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I sent this question to Twinhan Tech Support early this morning but have not gotten a response yet.

Maybe I'll get a faster answer here. :)

When using the Loop out on the card to an STB, does the Twinhan 1020a have a DC block?

Or do you need to have the LNB power off on the STB?

If wanting to use the power on in the STB, can you leave the computer on, but have the card program turned off which which also turns off the LNB power from the card and then use the STB with LNB on?

I have done a bit of searching, and haven't found an answer yet.

Thanks!
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Glad to help.
starman345
MyTheatre turns off power to the lnb on shutdown, if selected in settings. I can't find any setting in DVBdream that does that so some care should be taken. Honestly, I've inadvertantly started a second dvb app before shutting down the other, or started up my stb with a dvb pci app running without any disasters. I'm a little more careful these days with the $300 skywalker in the chain, its not like frying a $50 Twinhan or Skystar;) Its easy to tell with the Gbox if the lnb is getting power by the display which is nice.
linuxman
MyTheatre turns off power to the lnb on shutdown, if selected in settings. I can't find any setting in DVBdream that does that so some care should be taken. Honestly, I've inadvertantly started a second dvb app before shutting down the other, or started up my stb with a dvb pci app running without any disasters. I'm a little more careful these days with the $300 skywalker in the chain, its not like frying a $50 Twinhan or Skystar;) Its easy to tell with the Gbox if the lnb is getting power by the display which is nice.
Thanks Starman,

What little I have played with DVBDream, the LNB power comes on and off when you start and stop it.

Yes, It is nice with the GBox re-assuring whether anything is getting power or not.

I might use DVBDream a little more but I can't figure out how to get the USB Twinhan remote to work with it. I found where to set the remote for Twinhan, but the remote does nothing after that.

I searched on the DVBDream forum and got nowhere either.

That is a major downfall of DVBDream is that is the case. Otherwise the program works pretty darn good.
qwert1515
I have used my Twinhan slaved to my STB (before I was using a Pansat 3500, now I am using a Coolsat 6000) and used it with The LNB power on and off with out any problems. I have tried a homemade DC block and did not see any difference so I removed it.
linuxman
Thanks Qwert!

This one is the other way around. I have the Traxis slaved to the Twinhan.

Everything seems to be working ok using the procedure above. As a matter of fact, I kind of like it this way. I get full benefit of the LNBFs and dish movement with either receiver. :)
Scott Greczkowski
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

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The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

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Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

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Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

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Run Joe -- Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five
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Starting a thread klang !

After an amazing first 2 seasons and an 8 episode 3rd season still coming this year, season 4 has now been greenlit.

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Finished season 3 last night. Still one of my favorite shows.

Anyone else wonder if there might be something else going on with Callum? Seems to me he has too much access to Russian intelligence.
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One episode into season 4 that dropped today...

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Renewed for season 5.
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Finished 4 last night. Great stuff.

They do like to end each season with a Bang!
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Finished 4 last night. Great stuff.

They do like to end each season with a Bang!
Great ending, but it ran in circles most of the season.
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Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
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Almighty1
Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?
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I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?
I'm on H713 on the Hopper and P15403 on the Hopper Plus. It shows internet connection issues and doesn't finish loading the various services. I see the "loading circle going around. Sometimes I get a message saying that the service is having trouble loading my content and to check the internet connection.
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I'm on H713 on the Hopper and P15403 on the Hopper Plus. It shows internet connection issues and doesn't finish loading the various services. I see the "loading circle going around. Sometimes I get a message saying that the service is having trouble loading my content and to check the internet connection.
Did it ever work correctly before? Hard to say what the problem is. Usually for streaming, it will show the Dish logo with lines sweeping down to show downloading, never seen the circle issue. Did you try a manual reboot, red button reset, power cord unplug/replug to see if it makes a difference.
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Did it ever work correctly before? Hard to say what the problem is. Usually for streaming, it will show the Dish logo with lines sweeping down to show downloading, never seen the circle issue. Did you try a manual reboot, red button reset, power cord unplug/replug to see if it makes a difference.
Might be worth just to ditch the hopper plus. No issues here on h713
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Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
Buy a roku and dump the hopper plus you'll be better off. If you have a smart tv you don't need either one. No hopper plus here and no issues!!!
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