PVR causes video to freeze

[lionking]

Unfortunately it didn't work.....froze up and scrambled.

Update: I did another factory set in System Recovery then discovered Sats 119 and 129 still said Sat 91 in the corner with blue bars still.

Even when LNB Power was off or on I then went down again to the line for LNB Frequency and saved both Sats as 00.00 which I hope will work with PVR this time.

I then rescanned channels for Sat 91 afterwards.

If this doesn't work for PVR I will let you know in

[lionking]

Update:

Unfortunately even after I listened to instructions, and completed them again using Sandisk 8GB Flash drive after 10 minutes froze and scrambled.

Is there a chance maybe I bought the wrong power supply adapter or it should be 12 volt 5 amp instead of 12 volt 3-5?

I know it still changes channels none of the rebooting the original power supply adapter did.

I do have another idea for a power supply which maybe going backwards having a cord then a box then a cord

This was found on Amazon.

Hope this no cause T5 rebooting again.

Description
Parameters:
Input Voltage: 100V-240V
Output: 12V 5A
Plug: US type
Interface Specification: 5.5mm * 2.5mm
With overvoltage, overcurrent, short circuit protection
Package includes
1 x US Power Adapter.

If you wish I can include a picture of it in another post... please let me know.

Thanks in advance

[auggie]

Are you using a single cable for one Sat-91 "only" no switches, no other Sat-cables (110,119,etc.) in the mix hooked up as well
One single cable, one LNB, Straight to receiver, Any Hiccup/glitch (server,weather,internet,module,etc.) will cause it to freeze
lockup, etc. it might be your HD Module going, internet up/down, will have to track it down ??

[lionking]

Are you using a single cable for one Sat-91 "only" no switches, no other Sat-cables (110,119,etc.) in the mix hooked up as well
One single cable, one LNB, Straight to receiver, Any Hiccup/glitch (server,weather,internet,module,etc.) will cause it to freeze
lockup, etc. it might be your HD Module going, internet up/down, will have to track it down ??

From LNB RG6 cable Sat 91 connected by a barrel connector.

LNBs for Sat 110 and 119 still on Sat dish with 2 RG6 cables not connected to any switch or T5 box.

Do you think maybe if I cut those 110 and 119 cable because they could be causing some interference?

I also have another idea which maybe going backwards for another power supply adapter having a cord then a box then a cord to plug into surge bar.

This was found on Amazon.

Hope this no cause T5 rebooting again.

Description
Parameters:
Input Voltage: 100V-240V
Output: 12V 5A
Plug: US type
Interface Specification: 5.5mm * 2.5mm
With overvoltage, overcurrent, short circuit protection
Package includes
1 x US Power Adapter.

If you wish I can include a picture of it in another post...

please let me know.

[auggie]

Try it without the surge bar, and the power adapter with the block in middle (cord off each end) I have found are not the best
Also with T5 in server settings turn off the ones not in use.

[lionking]

Try it without the surge bar, and the power adapter with the block in middle (cord off each end) I have found are not the best
Also with T5 in server settings turn off the ones not in use.

Plugging in directly to the wall outlet same freezing.

All Sats that are not in use LNB power off.

I will keep on looking for 12 volt 5 amp without the block connected to the cord.

[auggie]

Are you using a new power adapter 12v 3amp (ones you just got) or a old one
If new then I believe it's not the power adapter, something else is causing it to freeze ?

[lionking]

Are you using a new power adapter 12v 3amp (ones you just got) or a old one
If new then I believe it's not the power adapter, something else is causing it to freeze ?

Yes I am using the new one I asked you about in one of the posts in this thread.

Could it be the manufacturer of the power supply adapter that is causing the freezing or if I took the power supply that came with the Dreamlink T1 and connect it to the T5 because no issue with PVR on the T1 which does not have that block (transformer) between the power cables.

[auggie]

i don't think it's the power adapter doing it, it might even be a heat issue, try this:
If you can, take the top cover off T5 and get a fan blowing air down over HD Module & board while running/recording
see if it still freezes ? Your Module Maybe over heating.

[lionking]

i don't think it's the power adapter doing it, it might even be a heat issue, try this:
If you can, take the top cover off T5 and get a fan blowing air down over HD Module & board while running/recording
see if it still freezes ? Your Module Maybe over heating.

Are you talking about a portable fan or a laptop cooler?

[auggie]

A portable fan, a laptop cooler won't do much from below
I mounted a CPU fan in the top cover of my T4 blowing air down over everything keeping it cool
(No heat issues)

[lionking]

A portable fan, a laptop cooler won't do much from below
I mounted a CPU fan in the top cover of my T4 blowing air down over everything keeping it cool
(No heat issues)

I know I an not that tech savy to be able to connect a CPU fan on the top cover, and how would that fan be powered.

I guess the DL T1 does not have as much overheating issues as the T5 has.

Maybe if I was given instructions on what quiet fan would be needed including tools.

Update: I did a google search and found on another FTA website about DL T5 fan to keep cool.

If a person like me that would not be able to physically install a fan the other is not a portable fan or laptop cooler, but called a muffin fan 120 volt that would blow cool air from the top to keep from overheating.

There is a plug to a wall outlet for power plug and play.

AC Infinity AXIAL LS1238, Quiet Muffin Fan, 120V AC 120mm x 38mm Low Speed, for DIY Cooling Ventilation Exhaust Projects

[auggie]

"TRY" (Experiment for possible Heat issues) take top cover off and place a portable fan next to it
pointing down so it will blow air across the HD Module & Power board etc. while running/recording with T5
and see if it acts up or not. These Boxes are cheaply made with poor electronics, which can cause heat issues
Plus the fact the box is so Small heat has no where to go. Process of elimination to pin point your problem,
Or move on to the next best thing that works ??

[lionking]

"TRY" (Experiment for possible Heat issues) take top cover off and place a portable fan next to it
pointing down so it will blow air across the HD Module & Power board etc. while running/recording with T5
and see if it acts up or not. These Boxes are cheaply made with poor electronics, which can cause heat issues
Plus the fact the box is so Small heat has no where to go. Process of elimination to pin point your problem,
Or move on to the next best thing that works ??

It took me a little longer because some other things I had to take care of.

I didn't try the fan over the T5 with the top cover off, but decided to use the muffet fan which runs on its own power non USB I mean.

I remember in 1 post you made in this thread about doing some kind of remod on a T5 connected to the top cover of it that us why I decided to use a muffin which is close to what you have done.

It is a little noisy.... cools off the top of box down to room temperature or more.

Doing a PVR test....it's working no freezing or scrambled....usually stops working 10 to 15 minutes.

PVR still going over 20 minutes has not stopped.

Do you think I should go with another muffin fan which maybe less noisy which would work the same that has adjustable speeds?

Please let me know.

[auggie]

How noisy is the fan when watching TV, does the noise from it over power the TV or
in other words can "YOU" live with it when TV is on.?? Does your HD Module have a Rubber or Metal Heatsink on it ?
Also what you can do, is cut a Hole in top cover (just slightly smaller than fan you use) and fasten the fan to it
blowing down over stuff (with Hole=More air-flow=More cooling) I used a Dremel tool to cut a aprox. 2"-3" hole in my T4 COVER
AND with some tap screws mounted the fan. your Module should have heatsink like this one


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