Problem
Possible cause and solution
Snowy dots, blocking and
interference
If the antenna is located in the fringe area of a television signal
where the signal is weak, the picture may be marred by dots,
show blocking or break-ups. When the signal is extremely weak,
it may be necessary to install
a special antenna to improve the reception.
1. Adjust the position and orientation of the indoor/
outdoor antenna.
2. Check the connection of the antenna.
3. Fine tune the channel.
4. Try another channel. Broadcasting failure may happen.
Ghost
Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths.
One is the direct path, the other is reflected from tall buildings,
hills, or other objects. Changing the direction or position of the
antenna may improve the reception.
Radio frequency interference
This interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks,
and in some case, loss of contrast in the picture. Find out and
remove the radio interference source.
Playback of video is causing picture
freeze/macro blocks or similar
distortion, especially on HD content
Read/write speed of your USB device could be too low. Make
sure to use a USB storage device with sufficient speed and
space. Pen drives (USB sticks) may not support sufficient speed.
No signal or weak signal,
intermittent reception
a. Cables might have loosened; moisture might have
entered into cables or connectors, heavy rain at
present or heavy storm at present.
Check the cable connections, LNB and other
equipment connected between the LNB and the
receiver, or peak the dish.
Wait for rain/storm to subside. Ask a local satellite
specialist for advice.
The satellite dish is not pointing at the (correct)
satellite(s).
Adjust the dish. Ask a local satellite specialist for advice.
b. Satellite dish is too small, trees or buildings in path.
c. Change to a larger dish or change position of dish.
d. Signal is too strong, dish is oversized.
e. Connect a signal attenuator to the LNB input. Ask a
local satellite specialist for advice.
Bad picture/blocking error during
heavy rain.
Heavy rain will attenuate satellite signals, below a certain level
blocking will occur.
Make sure your dish installation is up to standards to minimize
rain effects. When in doubt, ask a local satellite specialist for
advice.
If the TV turns off after plugging a
cable into any connector
Again, turn on the TV.
NOTE:
If the problem persists after these solutions, please contact your local
support centre or send a support mail via our website www.strong.tv
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