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I just ordered this 1TB external hard drive from Tiger Direct to use with the OpenBox S9 receiver. I hope it was a good choice.
Iomega Select 34966 External Desktop Hard Drive - 1TB, 3.5, USB 2.0, 480Mbps at TigerDirect.com
Iomega Select 34966 External Desktop Hard Drive - 1TB, 3.5, USB 2.0, 480Mbps at TigerDirect.com
what glitches? Mine has run smooth for over a year now
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What glitches? none on my 2 Az boxes. and i will take all the 4:2:2 feeds
any time i can. wow what a all around stb.
Hidden Options? Is this true?
hidden options OpenBox S9 HD......
Some additional options:
1.menu-> Tools-> information-> ok (5x7 Barrack on the remote control)-additional info
2.menu-> Tools-> information-> ok (5x1 Barrack on the remote control)-test options.
Maybe someone knows more.
Click Menu -> Tools -> Information and then press '1' [5 times], you will then gain access to the Factory Test Menu.
Guests cannot see images in the messages. Please register to forum by clicking here to see images.
To change a value, simply press the 'OK' key
To quit the menu press Menu or Exit
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hidden options OpenBox S9 HD......
Some additional options:
1.menu-> Tools-> information-> ok (5x7 Barrack on the remote control)-additional info
2.menu-> Tools-> information-> ok (5x1 Barrack on the remote control)-test options.
Maybe someone knows more.
Click Menu -> Tools -> Information and then press '1' [5 times], you will then gain access to the Factory Test Menu.
Guests cannot see images in the messages. Please register to forum by clicking here to see images.
To change a value, simply press the 'OK' key
To quit the menu press Menu or Exit
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Is this teletext on the openbox/solomend receiver and if so what satellite?
Thank you for the hidden menu information but I couldn't get the pictures that you said were available. I am logged in and not a guest.
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I wouldn't buy here, but for only $100 it's tempting:
roccellelectronic.com : OPENBOX S9 HD PVR Digital Satellite Receiver DVB-S DVB-S2
roccellelectronic.com : OPENBOX S9 HD PVR Digital Satellite Receiver DVB-S DVB-S2
WOW!!! Ordered the Openbox S9 receiver from HyperMegaSat Tuesday afternoon (10/26) and it arrived Friday morning (10/29).
We then had to leave for the weekend and I didn't get to open the box yet.
We are now back home and I hope to be able to get some time to begin playing before yet another work week begins.
We then had to leave for the weekend and I didn't get to open the box yet.
We are now back home and I hope to be able to get some time to begin playing before yet another work week begins.
I'd be interested in hearing how well Montana PBS comes in for you. Thats the main reason why I bought my Openbox S9 PVR HD. Sadly, Montana PBS has a very low signal and breaks up / freezes a lot. Its not watchable for me.
First Impressions:
HyperMegaSat:
Shipping: Excellent
Packaging: I would of preferred receiver to be shipped within a larger box surrounded by packing peanuts for better protection during shipment.
Extras: Came with a 4 port DISEQC switch, but no HDMI cable or even batteries for the remote control. Come on throw in some batteries at least. Some retailers who sell this receiver for $175 and less include a HDMI cable.
Openbox S9 Receiver:
Power Cord: Could be longer. My other FTA receivers plug into the power strip nicely behind the entertainment center. This one I had to move closer in order to reach.
Receiver / Remote: "Cheap", but does the job.
Blind Scan: Fast and accurate. Scanned in Galaxy 17 (C Band) and AMC 21 (KU-Band) only to test receiver. Galaxy 17 picked up the Steelers tonight in HD which looked fantastic. It was also nice seeing the additional PBS channels on AMC-21. Montana PBS is however weak and breaks up.
Info Graphic: Could be improved, but better than some receivers I have seen.
Tomorrow night, I'll do further testing.
HyperMegaSat:
Shipping: Excellent
Packaging: I would of preferred receiver to be shipped within a larger box surrounded by packing peanuts for better protection during shipment.
Extras: Came with a 4 port DISEQC switch, but no HDMI cable or even batteries for the remote control. Come on throw in some batteries at least. Some retailers who sell this receiver for $175 and less include a HDMI cable.
Openbox S9 Receiver:
Power Cord: Could be longer. My other FTA receivers plug into the power strip nicely behind the entertainment center. This one I had to move closer in order to reach.
Receiver / Remote: "Cheap", but does the job.
Blind Scan: Fast and accurate. Scanned in Galaxy 17 (C Band) and AMC 21 (KU-Band) only to test receiver. Galaxy 17 picked up the Steelers tonight in HD which looked fantastic. It was also nice seeing the additional PBS channels on AMC-21. Montana PBS is however weak and breaks up.
Info Graphic: Could be improved, but better than some receivers I have seen.
Tomorrow night, I'll do further testing.
Updated Remote
I just saw a picture of the updated remote control for this receiver (pictured below) on another site and it does NOT look like the one I received. HyperMegaSat does however specify in their website that the new updated remote DOES ship with the receiver. Was I ripped off? Is HyperMegaSat selling older equipment?
I just saw a picture of the updated remote control for this receiver (pictured below) on another site and it does NOT look like the one I received. HyperMegaSat does however specify in their website that the new updated remote DOES ship with the receiver. Was I ripped off? Is HyperMegaSat selling older equipment?
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cant say much about the remote!maybe the one from the other site is an older type.I have bought from hyper before and getting what they advertized.On a side note! i dont think its a problem with the receiver when dealing with the weak sig of the new montana tp!there have been several others including me that had problems getting a good watchable signal from montana.
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thats version 3 of the remote.
you got version 2.
the first 1 was not very good, the 2nd was a little better, version 3 i have not got 1 yet but i am told it is better.
you got version 2.
the first 1 was not very good, the 2nd was a little better, version 3 i have not got 1 yet but i am told it is better.
I have the same receiver and didn't know that it does Teletext. Where did you find it, what bird and tp?
I agree Montana PBS breaking up is not the receivers fault. It is just one of the main reasons why I purchased this receiver. I will probably adjust one of my larger dishes to AMC21 soon to get a better picture.
That sounds correct. The remote I received looks different from the one pictured in the manual, so I believe I have version 2. I will probably purchased version 3 after playing with the receiver more. I'm finding that I must aim the remote right at the satellite receiver in order for it to work. If I aim at the TV just 2 feet away it often doesn't work. I might just move the receiver above the TV to resolve this problem. It will also resolve the short power cord problem.
I found this online while performing a search on "Openbox S9". I want to look into what satellite and transponder has Teletext in order to try it out.
I just ordered the new version 3.0 remote control for $19.95 from Fridge FTA. This new remote looks a lot better and should work better then the older version 2.0 which came with the receiver from HyperMegaSat.
I believe a company like HyperMegaSat should be shipping these receivers with the new version 3.0 remote, batteries for the remote and possibly even a HDMI cable. Plus they should ship in a larger box for better protection during shipment.
I believe a company like HyperMegaSat should be shipping these receivers with the new version 3.0 remote, batteries for the remote and possibly even a HDMI cable. Plus they should ship in a larger box for better protection during shipment.
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