Satellite switch with DVB Boston 4500
chris76
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Hello,
I bought a house with a Boston DVB 4500 setup. It is pointed towards Hotbird, as the previous owner wanted to watch channels from his country.
To the experts: can I change the orientation of the dish to another satellite (which one?) to receive French (free) channels?
For your information, there is no card with this decoder, and I don’t have the documentation either.
Thank you for your responses ... because I'm struggling; there's too much information online, it's a mess, you could even say!
I bought a house with a Boston DVB 4500 setup. It is pointed towards Hotbird, as the previous owner wanted to watch channels from his country.
To the experts: can I change the orientation of the dish to another satellite (which one?) to receive French (free) channels?
For your information, there is no card with this decoder, and I don’t have the documentation either.
Thank you for your responses ... because I'm struggling; there's too much information online, it's a mess, you could even say!
4 answers
Good evening, when it comes to French channels, it means TNT
okay, but what kind of TV screen do you have?
CRT "cathode ray tube"? HD READY? FULL HD?
You'll understand later why I'm asking this; it's mainly for your material comfort and visual quality to avoid future issues with a certain operator that I won't name.
Just because there's a SAT pre-installation and wiring doesn't mean you have to use it unless you live in a blank area, for example, in the neighborhood, if no roof has a TV antenna, or check the TNT France map to see if your region is in the so-called blank area.
Boston is Free To Air, so you won't receive the full TNT.
okay, but what kind of TV screen do you have?
CRT "cathode ray tube"? HD READY? FULL HD?
You'll understand later why I'm asking this; it's mainly for your material comfort and visual quality to avoid future issues with a certain operator that I won't name.
Just because there's a SAT pre-installation and wiring doesn't mean you have to use it unless you live in a blank area, for example, in the neighborhood, if no roof has a TV antenna, or check the TNT France map to see if your region is in the so-called blank area.
Boston is Free To Air, so you won't receive the full TNT.
I have a Sony CRT 82 cm (10 years old). I am in the Rouen metropolitan area so I am not in a white zone.
What is free to air; no card, that's it, but what else is there?
Apparently I can prepare to "ditch" the thing?
But in this case what do I keep: can I at least keep the dish and the LNA?
Sorry for these questions but I really know nothing about TV/Sat/Video!
What is free to air; no card, that's it, but what else is there?
Apparently I can prepare to "ditch" the thing?
But in this case what do I keep: can I at least keep the dish and the LNA?
Sorry for these questions but I really know nothing about TV/Sat/Video!
I will be honest with you and avant-garde "aiming for the future"
Your Boston is not compatible to receive TNT via SAT
Basically, French channels are increasingly broadcasted in High Definition technology, e.g., TF1 HD, FR2 HD, M6 HD, the last 6 channels in HD.
So the problem is your CRT is incompatible with HD; that's normal, it's old technology.
It is possible to have HD with your CRT (in brackets)
Investing in an HD SAT decoder via a SCART is a waste of money; HD quality can do better.
Investing in an HD TNT adapter via a rooftop antenna with amplifier or pre-amplifier and SCART connection is better, but still a waste of money; HD quality can do better.
Now, investing in a new screen type FULL HD with integrated TNT tuner MPEG 4 and a rooftop antenna with amplifier or pre-amplifier would be top quality HD.
Via SAT, I would avoid it because it would be too stupid to invest in an HD SAT decoder that costs a fortune knowing that new FULL HD screens have integrated MPEG 4 tuners
I told you "material and visual comfort"
Sales are coming soon, and trust me, Full HD TVs have dropped significantly, and check the neighborhood to see if they have rooftop antennas on their roofs.
Your Boston is not compatible to receive TNT via SAT
Basically, French channels are increasingly broadcasted in High Definition technology, e.g., TF1 HD, FR2 HD, M6 HD, the last 6 channels in HD.
So the problem is your CRT is incompatible with HD; that's normal, it's old technology.
It is possible to have HD with your CRT (in brackets)
Investing in an HD SAT decoder via a SCART is a waste of money; HD quality can do better.
Investing in an HD TNT adapter via a rooftop antenna with amplifier or pre-amplifier and SCART connection is better, but still a waste of money; HD quality can do better.
Now, investing in a new screen type FULL HD with integrated TNT tuner MPEG 4 and a rooftop antenna with amplifier or pre-amplifier would be top quality HD.
Via SAT, I would avoid it because it would be too stupid to invest in an HD SAT decoder that costs a fortune knowing that new FULL HD screens have integrated MPEG 4 tuners
I told you "material and visual comfort"
Sales are coming soon, and trust me, Full HD TVs have dropped significantly, and check the neighborhood to see if they have rooftop antennas on their roofs.
If you have a transmitter nearby, why not receive it?
On the internet, you have a DTT map and its transmitters, make sure to check your region and also the neighborhood; it's a matter of money, so it’s up to your wallet. Via satellite, you'll see the limitations; you'll need to aim for Astra 19.2° E, a slight left adjustment from your current setup, and the DTT operator struggles with its subscribers, get informed on this forum and you'll understand, with the MPEG 2 decoder and its infamous card every 4 years.
You have another operator on Eutelsat 5° West A, but it's to the right "orientation towards the right from your current setup," check for any obstacles in front.
Then invest in an HD satellite decoder with a Scart output; I mentioned it above, you would have paid a fortune for a subpar result or image quality.
Old and new incompatible.
I repeat, I emphasize HD quality because by 2015, all French channels are supposed to be in HD.
On the internet, you have a DTT map and its transmitters, make sure to check your region and also the neighborhood; it's a matter of money, so it’s up to your wallet. Via satellite, you'll see the limitations; you'll need to aim for Astra 19.2° E, a slight left adjustment from your current setup, and the DTT operator struggles with its subscribers, get informed on this forum and you'll understand, with the MPEG 2 decoder and its infamous card every 4 years.
You have another operator on Eutelsat 5° West A, but it's to the right "orientation towards the right from your current setup," check for any obstacles in front.
Then invest in an HD satellite decoder with a Scart output; I mentioned it above, you would have paid a fortune for a subpar result or image quality.
Old and new incompatible.
I repeat, I emphasize HD quality because by 2015, all French channels are supposed to be in HD.
Ok via satellite.
First, test with your old setup to see if you can receive the Eutelsat 5°West A satellite.
Here is the procedure with the help of your geographic area indicated here
Rouen
Latitude: 49.4432°
Longitude: 1.1000°.
Follow my instructions step by step, okay?
If you receive channels via Hotbird on your screen, do not adjust the LNB settings in your Boston decoder.
1) Get a professional compass
2) Generally, tools like a 10 and 13 wrench
3) Configuration of Boston "satellite settings," currently set to Hotbird, switch it to Eutelsat 5° West A
By activating Eutelsat, you should already have transponders memorized in the Boston database; a TP is a package of channels.
4) Here are the azimuth and elevation data to capture Eutelsat
Azimuth via the compass is 188°
Elevation, the dish angle, will be 33°
Azimuth means orienting the dish left to right
Elevation means raising or lowering it using the degrees ° marked on the support pole of your dish; normally, you will be at 32° and you will have to raise it to 33°; play between 32° and 33°, no more.
Based on your setup on Hotbird, when you are behind your dish to orient it towards Eutelsat, you will need to turn it to the right. I have tested it for you from Hotbird to Eutelsat; it will take 20 seconds, of course, while turning it gently, not abruptly.
Okay, you are receiving Eutelsat 5° West A. You will have 3 options to receive FRANSAT.
The bouquet or operator concerning you will be FRANSAT with its lifetime card in parentheses ().
IF you want TNT HD, you will need a new FULL HD TV screen; it's better to wait for sales. Be careful, make sure it’s FULL HD; a tip to know, check the model you want to buy, its reference number, and the brand and model online to ensure that the mention Tuner TNTHD MPEG 4 is present.
1) In stores, there are certain Samsung TV models with an additional SAT tuner, which means a SAT output that you can connect the cable directly to the Samsung, and with a decryption module, insert the Fransat card into the Neotion module, then insert everything into the common interface of your Samsung.
But there’s a catch: not all Samsung models. Research online with the reference like this "SAMSUNG +NEOTION +FRANSAT"
2) A HD Ready TV, so TNTSD MPEG2 Tuner + a FRANSAT TNTHD decoder, e.g., ASTON SIMBA HD with its built-in Fransat card via HDMI cable; the decoder will handle decompression and faithfully render high definition on your HD Ready screen, which doesn’t have it.
3) FULL HD TV of any brand with the mention TUNER TNTHD MPEG 4 + FRANSAT HD decoder, e.g., again ASTON SIMBA HD. You will understand that you will have 2 TNT HD MPEG 4 tuners; I told you earlier "it would be stupid" and also the constraints via SAT.
P.S.: I have nothing against other models labeled Fransat, but ASTON will always be there for updates via SAT; good luck!!!
First, test with your old setup to see if you can receive the Eutelsat 5°West A satellite.
Here is the procedure with the help of your geographic area indicated here
Rouen
Latitude: 49.4432°
Longitude: 1.1000°.
Follow my instructions step by step, okay?
If you receive channels via Hotbird on your screen, do not adjust the LNB settings in your Boston decoder.
1) Get a professional compass
2) Generally, tools like a 10 and 13 wrench
3) Configuration of Boston "satellite settings," currently set to Hotbird, switch it to Eutelsat 5° West A
By activating Eutelsat, you should already have transponders memorized in the Boston database; a TP is a package of channels.
4) Here are the azimuth and elevation data to capture Eutelsat
Azimuth via the compass is 188°
Elevation, the dish angle, will be 33°
Azimuth means orienting the dish left to right
Elevation means raising or lowering it using the degrees ° marked on the support pole of your dish; normally, you will be at 32° and you will have to raise it to 33°; play between 32° and 33°, no more.
Based on your setup on Hotbird, when you are behind your dish to orient it towards Eutelsat, you will need to turn it to the right. I have tested it for you from Hotbird to Eutelsat; it will take 20 seconds, of course, while turning it gently, not abruptly.
Okay, you are receiving Eutelsat 5° West A. You will have 3 options to receive FRANSAT.
The bouquet or operator concerning you will be FRANSAT with its lifetime card in parentheses ().
IF you want TNT HD, you will need a new FULL HD TV screen; it's better to wait for sales. Be careful, make sure it’s FULL HD; a tip to know, check the model you want to buy, its reference number, and the brand and model online to ensure that the mention Tuner TNTHD MPEG 4 is present.
1) In stores, there are certain Samsung TV models with an additional SAT tuner, which means a SAT output that you can connect the cable directly to the Samsung, and with a decryption module, insert the Fransat card into the Neotion module, then insert everything into the common interface of your Samsung.
But there’s a catch: not all Samsung models. Research online with the reference like this "SAMSUNG +NEOTION +FRANSAT"
2) A HD Ready TV, so TNTSD MPEG2 Tuner + a FRANSAT TNTHD decoder, e.g., ASTON SIMBA HD with its built-in Fransat card via HDMI cable; the decoder will handle decompression and faithfully render high definition on your HD Ready screen, which doesn’t have it.
3) FULL HD TV of any brand with the mention TUNER TNTHD MPEG 4 + FRANSAT HD decoder, e.g., again ASTON SIMBA HD. You will understand that you will have 2 TNT HD MPEG 4 tuners; I told you earlier "it would be stupid" and also the constraints via SAT.
P.S.: I have nothing against other models labeled Fransat, but ASTON will always be there for updates via SAT; good luck!!!