Saorview Connect

Qrt

lsjmhar wrote: »

No. Maybe it is ur aerial connection?

Doubt it, it was fine beforehand and we have a relatively new outdoor aerial installed.

Tigerandahalf

Amazon and Google look to have sorted their differences. Youtube coming to Fire tvs and Prime to chromecast and Android tv.

Amazon Prime Video is coming to Chromecast and Android TV, YouTube will head to Fire TV.
https://9to5google.com/2019/04/18/amazon-prime-video-chromecast-android-tv/

The Android tv platform is very appealing.

icdg

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icdg

RPD,

When you report a moderators post to the mods, you have to realise that the mod concerned can read what you have said!

For information I am linking to the Boards.ie terms of service and would direct you specifically to paragraph 13.2 of same.

https://www.boards.ie/content/terms

Loosehead

Recently purchased Saorview connect box in addition to existing Humax Freesat Box. However both remotes work on both boxes so if I delete a recording on saorview it will potentially delete recording on Freesat Humax box. Any suggestions as to how I might get around this other than manually turning off one of the boxes? Thanks!

Capt'n Midnight

Loosehead wrote: »

Recently purchased Saorview connect box in addition to existing Humax Freesat Box. However both remotes work on both boxes so if I delete a recording on saorview it will potentially delete recording on Freesat Humax box. Any suggestions as to how I might get around this other than manually turning off one of the boxes? Thanks!

Depending the model you should be able to change the code on Humax so it's only paired with it's remote.

Otherwise place the boxes far apart

you can also use polarising film , like from old calculators , on the remote and each of the receivers so you have to tilt it to work on the other one.

tsue921i8wljb3

Loosehead wrote: »

Recently purchased Saorview connect box in addition to existing Humax Freesat Box. However both remotes work on both boxes so if I delete a recording on saorview it will potentially delete recording on Freesat Humax box. Any suggestions as to how I might get around this other than manually turning off one of the boxes? Thanks!

Try this on the Humax.

https://myhumax.org/forum/topic/multi-code-function-hdhdr-remote-2

Loosehead

Lincoln Important Syllable wrote: »

Try this on the Humax.

https://myhumax.org/forum/topic/multi-code-function-hdhdr-remote-2

Perfect, that Worked, Thanks!

Alpha77

Any one know if two channels can be recorded at the same time ie RTE and BBC?

Sam Russell

Alpha77 wrote: »

Any one know if two channels can be recorded at the same time ie RTE and BBC?

I think the first tuner is for watching, the second for recording. At least, that was the information I got from the guy at the Connect stall at the Ideal Home at he RDS.

Ten Pin

Any one know if two channels can be recorded at the same time ie RTE and BBC?

The description is "watch one while recording another" which implies that only one channel can be recorded.

Which leads to another question...does live pause work on one channel while recording another

WattsUp

Lincoln Important Syllable wrote: »

Try this on the Humax.

https://myhumax.org/forum/topic/multi-code-function-hdhdr-remote-2

Thanks a million.....Worked a treat.
Having two boxes with same remote led to some interesting side effects, particularly around recording / deleting :-)

STB.

keribillen wrote: »

Hi,
The box is technically able to access other satellites (EKT does this almost every day when testing the box at its sites across the world that cannot access Astra28) but there was no requirement for the end product to have a DiseqcUI within the satellite section. We guess there's not much demand for such a function but happy to be proven there is. We can then look at implementing it.

In other words its locked down in the proprietary software. It is only a list of transponders and sat positions after all.

Most TV's these days with DVB-S2 inputs have this function by default. And Diseqc too. Most STBs have multiple sat positions pre-programmed into them. I presume the reasoning to not include them was so the user didnt have to pick the satellite position by default as you had pre-programmed it for just 28.2. How's that working for the Saorsat channels which are at 9E. I am presuming its not Saorsat compatible so ?

lsjmhar

Has anyone had a problem with recording. I recorded the Rome rule program on RTE One several weeks ago. When I went to watch the last ten minutes was missing. Also went to watch Bobby Sands 66 Days and the last 20 minutes was missing.

Has anyone found the recordings are cut off early? I have noted a similar difficulty on UKFTA!!

keribillen

Ten Pin wrote: »

The description is "watch one while recording another" which implies that only one channel can be recorded.

Which leads to another question...does live pause work on one channel while recording another

Hi, in terms of USB bandwidth, timeshift is like watching something and recording something else at same time. So recording something else on top of this isn’t possible. USB bandwidth is the limiting factor here. Best regards, Keri

keribillen

STB. wrote: »

In other words its locked down in the proprietary software. It is only a list of transponders and sat positions after all.

Most TV's these days with DVB-S2 inputs have this function by default. And Diseqc too. Most STBs have multiple sat positions pre-programmed into them. I presume the reasoning to not include them was so the user didnt have to pick the satellite position by default as you had pre-programmed it for just 28.2. How's that working for the Saorsat channels which are at 9E. I am presuming its not Saorsat compatible so ?

Hi, Saorsat compatibility was not required for this product. Best regards, Keri

keribillen

lsjmhar wrote: »

Has anyone had a problem with recording. I recorded the Rome rule program on RTE One several weeks ago. When I went to watch the last ten minutes was missing. Also went to watch Bobby Sands 66 Days and the last 20 minutes was missing.

Has anyone found the recordings are cut off early? I have noted a similar difficulty on UKFTA!!

Really sorry to hear about this. I’m not sure what your issue could be caused by. Lack of disk space, incorrect broadcast event signalling or clashing recordings would be the first suspects but I guess you can rule out the first and third ones. The second one also seems unlikely given you’re getting problems with U.K. channels. Are you getting the U.K. channels over sat or from NI terrestrial signals? We’ll try tests to see whether we can replicate it, pre-launch tests didn’t show problems like this. Best regards, Keri

lsjmhar

keribillen wrote: »

lsjmhar wrote: »

Has anyone had a problem with recording. I recorded the Rome rule program on RTE One several weeks ago. When I went to watch the last ten minutes was missing. Also went to watch Bobby Sands 66 Days and the last 20 minutes was missing.

Has anyone found the recordings are cut off early? I have noted a similar difficulty on UKFTA!!

Really sorry to hear about this. I’m not sure what your issue could be caused by. Lack of disk space, incorrect broadcast event signalling or clashing recordings would be the first suspects but I guess you can rule out the first and third ones. The second one also seems unlikely given you’re getting problems with U.K. channels. Are you getting the U.K. channels over sat or from NI terrestrial signals? We’ll try tests to see whether we can replicate it, pre-launch tests didn’t show problems like this. Best regards, Keri

No problem. That is why I put the info up. To see if others had this issue and to let you know it has happened. The fact it has happened on two saorview recordings was my main issue as I thought this would be working better. I will check other recordings later and see if they are complete.

irishlenny

Qrt wrote: »

Is anybody having trouble with RTÉ One since the update? It’s fine when the box first boots, switch to satellite, switch back to Saorview and it’s breaking up every couple of seconds - basically unwatchable.

Hi - yeah I'm seeing same type of issue. Boots up - rte 1 sound skips a lot. Turn off box and start again fixes it. Also rte 2 doesn't tune in unless you go up to channel 3 and back to 2.

Cheers

irishlenny

Qrt wrote: »

Is anybody having trouble with RTÉ One since the update? It’s fine when the box first boots, switch to satellite, switch back to Saorview and it’s breaking up every couple of seconds - basically unwatchable.

Hi - yeah I'm seeing same type of issue. Boots up - rte 1 sound skips a lot. Turn off box and start again fixes it. Also rte 2 doesn't tune in unless you go up to channel 3 and back to 2.

Cheers

sumach

I also recorded this program and it cut off short. Recording was 1h 10m long. according to RTE player the program is 71 mins long. There were about 2 mins adds before program started on recording.

lsjmhar

sumach wrote: »

I also recorded this program and it cut off short. Recording was 1h 10m long. according to RTE player the program is 71 mins long. There were about 2 mins adds before program started on recording.

It appears there is an issue then. I thought daylight saving time may have been a factor as it did affect the recording on UKFTA side. Missed a recorsing by 1 hour. The software didn't adjust for the changeover.

iirishsham40

I'd like to get the Saorview connect box to replace Sky HD.

I've had Sky HD for years, and only really watch RTE/BBC and the odd bit on Channel 4.

Does anyone know if I cancel the service, will Sky take the dish and box?

I don't care about the box, but I do need the dish for this Saorview system.

Has anyone got experience of doing this successfully?

Thanks.

JDxtra

iirishsham40 wrote: »

I'd like to get the Saorview connect box to replace my Sky HD.

I've had my Sky HD for years, and only really watch RTE/BBC and the odd bit on Channel 4.

Does anyone know if I cancel the service, will Sky take the disk and box?

I don't care about the box, but I need the disk for this Saorview system.

Has anyone got experience of doing this successfully?

Thanks.

I presume you mean dish - not disk. The dish and box are yours as long as you are out of contract on Sky HD (for Sky Q, they'll want the box back). Note Saorview Connect requires an aerial for the Irish channels - the dish can be used for the UK channels.

zg3409

iirishsham40 wrote: »

I'd like to get the Saorview connect box to replace Sky HD.

I've had Sky HD for years, and only really watch RTE/BBC and the odd bit on Channel 4.

Does anyone know if I cancel the service, will Sky take the dish and box?

I don't care about the box, but I do need the dish for this Saorview system.

Has anyone got experience of doing this successfully?

Thanks.

Note, while you keep box and dish, they disable recording, and playback of most recordings, and disable all non free channels including RTE. You can view BBC and a few other channels and the 7 day guide.

AngryLips

Can a sky dish be connected to the Connect box? I have it as a redundant second dish, does this mean I could use it for additional recording, given I already have one dish attached?

Sam Russell

AngryLips wrote: »

Can a sky dish be connected to the Connect box? I have it as a redundant second dish, does this mean I could use it for additional recording, given I already have one dish attached?

There are two sat dish connections, plus an aerial connection which feeds both tuners. It also has ethernet for the internet. With the two sat connections plus the aerial, you can watch one channel and view the other.

lsjmhar

AngryLips wrote:

Can a sky dish be connected to the Connect box? I have it as a redundant second dish, does this mean I could use it for additional recording, given I already have one dish attached?

You need an aerial for Irish channels. I put mine in my attic and works well. You just need to connect the wires from your sat dish for the UK channels. All sorted after that.

lsjmhar

The box doesn't allow you to set a reminder when a recording is scheduled. I have UEFA Highlights (Virgin One) scheduled to record tonight. Tried to put reminder for The Good Fight (RTE1) but the box wants me to cancel recording to set reminder. That doesn't make sense!!!

ChewyLuey

I've noticed in the saorview connect TV ad the on demand screen shows the latest version (new branding) of rte player. Although I've downloaded and installed the recording update on the box im still on the old version of the player. Is there anyway to force upgrade? Haven't tried the player on the connect box in a while but when I did it used to constantly freeze and throw errors (240mb wired connection directly from router).

lsjmhar

ChewyLuey wrote:

I've noticed in the saorview connect TV ad the on demand screen shows the latest version (new branding) of rte player. Although I've downloaded and installed the recording update on the box im still on the old version of the player. Is there anyway to force upgrade? Haven't tried the player on the connect box in a while but when I did it used to constantly freeze and throw errors (240mb wired connection directly from router).

Same here. This needs an upgrade. TG4 player doesn't stream at all for me.

sumach

lsjmhar wrote: »

Same here. This needs an upgrade. TG4 player doesn't stream at all for me.

My son has a NowTv stick and the new RTÉ player has appeared on it. I have a Roku stick and no sign of it yet. TG4 player doesn't work on the Saorview Connect, And we still have the old RTÉ player.

PeterDuggan

Not sure if this is the right place to ask. Just installed the Saorview phone app. It's complaining of "no internet" with both WiFi and mobile data available.

lsjmhar

PeterDuggan wrote:

Not sure if this is the right place to ask. Just installed the Saorview phone app. It's complaining of "no internet" with both WiFi and mobile data available.

The connect box does this also and needs a reboot to sort it. This needs to be resolved also.

iirishsham40

JDxtra wrote: »

I presume you mean dish - not disk. The dish and box are yours as long as you are out of contract on Sky HD (for Sky Q, they'll want the box back). Note Saorview Connect requires an aerial for the Irish channels - the dish can be used for the UK channels.

To get the Irish channels, can I place and aeriel beside my Sky dish, and run the aeriel cable along the Sky dish cable path to my telly?

Would they interfere with each other?

If this is viable, and anyone has done it, can anyone recommend an aeriel to buy?

Mortelaro

iirishsham40 wrote: »

To get the Irish channels, can I place and aeriel beside my Sky dish, and run the aeriel cable along the Sky dish cable path to my telly?

Would they interfere with each other?

If this is viable, and anyone has done it, can anyone recommend an aeriel to buy?

Depends on what transmitter you use but otherwise should be ok unless theres buildings or a lot of trees in the direction of the transmitter
You mightnt need an outdoor aerial at all if signal is strong locally

JDxtra

iirishsham40 wrote: »

To get the Irish channels, can I place and aeriel beside my Sky dish, and run the aeriel cable along the Sky dish cable path to my telly?

Would they interfere with each other?

If this is viable, and anyone has done it, can anyone recommend an aeriel to buy?

You could even replace the existing LNB with one that combines the terrestrial signal from an aerial with the satellite signal. Then use a splitter at the TV end to split them back out. Saves running extra cable.

iirishsham40

JDxtra wrote: »

You could even replace the existing LNB with one that combines the terrestrial signal from an aerial with the satellite signal. Then use a splitter at the TV end to split them back out. Saves running extra cable.

Ooh, that's clever!

Thanks for that, sounds like an ideal summer project.

I'd be much obliged if anyone could recommend an LNB and cable kit/tools to do this job.

Sam Russell

iirishsham40 wrote: »

Ooh, that's clever!

Thanks for that, sounds like an ideal summer project.

I'd be much obliged if anyone could recommend an LNB and cable kit/tools to do this job.

http://www.satworld.ie/lnbs-and-lnb-holders/page-3/

Inverto Pro Quad Terrestrial LNB - cost is €25. They work well.

You put the aerial pointing at the transmitter, run the cable to the LNB, and then all four sat cables carry the UHF signal. The aerial cable can be quite long. Height helps the aerial, put it at eave level or higher, height is not necessary for the dish, and having it low down makes it easier to install, but you have it installed already.

At the TV, you use one of these. You could use these at the sat dish as well, but it would need to be weather proof. You could put these behind the TV and use a short pair of cables to connect to the TV. It gives a neat solution.

[I have no link to the seller]

tod1982

Stupid question but what type of connector do I need for the aerial to go into the back of the Saorview box?
I took the aerial wire out of the sky box but the wire is too small for the connection to the box.

Also when i plugged in the box, should it power up straight away or does it need to have the aerial feed connected. Nothing happened when i plugged in the box and pressed the on button

Thanks

zg3409

tod1982 wrote: »

Stupid question but what type of connector do I need for the aerial to go into the back of the Saorview box?

What make and model of box do you have?

tod1982

its the Powerpoint DXD7025SVC saorview connect hybrid box

The Cush

tod1982 wrote: »

Stupid question but what type of connector do I need for the aerial to go into the back of the Saorview box?
I took the aerial wire out of the sky box but the wire is too small for the connection to the box.

You will require one of the coax connectors
https://www.freetv.ie/coaxial-connectors-1s/

What type of connector is there at the moment? Is it a screw in type?

tod1982

Thanks will try one of them so, yes its a screw in connector that is on it at the moment

Sam Russell

tod1982 wrote: »

Thanks will try one of them so, yes its a screw in connector that is on it at the moment

You could try one of these.

The Cush

tod1982 wrote: »

Thanks will try one of them so, yes its a screw in connector that is on it at the moment

In that case that cable is from a satellite dish and can be connected to the satellite input of the Connect box, the Irish channels require a dedicated cable from a terrestrial aerial.

You won't get the Irish channels via that connection with the Connect box.

irishlenny

problem solved with factory reset if anyone else has this issue ..

lsjmhar

irishlenny wrote: »

problem solved with factory reset if anyone else has this issue ..

What problem is that?

liam7831

Is it worth buying this box?

AngryLips

liam7831 wrote: »

Is it worth buying this box?

I think it depends on what expectations you bring. It's a massive step up over regular terrestrial TV with many of the features of cable TV, but if you're expecting it to match cable TV then you will find it lacking in some areas. For me, it has been really worth it. Only added recording today and it's worked out really well. I feel like it's the complete package now, it's still missing live rewind but, for a free product, I can live with that.