STB crashes

I have a number of set top boxes - none of them entirely satisfactory.

Two often crash when changing channels, another has lip synch issues after
being on for a few minutes and another has a mind of its own - deciding to
completely trip out to standby whenever it feels like it.

My question is this. Do integrated digital TV's have similar issues or is it
just (older) set top boxes?

David

"David Butler" wrote in message
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I have a number of set top boxes - none of them entirely satisfactory.

Two often crash when changing channels, another has lip synch issues after
being on for a few minutes and another has a mind of its own - deciding to
completely trip out to standby whenever it feels like it.

My question is this. Do integrated digital TV's have similar issues or is
it just (older) set top boxes?


Are they cheap tat by any chance?
I've had a Nokia and Sagem boxes that never gave any trouble , and since
then two Humax PVRs that probably crash once a year if that.

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On Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:47:57 +0100, "Dr Zoidberg"
wrote:

"David Butler" wrote in message
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I have a number of set top boxes - none of them entirely satisfactory.

Two often crash when changing channels, another has lip synch issues after
being on for a few minutes and another has a mind of its own - deciding to
completely trip out to standby whenever it feels like it.

My question is this. Do integrated digital TV's have similar issues or is
it just (older) set top boxes?


Are they cheap tat by any chance?
I've had a Nokia and Sagem boxes that never gave any trouble , and since
then two Humax PVRs that probably crash once a year if that.

My experience is similar (with boxes of different makes).

I've noticed in the last couple of days that there could be trouble
ahead with my Humax 9200T PVR.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freevie...8k_mode_switch

8k mode switch

Other boxes have been obsoleted by the change to "8k mode"[31]

* ...

* Pace DTVA-T "Wedge Adaptor".

I have some of those, but they are overdue for replacement.

And some boxes fail to work in mixed 2k and 8k environments:

* Sharp TU-R160H
* Humax 9200T
* Thomson DTi 1000


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Peter Duncanson
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"Peter Duncanson" wrote in message
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On Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:47:57 +0100, "Dr Zoidberg"
wrote:

"David Butler" wrote in message
.. .
I have a number of set top boxes - none of them entirely satisfactory.

Two often crash when changing channels, another has lip synch issues
after
being on for a few minutes and another has a mind of its own - deciding
to
completely trip out to standby whenever it feels like it.

My question is this. Do integrated digital TV's have similar issues or
is
it just (older) set top boxes?


Are they cheap tat by any chance?
I've had a Nokia and Sagem boxes that never gave any trouble , and since
then two Humax PVRs that probably crash once a year if that.

My experience is similar (with boxes of different makes).

I've noticed in the last couple of days that there could be trouble
ahead with my Humax 9200T PVR.


snip

It's 2011 when my region switches so I'm not too concerned by potential
problems for my 9200T.
I've had plenty of use from it so far and will possibly have upgraded by
then.
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Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger , then I hide until it goes away"

"Dr Zoidberg" wrote in
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"Peter Duncanson" wrote in message
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On Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:47:57 +0100, "Dr Zoidberg"
wrote:

"David Butler" wrote in message
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I have a number of set top boxes - none of them entirely satisfactory.

Two often crash when changing channels, another has lip synch issues
after
being on for a few minutes and another has a mind of its own - deciding
to
completely trip out to standby whenever it feels like it.

My question is this. Do integrated digital TV's have similar issues or
is
it just (older) set top boxes?


Are they cheap tat by any chance?
I've had a Nokia and Sagem boxes that never gave any trouble , and since
then two Humax PVRs that probably crash once a year if that.

My experience is similar (with boxes of different makes).

I've noticed in the last couple of days that there could be trouble
ahead with my Humax 9200T PVR.


snip

It's 2011 when my region switches so I'm not too concerned by potential
problems for my 9200T.
I've had plenty of use from it so far and will possibly have upgraded by
then.
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Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger , then I hide until it goes away"


I share your concerns - If I buy a TV with an integrated digital tuner - is
the tuner the weak link? Is it a replaceable £20 module -or are we looking
at replacing the TV?

On Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:27:34 +0100, "John"
wrote:


"Dr Zoidberg" wrote in
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"Peter Duncanson" wrote in message
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On Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:47:57 +0100, "Dr Zoidberg"
wrote:

"David Butler" wrote in message
.. .
I have a number of set top boxes - none of them entirely satisfactory.

Two often crash when changing channels, another has lip synch issues
after
being on for a few minutes and another has a mind of its own - deciding
to
completely trip out to standby whenever it feels like it.

My question is this. Do integrated digital TV's have similar issues or
is
it just (older) set top boxes?


Are they cheap tat by any chance?
I've had a Nokia and Sagem boxes that never gave any trouble , and since
then two Humax PVRs that probably crash once a year if that.

My experience is similar (with boxes of different makes).

I've noticed in the last couple of days that there could be trouble
ahead with my Humax 9200T PVR.


snip

It's 2011 when my region switches so I'm not too concerned by potential
problems for my 9200T.
I've had plenty of use from it so far and will possibly have upgraded by
then.
--
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger , then I hide until it goes away"


I share your concerns - If I buy a TV with an integrated digital tuner - is
the tuner the weak link? Is it a replaceable £20 module -or are we looking
at replacing the TV?

The worst you are looking at is buying a Set Top Box (an external tuner)
just the same as you would buy for a TV without an integrated tuner.

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Peter Duncanson
(in uk.tech.digital-tv)

Peter Duncanson wrote:
On Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:27:34 +0100, "John"
wrote:

I share your concerns - If I buy a TV with an integrated digital tuner - is
the tuner the weak link? Is it a replaceable £20 module -or are we looking
at replacing the TV?

The worst you are looking at is buying a Set Top Box (an external tuner)
just the same as you would buy for a TV without an integrated tuner.


Bearing in mind that DVB-T2 is coming shortly you are probably looking
at buying yourself an STB as a late Christmas present.

Andy

"Peter Duncanson" wrote in message
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I've noticed in the last couple of days that there could be trouble
ahead with my Humax 9200T PVR.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freevie...8k_mode_switch

8k mode switch

Other boxes have been obsoleted by the change to "8k mode"[31]


Now I am confused.
The Wiki article speaks of the national change to 8K as having already
happened in August, as it is written in the past tense.

The national retune day is stated as 30 Sept, so are these separate events?

Clearly i have not been paying attention. - I was under the firm
impression that the 2k to 8k switch would not occur until the switchover in
each area, 2012 at here. I'm sure i read that somewhere...

Roger R

Have you got a mains supply issue perhaps?
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"David Butler" wrote in message
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I have a number of set top boxes - none of them entirely satisfactory.

Two often crash when changing channels, another has lip synch issues after
being on for a few minutes and another has a mind of its own - deciding to
completely trip out to standby whenever it feels like it.

My question is this. Do integrated digital TV's have similar issues or is
it just (older) set top boxes?

David

Roger R wrote:

Now I am confused.
The Wiki article speaks of the national change to 8K as having already
happened in August, as it is written in the past tense.

The Wiki article says that there was a nationwide change to a split NIT in
August 2008, that is correct.

The national retune day is stated as 30 Sept, so are these separate events?

The retune day is to start the process of clearing space on Mux B for the
eventual conversion of that mux to DVB-T2 working. The same day Redruth and
Huntshaw Cross transmitters complete their 3 step DSO process (most other Tx
have/had a 2 step process). The two events are not directly linked.

I was under the firm
impression that the 2k to 8k switch would not occur until the switchover in
each area, 2012 at here. I'm sure i read that somewhere...

That is correct.


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