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by TORB
Wed Feb 15, 2023 09:24
Forum: General Topics
Topic: ICE TV program issue
Replies: 5
Views: 816

Re: ICE TV program issue

It looks like ICETV system has had another meltdown. Their website has been down since last night.
by TORB
Mon Feb 13, 2023 12:14
Forum: General Topics
Topic: ICE TV program issue
Replies: 5
Views: 816

Re: ICE TV program issue

Thanks. The reboot of the Wiz fixed it.
by TORB
Mon Feb 13, 2023 10:03
Forum: General Topics
Topic: ICE TV program issue
Replies: 5
Views: 816

ICE TV program issue

Hoping somone can help please. My ICE TV program guide is not showing. However, when I look at the Menu/Timers the programs to be recorded are listed. I have gone into Menu/ICETV/Fetch EPG etc and when I look at the Show Log, it shows that the updates have Updated OK. I have also been into my ICT TV...
by TORB
Thu Jan 19, 2023 18:47
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Time shift settings
Replies: 2
Views: 673

Re: Time shift settings

Once again, thanks for your help MrQ. That fixed it.
by TORB
Thu Jan 19, 2023 14:30
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Time shift settings
Replies: 2
Views: 673

Time shift settings

When ever there is a power failure or I have to restart my V2, when I try to record there is an error message saying the disk is full.Last time this happened (I think) I empty the trash and then went into Settings/TV/Recording settings and reset the Default Movie Location to media/usb/movie./ and th...
by TORB
Sun Sep 04, 2022 12:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stream a video from an iMac to V2?
Replies: 8
Views: 766

Re: Stream a video from an iMac to V2?

Unfortunately this is now a nonstarter. i wanted to do it this way so I could save Netfix show and watch them later. However, as I am finding out the hard way, doing things I would like to do that was easy in Windoze is not possible on the iMac. Apparently Netflix haven't developed the software for ...
by TORB
Thu Sep 01, 2022 18:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stream a video from an iMac to V2?
Replies: 8
Views: 766

Re: Stream a video from an iMac to V2?

Thanks MrQ, I will it tomorrow.
by TORB
Thu Sep 01, 2022 16:45
Forum: Test Forum
Topic: Test please ignore
Replies: 0
Views: 1213

Test please ignore

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by TORB
Thu Sep 01, 2022 16:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stream a video from an iMac to V2?
Replies: 8
Views: 766

Re: Stream a video from an iMac to V2?

I have tried researching this on the forum but the only result I could see that was reverent was from 2007 nd was unlikly to work on my iMac using Monterey.

Is there a wiki, or post that will explin what to do, preferably in words of one syllable aimed at technical dummies.
by TORB
Mon Aug 29, 2022 21:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stream a video from an iMac to V2?
Replies: 8
Views: 766

Re: Stream a video from an iMac to V2?

Thanks MrQ, I will give it a try.
by TORB
Mon Aug 29, 2022 17:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stream a video from an iMac to V2?
Replies: 8
Views: 766

Stream a video from an iMac to V2?

I have done some searches here but am unable to find the answer to my question. I have just got a new iMac and signed up for Netflix. I know that I can watch a downloaded movie (or video from my iMac) using a Google Chromecast dongle) but I was wondering if there was an easy way to send it to the V2...
by TORB
Mon Aug 29, 2022 17:09
Forum: General Topics
Topic: V2 Tuner/Conflicting timers isssue
Replies: 5
Views: 914

Re: V2 Tuner/Conflicting timers isssue

Thanks MrQ. A reboot (with my size 13's :shock: ) did the trick. :D
by TORB
Mon Aug 29, 2022 13:51
Forum: General Topics
Topic: V2 Tuner/Conflicting timers isssue
Replies: 5
Views: 914

Re: V2 Tuner/Conflicting timers isssue

Yes. all four are showing as enabled.
by TORB
Sun Aug 28, 2022 18:52
Forum: General Topics
Topic: V2 Tuner/Conflicting timers isssue
Replies: 5
Views: 914

V2 Tuner/Conflicting timers isssue

I have a V2 with four tuners and I think I have a problem. I went to record a show and the conflicting timer window came up. It shows The right hand side of the screen shows three programs scheduled to record on three different networks. The fourth one, the one I wanted to add showed up on the left ...
by TORB
Sat Feb 27, 2021 14:09
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: HDD recording error
Replies: 28
Views: 1932

Re: HDD recording error

prl wrote:
Sat Feb 27, 2021 10:25
Which "latest"? 20191106 (latest official) or 20210119 (latest public beta)?

If the latter, don't forget to set up the beta feed for online updates.
The latest official.
by TORB
Sat Feb 27, 2021 08:00
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: HDD recording error
Replies: 28
Views: 1932

Re: HDD recording error

Which firmware version are you running (MENU>Information>About>Revision)? Murphy was bloody optimist! Turned it on the the Wiz appeared to be frozen. Power it down and back up and when it finished it ws showing the Wiz screen, so it didn't look like it had completed the boot. So I downloaded the la...
by TORB
Thu Feb 25, 2021 08:41
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: HDD recording error
Replies: 28
Views: 1932

Re: HDD recording error

Hi Geoff, Thanks for the assistance. Which firmware version are you running (MENU>Information>About>Revision)? Version is 19.3 So when you select "backup" or "movie" or "timeshift" (for example) what path is shown at the very top underneath the day, date, and time line?...
by TORB
Mon Feb 22, 2021 16:23
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: HDD recording error
Replies: 28
Views: 1932

Re: HDD recording error

What shows up as the path when you open the media selection listing, or the HDD in File Commander (MENU>>Sources / Files) when you select a file or folder (not the "<List of Storage Devices>" entry)? Have you rebooted? Some of the previous comments don't mean much to this technical cretin...
by TORB
Mon Feb 22, 2021 11:08
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: HDD recording error
Replies: 28
Views: 1932

Re: HDD recording error

Check MENU > Information > Devices to check the mount point, perhaps it's no longer /media/hdd (if you've rebooted after installing an SD card or with another USB drive the drive order may have changed). Thanks. I have checked and its /dev/sdd and then on the line below /dev/sdd1 If that's wrong, h...
by TORB
Sun Feb 21, 2021 16:01
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: HDD recording error
Replies: 28
Views: 1932

HDD recording error

My V2 was perfectly until recently. It has a 2TB disk that is 86% empty. Recently, a couple of times I have noticed when programs were due to start recording a brief error message flashed up stating the HDD was full and it couldn't be recorded. When I emptied the trash it recorded the next event, ev...
by TORB
Fri Apr 10, 2020 12:14
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Mini Keyboard
Replies: 13
Views: 1705

Re: Mini Keyboard

Beyonwiz-supplied wireless keyboard manuals The manuals for both Beyonwiz-supplied keyboards that I have are there. The P9 manual was an awkward shape to scan - it folds out to be longer than the A4 platen on my scanner, so it's a bit "chopped up" in the scan. Many thanks Peter. Pity the ...
by TORB
Fri Apr 10, 2020 06:38
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Mini Keyboard
Replies: 13
Views: 1705

Re: Mini Keyboard

Is it this keyboard ? If so, I'll scan the manual and PM it to you. Hi Peter, Thanks for the offer. Appreciate it. The picture is close but no cigar. On the linked picture, at the top right there are four buttons, and on the top left a circular thingy. On mine I don't have the four buttons. There a...
by TORB
Thu Apr 09, 2020 18:43
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Mini Keyboard
Replies: 13
Views: 1705

Re: Mini Keyboard

Which mini-keyboard? Both have pretty inadequate manuals. I don't know which mini-keyboard but it would be the latest. Inadequate does not begin to describe it....... I didn't get a manual with mine. :x You say "unit went psycho with colour changes," but exactly what happens (a little les...
by TORB
Thu Apr 09, 2020 15:25
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Mini Keyboard
Replies: 13
Views: 1705

Mini Keyboard

I purchased a mini keyboard with my new V2 but WTF???? :cry: How does this thing work. :shock: Its like no keyboard I have seen and whilst most keys make sense, I have no idea about others. More importantly, how does it work. Plugged it into the USB port on the V2 and tried to input my ICE TV detail...
by TORB
Sun Mar 15, 2020 05:24
Forum: Ice TV
Topic: Changing recorders
Replies: 3
Views: 1725

Re: Changing recorders

Hi Peter,

Thanks very much. Sounds easy enough.
by TORB
Fri Mar 13, 2020 05:24
Forum: Ice TV
Topic: Changing recorders
Replies: 3
Views: 1725

Changing recorders

I currently have a T4 and have just purchased a V2. Once the T2 is set up the way I would like it, I plan to stop using the old T4 to record programs and will do all the recording on the new T2. Is there a way I can get ICE TV to stream directly to the new T2 without having to reenter all my series ...
by TORB
Thu Mar 12, 2020 16:38
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Aerial connevtions on new V2 and old T4
Replies: 4
Views: 904

Re: Aerial connevtions on new V2 and old T4

Thanks for the replies. They are very helpful.
by TORB
Thu Mar 12, 2020 13:07
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Aerial connevtions on new V2 and old T4
Replies: 4
Views: 904

Aerial connevtions on new V2 and old T4

I currently have a T4 using a four way powered aerial splitter set up in the usual way. My new V2 ARRIVED TODAY. (The quad tuner dongle will arrive when it comes back into stock.) Initially I want to keep using the old T4 as the main recording device until I am satisfied I have mastered the V2, and ...
by TORB
Sun Dec 01, 2019 20:06
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Very strange reception problems
Replies: 6
Views: 982

Re: Very strange reception problems

MrQuade wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2019 14:53
The bar that is positioned lower on the infobar is actually the quality reading. The upper one is the strength.
Bugger! In that case things are really strange. Nine and Ten both have signal strength readings in single digit numbers.
by TORB
Sun Dec 01, 2019 12:41
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Very strange reception problems
Replies: 6
Views: 982

Re: Very strange reception problems

Is that a powered splitter you were using? [/quote] Are you sure you are looking at the strength figure and not the quality value? Is that a powered splitter you were using? The numbers quoted are for the lower of the two bars. On some channels the other bar (quality) can be as low as 5/8ths of SFA....
by TORB
Sun Dec 01, 2019 11:01
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Very strange reception problems
Replies: 6
Views: 982

Very strange reception problems

I have started a new topic as I now think that HDD is not the problem and it may be either the tuner or have something to do with reception. Unfortunately, the info I managed to observe, rather than clarifying the situation, just confuses me even more. On Friday I was watching the cricket on 7 and d...
by TORB
Fri Nov 29, 2019 11:26
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Need to install in HDD - a couple of questions
Replies: 3
Views: 628

Re: Need to install in HDD - a couple of questions

As usual, many thanks for your help Mr Q.

The previous issues were resolved. I will change the HDD and if that doesn't fix it, then its off for repair.
by TORB
Fri Nov 29, 2019 10:50
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Need to install in HDD - a couple of questions
Replies: 3
Views: 628

Need to install in HDD - a couple of questions

My recorded programs are having quality issues, which are getting worse with time, but watching live is via the Wiz fine. Therefore I suspect the HDD has problems so I am going to replace it. I went to https://beyonwiz.com.au/downloads/ and tried to download the latest T4 firmware. When I click on t...
by TORB
Fri Jan 18, 2019 14:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hopeless Repair System
Replies: 5
Views: 1392

Re: Hopeless Repair System

Thanks to you both for your replies. The tuner voltage regulators were the problem last time and were replaced. Surely the repair and replacement parts should last more than six months. The WA sounds good but mail from rural NSW to WA and return is $79.70. Thanks Oz post! Can anyone suggest a good r...
by TORB
Fri Jan 18, 2019 13:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hopeless Repair System
Replies: 5
Views: 1392

Hopeless Repair System

I hope you never need to get your Wiz serviced, because if you do, expect it to be a fiasco. Six months ago I had a tuner issue and had to get my Wiz fixed. I drove it to the listed address in Campbelltown but they had moved out a year previously. Then trying to get them by phone was not easy. As it...
by TORB
Sat Jul 07, 2018 15:38
Forum: General Topics
Topic: T4 jerky
Replies: 4
Views: 651

Re: T4 jerky

MrQuade wrote:
Tue Jul 03, 2018 18:28
The T4's output framerate is possibly set to 60Hz instead of 50Hz. You'd see uneven "jittering" if this was the case.
Hi Mr Q. Once again you have solved my problem. Many thanks.
by TORB
Tue Jul 03, 2018 18:19
Forum: General Topics
Topic: T4 jerky
Replies: 4
Views: 651

T4 jerky

I have just had my T4 serviced. They replace the tuners voltage regulators and updated the software to the newest version. My setting were wiped as part of the update so I had to do them manually. However, now I have an issue that I have been unable to fix. Any "action"like watching footy,...
by TORB
Fri Jun 08, 2018 15:33
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Hopeless (nonexistant) service
Replies: 5
Views: 802

Re: Hopeless (nonexistant) service

Well, this just gets worse and worse . After submitting a support request I received an email asking me for further details by either clicking on the support ticket link or by responding to the email. I selected the support ticket link. The web page asked for my log in details. After accepting the ...
by TORB
Fri Jun 08, 2018 14:33
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Hopeless (nonexistant) service
Replies: 5
Views: 802

Re: Hopeless (nonexistant) service

Ticket submitted.
by TORB
Fri Jun 08, 2018 12:01
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Hopeless (nonexistant) service
Replies: 5
Views: 802

Hopeless (nonexistant) service

My T4 has a hardware problem. Looked up the Beyonwiz website and it had their repair location listed in Lumeah (Campbelltown. NSW) As I had to go from the Southern Highlands the Sydney a few days later I decided I would drop it off for repair. When I got to the address there is a brewing place but n...
by TORB
Tue May 15, 2018 16:23
Forum: General Topics
Topic: T4 signal/recording problems
Replies: 2
Views: 304

Re: T4 signal/recording problems

Thanks GG.

I followed the link and it looks like some of the tuners are stuffed. I plugged the aerial straight into C and there was no signal on any channels.

I have to go into Sydney later this week so it will be very convenient to drop it off in Lumeah as I almost go past their door.
by TORB
Mon May 14, 2018 20:43
Forum: General Topics
Topic: T4 signal/recording problems
Replies: 2
Views: 304

T4 signal/recording problems

My T4 is being wacky and I hope someone can help please. Last night it was set to record The Voice on 9HD Wollongong. When i went to play it back it showed as 0 duration and Size 0 MB. The program was still theoretically running so I tied to look at it live but there was no signal. As a test, today ...
by TORB
Tue May 16, 2017 08:55
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Best way to connect T4 to......
Replies: 8
Views: 1121

Re: Best way to connect T4 to......

Many thanks Paul. You are a genius. :D I had to try a few times but the secret was in the security setting. Thanks for pointing me in that direction. I had an S5 (great phone but when it died a upgraded to an S7. ) The S7 uses WPA2 as well. However, to get my connection to work, I had to turn off WP...
by TORB
Mon May 15, 2017 05:36
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Best way to connect T4 to......
Replies: 8
Views: 1121

Re: Best way to connect T4 to......

"Do you mean a D6200 modem/router?" Yes Let's go back to your "wireless USB dongle" - have you tried it in your T4? As MrQuade was mentioning, have you setup a personal Wi"Fi hotspot on your phone, ....... " Yes " ......and have you then configured the T4's wirele...
by TORB
Sun May 14, 2017 14:59
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Best way to connect T4 to......
Replies: 8
Views: 1121

Re: Best way to connect T4 to......

Thanks for both responses. I have tried it all. :? But at least I think I am getting close. My Netgear D2600 Router has a USB port and I have tried plugging the phone into it but can't get it connect to the internet. The good news is that I have got the phone to work through the USB port on the tabl...
by TORB
Sat May 13, 2017 14:30
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Best way to connect T4 to......
Replies: 8
Views: 1121

Best way to connect T4 to......

Hi Guys, My (substitute four letter words here) NBN Satellite connection is down and due to the "unbelievable" service that the NBN provides, it will probably be down for....... well who knows? :roll: As a result I need to download my Ice TV data via my smart phone. My T4 is set up to conn...
by TORB
Tue Apr 04, 2017 11:55
Forum: Official Firmware Images
Topic: New Firmware for all T-Series Models (T2/T3/T4) 10/03/2017
Replies: 396
Views: 71597

Re: New Firmware for all T-Series Models (T2/T3/T4) 10/03/20

MrQuade wrote: You are ideally looking for ones that have a black or white plastic tip (rather than a blue one).
Thanks MrQ, and thanks to the others that also answered.

Found one and its fixed :) so now all I have to do is to tailor it to my own needs.
by TORB
Mon Apr 03, 2017 18:21
Forum: Official Firmware Images
Topic: New Firmware for all T-Series Models (T2/T3/T4) 10/03/2017
Replies: 396
Views: 71597

Re: New Firmware for all T-Series Models (T2/T3/T4) 10/03/20

The stick must be FAT32, and not exFAT. Some USB2 sticks and almost all USB3 sticks will not work for a firmware update, so you need to find another stick. The USB stick must be USB1.1 compatible, and not all are unfortunately. Find the cheapest and nastiest USB stick you own and try that instead. ...
by TORB
Sun Feb 12, 2017 06:56
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Streaming catch up TV
Replies: 3
Views: 705

Streaming catch up TV

I have spent hours searching and reading about how to stream catch up TV from my PC to my T4. If that's not possible, does anyone know if I can stream from my PC to my Popcorn Hour A400? Both are connected by Ethernet cable direct to the WiFi router/repeater and then to my PC. Can someone please poi...

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