DSTV Eye Problem

[shakes1]

Hi guys

I have a PVR installation and it utilises that Eye (or Uei or what-you-ma-call-it).
Yesterday, on the remote TV, I am unable to change channels, volume or anything. I have tested the remote, both are fine. There is a little red light on the part where the co-ax cable connects to the eye. There is also a dim red light on the Eye itself that flashes when a key is pressed on the remote.

Any ideas?

In the menu, TV Link is enabled.

 

[ost]

Is the cable between the decoder and eye complete?

ie. Are there any splitters etc.

You will a specific splitter if you have one.

 

[shakes1]

There is a splitter, but it always worked. It just suddenly died.

 

[Quantum Theory]

Is it an SLx splitter? SLx splitters have a plastic casing with an LED light. Anything other than an SLx, will work intermittently.

 

[SandManZA]

I have a similar problem - I installed the Eye but it does not work - will check the splitter to see if it is SLx - might be my problem.

 

[Quantum Theory]

We used to import a Labgear version of the SLx, but changed to Triax recently. So, I can recommend either of those.

EDIT: This one...

 

[McGuywer]

There is a splitter, but it always worked. It just suddenly died.

Connect the eye directly on the decoder, see if it works. If it does, it is most probably a cable problem.

 

[Quantum Theory]

Connect the eye directly on the decoder, see if it works. If it does, it is most probably a cable problem.

Don't think so. Voltage is still getting to link, as the LED goes on. More likely a return path problem, through a normal RF splitter. That is why I'm recommending the special Triax splitter (linked above).

 

[shakes1]

Connect the eye directly on the decoder, see if it works. If it does, it is most probably a cable problem.

Ha! Didn't think of that. Will try it, thank you.

 

[shakes1]

We used to import a Labgear version of the SLx, but changed to Triax recently. So, I can recommend either of those.

EDIT: This one...

How much do these cost and where can I get one, if needed?

 

[Quantum Theory]

Ha! Didn't think of that. Will try it, thank you.

Just remember, if it works, it does not mean it's the cable.

 

[Quantum Theory]

How much do these cost and where can I get one, if needed?

Not more than R150.

EDIT: You can get it from Space TV.

 

[Smurfatefrog]

They are R90 at the DSTV online shop, a bit less at the branches I think https://ww2.onthedot.co.za/mcllive/...&productsView=0&loggedIN=false&JavaScript=y

 

[Quantum Theory]

They are R90 at the DSTV online shop, a bit less at the branches I think https://ww2.onthedot.co.za/mcllive/...&productsView=0&loggedIN=false&JavaScript=y

Hey Smurf. Are you talking about the link or the splitter? We're talking about the splitter here...

 

[Smurfatefrog]

Hey Smurf. Are you talking about the link or the splitter? We're talking about the splitter here...

Hey QT, oops ja I was talking about the link, I skim read once I saw you had sorted him out

 

[McGuywer]

Any news shakes1?

 

[shakes1]

Hi guys

Sorry for the *very* late update. Tried everything, eye replaced, rejoined the port type thingies... everything...

Turns out, there was a geyser burst a little while ago. The kind plumbers decided to re-wire the DSTV setup as well. Thus breaking it.

Sorted out! Thank you all kindly for your help!