Strange problem with DiSEqC Switch 4 in 1

[ftaboy]

I was using a 4 in 1 DiSEqC (starsat model) until we moved our home, now when switch is connected, all 3 positions have low signal and level quality (glitching) but when i connect cable directly to each LNB signal is very good and strong. so , i buy a new DiSEqC Switch 4in1 (Premiym HD Gold+) but strangely i have this problem. so what you think is the problem?? i bring a lot of technician and no one of them can find the problem. (sorry if i posted this in wrong section)
PS: I'm sure all position are installed in the best way.
thanks in advance.

[stu667]

Re: Strange problem with DiSEqC Switch 4 in 1

What is the standard of your previous disecq and the new one?

Have you changed your sat box? Are you sure 100% that the dish has not moved?

Are the connections OK?

h--p://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DiSEqC

[bokkie]

Re: Strange problem with DiSEqC Switch 4 in 1

From what you've said, the lnb's are all ok and the cable is ok. So has to be the switch or the connections I think.

[pan1300]

Re: Strange problem with DiSEqC Switch 4 in 1

Has perhaps nothing to do with it, but I once had a similar problem with another box, the problem was that 2 sats were 'switched' - had to switch the setup (had also to do with channellist).

[bokkie]

Re: Strange problem with DiSEqC Switch 4 in 1

Yes maybe that's it. 2 switches are making contact at once, causing interference and glitching.
Check all you connections 100 % and make sure only one switch is making contact at a time.

[ftaboy]

Re: Strange problem with DiSEqC Switch 4 in 1

What is the standard of your previous disecq and the new one?

Have you changed your sat box? Are you sure 100% that the dish has not moved?

Are the connections OK?

h--p://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DiSEqC

both DiSEqC are same.
no did not test with other sat box but should try.
yes , as i said before i'm sure they are in the best position.

From what you've said, the lnb's are all ok and the cable is ok. So has to be the switch or the connections I think.

yes i'm agree with you that LNB and the cable are OK!! and tested 3 DiSEqC from different company and the same problem , so it's not the switch problem. what do you mean from connections? if you mean sockets of cable , i changed all of them....

Has perhaps nothing to do with it, but I once had a similar problem with another box, the problem was that 2 sats were 'switched' - had to switch the setup (had also to do with channellist).

what do you mean from "had to switch the setup"? please describe me more.

Yes maybe that's it. 2 switches are making contact at once, causing interference and glitching.
Check all you connections 100 % and make sure only one switch is making contact at a time.

as i asked before from 'bokkie' what do you mean from connections? if you mean sockets on each side of cables , i changed them all with new sockets. i have only one switch !!! how to make sure only one of the port of DiSEqC are switching!! please this describe, I'm confused ..
thank you all

[skytec]

Re: Strange problem with DiSEqC Switch 4 in 1

I was using a 4 in 1 DiSEqC (starsat model) until we moved our home, now when switch is connected, all 3 positions have low signal and level quality (glitching) but when i connect cable directly to each LNB signal is very good and strong. so , i buy a new DiSEqC Switch 4in1 (Premiym HD Gold+) but strangely i have this problem. so what you think is the problem?? i bring a lot of technician and no one of them can find the problem. (sorry if i posted this in wrong section)
PS: I'm sure all position are installed in the best way.
thanks in advance.

I believe that the new DiSEqC Switch 4in1 is broken or has compatibility problem with your receiver.

[toby69]

Re: Strange problem with DiSEqC Switch 4 in 1

if you have changed your cables from lnbs to 4-1 switch, re-try old cables as new cables centre core could be the fault, failing that, exchange switch, i had set-up with 7 lnbs 2 dishes and 2, 4-1 switches, had no problems.
did your so called technicians check right set-up in your box, i.e. diseqc1 to lnb 1. and they also on

[pan1300]

Re: Strange problem with DiSEqC Switch 4 in 1

what do you mean from "had to switch the setup"? please describe me more

... did your so called technicians check right set-up in your box, i.e. diseqc1 to lnb 1.

As toby said: check if diseqc1 is lnb1 ; had to changed the sequence of the diseqcs (sats 2 and 4 or so were switched).

[bokkie]

Re: Strange problem with DiSEqC Switch 4 in 1

Have a look at your switch and make sure everything is correctly connected.
I can't see that it can be anything but the switch as you've proven your cable and lnb's are fine.

[ftaboy]

Re: Strange problem with DiSEqC Switch 4 in 1

I believe that the new DiSEqC Switch 4in1 is broken or has compatibility problem with your receiver.

i tried 3 DiSEqC Switchs (one of them was totally new and)

if you have changed your cables from lnbs to 4-1 switch, re-try old cables as new cables centre core could be the fault, failing that, exchange switch, i had set-up with 7 lnbs 2 dishes and 2, 4-1 switches, had no problems.
did your so called technicians check right set-up in your box, i.e. diseqc1 to lnb 1. and they also on

yeap , even i buy new cable for short cables betwen LNBs to Switch and change it with new cable(not solved this problem)
also setting in sat box are same with switch ports , i mean , on switch Hotbird is connected to port 1 on switch and the setting of sat box of Hotbird is on Port 1. is it possible even the long cable working good when directly is connected to the LNBs make problem when i connect it to the Switch??

As toby said: check if diseqc1 is lnb1 ; had to changed the sequence of the diseqcs (sats 2 and 4 or so were switched).

i check and its OK.
is it possible even the long cable working good when directly is connected to the LNBs make problem when i connect it to the Switch??

Have a look at your switch and make sure everything is correctly connected.
I can't see that it can be anything but the switch as you've proven your cable and lnb's are fine.

with this Situation when DiSEqC Switch is connected i have low Quality than before, dose this mean something is wrong about cable???
thank you all guys, i still need help.and so happy to see a moderator in this topic.
tomorrow i will check DiSEqC Switch on my DVB card to make sure one more time about DiSEqC.
PS: here its illegal to have satellite dish for TV usage!! so I'm not comfort to check .....

[toby69]

Re: Strange problem with DiSEqC Switch 4 in 1

dont forget to inform us all of the result FTA_Boy, will might help other members on forum.

[bokkie]

Re: Strange problem with DiSEqC Switch 4 in 1

If the quality is lower than when connected directly to the lnb, that would suggest a problem with the connection on the switch, or the switch itself.
Maybe it is making two contacts at once which is causing interference, or the connection itself is causing problems.
Hope you can sort it out.

[locan]

Re: Strange problem with DiSEqC Switch 4 in 1

Maybe your Receiver got a problem and can't give enough electricity or the settings are incorrect, it's just an option so you can be sure you checked everything. GL

[ftaboy]

Re: Strange problem with DiSEqC Switch 4 in 1

If the quality is lower than when connected directly to the lnb, that would suggest a problem with the connection on the switch, or the switch itself.
Maybe it is making two contacts at once which is causing interference, or the connection itself is causing problems.
Hope you can sort it out.

yes i think its a interference between LNBs on same frequencies but how to realize which part made this problem? switch is okay because i tried 3 switch (btw i will test switchs on DVB card tomorrow), the long cable working fine directly when i connect it to each LNB , is't possible when i connect it to the switch make this problem(cable)?
you said : "it is making two contacts at once which is causing interference"!! is it possible satbox make two contact(connection) at same time??? or i get your point wrong?