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DTVS-1B / Re: Connect DTVS-1B to DVD recorder

« Last post by mja11 on November 24, 2010, 08:54:18 pm »

Hi AH. I have connected the DVD recorder via composite to the AV input on the TV. Source list is now showing DVD recorder on AV. I can play old recorded material, but can't seem to scan TV channels. I have tried autoscan and it goes through the motions but is not picking up the TV channels. Any further advice greatly appreciated. Thank you. Malcolm

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DTVS-1B / Re: Connect DTVS-1B to DVD recorder

« Last post by admin on November 24, 2010, 01:52:42 pm »

Hi Malcolm,

How have you connected your DVD player to the TV?

AH

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DTVS-1B / Re: Connect DTVS-1B to DVD recorder

« Last post by mja11 on November 23, 2010, 10:50:27 pm »

Hi AH. Thank you for the instructions. I connected

a) Component connection from receiver to the TV and
b) Composite connection from receiver to my DVD

I then turned TV on and can get all TV channels fine.

When I go to my source list the DVD recorder doesn't show at all. Any suggestions on where I go from here? Please advise. Thanks again.

Malcolm

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DTVS-1B / Re: Connect DTVS-1B to DVD recorder

« Last post by admin on November 23, 2010, 07:32:47 pm »

Hi Malcolm,

Not sure if I can give you step by step instructions as I don't have the LG user manual. Here is someting for you which may help:

The DTVS-1B has three video outputs and three audio outputs as follows:

1) Component ( Green, Blue Red ) ( Labelled Y,Cb,Cr )  
2) Composite ( Yellow ) ( labelled Video )
3) RF ( labelled TV Out)

4) Analog Audio Right and Left
5) Analog Audio Right and Left
6) Digital Audio S/PDIF

There are several ways of connecting the receiver. Standard recommendation is to use:

a) Component connection to the TV (1) plus audio (4)
b) Composite connection to your DVD (2) plus audio (5)
c) Optional. Digital audio to an external amplifier (6)

The above connections will allow the following:

1) Watching Freeview channels direct on TV.
2) Watching/Recording Freeview channels via DVD.
3) Improved sound via external amplifier if the third connection above is made.

Under the above connections, I think your query is how to get Freeview via your DVD??

1) Select your soiurce on your TV to show DVD.
2) On your DVD player, select the Input to the Input you have used to attached the DTVS-1B to. Could be Line1 or Line2 or AV1 etc..

AH

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DTVS-1B / Connect DTVS-1B to DVD recorder

« Last post by mja11 on November 22, 2010, 09:56:21 pm »

Hi. I'm having trouble connecting my DTVS-1B to my LG DR389 DVD recorder. As far as I can tell I need to have the satellite cable plugged into the LNB input, (and it is). Next I'm supposed to connect component or composite connectors from the satellite receiver to the DVD recorder and then from the DVD recorder to the TV - is this correct? Please supply very detailed, step-by step instructions because I know NOTHING about all this. As far as I can tell the receiver has both composite and component outs, the DVD recorder has composite in, and both composite and component outs. Any assistance greatly received. Thank you. Malcolm

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DTVS-1B / How to Re-Tune DTVS-1 & DTVS-1B ( Database Empty error )

« Last post by admin on September 26, 2010, 11:39:20 am »

One of the great things about DTVS receivers is that they are self installing which make them very easy to set up from default state. If you have for some reason lost your channels or changed something and want to rectify this, you can get the receiver back to default state and run the setup.

The following are the steps to get the receiver to default state:

1) Press the "Menu" button on the DTVS remote.
2) Select "Installation" and press OK button.
3) Use the "Down" button to move to "Factory reset" and press OK button.
4) When the password is requested, press the "0" button four times.
5) A message will appear asking if you want to "Factory reset". Highlight "yes" and press the OK button.
6) A message will appear advising the receiver is resetting and the initial setup screen will appear.
7) Your receiver is now in default state from where you can carry out the installation.

The following are the steps for tuning the receiver from default state or when you have just purchased the receiver:

1) Use the "right" or "left" button to select the location or the region your DTVS receiver is located in.
2) Press the OK button once your location or region is shown.
3) A question will appear asking if you want to "scan". Ensure "yes" is highlighted and then press the OK button.
4) The tuning process will start now. Please do not interrupt the process. The receiver will find the signal and then start loading the channels.
5) Once all the channels are loaded, the information will be saved and "TV One" will show.
6) Check if all your channels are there.


Troubleshooting:

1) What to do if you get a "Tuning failed" message and then "Database empty"?

"Database empty" means that there are no channels to show. This message will show if you attempt to use the receiver after the tuning process has failed.
"Tuning failed" message will appear when the receiver is unable to find the satellite signal. So to eliminate "Database empty", you need to make sure channels are tuned in. If "tuning" fails, then please check the following:

a) You have a satellite dish installed and the dish cable is plugged into the "LNB In" connector on the DTVS receiver. The DTVS-1 and DTVS-1B are satellite receivers and require a satellite dish. They will not work off the UHF antenna.
b) If you have several cables and are not sure, follow the cable colour from your dish and plug in the one that has the same colour and a "screw in" (F-Connector) type connector.
c) If the satellite cable is plugged in, try running the setup again after resetting the receiver to its default state as per instructions above.
d) If your tuning still fails, have your dish signal checked by a professional installer. Either your LNB may have a fault or the dish is not pointed correctly.
e) If you have multiple receivers sharing the same dish, please ensure all other receivers are turned off before tuning your DTVS receiver.

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DTVS-1B / Re: DTVS-1B connections

« Last post by goldenoldie on August 29, 2010, 12:00:33 am »

Great, thanks for info

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DTVS-1B / Re: DTVS-1B connections

« Last post by admin on August 28, 2010, 09:59:58 pm »

Help, trying to help a relative with the satellite to TV connections for a DTVS-1B receiver. Doing this by phone and he tells me it has LNB? in and out sockets and standard tv aerial in and out sockets(I think these may be called Belling Lee). Which one does the Satellite dish connect to and in turn which one then goes to the TV?

Hi,

1) Satellite dish plugs into LNB Input

Output to TV - several methods:

2) TV Out provides RF signal to TV
3) Composite out ( RCA Audio & Video ) provides Audio and Video signal. Connect to TV's AV inputs and switch your TV to AV Input.
4) Component out ( Red  + Green + Blue cable ) provides component video output. Connect to TV's Component video in. Switch TV to Component Input. You will also need a separate connection for audio left & right to the TV.

Hope this helps.

AH

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DTVS-1B / DTVS-1B connections

« Last post by goldenoldie on August 28, 2010, 07:11:00 pm »

Help, trying to help a relative with the satellite to TV connections for a DTVS-1B receiver. Doing this by phone and he tells me it has LNB? in and out sockets and standard tv aerial in and out sockets(I think these may be called Belling Lee). Which one does the Satellite dish connect to and in turn which one then goes to the TV?

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Kaon KSF-620R2 / Re: Timer on Tuner 2 (slave) freezes

« Last post by BruceMutton on May 04, 2010, 02:50:50 pm »

Sorry about the long time between posts!  I must see if I can get this forum to email me....
As I recall I did a factory reset from tuner 1 AND from tuner 2.  I forget the order however.
We are still languishing with manual channel changing of the slave.