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non freesat mode help
not long had a foxsat box been reading about this non freesat mode? say you can get channels not listed in freesat mode.how do you set it and will it alter any channels that are stored in freesat mode.
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not long had a foxsat box been reading about this non freesat mode? say you can get channels not listed in freesat mode.how do you set it and will it alter any channels that are stored in freesat mode.
Hi davidhpar press the menu button and scroll down to the icon that looks like a sat dish (set up) and then across to manual tune and press ok this will set the box to scan for non-freesat channels. Once you've saved the scan you need to back up or exit and return to the settings menu. At the bottom of this menu will show the stb mode select this to switch between freesat and non-freesat mode. But as you may already know any scanning or editing of non-freesat channels will erase your schedule of recordings (but not the recordings already made). No it doesn't change the channels in freesat mode |
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Hi davidhpar press the menu button and scroll down to the icon that looks like a sat dish (set up) and then across to manual tune and press ok this will set the box to scan for non-freesat channels. Once you've saved the scan you need to back up or exit and return to the settings menu. At the bottom of this menu will show the stb mode select this to switch between freesat and non-freesat mode. But as you may already know any scanning or editing of non-freesat channels will erase your schedule of recordings (but not the recordings already made). No it doesn't change the channels in freesat mode
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just a thought i take it when you say you loose all timed recording settings that you can reset series link afterwards and all will be the same.also what other channels might you expect to receive in non feesat mode.??
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just a thought i take it when you say you loose all timed recording settings that you can reset series link afterwards and all will be the same.also what other channels might you expect to receive in non feesat mode.??
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just a thought i take it when you say you loose all timed recording settings that you can reset series link afterwards and all will be the same.
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Some advise please, I did a non freesat scan to get Luxe HD and was in a lot of trouble from the wife as I had wiped all of her scheduled timers, now would I right in thinking that I can now re-enter non freesat mode to watch Luxe without losing the timers again? as I'm not that brave to risk wiping them again.
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Some advise please, I did a non freesat scan to get Luxe HD and was in a lot of trouble from the wife as I had wiped all of her scheduled timers, now would I right in thinking that I can now re-enter non freesat mode to watch Luxe without losing the timers again? as I'm not that brave to risk wiping them again.
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Yes you can now go into non freesat mode without deleting the schedules but make sure no recordings as scheduled at the time you are going to watch anything in non freesat mode.
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Thanks for the info, my wife will be happy
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Sorry for being a bit thick. Are you saying that the box has to switch back to freesat mode for the recording function to work?
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If it's a recording set using the Freesat EPG, then I think so, yes.
You can record channels in non-Freesat mode though, this is just for timers set for programmes on later made via the EPG. A rather stupid flaw on these STB's, which along with a number of other features, or lack thereof, is why I'm holding off on buying one. Hopefully things will improve in the future... Paddy
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Sorry for being a bit thick. Are you saying that the box has to switch back to freesat mode for the recording function to work?
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Essentially yes. You can currently only set a timer recording in freesat mode and the box has to be in Freesat mode to make the recording. ITV HD for instance is only available in Freesat mode. In non freesat mode you can start a recording manually and by pressing red again specify a recording duration. Not a clue what happens if a freesat recording falls due whilst recording in non freesat mode. (need to do a test to find out
) . A non-freesat recording is terminated by default 15 mins before a freesat recording is due to start and the stb auto switches to freesat mode.
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GC reminded me with a link here
. A non-freesat recording is terminated by default 15 mins before a freesat recording is due to start and the stb auto switches to freesat mode. So I can add it to my list[LIST=1][*]ITV timers after a Freesat update[*]Paper list of sheduled recordings for use after playing in non-Freesat mode[*]Don't leave it parked on a channel which is not active 24/7[*]Don't switch on TV until boot completed to prevent HDMI grief[*]Don't leave it on "Original" when changing to or from HD[/LIST]
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Useful reminder! Thanks
So I can add it to my list[LIST=1][*]ITV timers after a Freesat update[*]Paper list of sheduled recordings for use after playing in non-Freesat mode[*]Don't leave it parked on a channel which is not active 24/7[*]Don't switch on TV until boot completed to prevent HDMI grief[*]Don't leave it on "Original" when changing to or from HD[/LIST]Rgds. Les. |
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Why that last one?
Rgds. Les. I just wish it was possible to toggle between "Original" and 1080i rather than having to go through all the other options. I wonder if anybody actually uses those? |
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Aha! Well it could be a conflict between my Toshiba and the Humax but there is an unacceptable delay in the proceedings if I change channel from say ITV4 to BBC HD and the Humax is set to "Original". This is a trick I learned the hard way with my poxy Pace. For my set-up at least it is best to use 1080i as default and use "Orginal" as and when required.
I just wish it was possible to toggle between "Original" and 1080i rather than having to go through all the other options. I wonder if anybody actually uses those? I just tested both on mine, and just get the normal very slight delay, if you could call it that, in both v-formats. Rgds. Les. |
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