Just got my TBS6981 and it seems to break up/pixelate/audio stutter on the HD channels like channel 4.
I tried it with an Ati 5450 and a nvidia 8800gt but seems to do it with both cards
has anyone encountered this problem?
Also when scanning for channels it picked up channel 4 HD but BBC HD was in the list but said no signal
TBS 6981 issues
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sorethumbs
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I guess everyone is running fine
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I've got that TBS card and I can tell you it needed an update to make it run smooth on HD channels. Trouble is I can't remember where I got this update or what it was called! I think it was actually an update produced by a different manufacturer entirely, like Hauppauge or similar?
I will do some digging, see if I can find the file.
EDIT: I remember now after doing a quick search, the update patch is only if WMC doesn't pick up the card as a DVB-S2 card capable of scanning for the likes of BBC, C4 and ITV HD channels etc. As you obviously have HD channels, that isn't your problem!
There is a newer driver on the TBS website that I installed which works good for me. It seems to be a little slower in changing from SD to HD channels, but that is deliberate to give the card time to tune properly I think? It seems to do the trick for me anyhow. You can find driver 2.0.0.19 here: http://www.tbsdtv.com/english/Download.html
ATI/AMD Graphic Cards are also known to give problems so it is also worth looking for an updated graphic card driver too. I hope you get it sorted, my card is working great especially since I ran a new shotgun cable from dish to pc for the dual tuner!
I will do some digging, see if I can find the file.
EDIT: I remember now after doing a quick search, the update patch is only if WMC doesn't pick up the card as a DVB-S2 card capable of scanning for the likes of BBC, C4 and ITV HD channels etc. As you obviously have HD channels, that isn't your problem!
There is a newer driver on the TBS website that I installed which works good for me. It seems to be a little slower in changing from SD to HD channels, but that is deliberate to give the card time to tune properly I think? It seems to do the trick for me anyhow. You can find driver 2.0.0.19 here: http://www.tbsdtv.com/english/Download.html
ATI/AMD Graphic Cards are also known to give problems so it is also worth looking for an updated graphic card driver too. I hope you get it sorted, my card is working great especially since I ran a new shotgun cable from dish to pc for the dual tuner!
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hey mate, i'm sure i've asked you this before but have you checked the dish alignment? my skystar went skewwy on some channels when the wind moved the dish...
my 6981 is fine btw.
my 6981 is fine btw.
Lee
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No problems with either of my TBS6981s either.
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sorethumbs
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Yes you have wasn't getting much response here and saw the other thread about the 6981in the 'International Issues' forummilli260876 wrote:hey mate, i'm sure i've asked you this before but have you checked the dish alignment? my skystar went skewwy on some channels when the wind moved the dish...
my 6981 is fine btw.
cheers
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Just to mention I have had my TBS 6981 (dual) for 1 week now and it has been perfect so far. All HD channels are great.
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Lee's right
Bought, installed, had few problems, installed in new pc, worked fine until i went to screw in a new feed and the connector attached to the card got wobbly. Amazon in process of refunding. Not sure i will get another now the missus has found out i bought a new gadget somewhat 'quietly' when a holiday is being budgeted for.
phil
Bought, installed, had few problems, installed in new pc, worked fine until i went to screw in a new feed and the connector attached to the card got wobbly. Amazon in process of refunding. Not sure i will get another now the missus has found out i bought a new gadget somewhat 'quietly' when a holiday is being budgeted for.
phil