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very bad TV reception

Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 3:34 pm
by AFJ
Have read that other people are having problems with tv freezing clicking ,black screen, our's is really bad, the strange thing is the tv in the bedroom seems fine, did anyone get a solution? funny enough night time seems ok.so I don't think it's the TV. Open to any suggestions

Jenny

Re: very bad TV reception

Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 3:47 pm
by holitec
Have you tried lifting the box up a bit, say put two pencils under the bottom?, it may be it is getting a little hot during the day.

I have seen this before with the MAG250/254 boxes.

Regards
Digby

Re: very bad TV reception

Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 3:50 pm
by AFJ
It sits on its side so it doesn't get too warm, Jenny

Re: very bad TV reception

Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 4:38 pm
by bromerzz
With a MAG simply remove the top cover, it's only held on by two screws Make sure it is sighted where little fingers won't touch the gubbins inside.
Of course it will invalidate any warranty but they are cheap enough.

Re: very bad TV reception

Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 4:46 pm
by AFJ
Boomer why do I have to open the mag box?

Re: very bad TV reception

Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 6:36 pm
by trevnhil
Just to add my two penneth.. As mentioned elsewhere the HD version of (for instance) the BBC runs better than the SD version. I have my box raised up on little legs stuck on with 'blutak' :-)

Re: very bad TV reception

Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 7:23 pm
by bromerzz
The reason for removing the cover is to increase air flow and allow the heat build up to dissipate from the device which can cause problems, the heat sink within the box is not very big. I would also make sure your box has the latest Infomir updates.

Re: very bad TV reception

Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 7:51 pm
by WHL
Ultimate mania, best package on the market, every sports and tv channel going, I don't have any interest in this , apart from being a very happy customer.

Re: very bad TV reception

Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 8:37 pm
by Dominic
I'm locking this as we already have a thread on the subject.