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Hi All
We have a TV in the conservatory, which is fed by a split cable from outside aerial. (Split in loft to feed bedroom TV and the one in conservatory) The aerial was fitted a few weeks ago, and signal strength and quality is v strong. I bought a Manhattan HD pvr, but have some issues. The coax from the splitter goes into the pvr, then looped to tv via another cable. (Pvr also connected to tv with hdmi) The PVR, when switched on, works great. I’ve tuned channels, including HD, and live tv and recordings good quality. However, when watching tv, the picture pixelates, so I can’t watch tv and simultaneously record two channels on pvr, like others. (TV works fine, when cable plugged directly to TV)
The issue is the loop function and connection. I’ve enabled loop thru in pvr settings, changed loop cable, changed hdmi etc. When the TV picture pixelates, the signal strength stays as 10/10, but the signal quality drops dramatically. I rang Manhattan and did the various checks, software etc. They’d never had this issue reported, but narrowed it down to dodgy pvr, dodgy cable or too much signal!! I’ve researched and now attenuators sometimes required. However, signal is obviously not too strong for the pvr, or when directly connected to tv. I also know hdmi interference can cause issues, but using one supplied with Manhattan, and positioned away from coax.
I’m about to take the pvr back for a replacement, but suspect it’s systemic.
Anyone else resolved this issue?
Apologies for length of this.
Thank you.
We have a TV in the conservatory, which is fed by a split cable from outside aerial. (Split in loft to feed bedroom TV and the one in conservatory) The aerial was fitted a few weeks ago, and signal strength and quality is v strong. I bought a Manhattan HD pvr, but have some issues. The coax from the splitter goes into the pvr, then looped to tv via another cable. (Pvr also connected to tv with hdmi) The PVR, when switched on, works great. I’ve tuned channels, including HD, and live tv and recordings good quality. However, when watching tv, the picture pixelates, so I can’t watch tv and simultaneously record two channels on pvr, like others. (TV works fine, when cable plugged directly to TV)
The issue is the loop function and connection. I’ve enabled loop thru in pvr settings, changed loop cable, changed hdmi etc. When the TV picture pixelates, the signal strength stays as 10/10, but the signal quality drops dramatically. I rang Manhattan and did the various checks, software etc. They’d never had this issue reported, but narrowed it down to dodgy pvr, dodgy cable or too much signal!! I’ve researched and now attenuators sometimes required. However, signal is obviously not too strong for the pvr, or when directly connected to tv. I also know hdmi interference can cause issues, but using one supplied with Manhattan, and positioned away from coax.
I’m about to take the pvr back for a replacement, but suspect it’s systemic.
Anyone else resolved this issue?
Apologies for length of this.
Thank you.