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Below are all of LF's postings, with the most recent are at the bottom of the page.Thanks Mike,
I did do a factory reset (I didn't unplug the aerial though) - I think you're right about Craigkelly, if I manually tune BBC1 to Channel 27, the signal strength is equal to that of ch46 (85%) but there is no picture being pulled in.
I don't have any boosters etc on my aerial, I did try a 6db in-line attenuator, but in made no difference. Interesting what you say about calibration of boxes ie max safe levels of signal - I'll see if I can find out about my box. I will see if I can plug in a different box.
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Here's a link to the specs of Pioneer DBR-TF100:
DBR-TF100GB (Archived) - Pioneer UK (KY85NJ)
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I think it's the box: see here:
http://forums.digitalspy.…ght=
I like so many owners am very annoyed that all it seems to need is Pioneer to issue a firmware update - only one thing puzzles me - one owner seems not be be having problems.... If Pioneer claimed 8K compliancy, although the box is discontinued - it's a shame they can't be made to fix it. (KY85NJ)
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That link shouldn't end in = (don't know why it did: here it is again - maybe I didn't cut and paste it properly, sorry.
Pioneer dbr-tf100 after DSO - Technical - Digital Spy Forums (KY85NJ)
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Just found this site might be useful for some:
Firmware update Freeview info:
Firmware updates for My Device | Freeview Firmware (KY85NJ)
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I've just had a look at the full specs for the Pioneer box DBR-TF100
Modulation is stated as COFDM (2k/8k)
Doesn't that mean the box should be 8k compliant - if so, why doesn't it seem to be? Might it be a firmware problem?
Also although a lot of us seem to have the same problem, might it be because we're using a wideband aerial, and since 8k the box is sensitive enough to be picking up intermittent overlapping signals? Would a more directional aerial help?
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I was reading on this site that a workround for 8k difficulties is to
' add the "8k" channel manually (C62 for Selkirk, for example) and then to do this procedure after switchover is complete: see:
TVs and boxes that do not support the 8k-mode | ukfree.tv - independent free digital TV advice
Where can I find the 8k channel for my area BKH, as it's something I haven't tried yet.
(KY85NJ)
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This is from Pioneer Handbook:
System capabilities
DVB compliant MPEG-2 reception of broad-
casts up to Main Profile @ Main Level
Video decoding
DVB compliant MPEG-2 reception of broad-
casts up to MP @ ML
Video bit rate: up to 15 Mbit/sec
Video format: 4:3 and 16:9
Resolution: up to 720 by 576 pixels
Audio decoding
MPEG layer I/II (excluding multichannel
management from one bit stream)
Operation/Features
Automatic programme loading via scanning
installation
Free to air reception
DVB subtitles
Programme parental lock with PIN code
Full remote
Menu controlled operation using on-screen
display
Menu controlled installation using on-screen
display
10 events over 10 months programme timer
Video still image capture
Multibrand TV remote
Reception-Demodulation
Demodulation conforming to ETSI EN 300 744
(COFDM)
supports FFT size 2k and 8k
All non-hierarchical modes supported
Connections
RF input (for aerial) connector: female IEC
169-25
Tuner frequency range: 470-854 MHz (CH21
to 68)
RF output (to TV) connector: male IEC 169-2
Loopthrough frequency range: 47-862 MHz
(VHF, UHF CH21 to 69)
RF modulator: Standard PAL I
Channel: selectable ch 21 to 68. (Default: ch
38)
TV SCART
Output: CVBS, Controlled audio L/R, RGB,
S-VIDEO
VCR SCART
Input: CVBS, Audio L/R, S-VIDEO, RGB
Output: CVBS, Audio L/R, S-VIDEO
Optical digital audio output
Accessories
Remote
Aerial/RF lead
Instruction manual
Warranty card
Batteries: 2 x 1.5V type AA/R06/UM-3
Mains lead
Miscellaneous
Operating Temperature: +5 ˚C to 40 ˚C
Mains: 230 V +/10%, 50 Hz
Power consumption (W) 10 max
Standby consumption (W) 4 max
Weight (kg) 1.1
Dimensions (w x h x d mm) 260 x 50 x 190
As far as I'm aware, Pioneer know about the issue with this model, but it seems they don't propose to do anything about it. I assume all it would need is a OTA firmware update. Shame, because it's always been rock solid.
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Friday 24 June 2011 3:13PM
Leven
Since DSO started, I've been having intermittent pixalation/herringbone pattern to portions of the picture, and audio tearing. About once every 5 minutes. Although I am in Craigkelly area, my box locks on to Ch46 on BBC1 Muxes seem to match Blackhill. Checked all channels present, I have a wideband aerial (I think it's group E),attached to Pioneer DBR-TF100 Freeview box. Box functions are all fine, checked connections, done full reset and factory reset, but still getting issues. BBC 1 ch 46, Signal strength 88% Signal quality 100%