[mythtvnz] DVB-S Switch to HPol - Major outage expected

[Steven Ellis]

On Fri, February 2, 2007 10:01 am, sam@samborambo.ws wrote:
> Hey Nick,
>
> All that needs to be done is change the polarity setting on the set top
> box
> from vertical to horizontal. It will be in channel setup, etc. After th=
at
> it should work fine.
>
> TVNZ issued a statement saying that the outage may take longer than
> expected while switching from V to H. Their estimate was 3 to 4 days so=
 it
> should be back online today or tomorrow.
>
> Change the setting and wait keep checking to see if transmission has
> started. Possibly someone here on the list can post a message when they=
've
> confirmed D1 is transmitting on the TVNZ transponder?

There is a chance you may need to do a re-scan after changing from VPol t=
o
HPol. Some of the IDs might change as part of the cut over.

Some of the quick scans i've performed whilst the new transponders were
active shows  that some of the details have changed slightly.

Steve
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