Experience with TwinHan (/Azurewave) AD-TP300 (3030) DVB-T CI (2 Viewers)

[Spragleknas]

Nope, can't say that I have. Btw, both ch. you're adressing are HD.... Perhaps changing codec might work. Btw, are you on singleseat, or using server+client?

 

[Spragleknas]

Hm... After playing around with manual control, I find that signal for MAX is very poor, and leads to a lot of discontinuities ( = channel is unwatchable).
Should be the same as every other channel... or am I missing something?

EDIT: Sometimes MAX is listed as scrambled.... Can poor reception do that?

EDIT2: I just expected the TwinHan to support being able to outout 5V in coax), but seems not: https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/16513-post27.html.

As I'm using a active antenna (http://www.strong.tv/tvweb4/index.php?id=285 ), this might be a reason for the poor reception? (I'm in a area which should have very good reception). If so, I'll get an power inserter... EDIT:Ordered -> http://www.netonnet.no/art/tv-og-bi...ilbehor/Nedis-5Vspenningsadapter/059827.4279/ (Can it damage the TV-card?)

Cage121: What antenna are you using?

 

[cage121]

I'm on singleseat. I've noticed bad reception on certain frequencies. This would have to do with the wavelength hitting some trees etc. I'm using outdoor antenna, with 43 elements. I was advised to use outdoors. Im also using an amplifier, because its poor reception here.

 

[cage121]

Hi, whats the verdict, Spragleknas? Mine is working fine.

 

[Spragleknas]

I'm happy with mine. 5V on the antenna would have been nice, and I wouldn't be sad if channel change were faster, but all in all - pretty good.

 

[mm1352000]

Hi Spragleknas

Hm... After playing around with manual control, I find that signal for MAX is very poor, and leads to a lot of discontinuities ( = channel is unwatchable).
Should be the same as every other channel... or am I missing something?

No, signal strength can vary from frequency to frequency depending on the aerial design and many other variables.

EDIT: Sometimes MAX is listed as scrambled.... Can poor reception do that?

Yes.

EDIT2: I just expected the TwinHan to support being able to outout 5V in coax), but seems not: https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/16513-post27.html.

Nope, TV Server does not support this feature. I think only TechnoTrend cards actually support controlling this function.

As I'm using a active antenna (SRT ANT 15: STRONG Digital TV ), this might be a reason for the poor reception? (I'm in a area which should have very good reception). If so, I'll get an power inserter... EDIT:Ordered -> König 5V power DVB-T inserter 5 volts spenningsadapter for aktive DVB-T-antenner

Did the power inserter help?

(Can it damage the TV-card?)

I guess anything is possible, but usually I'd expect tuners to ignore DC voltage. High DC voltages could cause problems still but 5V should be fine.

mm

 

[Spragleknas]

Hi. I think the inserter helped, although it also exposes the signal to the surroundings - which probably isn't that good.
I don't think it can damage the card, due to the design (5V only from inserter to antenna). At least nothing worng yet .

Your post is very useful mm.... Simone should start making a sticky

 

[JBravo]

Latest drivers can be found here;

Utility

Have been using two Mantis 3030 for about 3 years without any problems on XP, thinking of updating the the MP TV server to 7.

Haven't tried the CI, using a softer workaround...

 

[Spragleknas]

For the record, I'm aware of the new drivers, but they've given me nothing but headache... Seems to mess up CI.
anyway.

 

[cage121]

Hi. Are you using 2 simultaneously, Spragleknas? Is this working well? With 2 subscription cards?