[ndcoxhead]

I have followed the instructions here [ foxsat - diseqc-setup ] but I still have a problem using both tuners.
I have 1 feed from my switch box connected to my LNB1 input, and a loop-through to LNB2.
When I do a factory reset and the setup wizard detects my Disecq, it says 'single cable'.
When I record a program, some of the other channels are not available any more.
Should this setup work ?

Does it matter what the Disecq of other receivers in the house are set to ?
I also have 19.2e set up in non-freesat mode (Disecq B).
Is there any way I can see which Diseqc channel Freesat is using (without doing a setup ) ?

[grahamlthompson]

Not tried it but I would think you need two lnbs on 28.2/28.5 E with a diseqc switches on tuner 1 with the other lnb input and a clear feed to tuner 2 on 28.2E (plus a second switch with both infeeds if you want to record any combination of two in non freesat

[Rick1]

Using the loop through will limit the second tuner to whatever band, polarisation and satellite the first tuner has selected.

You need a second diseqc and lnb feeds for the second tuner if you want to watch/record whatever you want.

I was under the impression though that the foxsat wouldn't work with twin tuners in non-freesat mode Unless later firmwares have rectified this.

[grahamlthompson]

Originally Posted by Rick1

Using the loop through will limit the second tuner to whatever band, polarisation and satellite the first tuner has selected.

You need a second diseqc and lnb feeds for the second tuner if you want to watch/record whatever you want.

I was under the impression though that the foxsat wouldn't work with twin tuners in non-freesat mode Unless later firmwares have rectified this.

The hdr has always supported two tuners in non-freesat mode.

[ndcoxhead]

Thanks for the help.

Well I used 2 feeds from my switch box and that worked fine for ages, but when I had some reception problems during the cold weather I ended up doing a system update via USB stick, and since then I haven't been able get both tuners fully functioning.
I read a set up guide which only stated using LNB1 input, so I thought that should do the trick.

Using 2 feeds I used to be able to record 2 channels and watch a third nearly every time.
I'll try putting the 2nd feed back and retuning everything (again) soon.

Just to clarify, should each receiver connected to the switch box work completely independently ? So the diseqc channels used on one doesn't have to be different to those used an another ?

[Robbo71]

Originally Posted by grahamlthompson

The hdr has always supported two tuners in non-freesat mode.

How does one get that to work?

Every box I have played with disables the 2nd input in non-Freesat mode.

[Rick1]

Originally Posted by grahamlthompson

The hdr has always supported two tuners in non-freesat mode.

Originally Posted by Robbo71

How does one get that to work?

Every box I have played with disables the 2nd input in non-Freesat mode.

Every one I have ever setup as well. I even contacted Humax tech support over the problem who confirmed the box only supports twin tuners in freesat mode ?

[Rick1]

Originally Posted by ndcoxhead

Thanks for the help.

Well I used 2 feeds from my switch box and that worked fine for ages, but when I had some reception problems during the cold weather I ended up doing a system update via USB stick, and since then I haven't been able get both tuners fully functioning.
I read a set up guide which only stated using LNB1 input, so I thought that should do the trick.

Using 2 feeds I used to be able to record 2 channels and watch a third nearly every time.
I'll try putting the 2nd feed back and retuning everything (again) soon.

Just to clarify, should each receiver connected to the switch box work completely independently ? So the diseqc channels used on one doesn't have to be different to those used an another ?

Each tuner should have it's own DisEQc switch, and LNB feed(s)

[grahamlthompson]

Originally Posted by Robbo71

How does one get that to work?

Every box I have played with disables the 2nd input in non-Freesat mode.

Well I just recorded Luxe Hd and Channel 4 at the same time in non-freesat mode. Using USALS for a motorised dish forces the hdr into single input. Afaik it works fine with 2 diseqc switches provided both have a 28.2/28.5 lnb connected

With only one it has to be on lnb1

http://foxsat-hdr.wikispaces.com/DiSEqC

[ndcoxhead]

I found out my 2nd feed is dead, so that explains why it stopped working with both tuners.
I was trying to connect a different receiver and there was no signal at all, so something must have gone wrong at the switch box.
Thanks for the tips guys..