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I have a Pansat 9200 that I have had for afew years now and it works fine most of the time. Problem that I am having now is with the Esata drive and it being recognized by the receiver.
it worked a few years ago for the most part (does not record ota channels when programmed correctly) but because you have to have a blank receiver when you connect the PVR I did not
want to clear all the stuff in the receiver out.
I was doing a scan a few days ago and when it had gotten done the receiver cleared all the memory out for me so I tried to connect the PVR but the receiver does not recognize it.
The correct way to connect the PVE is to clear all the memory (go back to factory settings) turn power off to receiver, connect esata cable to both units, turn power on to drive first then
turn power on to receiver.
Done that. still does not recognize drive.
Any suggestions? Also would like to know how I can reformat drive to DR-Dos2. I have not formatted this drive to anything but I am thinking that maybe the drive might need it.
Thanks for your help.
Scott
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Lone Gunman
While we're having this conversation the OP has been MIA? So I guess that means he's fixed it.

So if the OP is connecting this eSATA drive to his Pansat 9200, what connection is he using? I mean, does a 9200 even have an eSATA port? If not then he already has to be using a USB adapter.

Info I got from my reading adventure on this is that eSATA is designed to connect to either the motherboard (if it has the connectors) or to an add in card in the computer. Main thing is that with eSATA MUCH faster data transfer rates are the norm. The cables for eSATA are said to be shielded and can be something like 5ft long whereas standard SATA cables are limited to something like 18" to 24".

Ennywho, something I've noticed about SATA connectors inside my computer case is that they sometimes loose contact. I've had this happen about once a month on my custom built computer in the shop and also on this Dell 8400 I'm on now. They will start to boot then report no hard drive is installed? I'll open up the case, jiggle the SATA connector then shut it and boot it up, no problem. I've seen this on other systems as well so to me the step up to SATA connections was a step down in dependability as I never have seen a 40 pin cable do this. The only thing I see that was gained was that hard drive cables take up much less room inside the case and also data transfer rates are somewhat higher than the old 40 pin ribbon cables.

From what I can gather, the eSATA connectors are suppose to be much better than the original SATA ones so that connection problem I'm experiencing may be something that was addressed with the newer connectors.
catamount
My Azbox has 2 usb and one esata port. When I bought my laptop last January, I decided to get one with 2 usb 3.0 ports instead of esata. USB 3 is supposed to be faster than esata. Apparently, there is a new esata/usb combo port on some electronics?

What will they think of next? LOL
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So if the OP is connecting this eSATA drive to his Pansat 9200, what connection is he using? I mean, does a 9200 even have an eSATA port? If not then he already has to be using a USB adapter.
yes it does
Lone Gunman
Thanks Ice. Do any other FTA receivers have eSATA ports? I know the ones I have don't have any.
FaT Air
Of the 'older' receivers the only one to use an esata was the 9200HD by Pansat.(AFAIK)
BUT, being the clock was absolute crap, I never even attempted recording, or even buying a drive for it.
Even the last FW for it didn't fix the clock. For 9200HD e-Sata PVR Ready Hardware Fix Yeah, even put a transistor in wrong.
Corrado
Mine needed the modification and component resoldering and wasn't able to record with it. I got tired of the buggy operation and need for frequent reboots and stopped using it. Worst receiver I have ever owned.

For the money I could have spent for the add in DVB-S2 card, I bought a used Diamond 9000HD instead and I use to this day for the OTA tuner and DVR duties that I bought the Pansat for.
Scott Greczkowski
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Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
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...

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Example:

Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne


Get it?


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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
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With A Little Luck - Wings
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LITTLE Willy-Sweet
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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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Jeeez, Week 6, no lead is safe…
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Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
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

:popcorn
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it will likely fix the OTA Single Tuner
🤣

Oh....you were serious
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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.
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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).
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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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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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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