How to do a hard reboot?

**NybobbyNy** · 11-03-2005 09:55 AM

I may be having a problem with my OTA Module. I was told to reinsert it and than do a hard reboot? Is a hard reboot simply leaving the unit unplugged for a while, or is there some other way?

Thanks again

**FAYRICH** · 11-03-2005 11:01 AM

Just unplug unit for at least 20 seconds.

**Ilya** · 11-03-2005 11:13 AM

You should unplug it when reinserting the OTA module, anyway, so there should be no need for additional reboot really.

What kind of problem are you having?

**NybobbyNy** · 11-08-2005 10:58 AM

Thanks for your replies.

The problem I am having is after I gained access to the "Install Wizard" and try to scan for locals the whole screen just blinks while it scans. This will keep on happening until I press back. I also tried to "Aim Antenna", but that blinks too. I tried reinserting the OTA, but that did not help. I currently dont have an OTA antenna hooked up because my landlord is giving me grief about putting one on the roof.

Secure Firmware:V16
Current Software 02.4C
HAL Version: 00.07.37
Middleware Version: 01.45.02

**Ilya** · 11-08-2005 03:41 PM

Sounds like a hardware problem. Perhaps a bad OTA module.
What happens if you manually tune to an OTA channel?

**NybobbyNy** · 11-08-2005 03:58 PM

Hi, Ilya. Thanks for the reply. I am not sure how to manually tune in. I just tried tuning in thru the Install Wizard, but I just tried another OTA module that I know works and I had the same blinking issue

**Ilya** · 11-08-2005 04:09 PM

Of a top of my head: in the Installation wizard menu there is a scan option and there is "Tune OTA antenna", or something like that. Try both options.

**FAYRICH** · 11-08-2005 04:16 PM

You say that you don't have an OTA antenna hooked up. You cannot receive OTA stations without one you know.

**NybobbyNy** · 11-09-2005 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by FAYRICH

You say that you don't have an OTA antenna hooked up. You cannot receive OTA stations without one you know.

I bought 2 Vooms receivers. One works fine, the other is the one I am having the blinking issue with. I assumed it was the OTA module, but when I swapped it with the one that I know works I still had the issue, So I never hooked my indoor antenna up to the "defective" one. I was hoping I could figure out what is wrong with it.

I tried several indoor antennas, but I cant get more than a couple of stations (Fox, ABC) even though I am only 9 miles from the towers. My landlord wont let me put a Winguard on the roof.

I was wondering if anyone could comment on
THIS

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