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Larry1
Last reply · posted in FTA Receiver / Equipment Support
I have now had my MicroHD for 2 days and am having an issue with the RCA video out. What I have observed is that the connection with the plugin on the back of the unit to the supplied cable is touchy. I am connecting with the RCA cables as I do not have a HD tv. When the cable is plugged in the back, and pushed all the way in for the cable is firm against the case, there is no click or indent as the plug is pushed all the way in. The black plastic of the jack on the microHD unit is very slightly recessed or at just even with the plastic of the case. If the cable is pulled out very slightly.... (thickness of a few pieces of paper, about the thickness of a fingernail, less than the thickness of a business card) the video is disconnected. Slightly further again and the audio cuts out. I have tried a simular audio/video cable from an original SlingBox and was surprised to find the plug on the SlingBox was significantly shorter, but the tip and individual connections appeared to be spaced the same, except the last connection (cable end not tip end) was shorter. I expected to have no video as the plug was shorter, but found I did have video, but was missing one audio channel.
Can you please check your bench units there and see if you have simular issues with the video cable connection. (or if it is just this unit I have) I would not want to RMA the unit if this is normal, but would like to get it exchanged if this is "just the unit or cable I have".
Now just incase there are different suppliers for the cables, the cable from the extreme tip of the plug has a 5mm tip, then the next connection (including the approx. 1/2 mm black insulator) is 3mm, the another 3mm length (including the approx. 1/2 mm black insulator) then a 6mm length (including the approx. 1/2 mm black insulator).
I have sprayed some contact cleaner on the plug on the cable (not in the jack) for it is wet (but not dripping) and plugged it in and out a few times to see if cleaning the connector helps. Will see if I loose the video again over the next few days.
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DRCars
My composite output has never been right. I can tweak it in/out, firm/not so firm and I still only get black and white video. Could that be a problem with the cable or something in the MicroHD itself?

DRCars
SatelliteAV
My composite output has never been right. I can tweak it in/out, firm/not so firm and I still only get black and white video. Could that be a problem with the cable or something in the MicroHD itself?

DRCars

BW video has nothing to do with a composite video AV jack.

If you would like it bench tested, please process a RMA through your reseller. We repair if factory defect.
primestar31
Are you using the original composite cable that came WITH the MicroHD receiver? It sounds like you are, but I want to confirm that 100%.

It's not easy finding a 3rd party cable that will work properly, wiring-wise. There is no standard for wiring on these particular cables.

Also make sure you have the video set to 480i in the menus. IF it's set to 576i (Pal) it'll be black and white
Larry1
Well just wanted to update that after a few days my video connection is still fine. Just wish the connector had a more positive feel or indent/click when it was seated, but it is working fine.
tekjunkie02
I would like to chime in here.... I have been using the composite out on mine for several days while I've been tweaking my dish settings. I noticed that the connection is very touchy and it does 'wiggle' a little which puts static lines in the video ( I haven't been listening to sound, so don't know the effect, if any, there). With the Micro being so..micro, the weight of the coax hanging off the back will tilt it back and that flexing of the back panel will cause problems for the 1/8" composite jack connection. It's no big deal for me because I use HDMI for normal viewing, but it is definitely an issue. I think one of these days I'll mount the Micro on some kind of 'plate' to make it more stable.
meStevo
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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
rvvaquero
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.
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I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:

Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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Foxbat
Jeeez, Week 6, no lead is safe…
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No idea what improvements might be involved.
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I'm getting fabulous picture on Ch. 148 4k, but zero audio with H713. This is with a recorded show (Notre Dame game). Anyone else have this? Audio is fine on every other channel.
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jsmit86
I'm getting fabulous picture on Ch. 148 4k, but zero audio with H713. This is with a recorded show (Notre Dame game). Anyone else have this? Audio is fine on every other channel.
It's a known issue.
For a temporary fix, go into the menu, Audio, and turn Dolby Audio "OFF". You will have PCM stereo audio.

I was able to give the tech ops team some data logs so they could diagnose the problem, and they rolled me back to H708 temporarily. It fixed that issue.

They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
long_time_Dish
They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
Oh, you mean "soon"? :biggrin
Almighty1
It's a known issue.
For a temporary fix, go into the menu, Audio, and turn Dolby Audio "OFF". You will have PCM stereo audio.

I was able to give the tech ops team some data logs so they could diagnose the problem, and they rolled me back to H708 temporarily. It fixed that issue.

They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
I guess they will be busy when lots of people start asking for rollbacks to H708 now that you mention that downgrades of software does exist because it will likely fix the OTA Single Tuner and the IR Remote problems in H710-H713.
navychop
it will likely fix the OTA Single Tuner

:popcorn
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it will likely fix the OTA Single Tuner
🤣

Oh....you were serious
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teachsac
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Last reply · posted in TV Shows
Hondo is back with a new squad 9/25 only on Starz.


View: https://m.youtube.com/shorts/b0gPzA8KHEQ
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Never watched the previous shows, so doubtful.
teachsac
Started watching yesterday. Not too bad.
Scott Greczkowski
Wife likes it.
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I like Zyra from La Brea (one with the prosthetic).
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!

So let the game continue!

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

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

Example:

Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne


Get it?


An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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I Saw The Light - Todd Rundgren
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Little Bit Of Light - Strange Weather
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A Little Bit of Soap -- The Jarmels
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Give A Little Bit - Supertramp
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Little Wing - Jimi Hendrix
dfergie
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Last reply · posted in TV Shows
Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
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Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
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The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.

Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
Source Gateworld
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I have gotten back into watching SG-1 and I have recorded most of the episodes to binge watch. What episodes are about the Antarctic or was this a movie? Also where could I watch the SG-1 movies?
osu1991
long_time_Dish
I have gotten back into watching SG-1 and I have recorded most of the episodes to binge watch. What episodes are about the Antarctic or was this a movie? Also where could I watch the SG-1 movies?
Well, there are a couple involving the Antarctic. "Solitudes", S1 E17 (one of my favorites), Then, "Lost City', S7 E21 and E22. Then, in the SGA pilot, "Rising", S1 E1 and E2, it starts out in the Antarctic for about the first 20 minutes or so.
R
Well, there are a couple involving the Antarctic. "Solitudes", S1 E17 (one of my favorites), Then, "Lost City', S7 E21 and E22. Then, in the SGA pilot, "Rising", S1 E1 and E2, it starts out in the Antarctic for about the first 20 minutes or so.
Which one has O'Neil being Ancients? I am at the end of Season 8 now.
long_time_Dish
Which one has O'Neil being Ancients? I am at the end of Season 8 now.
If I understand your question, O'Neill had the Ancient's knowledge in the "Lost City" two-part episode. That was when Anubis attacked Earth and there was a big battle over Antarctica.
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Ramy
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Last reply · posted in The Sports Section
Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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Foxbat
Best fan sign I saw during the ND-BYU game: "Bear ate your Lucky Charms!" (Bear being the Cougars' QB). I was going to suggest, "Have you or your team been involved in a Carr crash?"
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.😈. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
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Jimbo
They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.😈. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.
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