Sonicview 8000hd no reception on 83w Ku

[rrob311]

The 83w satellite does not exist in my sonicview 8000hd so I manually scanned in between 82w and 84w and was able to catch Retro TV and Tuff TV. I stored them into the channel list and nothing. I was able to setup my Openbox S9 and lock in onto 83w with like an 85% quality and watch it all day. I copied all of the transponder info and then setup my sonicview again at the same location and still no picture at all. I think I heard the sound come on for a half second. Do these channels have a modulation type that the Sonicview won't find? Is there a different setting I need to use for modulation? The SV defaults to dvb-s or qpsk or whatever. I am confused as to why I can't get these channels when I know I have a strong signal.

 

[Mikey11]

you should be able to get them with the SV....if you have an add on board in your receiver try selecting the internal tuner and not the add on board....

 

[rrob311]

Ya I forget to do that sometimes because when I unplug the receiver it defaults to the add-on board and it gets way less reception and won't blind scan. I don't even understand what the add-on board is for I should just take it out because it is a hassle.

 

[Mikey11]

the add on board is a "hackers board" to get a certain providers HD channels....you dont need it for FTA....all it does is make the receiver run hotter....

 

[Mr Tony]

can the add on board be removed?

 

[Mikey11]

can the add on board be removed?

yes....the receiver is sold without the board

 

[Mr Tony]

so wouldn't the best option to be removing the board?

 

[Mikey11]

so wouldn't the best option to be removing the board?

yes....like i said it is of no use for FTA....it is for hacking purposes only....

 

[Mr Tony]

that part I knew. Didnt know if it was easy to remove or not

 

[Mikey11]

that part I knew. Didnt know if it was easy to remove or not

oh sorry....yup its simple....5-10 min job at most....4 screws to remove the cover....then you just have to unplug 2 ribbon cables....remove the board....re-install cover....done

 

[Mikey11]

some reference pics i found....with and without the board....

 

[Mr Tony]

looks simple enough

 

[rrob311]

I also noticed when watching Retro TV that the sound was not synced with the people's mouths. I tried all available audio settings but it was still off. What is up with that?

 

[Mikey11]

I also noticed when watching Retro TV that the sound was not synced with the people's mouths. I tried all available audio settings but it was still off. What is up with that?

if this happens try changing the channel for a few seconds and then change back (on the same satellite)....sometimes this happens to me on the first channel that is displayed when i move the motor to a different satellite....after i change the channel it is fine....

 

[Mr Tony]

I also noticed when watching Retro TV that the sound was not synced with the people's mouths. I tried all available audio settings but it was still off. What is up with that?

I've seen that happen on a couple receivers of mine. Usually rocking it back and forth (channel up and down) fixes it

 

[rrob311]

Ya this happened on the Openbox which is the only one I have that can receive this channel as of now.