twinhan starbox

[safco786]

Hi

Guis I can not able to make twinhan starbox work for my windows xp pentium 4 2.4 with 512 m. system.

Can some one help me on this ?

I am trying to get any fta channel.

Thanks

[binaryboy]

I have the same problem. Got the dish LNB and updated software installed and the Starbox wont pick up anything. It says I have near 100% Signal Strenth yet 0% Quality. In Dayton Ohio I have the elevation set at 38 degrees and with a compass I am just a few degrees west of true south. I inputted my location coordinates with the -84 longitude value (otherwise it isnt recognized).

Everytime I start the Twinhan software I get a driver error. I have reinstalled this driver countless times and it just plain disappears everytime. I have a feeling there is an issue of incompatibility here with XP. Either tht or the software just sucs.

[binaryboy]

Doesnt look like we're going to get any response or assistance here...

[vj9999]

I wish I could help, but I am guessing like me, many people around here do not have starbox.

[alpha4]

I have a Starbox and it works great! First of all, trying to lock signal using DVB is not a good idea. It's actually a terrible idea. DVB cards are not built to detect signal. SO what you need to do is find signal using a signal meter and/or an FTA receiver. Once you get the signal and ensure you're on the right bird, then you can start playing with you DVB box. Most people move from FTA receiver to DVB..it's just a natural transition since it's much easier to learn about FTA using an STB as opposed to DVB. Get yourself a cheap fta receiver you won't regret it.
Also, try using MyTheatre as a software. It's the easiest and most reliable.

alpha4

[aditya]

Hi Alpha, I Have TWINHAN StarBox USB and i am getting my all channels on my fortect reciever but when i plug in the coax in my USb DVB i get only 30% Signal and Quality 30%. But when i scan i don't get any channels. Any help what to do ?

Originally Posted by alpha4

I have a Starbox and it works great! First of all, trying to lock signal using DVB is not a good idea. It's actually a terrible idea. DVB cards are not built to detect signal. SO what you need to do is find signal using a signal meter and/or an FTA receiver. Once you get the signal and ensure you're on the right bird, then you can start playing with you DVB box. Most people move from FTA receiver to DVB..it's just a natural transition since it's much easier to learn about FTA using an STB as opposed to DVB. Get yourself a cheap fta receiver you won't regret it.
Also, try using MyTheatre as a software. It's the easiest and most reliable.

alpha4

[wejones]

Originally Posted by alpha4

I have a Starbox and it works great! First of all, trying to lock signal using DVB is not a good idea. It's actually a terrible idea. DVB cards are not built to detect signal. SO what you need to do is find signal using a signal meter and/or an FTA receiver. Once you get the signal and ensure you're on the right bird, then you can start playing with you DVB box. Most people move from FTA receiver to DVB..it's just a natural transition since it's much easier to learn about FTA using an STB as opposed to DVB. Get yourself a cheap fta receiver you won't regret it.
Also, try using MyTheatre as a software. It's the easiest and most reliable.

alpha4

First, the way I understand the definitions, DVB and FTA pretty much mean the same thing to us users. DVB is a generic format that the FTA signals are transmitted in. I think the only choices you have is a set top box, which I think the STB refers to, or a PCI card like the Twinhan 1020a or Broadlogic, etc, or in this case a USB card like the StarBox. But the STBs, PCIs and USB receivers all receive DVB FTA.
That being said, to some extent I agree with the statement that using a set top box might be a bit simpler at times, mainly because they are a bit more sensitive, and the power supplies to run the LNBs, switches and motors are a bit more powerful. Personally, I have 2 set top boxes, 2 PCI cards, and just got a Starbox for XMAS. It is a bit easier to find satellites with the STB only because the signal/quality meter updates more frequently, but that depends on what software you use for the PCI or USB receivers.
So far, I haven't been very happy with my Starbox. It is very insensitive compared to my other receivers. However, I'm somewhat looking forward to using it to help me aim my dish, because since I can use it with my laptop, I can use it out at the dish to get immediate results. Unfortunately, if you've slaved or daisy-chained the Starbox off other receivers, and/or have a weak signal to begin with, the Starbox may make reception difficult except on strong signals.
It is unfortunate that TSREADER or DVBAPPS don't seem to work with the Starbox, because they would make it's use much more user friendly. I have tried ProgDVB, and that does work, and it has a nice signal meter, but the software isn't particularly user friendly. Nice to hear that MyTHeatre works. I have never used that.
One annoying thing about the StarBox is that if you unplug the USB plug and plug something else in for a while, then try to return to using the Starbox, you have to re-install the software, and even reboot your computer, so I've had to get a USB hub so I can have one port dedicated to the Starbox.

[alpha4]

Originally Posted by aditya

Hi Alpha, I Have TWINHAN StarBox USB and i am getting my all channels on my fortect reciever but when i plug in the coax in my USb DVB i get only 30% Signal and Quality 30%. But when i scan i don't get any channels. Any help what to do ?

My suggestion is to first install mytheatre. I can give detailed instructions after that if you wish. It lets you try it out for one hour before it shuts down automatically. But that's plenty of time to get it all configured.

[diefledermaus]

I have to agree that the starbox is a lack luster performer. I wish I did not have to use a wall wart to power it instead of it being fully powered by the USB. Second it does not pick up on anything but the strongest of signals. 4:2:2 is only good on a beefy PC(come on manufacturers build a reciever for the HD you know is here, that we can afford.)