countryslicker Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 See if you can improve the cabling or socket of the antenna, and/or try some attenuators (may decrease both signal and noise, if the signal is amplified before), or a signal amplifier. The problem is ONLY with the 7 Network, so I doubt the cabling or antenna socket is the cause - otherwise I'd have no channels. The nearby Morwell coal mine fire is still still burning, so I'll wait until that is put out before attempting anything more. Thanks anyway wklie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wklie Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 The problem is ONLY with the 7 Network, so I doubt the cabling or antenna socket is the cause - otherwise I'd have no channels. Every channel (multiplex) one receives has a different signal strength/quality, therefore the success rate of decoding them can behave differently. When it goes through the signal distribution, signal is decreased and noise is added. When the signal drops below a device-specific threshold, or the noise is too much, that channel cannot be decoded. I'm not saying the cabling or the antenna socket is the cause. However, other than adjusting the antenna, improving these may help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryslicker Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Every channel (multiplex) one receives has a different signal strength/quality, therefore the success rate of decoding them can behave differently. When it goes through the signal distribution, signal is decreased and noise is added. When the signal drops below a device-specific threshold, or the noise is too much, that channel cannot be decoded. I'm not saying the cabling or the antenna socket is the cause. However, other than adjusting the antenna, improving these may help. An almost full-page ad appeared in last nights local paper advising all residents of my town and others nearby to retune on 25th March. I'll wait until then to see if there's any improvement. My feed is from a 50 metre high community antenna which I cannot adjust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Devil Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 An almost full-page ad appeared in last nights local paper advising all residents of my town and others nearby to retune on 25th March. I'll wait until then to see if there's any improvement. My feed is from a 50 metre high community antenna which I cannot adjust. Seems there will be a lot of re-arranging of broadcast frequencies around Australia now all analog broadcasts have ceased. We also have to re-tune in a couple of weeks here in Northern Tasmania. In the black spot here Southern Cross gives the worst reception but that could well change once frequencies are different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wklie Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 (edited) Compatibility Notice for Seagate Expansion Desktop USB HDD It is NOT recommended to use Seagate Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 HDD with Magic TV. MTV3700 / MTV4000 may not be able to use its full capacity in native Linux ext2 format. If you already have one and cannot format it by Magic TV, or Magic TV does not see its full capacity, a workaround is to use NTFS format by Windows. However, this workaround is not extensively tested. Edited March 12, 2014 by wklie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FynrDzynr Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 My Magic has been networked via Cat5 but I decided to free up a port on the router. Plugged in the Magic WiFi dongle . . . not recognised! (even though it worked about 18 months ago) Tried 2 different TP-Link dongles . . . no go in either USB port. Yet all 3 are recognised (& drivers installed) on my Win7 x64 machine. Any suggestions? I'm sure it worked PnP originally Firmware 6.06AU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wklie Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 My Magic has been networked via Cat5 but I decided to free up a port on the router. Plugged in the Magic WiFi dongle . . . not recognised! (even though it worked about 18 months ago) With the Magic TV WiFi dongle plugged in, Settings -> System -> Reboot. If it does not help, try a factory reset. Try both USB ports. No need to try the TP-Link dongles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FynrDzynr Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 No joy. Settings -> System -> Reboot option doesn't exist - only Restart. At one stage I was running a beta firmware, dunno if that could have something to do with it. So I did a Factory reset but still it gives the error "No Wireless Network! " when I go SYSTEM - NETWORK - WIRELESS NETWORK. SSID on the Fritz 7390 is set to be visible. Green light on the dongle gives a single flash, then flashes again about 5 seconds later then about 1.5 seconds after that about 7 or 8 rapid flashes in quick succession. Repeat Ad Infinitum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Hall Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 My original remote has become a bit finicky so I have been using a Logitech universal remote however I do not find it as intuitive. I am having trouble finding a replacement for the original. Any clue on where I could get one? BTW I bought my MTV4000 from CrazyStu but they seem to have disappeared up their own wormhole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Submariner1503559614 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Seems to be in stock at Dealspace. Magic TV MTV4000 Replacement RemoteProduct Code: RCUMTV4 Brand: Magic TV Availability: In Stock $64.95 http://dealspace.com...lacement-Remote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wklie Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 So I did a Factory reset but still it gives the error "No Wireless Network! " when I go SYSTEM - NETWORK - WIRELESS NETWORK. This means the Magic TV sees the WiFi dongle and is using it, but the WiFi dongle does not find any wireless network. Try a USB extension cable, such that the WiFi dongle is positioned in a direct line of sight (if possible) with the WiFi AP/router. If the Magic TV cannot communicate with the WiFi dongle (due to hardware fault or USB instability), it will show "No WiFi adapter!" instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FynrDzynr Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 This means the Magic TV sees the WiFi dongle and is using it, but the WiFi dongle does not find any wireless network. Try a USB extension cable, such that the WiFi dongle is positioned in a direct line of sight (if possible) with the WiFi AP/router. If the Magic TV cannot communicate with the WiFi dongle (due to hardware fault or USB instability), it will show "No WiFi adapter!" instead. Yes, that's what's reported when I try to use the TP-Links. Magic dongle on the end of a 1m extension cable to reach a point at which iPhone gets 2 bars out of 3 - just over 4m direct line of sight to antennae of AP - but it still reports "No Wireless Network" Plugged into the rear of the Magic, signal has to go through a stud wall sheeted with masonite both sides and a glass sliding door. Does this mean the Magic dongle has lost it's magic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wklie Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Does this mean the Magic dongle has lost it's magic? Please make sure your WiFi AP/router is set to accept 2.4GHz (instead of 5GHz only), and accept both 802.11g and 802.11n. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talos Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I bought one of these for my mum 2 years ago because the interface seemed nice and simple for her to use. Got a phone call from her yesterday saying that the unit has stopped responding to the remote. She's tried turning it off at the power button at the back and changed batteries to a brand new set and still get no response from any button presses on the remote. Before I spend $75 for a new remote for her from dealspace I thought it might be worth trying one of my xbox360 universal remotes that I have laying around. My question is does anyone know if I need a working MTV remote to enable the xbox360 compatibility or should it just work? In the manual it seems to indicate that you need to setup something in the settings menu to enable it to receive an x360 remote signal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Devil Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 You need to change a setting for the remote codes in the MENU. There are 3 remote code sets the Magic will respond to although my experience with the two alternatives has been that the original remote is to be preferred. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wklie Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) Got a phone call from her yesterday saying that the unit has stopped responding to the remote. There is a slight possibility that a failing HDD can cause this. To rule out this possibility, power cycle the Magic TV using the rear power switch. Upon seeing TV video, immediately press some remote buttons to see if it's responsive or not - you have less than 30 seconds to check this, before timeshift buffering (that writes to HDD) kicks in. If there's a WiFi router, connect the Magic TV to it via a network cable and use the free Android / iOS Magic TV remote app to control it. The XBox 360 remote compatibility needs to be enabled using a Magic TV remote or the app. Edited March 25, 2014 by wklie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FynrDzynr Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) Please make sure your WiFi AP/router is set to accept 2.4GHz (instead of 5GHz only), and accept both 802.11g and 802.11n. Yes, checked all that. Using an old Billion 7402-VGM, I setup another AP less than 2m from the dongle in the same room. Laptop detects this AP 5metres away with 2 walls in between but still no networks detected by the Magic dongle. Looks like I'll revert to ethernet & dig out an old 10/100 switch. Edited March 25, 2014 by FynrDzynr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talos Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 ok thanks guys.. thats what i thought with regard to needing the MagicTV remote to enable the x360 remote.. will give her a call tonight and get her to do the HDD test wklie.. thanks for the suggestion.. looks like ill be picking up a new remote from dealspace though.. damn expensive bloody things.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wklie Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) will give her a call tonight and get her to do the HDD test wklie.. thanks for the suggestion.. I'd like to add that there is an alternative easier way to check whether HDD failure causes the unit to not respond to remote control. Power off the Magic TV using the rear power switch. Unplug the antenna from Magic TV, then power it on. Naturally "No Signal" error instead of TV will be shown, but if the remote works now, the HDD is dead. Edited March 25, 2014 by wklie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talos Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Anyone know if Dealspace are still operating? I ended up purchasing one of the remotes from their site the other night but the order has been sitting at processing since then. Their online chat hasnt been online since and their facebook hasnt had any posts to it for nearly 12 months. I havent had a chance to give them a call as ive been flat out at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Submariner1503559614 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Dealspace is still on Ebay, but apart from that I have no idea. http://stores.ebay.c...space-Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FynrDzynr Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Anyone know if Dealspace are still operating? I ended up purchasing one of the remotes from their site the other night but the order has been sitting at processing since then. Their online chat hasnt been online since and their facebook hasnt had any posts to it for nearly 12 months. I havent had a chance to give them a call as ive been flat out at work. Did you get it sorted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talos Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Yeah I did. Forgot to come back here to update. Took a few days longer and the remote was posted. They sent it to my billing address instead of the postage address though so it came to my place instead of my mums. Cost me another $13 to express post it to her. The new remote fixed her problem though. First thing I got her to do was enable the x360 remote compatability so that if this remote dies I can give her one of my spare x360 remotes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest drocelot Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Hi are there any planned firmware updates to this great device? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murgles Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Is there any way to trim/edit recordings on board the MTV4000PVR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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