My thoughts on the Jynxbox Ultra HD Lite

[Bob Loblaw]

A friend of mine bought a Jynxbox Ultra HD Lite asked me to put it together and set it up. While I have it, I am going to use it and see what it is like.

The size suprised me, it is about the same footprint as my DM500 but only have as thick and weighs nothing in comparison. The front of the receiver is very simple with the Jynxbox Ultra HD LITE lettering and 3 little windows, 1 for power light, 1 for status and the IR recepter.. The left side has a power button near the rear of the STB and a USB slot infront of the power button. The rear is filled with all the inputs and outputs needed, the power connector, a USB slot, IR slot (I think it is for a remote extender),RS232 input, ethernet plug, AV out, HDMI out and finally the tuner input and output. The right side is nice and clean.

http://www.satfix.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=19818&d=1381014741

Upon opening the display box I removed the receiver unit and underneath were the accessories; 1 JB200 tuner, 1 remote control (it works with my Ultra HD as well), 2 batteries, 1 special AV cable (1/8" jack to composite leads), and a special serial adapter (DB9 female to 1/8" jack), and then the power supply.

http://www.satfix.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=19814&d=1381014678

I had to open the receiver to install the JB200 tuner. The STB is held together by 4 little phillips screws on the bottom, a small screw driver is defintly needed, I used the little pocket screw drivers - worked great. Once the screws were remove and very carefully placed in a safe place, I wouldn't want to lose 1. I turned the STB over and the top lifted off without any problem, there is a wire connecting the fan to the motherboard so you have to be careful while opening. I was able to install the JB200 tuner without any hinderence, popped into place and I replaced the retaining hex nuts that secures the tuner in place. The top went back on, I turned over the STB and replaced the 4 little screws making sure no to over tighten them.

http://www.satfix.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=19815&d=1381014736
http://www.satfix.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=19816&d=1381014738
http://www.satfix.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=19817&d=1381014739

Now the fun really begins. I took the STB to my TV connected the HDNI cable, turned on the receiver and waited a minute and the regualar Jynxbox background picture appeard. I checked the system information and it showed the JB200 installed. I went into Installation menu then dish settings and pressed OK to choose the satellite to setup. I had forgotten that you will only see 2 satellites in the list until you do a factory reset and then all the satellites appear. I did that and proceeded to setup my satellites. The menu structure is identical to that of teh Ultra HD so moving around was easy. The biggest problem I had during setting up was the remote. I kept pushing the wrong buttons, I wasn't looking and was use to the arrangement on the Ultra HD. Once I started looking at the remote things went a lot better.
Time to scan for channels. I scanned each satellite individually, most channels scanned in, some were missed. Some attention has to be paid here after the initial setup is finished.

The picture quality is really good, IMO. As good as the original Ultra HD. The guide callup seems quicker that the Ultra HD but channel change is the same. I have a lot more playing to do with this little gem, I haven't attempted and recording or timeshifting. That will come in the next day or so.

The main draw back of the receiver is the fan noise. It brings back memmories of a SV8000. I have heard that new fans are coming. Another thing that I found is if you are using an HDMI and AV out (for use with DVI input) the fit is tight, the two outputs are pretty close together and depending on the thickness of the plug covers they tend to push on each other a little.

I would like to know how the STB gets the information for channel names. 241 and 242 have been renamed a while ago yet they are still referred to as CBS and NBC

I think Jynxbox has another winner, the price is fair and will make you think twice before buying a more expensive receiver or a cheaper out the back door receiver.

[BanHammer]

I would like to know how the STB gets the information for channel names. 241 and 242 have been renamed a while ago yet they are still referred to as CBS and NBC

The channel names are written in the file. You can rename the channels

[AeonFlux]

Went to my friend's house to see his new Jynxbox HD Lite. I pretty much agree with your assessment above with one addition. Fan noise is not just a drawback. It's a major issue. Friend's wife very adamant about 'not having that damned noisy thing in her living room' to quote her directly. Friend moved it into his office and it's damned noisy there too. He is going to pull the fan and use a laptop cooler the noise is so bad... and the dealer tells him that is the QUIET fan. Sorry, but I am still laughing. Better he hears it from his wife than I have to hear it from mine. Still LMAO.

Great sound too if you can hear it over the fan noise... ROFLMAO! :tehe:

[holly2012]

I removed my fan and I'm using a small laptop cooler it stays nice and cool.

[Nostradamus]

if I get one the fan noise shouldn't be a problem as the wife says I am half deaf already, HD not even a big issue right now either untilk I get a cataract removed BAHAHA damn it is fun growing old. Think I am going to tell the wife to get me a gift certificate for Wally world for Xmas. I can use it to buy depends :)

[AeonFlux]

So if I am going to buy one of these things, what laptop cooler works best? Anyone have a recommendation? Maybe I will buy one for my friend. His wife makes wicked good pumpkin pie. :comfort1:

[lyman zerga]

I like the noisy little beast enough to buy it a brother.
Just ordered a 2nd unit in for a Chum.
Seems a bit quicker, more stable and less quirky
than the full size stb.
Overall I'm pleased.

[holly2012]

I got my cooler on AMAZON I think it was around $5.00 plus a couple of bucks for shipping

[bkr™]

if I get one the fan noise shouldn't be a problem as the wife says I am half deaf already, HD not even a big issue right now either untilk I get a cataract removed BAHAHA damn it is fun growing old. Think I am going to tell the wife to get me a gift certificate for Wally world for Xmas. I can use it to buy depends :)

Ehhh, what you say?:tehe:

[Bob Loblaw]

When I first has the receiver on I noticed the fan but it was quickly mixed into all the other noise of the room. It was when I left the room for a little while and returned that is when I could hear it, I just disconnected it and am using a laptop cooler that I had around. I will be hard pressed to have to return this to my friend as I am enjoying this little box.
I have done a couple of recordings, both on demand and using the timer function. I have having good results so far with it, with the timer recording the receiver doesn't turn itself off as I experienced with the big boy version. I am able to play things that I recorded with my V1 receiver.
I have to comment on the remote as well. The layout is more efficient for us lazy handed people. The often used buttons are well within thumbs reach. Well at least in my opinion.

[sassy1]

SO GOT MINE TODAY,first thing I did was check to make sure no clone. Took about 1/2 hr to get it going, no problesm, set up network did a re-bot, scanned sats, set up favs and started watching. Picture quality is good,, sound is good as well, fan is noisy but don't really notice it , records well in .ts or .ps only was under the impression it used alot more exrensions, all in all I would recommend this little guy to my friends..

than ks

after i learn to spell and type>>>>>
as per holly's advice i bought a cooler pad, ,runs nice and cool now I like this little unit...

So i have had this unit for a month almost, tried all the record /playback options, works as expected. the only problems I have actually had were ones THAT I CAUSED BY NOT READING OR NOT LOOKING BEFORE JUMPING.
So i would recommend this unit as a low end purchase, nothing fancy just works.

thanks

[Nostradamus]

there is no clones of this box yet that I am aware of. might possibly be a few prototype boxes that were leaked but they are easy to identify as they will not take the new file. will also be hard for the clone dudes to manufacture and sell the clone boxes much cheaper than the real thing and they are all about turning a big profit on a glut of boxes so I expect they will wander off in another direction

[wee-haggis]

For the folks who added a replacement fan.
Are they of the USB variety?....and is there any potential problem drawing the power from the small lite unit.
I also wonder what you would do if you have to use the USB for wireless antenna connection ?

[Bob Loblaw]

Yes the coolers are of the USB variety but it is butter to power them from an external source. You can pick up a little 110v to 5v adapter for about $5.
There are 2 USB slots so using a wireless adapter and another USB thing shouldn't be a problem

[wee-haggis]

Thanks Bob.

I finally received my new Jynxbox about an hour ago. I have not yet hooked it up, but I have attached an image showing (what I believe) to be the new fan location. The heat sink is way smaller as well.
20333

[wee-haggis]

**UPDATE**
Fired up the box and the fan noise is barely noticeable (in fact I had to put my ear close to the box to make sure it was running at all......it was ...but very quietly :))

[Benney]

Thanks Bob.

I finally received my new Jynxbox about an hour ago. I have not yet hooked it up, but I have attached an image showing (what I believe) to be the new fan location. The heat sink is way smaller as well.
20333

Now that's real interesting. How is that fan fastened on.

[Bob Loblaw]

Sure looks like a new location to me, the others were attached to the cover.

[greeny]

hello!
i really need help..
i just purchased a new jynxbox hd ultra lite and i noticed that in the installation menu there is nothing listing except ( DTV scan only)
and in tool option there is not option ( server setting either )
do you know what do i need to do to set it up to working?
This is strange to me that there is not satellite listing ,even after done factory reset a few time ... no luck
Your help is much appreciated ..


A friend of mine bought a Jynxbox Ultra HD Lite asked me to put it together and set it up. While I have it, I am going to use it and see what it is like.

The size suprised me, it is about the same footprint as my DM500 but only have as thick and weighs nothing in comparison. The front of the receiver is very simple with the Jynxbox Ultra HD LITE lettering and 3 little windows, 1 for power light, 1 for status and the IR recepter.. The left side has a power button near the rear of the STB and a USB slot infront of the power button. The rear is filled with all the inputs and outputs needed, the power connector, a USB slot, IR slot (I think it is for a remote extender),RS232 input, ethernet plug, AV out, HDMI out and finally the tuner input and output. The right side is nice and clean.

http://www.satfix.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=19818&d=1381014741

Upon opening the display box I removed the receiver unit and underneath were the accessories; 1 JB200 tuner, 1 remote control (it works with my Ultra HD as well), 2 batteries, 1 special AV cable (1/8" jack to composite leads), and a special serial adapter (DB9 female to 1/8" jack), and then the power supply.

http://www.satfix.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=19814&d=1381014678

I had to open the receiver to install the JB200 tuner. The STB is held together by 4 little phillips screws on the bottom, a small screw driver is defintly needed, I used the little pocket screw drivers - worked great. Once the screws were remove and very carefully placed in a safe place, I wouldn't want to lose 1. I turned the STB over and the top lifted off without any problem, there is a wire connecting the fan to the motherboard so you have to be careful while opening. I was able to install the JB200 tuner without any hinderence, popped into place and I replaced the retaining hex nuts that secures the tuner in place. The top went back on, I turned over the STB and replaced the 4 little screws making sure no to over tighten them.

http://www.satfix.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=19815&d=1381014736
http://www.satfix.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=19816&d=1381014738
http://www.satfix.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=19817&d=1381014739

Now the fun really begins. I took the STB to my TV connected the HDNI cable, turned on the receiver and waited a minute and the regualar Jynxbox background picture appeard. I checked the system information and it showed the JB200 installed. I went into Installation menu then dish settings and pressed OK to choose the satellite to setup. I had forgotten that you will only see 2 satellites in the list until you do a factory reset and then all the satellites appear. I did that and proceeded to setup my satellites. The menu structure is identical to that of teh Ultra HD so moving around was easy. The biggest problem I had during setting up was the remote. I kept pushing the wrong buttons, I wasn't looking and was use to the arrangement on the Ultra HD. Once I started looking at the remote things went a lot better.
Time to scan for channels. I scanned each satellite individually, most channels scanned in, some were missed. Some attention has to be paid here after the initial setup is finished.

The picture quality is really good, IMO. As good as the original Ultra HD. The guide callup seems quicker that the Ultra HD but channel change is the same. I have a lot more playing to do with this little gem, I haven't attempted and recording or timeshifting. That will come in the next day or so.

The main draw back of the receiver is the fan noise. It brings back memmories of a SV8000. I have heard that new fans are coming. Another thing that I found is if you are using an HDMI and AV out (for use with DVI input) the fit is tight, the two outputs are pretty close together and depending on the thickness of the plug covers they tend to push on each other a little.

I would like to know how the STB gets the information for channel names. 241 and 242 have been renamed a while ago yet they are still referred to as CBS and NBC

I think Jynxbox has another winner, the price is fair and will make you think twice before buying a more expensive receiver or a cheaper out the back door receiver.

[iq180]

hello!
i really need help..
i just purchased a new jynxbox hd ultra lite and i noticed that in the installation menu there is nothing listing except ( DTV scan only)
and in tool option there is not option ( server setting either )
do you know what do i need to do to set it up to working?
This is strange to me that there is not satellite listing ,even after done factory reset a few time ... no luck
Your help is much appreciated ..
You need to load firmware v036 or v111 then do a factory reset then all your options will be there.

[greeny]

can you please give me the link to get the file
and how to load it to the machine
Thanks

[greeny]

hello,
Yes finally i got the box to work but with only one sat (110) .
i an having trouble to get the 119 going.when i did the installation set up , it kept telling me ( dish setting 110) .
At one point 119 came up and was able to scan but when i went to watch tv ( exp: channel 110 food channel ) , the channel came up and with sat #119 at the bottom but no picture nor sound . When went back to dish setting , it keep telling me ( on top of the window 110)
is there anything have done wrong?
p/s it was and is working flawlessly on my Satzen 300 but i decided to go with the jynxbox just for the hd

here is my set up
dish pointing 110/119
regular lnb with sw 21 swith

your help is always much appreciated.

[iq180]

hello,
Yes finally i got the box to work but with only one sat (110) .
i an having trouble to get the 119 going.when i did the installation set up , it kept telling me ( dish setting 110) .
At one point 119 came up and was able to scan but when i went to watch tv ( exp: channel 110 food channel ) , the channel came up and with sat #119 at the bottom but no picture nor sound . When went back to dish setting , it keep telling me ( on top of the window 110)
is there anything have done wrong?
p/s it was and is working flawlessly on my Satzen 300 but i decided to go with the jynxbox just for the hd

here is my set up
dish pointing 110/119
regular lnb with sw 21 swith

your help is always much appreciated.
Can you post a pic of your LNBs, a regular LNB don't tell us if its DPP LNB or what, we need to know before we can help you.

[greeny]

i know it is not dpp for sure
but i will try to post the pic.even do not know how.
it is kind of rectangular shape that is installed one at a time(single)

[Anubis]

So you have 2 lnb/s on one dish going into a sw21?
Apicture would help as it sounds like you are running a bracket to support 2 lnbs.
You should also post your setting as it sounds like one of them needs to be changed.

[greeny]

could you tell me how to post with pic.attachement


Thanks

[Anubis]

After you make a post scroll down past the submit part and you will see manage attachments.
Click on the manage attachments button and a new window will pop up.
Click on the add files button in the upper right hand corner.
Another small pop up will show right below the add files button.
Click on choose file and another pop up will show which will be your computer.
Find the file/pic you want to upload and click on it then click on the open button.
You will be sent back to the add files screen and you now click on the upload button.
The file will begin to transfer and when done you will see the pic in the open window when done.
Go to bottom right of the open screen and click on done.
The file will now show under the manage attachments button and scroll down to submit.

[freekazoid]

Now that's real interesting. How is that fan fastened on.

This question never got answered. I'm having some noise troubles with my box and am looking into a new solution, knowing how to remove the old fan would be quite beneficial. Can anyone tell me the proper way to remove it without damaging the chip it's fastened to?

[skywalker999]

Well the fan is screwed on top of the heat sink, and on top of the processor just remove the screws and remove the fan from the heat sink now peel of a bit of the sticker on the center of the fan put two or tree drops of oil and put it back, and that should solve the noise problem :yeaah:

[iq180]

This question never got answered. I'm having some noise troubles with my box and am looking into a new solution, knowing how to remove the old fan would be quite beneficial. Can anyone tell me the proper way to remove it without damaging the chip it's fastened to?
Start a new thread and ask, remember to post what receiver you have and what problems you are having