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Larry1
Last reply · posted in FTA Receiver / Equipment Support
While trying to set a recording timer, I am getting the error
Error: Invalid Entry, Continue Editing?
The current time is 11:50PM 01/12/2013 as indicated in the timer setting window. (I'm in EST time Zone if that makes a difference)
I am trying to manually set a timer with the settings:
Once, Record, Channel, 01.13.2013, 02:58AM, 02:04
If I change the timer to PM instead of AM with the rest the same it sets fine.
As a test I kept changing the start time to 03:00AM, 04:00AM, 05:00PM, 06:00PM and it will allow me to set the timer for 07:00AM, but not for 06:00AM or before.
My local time settings are:
GMT Usage On
GMT Offset UTC - 05:00
Daylight Savings Off
Turning GMT Off allows the timer to be set.
Now, when I first tried to setup this timer, I already had a timer in slot 1 and 3. I was trying to set the timer for slot 2. When I changed the GMT to Off, my timer 3 disappeared (must be because it was only a few hours until the timer was to activate) and allowed me to set the timer for slot 2. Turning GMT back on, my newly created timer in slot 2 disappeared and I was able to create the timer in slot 2. (note slot 3 was still empty and my timer in slot 1 remained)
Now with GMT set to on, I can set a timer for a few minutes in length, to occur a half hour in the future fine.
So all is well now, but if it occurs again I will post back. (Did toggling GMT off and on reset something? or did it not like having timers in slot 1 and 3, but slot 2 is empty?)
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SatelliteAV
By switching the GMT ON/OFF, depending on the actual transmitted transponder time that you are tuned to, the inputted timer might be during on beyond the timer setting. The GMT time reference on the uplink encoder for each transponder is usually is not set correctly. The transponder that you were tuned to during this error was likely not transmitting the TDT GMT reference or the time is incorrectly referenced.

We do not recommend using GMT ON mode if you will be changing channels between different transponders. GMT ON will give you nothing but grief unless the receiver only is programmed for channels on one transponder.

You will have best results with timers if the GMT is set OFF, date / time is manually set and receiver is kept in operation mode.
rv1pop
YEP! That is the biggest problem I have with the microHD. I am still working to get it set up, but even on the 12VDC batteries, I am getting power down resets which seem to be throwing the clock way off.... So far everything else I have tried seems to work. I am looking for a very large capacitor to follow a diode to see if that will do the trick. An extra battery has not. Ooops not on topic. But you gotta' leave UTC /GMT OFF. If you are on commercial power you should be OK.
SatelliteAV
Rv1pop,

This isn't a problem with the microHD, it is due to uplinkers not referencing their equipment time to the universal time.

Off Subject: Your set-up is so unique, I would suggest that referencing issues related to the unreliable power of your off the grid DC battery bank has nothing to do with GMT timer issues.

I would think that 12vdc operation would not be so problematic. Personally, I would have a 12vdc motorcycle battery inline to prevent DC system interruptions. Use the small 12vdc battery with simple electronics to prevent back feeding to your battery bank. When your 12vdc main system battery bank fails, the small back-up battery could power the microHD for many days!
Cham
"the small back-up battery could power the microHD for many days!"
I would go this route as well as opposed to a capacitor, with a surface diode between the battery bank and the small (motorcycle) battery.
On another slightly on-topic issue, I recently replaced the battery in my ATV with a gel-cell battery as opposed to going the usual lead-acid unit. Cost was about 25% more but I often neglect to check the acid level so I think the gel cell might last longer, and can't spill if I end up upside-down (as one might occasionally find oneself when ATVing..). Would certainly recommend one of these for indoor use as well.
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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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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

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it will likely fix the OTA Single Tuner
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Oh....you were serious
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Hondo is back with a new squad 9/25 only on Starz.


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Never watched the previous shows, so doubtful.
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Started watching yesterday. Not too bad.
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Wife likes it.
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I like Zyra from La Brea (one with the prosthetic).
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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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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Browns lead the AFC North 🤣

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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.
M
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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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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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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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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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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