Was working find directly with the TV for last few years but the walker box would not detect it when I connected it. Had to reformat it on my PC. The hard drive is a Maxtor 6 Y08olo USB Device. Works fine on my pc, nice 80gb drive, don't want to have to get a different one.

Anyone know if it is possible for my to get the walker to recognise the box and start using it?

greasepalm · 03-11-2019 9:00pm

Usually a new hdd or usb needs to be setup i presume like on enigma 2 boxes or it wont be seen.

another box setup guide.
https://www.freetv.ie/walker-wp12dtb-r-saorview-box-user-manual/

NurseBridie · 05-11-2019 7:06pm

Can I only record now and next on the satellite channels. Is it not possible to put in channel no, time and length to record a programme on the satellite channels?

decor58 · 05-11-2019 8:39pm

NurseBridie wrote: »

Can I only record now and next on the satellite channels. Is it not possible to put in channel no, time and length to record a programme on the satellite channels?

I have a Walker tv with much the same setup and timed recordings work fine, unless there is a programme change. I have the TV setup to record on BBC and ITV and I don't think it has missed a recording yet.
I have downloaded the app and it gives a 3 day sat epg and allows you set recordings, though you do have to be on the same WiFi.

decor58 · 05-11-2019 9:08pm

NurseBridie wrote: »

Can I only record now and next on the satellite channels. Is it not possible to put in channel no, time and length to record a programme on the satellite channels?

A few images from the app epg, it works the same way on the 818.

NurseBridie · 06-11-2019 9:26am

decor58 wrote: »

I have a Walker tv with much the same setup and timed recordings work fine, unless there is a programme change. I have the TV setup to record on BBC and ITV and I don't think it has missed a recording yet.
I have downloaded the app and it gives a 3 day sat epg and allows you set recordings, though you do have to be on the same WiFi.

Are you talking about an app on playstore, what is it called as I can't find one.

decor58 · 06-11-2019 11:46am

NurseBridie wrote: »

Are you talking about an app on playstore, what is it called as I can't find one.

Yes, it is in the Play store, it's called Walker Smart centre

tototoe · 01-01-2020 12:27am

Anyone have a recent sdx file for this box? Missing a few channels and its painful moving them around through the box.

thanks

decor58 · 01-01-2020 2:30am

tototoe wrote: »

Anyone have a recent sdx file for this box? Missing a few channels and its painful moving them around through the box.

thanks

Did you download the satcodx channel list during installation, I used the app to move channels when I added the HD channels.

tom23 · 06-02-2020 10:51pm

decor58 wrote: »

Did you download the satcodx channel list during installation, I used the app to move channels when I added the HD channels.

What exactly is this? I found trying to arrange the channels on this tedious enough is there any easier ways?

decor58 · 07-02-2020 12:14am

tom23 wrote: »

What exactly is this? I found trying to arrange the channels on this tedious enough is there any easier ways?

During installation there is an option to download from the Satcodx list, this then downloads a list BBC, ITV, C4 etc in a reasonable order, I then used the app, Walker Smart centre, to tweek the list.

decor58 · 07-02-2020 12:30am

tom23 wrote: »

What exactly is this? I found trying to arrange the channels on this tedious enough is there any easier ways?

Walker app in Play store.

NurseBridie · 07-02-2020 10:47am

decor58 wrote: »

During installation there is an option to download from the Satcodx list, this then downloads a list BBC, ITV, C4 etc in a reasonable order, I then used the app, Walker Smart centre, to tweek the list.

I downloaded the Satcodx but when I look at it, there is only a handful of channels in it. The app does not work too well for me, it sometimes refuses to connect. Also I don't have a tablet so trying to use the app on my phone is frustrating, would prefer if there was something for the pc.

I re-scanned my sat channels because the numbers went funny but now I seem to have a load of SKY channels and two of channel 4's but it is too much hassle to figure out what frequency I have added that is causing this. Would be nice to just get the minimum frequency list to tidy things up

tom23 · 07-02-2020 5:07pm

decor58 wrote: »

Walker app in Play store.

Thanks decor and sorry if I’m across as thick as sh@t. Ok so what exactly does this do?

I have the walker box and and have tried to set up favorite lists etc. I find it difficult enough. So is this app help arrange channel lists? Is it just for tv only and not the box? Cheers

decor58 · 07-02-2020 6:31pm

tom23 wrote: »

Thanks decor and sorry if I’m across as thick as sh@t. Ok so what exactly does this do?

I have the walker box and and have tried to set up favorite lists etc. I find it difficult enough. So is this app help arrange channel lists? Is it just for tv only and not the box? Cheers

It works on TV and box, when I had downloaded the channel list it had BBC NÍ on 301, I changed to London and have it on no 7, BBC 2 on 8 etc, it had the +1 channel behind the current time channel, I switched the order. I setup some favourites but I found it easier to go straight to the number, there weren't that many anyway.

jack presley · 10-03-2020 10:08pm

Any reason why timed recordings aren't happening on Channel 4 for me when the box is in standby mode? The lights still flash between the red and the green so it looks like something's recording but there's nothing in the media browser after the recording time elapses. No problem with the Saorview channels or the other satellite ones that I've tried (BBC1 and 2) and timed recordings work for C4 when the box is on.

greasepalm · 10-03-2020 10:20pm

Does ch4 have an epg listing the channel and time correctly,i had a walker pvr which broke after a year and missing recordings on timers and when box stopped working it was replaced with a better enigma2 receiver.

jack presley · 10-03-2020 11:18pm

greasepalm wrote: »

Does ch4 have an epg listing the channel and time correctly,i had a walker pvr which broke after a year and missing recordings on timers and when box stopped working it was replaced with a better enigma2 receiver.

Yeah, all seems to be in order there.

I just tried 3 x 2 minute recordings with the unit in standby. the RTE and BBC ones recorded fine but the C4 didn't.

decor58 · 11-03-2020 1:17am

jack presley wrote: »

Yeah, all seems to be in order there.

I just tried 3 x 2 minute recordings with the unit in standby. the RTE and BBC ones recorded fine but the C4 didn't.

I remember when I tuned in Walker boxes before, C4 showed as a scrambled channel, would that have anything to do with it.

jack presley · 11-03-2020 7:42am

decor58 wrote: »

I remember when I tuned in Walker boxes before, C4 showed as a scrambled channel, would that have anything to do with it.

Don't know to be honest. Everything looks fine and there doesn't seem to be any difference between C4 and any other channel.

decor58 · 11-03-2020 8:49am

jack presley wrote: »

Don't know to be honest. Everything looks fine and there doesn't seem to be any difference between C4 and any other channel.

There was a Dollar sign beside some of the channels, can't remember if C4 was one, if that has anything to do with your issue.

greasepalm · 11-03-2020 9:23am

https://en.kingofsat.net/find.php?question=Channel+4+HD

Should work as its in the clear.

byte · 11-03-2020 10:16pm

decor58 wrote: »

There was a Dollar sign beside some of the channels, can't remember if C4 was one, if that has anything to do with your issue.

Yeah, C4 is definitely one of the few that Vestel TV's and boxes think are encrpyted, even though they work fine when viewed. I think Channel 5 transponder is the same.

I don't know what way these channels are flagged, that some hardware thinks they're encrypted when in the clear.

Johnboy1951 · 11-03-2020 10:23pm

byte wrote: »

Yeah, C4 is definitely one of the few that Vestel TV's and boxes think are encrpyted, even though they work fine when viewed. I think Channel 5 transponder is the same.

I don't know what way these channels are flagged, that some hardware thinks they're encrypted when in the clear.

It might be they take anything not on Freesat is encrypted?

decor58 · 12-03-2020 1:18am

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

It might be they take anything not on Freesat is encrypted?

C4 is on Freesat, C4 HD is missing, the Walker boxes flag all 4's E4, More 4 and other broadcasters as encrypted.

Antenna · 12-03-2020 10:29am

decor58 wrote: »

C4 is on Freesat, C4 HD is missing, the Walker boxes flag all 4's E4, More 4 and other broadcasters as encrypted.

Just checked again a Walker WP645TS-HD Saorview Combo in 'Satellite' mode.
The ITV HDs also affected (ITV SDs are OK)
Channel 5 + related affected too.
Also Showcase channel, a channel unrelated to the above also showing encrypted (key symbol) on this Walker.
The channels are viewable, but recording is blocked, and tuning them in can be a hassle.

Incidentally on Terrestrial the Same 'Saorview' Walker box is apparently unable to show the 2rn testcard (see below), I have tried keying in 51 as instruction says, even tried 051 and 0051 as well as 51, but no testcard.

https://www.2rn.ie/broadcast/saorview-digital-tv/2rn-technical-information/

2rn transmits the test card on Logical Channel Number (LCN) 51, this channel is a NorDig “hidden” channel and therefore does not appear in the Saorview Approved Receiver Channel List or Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), the channel may be accessed via direct entry of the LCN on the remote control keypad (i.e. select 5 followed by 1)

Phil.x · 30-03-2020 11:23pm

Are these walker TV's any good, they look good on paper with the freeview and saorview, but how reliable are they, pic quality and do they regularly loose stations.

decor58 · 31-03-2020 1:13am

Phil.x wrote: »

Are these walker TV's any good, they look good on paper with the freeview and saorview, but how reliable are they, pic quality and do they regularly loose stations.

We have the older model in the canteen in work for about 4 years now, not a problem. The main difference between the old and current, the old one had a freesat setting, so updates were simple. Both are made by Vestel, pic quality fine, at installation you can download a channel list, the main channels (BBC, ITV, C4) don't change frequency too often so it depends on what channels you want, there haven't been a lot of channel changes of late.

mr_edge_to_you · 07-04-2020 6:58pm

Phil.x wrote: »

Are these walker TV's any good, they look good on paper with the freeview and saorview, but how reliable are they, pic quality and do they regularly loose stations.

We bought one last year as 2nd television. Soarview and Freeview. In terms of value for money its excellent - prone to the odd glitch but nothing that isn't sorted by turning it off and on again.

Sound and picture are perfectly fine for our modest requirements. No sound bar or external speakers required.

Had to retune it once in 12 months.

Phil.x · 14-04-2020 3:05pm

Any thoughts on this tv, I'm looking to use it for saorview and sat, does it have the one channel list view.

https://www.glendimplexireland.com/brands/walker/smart-satellite-tv/wp4k4300sm1

Or something similar, my old man has an lg and it's such a pain switching between sat and saorview.

decor58 · 14-04-2020 4:58pm

Phil.x wrote: »

Any thoughts on this tv, I'm looking to use it for saorview and sat, does it have the one channel list view.

https://www.glendimplexireland.com/brands/walker/smart-satellite-tv/wp4k4300sm1

Or something similar, my old man has an lg and it's such a pain switching between sat and saorview.

I can't say for sure but I have a smaller Walker (24in) and all channels are on 1 list, separate epg's. Does the LG have favourite buttons, other on here have said you can put RTÉ on one and BBC 1 on the other, a quick way of switching.

Ten Pin · 14-04-2020 8:13pm

LG Quick Access

Follow the below process to activate quick access feature in 2017 Web OS 3.5 Smart TV;
1) Press & hold “0” button on remote to open Quick Access window on screen
2) Select any of the column on screen displayed and click on it to
add your Favorite Application or RF Channel.
3) For use Quick access feature,
press & hold numeric key which you had assigned earlier for an application or a TV channel.

https://www.lg.com/in/support/product-help/CT20150005-20150384421089

Assign BBC1 to any key 1-9 and long press it to go to satellite. Short press '1' to go back to RTE1 / terrestrial.

Phil.x · 18-04-2020 12:51am

So went with this tv for the bedroom! Got a good deal €296ish delivered to dublin, yes theres a new model but its €399
https://www.electrocity.ie/product/walker-43-4k-ultra-hd-smart-tv-with-satellite-tuner/

FRIENDO · 24-08-2020 2:52pm

Have set the Walker Combo up again after our Humax hdr gave up after 11 years.

Using the combo for Saorview and FTA satellite
Also have a 500g hard drive attached
Walker Smart App is very good, giving 3 day program guide, easy to set recordings.

Also have Saorview on the TV, so can watch Saorview on TV if the box is recording.

Happy enough with it now

NurseBridie · 24-08-2020 5:10pm

FRIENDO wrote: »

Have set the Walker Combo up again after our Humax hdr gave up after 11 years.

Using the combo for Saorview and FTA satellite
Also have a 500g hard drive attached
Walker Smart App is very good, giving 3 day program guide, easy to set recordings.

Also have Saorview on the TV, so can watch Saorview on TV if the box is recording.

Happy enough with it now

The app is not working well for me, are you Apple or Android?

FRIENDO · 24-08-2020 6:27pm

NurseBridie wrote: »

The app is not working well for me, are you Apple or Android?

Android phone

Also find that all channels can be recorded with the app

I've made a Fav list, so channels are numbered 123etc and that epg shows up on the app

I generally edit the recording in the settings adding on a couple of minutes, incase the program runs a little late

You can't watch another channel if recording, however you can watch another recorded program if a recording is active.

decor58 · 24-08-2020 7:10pm

FRIENDO wrote: »

Android phone

Also find that all channels can be recorded with the app

I've made a Fav list, so channels are numbered 123etc and that epg shows up on the app

I generally edit the recording in the settings adding on a couple of minutes, incase the program runs a little late

You can't watch another channel if recording, however you can watch another recorded program if a recording is active.

I have the app, use it occasionally but it does not show VM channels, it shows VM3 as be3. Do the VM show up for you, you were using it on Saorsat, is that the case

FRIENDO · 24-08-2020 8:39pm

decor58 wrote: »

I have the app, use it occasionally but it does not show VM channels, it shows VM3 as be3. Do the VM show up for you, you were using it on Saorsat, is that the case

Yes, recording Coronation Street on Virgin media, but I set that on the 7 day EPG on the box itself

As far as I know it has the Virgin Media channels on the App also, can't check at the moment

Using it with Saorview and Free to Air

No longer using Saorsat

decor58 · 24-08-2020 9:51pm

FRIENDO wrote: »

Yes, recording Coronation Street on Virgin media, but I set that on the 7 day EPG on the box itself

As far as I know it has the Virgin Media channels on the App also, can't check at the moment

Using it with Saorview and Free to Air

No longer using Saorsat

The VM names appear in the TV epg, names or epg don't appear in the App, it's not an issue just curious. Recordings work fine on timed recording.

FRIENDO · 24-08-2020 9:58pm

decor58 wrote: »

The VM names appear in the TV epg, names or epg don't appear in the App, it's not an issue just curious. Recordings work fine on timed recording.

Right got ye, will check later, I use the app for recording the FTA Satellite

For Saorview I use the 7 day EPG on the box

FRIENDO · 24-08-2020 10:01pm

Yes the Walker app is the same for me with Virgin media 1&2

bullethead · 25-08-2020 9:39pm

Hi all, need a bit of help if possible.
My father bought one of those walker boxes in powercity today. I scanned it in for him today and got all the usual free view channels but he is missing all the channel 4 stations. c4 comes up on channel list but its blank. Has anyone any idea how to tune in the channel 4 stations or what I've done wrong? I've tryed all the frequency codes I could find online but none worked.
The box is just connected to a standard dish he doesn't have Internet access.
Thanks

mgn · 25-08-2020 10:37pm

bullethead wrote: »

Hi all, need a bit of help if possible.
My father bought one of those walker boxes in powercity today. I scanned it in for him today and got all the usual free view channels but he is missing all the channel 4 stations. c4 comes up on channel list but its blank. Has anyone any idea how to tune in the channel 4 stations or what I've done wrong? I've tryed all the frequency codes I could find online but none worked.
The box is just connected to a standard dish he doesn't have Internet access.
Thanks

Scan the encrypted channels and you will get all the channel 4 stations, the come up as encrypted but there not.

bullethead · 26-08-2020 7:00am

mgn wrote: »

Scan the encrypted channels and you will get all the channel 4 stations, the come up as encrypted but there not.

Great, I will give that a go.
Thanks

bullethead · 26-08-2020 6:58pm

mgn wrote: »

Scan the encrypted channels and you will get all the channel 4 stations, the come up as encrypted but there not.

That worked... Thanks again

reubenreuben · 19-11-2020 1:05pm

Hi,

ive just bought one of these.

I have moved my favourite satellite channels up the list under the irish terrestrial channels and deleted ones I dont need.
But when checking the EPG, it either shows the irish or the satellite channels and not both on the list.
Is this the way it is designed?

WALKER (2018) Saorview Combo WPS818C

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