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Thread: AZBOX, no HD or 4:2:2, firmware?
- 11-10-2009 06:57 AM #1
AZBOX, no HD or 4:2:2, firmware?
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Hi all, my new AZBOX Elite came in last night and I took it for a test drive this morning. So far I can get plain DVB ok but when I tried the fancy HD and 4:2:2 on G16 all I get is a black screen. I had a solid lock on each TP I tried and had audio but no video. I tried the HD, GDMX, and ABC Mux with the same black screen and audio.
My first thought was to check the firmware version and found my receiver has 0.9.996 TD210S
When I checked the online update to see what was available I found:
0.9.2372, 0.9.2880, 0.9.3661 and 0.9.3686
Looks like the update is older then what is already on my receiver, what gives?
Might the black screen be caused by something else? Any ideas?
BTW - I did check and change the video res to 1080i (the highest my TV supports, should I try dropping it down?
Thanks for any help, DC
Just had a thought - I have the AZBOX hooked up to my TV using the Component video connectors, could that be part of the problem? I plan to hook up using HDMI when I get a chance to get a cable.Last edited by delta_charlie; 11-10-2009 at 07:19 AM. Reason: Needed to add
- 11-10-2009 06:57 AM # ADS
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- 11-10-2009 07:22 AM #2First thing to do is update the Firmware, start at 2880, seems the most stable.My first thought was to check the firmware version and found my receiver has 0.9.996 TD210S
With the older Firmware, you need to "Insert HD Flag"
Using the remote:
Select Channel, wait for Lock
Press "OK"
Press "Edit"
Select "Insert HD Flag"
Exit
You should see Video now.
Anyway, update ASAP, Channel list are not compatible from the old Firms to the New, so everything you are doing now will be lost.10' Unimesh w/ DMX741, GBox 3000, AZBox Elite, SatHawk PVR800 with Motorized Prime Focus 36" Backup.
Diamond 9000, Motorized 80cm BJU Dish.
- 11-10-2009 08:15 AM #3
I'm still using the 0.9.2372 firmware, and it's perfectly stable, and doesn't need any HD flag insertion or anything. I've never upgraded past that, since every firmware since that haven't added any significant features, but have resulted in people posting about problems, although I don't remember about 2880 problems.
I have been considering the most recent firmware, however, since it does seem to have mp3 audio improvements, but I keep hoping for > 20,000 SR recording and blind search, so that I don't have to do this twice.
But anyway, the 0.9.2372 firmware is also a good stable firmware. I haven't had any problems with it other than the washed out video on mpeg4 channels, and I don't think the newer firmware fixed that. It also works fairly well with the version of editor I have, although I seldom use the editor.
- 11-10-2009 08:31 AM #4
BJ, reason I suggest is for the better Channel Editor.
Channel List are not compatible Pre-2880.10' Unimesh w/ DMX741, GBox 3000, AZBox Elite, SatHawk PVR800 with Motorized Prime Focus 36" Backup.
Diamond 9000, Motorized 80cm BJU Dish.
- 11-10-2009 09:21 AM #5
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- 11-10-2009 09:42 AM #6
That seems to be the 3rd "requirement" when you get a azbox
1. open cover and make sure all connections are tight
2. plug in receiver
3. update software
Winegard 76cm dish, SG2100 motor, Sadoun dual KU LNB..... Directv Slimline SWM 3 LNB.... GeoSatPro 36" dish with Sadoun dual KU LNB... Coolsat 5000 on motorized.... Manhattan RS1933....Directv HR34 (yes the 5 tuner monster) GeoSatPro 200 to aim dishes.... few receivers not set up yet
Two 6 foot Fortec dish with GeoSatPro dual C-Band LNB "ghetto moved" to various C-Band satellites
- 11-10-2009 09:54 AM #7
I know iceberg is right on that one
- 11-10-2009 09:57 AM #8
That seems to be the lines that folks who have azbox's tell the folks who just get one. I know Lak7 told me to check connections and update firmware 1st
Winegard 76cm dish, SG2100 motor, Sadoun dual KU LNB..... Directv Slimline SWM 3 LNB.... GeoSatPro 36" dish with Sadoun dual KU LNB... Coolsat 5000 on motorized.... Manhattan RS1933....Directv HR34 (yes the 5 tuner monster) GeoSatPro 200 to aim dishes.... few receivers not set up yet
Two 6 foot Fortec dish with GeoSatPro dual C-Band LNB "ghetto moved" to various C-Band satellites
- 11-10-2009 10:22 AM #9C-Band: 10' "Perfect 10" mesh/CalAmp Mini-Mag*** 8.5' Birdview solid/GeoSat C2*** 7.5' Unimesh***180 cm Fortec Star...C-Band LOS from 58W-139W
Ku-Band: 3ABN .9m/DMX521 LNBF/DG380***Fortec .9m/TrackerII/STAB HH90***7.25' Birdview "Spoon"/TrackerII/70:1 BV H-H***Prodelin 1.8m/GeoSat Bullet/AJAK 180 H-H...Ku-Band LOS from 30W-129W
Receivers: Toshiba TRX-1820 Analog-->AZBox Elite/Openbox S9 HD****Anxiously awaiting...GEOSAT microHD!!!...****
OTA Digital: CM 4228/CM 7777 Preamp/Apex DT-250 and Dish 811 for OTA Locals, Toshiba 46" Regza LCD
In Progress: Unimesh 12', (2) Birdview 8.5' (1 solid & 1 perf) w/Birdview H-H mounts, "Drake" 10' solid alum....*BVOC Asst. Cook & Bottlewasher*
- 11-10-2009 10:29 AM #10-Brent
1.0M Ku dish/DG-380/ -Quad linear lnbf, Solomend 800 PVR (7/31/2011 Software).
6 ft BUD /Dual Orthomode feedhorn, Manhattan RS-1933,version 3.8 software .
CS8000, Skywalker-1( s/n #21), Profs 7500, hanging from various cables from WNC 4x8 powered switch-

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