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Last reply Oct 25, 2006 · posted in Free To Air (FTA) Discussion

Help--DVB World Now Won't Initialize

I had my DVB world box all set up this week for this weekends games. It worked beautifully. I just tried to fire it up to see some of the 4:2:2 feeds and when I try to open the software it "fails to initialize." The led light is only flashing intermittantly. I think it was on solidly earlier this week.

Help!! Please!!

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pmb1010

Oct 11, 2006

Mine did the same thing, lasted less than an evening.
It worked, but the power connector was not good, the blue power light would go on and off upon the slightest movement.

Eventually during the evening, it would not initialize anymore.
Removed device from system, unloaded drivers countless times on 2 different computers. Same problem. Both systems well above the specs needed.

Tried on another computer at work, a real fancy hi dollar CAD workstation just to make sure it wasn't my setup. It would find the device, but never initialize.

I asked DMS for an RMA. Sent it back for repair, they sent a replacement.
Just got it today so have not had a chance to test the new one yet.

sdsat

Oct 17, 2006

pmb1010 said:
Mine did the same thing, lasted less than an evening.
It worked, but the power connector was not good, the blue power light would go on and off upon the slightest movement.

Eventually during the evening, it would not initialize anymore.
Removed device from system, unloaded drivers countless times on 2 different computers. Same problem. Both systems well above the specs needed.

Tried on another computer at work, a real fancy hi dollar CAD workstation just to make sure it wasn't my setup. It would find the device, but never initialize.

I asked DMS for an RMA. Sent it back for repair, they sent a replacement.
Just got it today so have not had a chance to test the new one yet.

Does the new one work? I shipped mine back and I'm waiting for the replacement.

pmb1010

Oct 17, 2006

sdsat said:
Does the new one work? I shipped mine back and I'm waiting for the replacement.

I live in Western NY, and been without power for days.
I'll try it this weekend and post back.

I was running mine direct to the dish (not slaved) with a motor and diseqc switch.
Looks like I'll need to slave it so it wont fry itself.

Will look for the new software also you mention, when I do...

Shawn95GT

Oct 18, 2006

I tried the Nextorm drivers and never had any luck.

I got the updated software here:
http://www.worlddvb.com/html/softdown.htm

If you are trying to use TSReader and such, this link may be helpfull too:
http://www.worlddvb.com/html/dvb software.htm

I also use the DVBDream software which I feel is a little more customizable than the DVBWorld software. I like the PiP stuff especially. Either works just fine for 4:2:2 or HD though.

sdsat

Oct 18, 2006

Shawn95GT said:
I tried the Nextorm drivers and never had any luck.

I got the updated software here:
http://www.worlddvb.com/html/softdown.htm

If you are trying to use TSReader and such, this link may be helpfull too:
http://www.worlddvb.com/html/dvb software.htm

I also use the DVBDream software which I feel is a little more customizable than the DVBWorld software. I like the PiP stuff especially. Either works just fine for 4:2:2 or HD though.

This is interesting. The world dvb website makes me wonder if something has changed. My receiver was labelled "nextorm" not "worlddvb." Could that be a real difference? Everything else looks the exact same.

PSB, what software do you use "Nextorm" or "worlddvb"? Others?

PSB

Oct 18, 2006

I have ALWAYS used the software that comes with the DVB World USB box for flawless HD / 4:2:2 / and AC3 audio!

I have a 2nd DVB World USB box (Just arrived) that will ONLY be running TSreader

sdsat

Oct 25, 2006

Replacement Arrived

My new nextorm box arrived yesterday. I hooked up the cables, plugged it in, and IT WORKED fine with the existing software.

The only problem is that now I am nervous about doing something to cause the same problem again. I will shut down my laptop first as PSB suggested. Anyone else have any suggestions? I really don't want to go through the hassle of a replacement box again.

I'll put the box through its 4:2:2 paces this saturday!

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No fingernails, no dust, sand, dirt, or other particulate matter

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comfortably_numb said:
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Aka "mail" or "maille".

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Today at 8:16 AM

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Yespage

Today at 4:48 PM

KAB said:
What a "pile of slop" review! I liked the show.

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I've not been optimistic about this show based on what I've read so far. Seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Interesting though that Tatiana Maslany will have some sort of role.

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klang

Oct 11, 2026

klang said:
I'm sure I will watch at least the first episode but I am not optimistic.

Here i am over a year later and just finished season 1. Not great but not as bad as I was expecting. Did not care for the barefoot captain stuff but overall ok. Actually looking forward to see what they did for season 2.

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MikeD-C05

Oct 11, 2026

klang said:
Here i am over a year later and just finished season 1. Not great but not as bad as I was expecting. Did not care for the barefoot captain stuff but overall ok. Actually looking forward to see what they did for season 2.

Yeah, the foot stuff was just nasty. I kept thinking of how dirty her feet would get traipsing around shoe-less. Funny, I love being shoe less at home and never wear shoes indoors in my home for long, but seeing her laying on all her furniture with her bare feet hanging out just kind of grossed me out.

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harshness

Oct 13, 2026

MikeD-C05 said:
I kept thinking of how dirty her feet would get traipsing around shoe-less.

Where would this "dirt" come from? Dead skin and dandruff?

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MikeD-C05

Oct 18, 2026

harshness said:
Where would this "dirt" come from? Dead skin and dandruff?

There would still be dirt ,dust in the future I am sure. So walking around the station like she did she would get stuff on her feet. I am sure the robot vacuum is still going to miss stuff, with all those different alien species running around there.

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harshness

Oct 18, 2026

MikeD-C05 said:
There would still be dirt ,dust in the future I am sure.

Where is it going to come from -- specifically?

Why do you think cleaning technology won't improve in the next few hundred years? HEPA filtration was invented as part of the Manhattan Project.

MikeD-C05

Monday at 1:35 PM

harshness said:
Where is it going to come from -- specifically?

Why do you think cleaning technology won't improve in the next few hundred years? HEPA filtration was invented as part of the Manhattan Project.

I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that.

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osu1991

Monday at 1:59 PM

MikeD-C05 said:
I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that.

Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home though :clapping

MikeD-C05

Yesterday at 12:25 PM

osu1991 said:
Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home though

Say, I don't wear socks or shoes in my house either. But for a captain in Star Fleet it looks bad to be walking around the academy with no shoes. Gives off 1960 Hippie vibes.

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Jimbo

Yesterday at 4:30 PM

MikeD-C05 said:
Gives off 1960 Hippie vibes.

You say that like it's a Bad thing or something ... :biggrin

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long_time_Dish

Yesterday at 4:38 PM

Well, look at the way she sat in the Captain's Chair. I didn't say the show should have been called "Captain Chair-Whore" for nothing...

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primestar31

Yesterday at 11:00 PM

MikeD-C05 said:
Say, I don't wear socks or shoes in my house either. But for a captain in Star Fleet it looks bad to be walking around the academy with no shoes. Gives off 1960 Hippie vibes.

Just sayin...

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MikeD-C05

Today at 11:17 AM

Jimbo said:
You say that like it's a Bad thing or something ...

For a whole generation of adults it was in the 1960s and 1970s.

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Females wearing any clothing is unthinkable on Ferenginar.

long_time_Dish

Today at 3:35 PM

harshness said:
Females wearing any clothing is unthinkable on Ferenginar.

Was never a huge of the Ferengi-centric episodes in Trek...

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