ET8500 QUAD TUNER Xtrend 8500....no free tuner

skronk

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Hi all,

I am quite competent in setting up e2 boxes.
Not competent enough for this though !
This is my new box for new house.
I have 2 sat and 2 cable tuners with 1tb hdd. Latest Vix image. No cable input yet so these ( A&B ) are set " not connected ".
2 sat are set C as 28.2 astra. Tuner D set as same as C....but has also been set as simple 28.2 astra also.
When I record 1 channel, I am unable to watch another, being confronted by "no free tuner" even though I know there is one free. Have swapped sat feeds with same results.
Pulling my hair out....

Help please !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Regards

Skronk
 
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check the timers to make sure nothing is being recording etc.
Also check to see if both feeds are plugged into the top ports of the tuner :)
Xtrend_ET8500_rear.jpg
Then scan via abm to generate the bouquets.
see what that does for you
 
put your glasses on again and look at photo above from right to left A + B are sat tuners and C + D are cable so recheck where your tuners are.my cable are A + B

stick up a photo of tuner config.
 
Burlesy

Thx for reply.
You say check nothing is being recorded. Surely I should be able to record 1 channel and watch another ?
Wife using box at present, but will do as you suggest shortly and get back.
 
put your glasses on again and look at photo above from right to left A + B are sat tuners and C + D are cable so recheck where your tuners are.my cable are A + B

stick up a photo of tuner config.
My tuners are opposite to yours. A & B are cable and are in position A & B of your box.
Bought set up from a well known supplier and not modified.
Config is as stated in previous post. Identical to my Vu Duo which works flawlessly.
I really can't understand my problem. Will post pics when I can get to box.
 
yes i got my 10000 from them with tuners installed,hence i wondered,must be Lefty fitting them lol.

go into sat finder and check signal feeds also.
 
Right....don't laugh.
I instaled iptv trial yesterday (total flop).which installed Bulkyiptv. Wife insisted box was good before install.
Removed the plugin, and all is well again.
I know......stupid, but there you go.
Thanks to all.
 
we do need a laugh the odd time as pulling hair out is boring and sore lol
In that case read my posts. I am sure they will provide many laughs...lol

Still looking for iptv trial......
1. That you can install without being a nuclear physicist.
2. That works !
 
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