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Hi All,
I got an fvp-4000 last week and set it up at the weekend. I have the aerial fed to the unit and back to the TV and periodically the TV now says “No Signal” for a couple of seconds then recovers. This happens when I switch the 4000 on and periodically when the 4000 is in standby. I’m guessing that when the 4000 wakes to check for updated EPG data it power-cycles the RF unit causing the TV to loose its signal.
Is this expected behaviour or do I have faulty unit?
Thanks,
Phill.
It’s a known issue, easily fixed by fitting a TV splitter before the unit to give the TV it’s own aerial feed. You can then save some power by turning on the box power saving in sby option.
Can not believe this is a fault on a supposed newer product..
Never had a problem with the 9200. Well not with this.
Dug out my 1990s splitter but decided to replace the aerial socket with a double output to reduce the number of connections.
This should be on the FAQs as within an hour of receiving the 4000 I was on here searching for reasons as to why the thing didn’t work.
Next issue is to find out why BBC picture freezes and can’t get any HD channels. Best wait for the fog to clear first so I’m 100% sure I have a signal. Although my tv is picking them up fine.
Thanks for the answer on this one anyway
A indication as to your likely transmitter and reception conditions would help. Enter you full details here
http://griffin.dtg.org.uk/work/coverage.html
If your most likely TV transmitter has all green reception. you may need a signal attenuator to avoid tuner overload when using main PSB 3 DVB-T2 mux, especially if you have signal amplifiers in the aerial connections. If you have try removing any amplification (if you can get at the amplifier) and connect your aerial direct to the 4000T. If that works you have your answer. If any amp is not accessible try a variable attenuator. Your TV may have a less sensitive tuner than the HUMAX.
It’s off the Sutton Coldfield transmitte all signals showing as 99/100. I regularly had to check when I re-tuned the 9200.
Signal today was showing as around 80% strength and quality on BBC SD channel as I’m probably a good 25-30 mile from it and it’s thick fog.
I do have some sort of amplifier in the attic by the aerial for all the outputs so will check out what it is doing. Was hoping this new purchase would have been a simple plug in and away you go but I’m finding out with humax that that is never the case as things evolve. Just hope it lasts as long as the 9200 has.
I have a antiference 8 way amplifier in the loft
VHF gain 6db
UHF gain 8db: Full 16db
Unfortunately I cannot just turn it off and use it as a splitter as it needs the power on. There is no gain adjust so just set as that.
I can’t quite remember but I think the aerial was probably installed before full switch over and any upgrades to the Sutton Coldfield transmitter hence the Ned for the amplifier.
Again, unfortunately, I can not just bypass the amp as don’t have any f type connectors to do it but would ultimately need a 4-6 way splitter anyway to allow for all the aerial connections in the house. That is assuming the other TVs no longer need an amplified signal.
The whole point of getting the aerial system installed in the first place was to future proof it and now its ended up being too good! Typical
adon30 – 1 hour ago »
I have a antiference 8 way amplifier in the loft
VHF gain 6db
UHF gain 8db: Full 16db
Unfortunately I cannot just turn it off and use it as a splitter as it needs the power on. There is no gain adjust so just set as that.
I can’t quite remember but I think the aerial was probably installed before full switch over and any upgrades to the Sutton Coldfield transmitter hence the Ned for the amplifier.
Again, unfortunately, I can not just bypass the amp as don’t have any f type connectors to do it but would ultimately need a 4-6 way splitter anyway to allow for all the aerial connections in the house. That is assuming the other TVs no longer need an amplified signal.
The whole point of getting the aerial system installed in the first place was to future proof it and now its ended up being too good! Typical
We don’t know it’s too good. Use a variable attenuator on the Humax box. I take it the amp uses f connectors. Connect the aerial input direct to the TV using a F barrel connector.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/labgear-f-plug-to-f-plugs-pack-of-10/95730
In relation to the original question, I had the same problem, but it only developed recently having worked perfectly well before, which was a bit strange. I tried replacing the HDMI cable but to no avail. I have got around it by plugging the aerial into my trusty 9200 and then connecting the 9200 to the FVP 4000T. This isn’t really an ideal solution, though, because it requires the 9200 to be in standby for the FVP 4000 to work (!). Therefore, does anyone know what sort of splitter cable I would need to buy in order to achieve the solution suggested by graham in post 2 above?
Timdersticks – 6 minutes ago »
In relation to the original question, I had the same problem, but it only developed recently having worked perfectly well before, which was a bit strange. I tried replacing the HDMI cable but to no avail. I have got around it by plugging the aerial into my trusty 9200 and then connecting the 9200 to the FVP 4000T. This isn’t really an ideal solution, though, because it requires the 9200 to be in standby for the FVP 4000 to work (!). Therefore, does anyone know what sort of splitter cable I would need to buy in order to achieve the solution suggested by graham in post 2 above?
You just need a splitter plus an extra patch coax (male to female) coax lead.
Ok, thanks! It must be a beast if it weighs 27kg but I’ll take the plunge and see what happens!
Timdersticks – 4 minutes ago »
Ok, thanks! It must be a beast if it weighs 27kg but I’ll take the plunge and see what happens!
Remember the crane when you pick it up from Screwfix. Hope the counter is re-inforced.
The cheap plastic ones from B&Q are considerably lighter.
I just bought a 2 output socket to replace the one on the wall and keep things tidy. Works the same. Although about 4 times the price.
BBC channels appear to be working fine again after I switched the unit off for a while (couple of days as had to buy an extra cable!).
Finally got an attenuator but doesn’t seem to make any difference. Not picking up some of the other HD channels but I think the signal is weaker for them anyway. Although both hd TVs pick these channels up fine. Think Humax have sold me a dud with this one as the receiver is really letting it down. So many silly issues which really shouldn’t exist.
adon30 – 7 minutes ago »
I just bought a 2 output socket to replace the one on the wall and keep things tidy. Works the same. Although about 4 times the price.
BBC channels appear to be working fine again after I switched the unit off for a while (couple of days as had to buy an extra cable!).
Finally got an attenuator but doesn’t seem to make any difference. Not picking up some of the other HD channels but I think the signal is weaker for them anyway. Although both hd TVs pick these channels up fine. Think Humax have sold me a dud with this one as the receiver is really letting it down. So many silly issues which really shouldn’t exist.
Can you link to the two output socket ? All the ones I have seen are TV/FM diplexed. One socket is only suitable for DAB/FM radio.
Yes it’s a double coaxial output plate. Got it at b&q
Both outputs have TV on them and managed to find the packaging and it was marked as powerplus by sjb electronics.
adon30 – 3 minutes ago »
Yes it’s a double coaxial output plate. Got it at b&q
Both outputs have TV on them and managed to find the packaging and it was marked as powerplus by sjb electronics.
Should be OK then, never seen a UHF/UHF wall outlet. Next time I am in B&Q I will have a look.
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