I am setting up a new magnum, but I am losing signal after a few seconds of showing stong signal. Each time I power off and on, the signal comes but goes after few seconds...what's wrong ? Thanks

I am setting up a new magnum, but I am losing signal after a few seconds of showing stong signal. Each time I power off and on, the signal comes but goes after few seconds...what's wrong ? Thanks

Sounds like coax problems.
Check your coax cable for shorts, corrosion, water in connectors----bad switch-----bad LNB-----

I have checked my cables, but don't seem to find any problem. My DN receiver works fine with the same installation. !!!!

Are you using both EV and DN receivers at the same time.?? If so, I'd take the EV and connect it to the cable where the DN box is.. and see how it works there....

Not at the same time. I have a DN box with no subscription which I used to check on the signal level. It shows a strong signal but when I connect EV, there is no signal...I also tried to change some cable couplers but with no luck either....

djmbs ,ramhal. i was having same problem,i went in and deleted the factory sats 119/110,when i set up new one i did not use the ones listed i made my own. example instead of echo *** or echo*** i used user 1 and user 2,i picked up about 100 new channles this way the only problem i am having now is no info on the epg.

try to put autoroll off
good luck

I tried to out autoroll off but it didn't work...Something is wrong !!

If it would help, these are my settings:

2 d500's: one is a dpro dual for 61.5 connected to the second dpro+ for 119 and 110, and then one cable run to the magnum. No external switch needed. in antenna settings, 119 for Diseqc port 1, 110 for port 2, 61.5 for port 3. LNB Type DP, everything else default/auto.

If it would help, these are my settings:

2 d500's: one is a dpro dual for 61.5 connected to the second dpro+ for 119 and 110, and then one cable run to the magnum. No external switch needed. in antenna settings, 119 for Diseqc port 1, 110 for port 2, 61.5 for port 3. LNB Type DP, everything else default/auto.
when you go into the Satellite Setup menu, does the correct Satellite show up for 61.5/110/119 when you go into the config for them?

Just below the Map of the North America, the Magnum will tell you which satellite you are viewing, if the switches are setup correctly.
if it doesn't display correctly, then something is not right.

instead of auto, try LNB power "ON" and how have you connected the 61.5?

try adjusting the "multi-dish switch" settings and turn the DiSEqC OFF.

Also, try disconnecting the 61.5 for starters and try just 110/119 alone.

for some reason, the forum will not let me post attachments, else I'd attach a picture of a setup, cuz it's worth a thousand words!

djmbs ,ramhal. i was having same problem,i went in and deleted the factory sats 119/110,when i set up new one i did not use the ones listed i made my own. example instead of echo *** or echo*** i used user 1 and user 2,i picked up about 100 new channles this way the only problem i am having now is no info on the epg.
okay, you should prolly start your own thread, cuz we should be able to get you up and running off to the races!

If you could fill out this generic "template" we may be able to get you set up properly so you get your guide and all!


Please use this template to get the best help.Please fill in as much information as you can to receive the fastest and most accurate help.
Receiver Model--------------Magnum XV3300
Software Version------------
Type of switch used---------
Network/Satellite------------
Type of dish-----------------
Type of lnb used-------------
What is the problem----------
What you have tried already--

Also include your settings for all satellites you are trying to get.

Degree --------------------
lnb type-------------------
local freq------------------
local freq (low) ------------
diseqc ver ----------------
diseqc --------------------
22 KHZ --------------------
multi-switch ---------------

Here are the details:

Receiver Model--------------Magnum XV3300
Software Version------------v138
Type of switch used---------None
Network/Satellite------------119, 110, 61.5
Type of dish-----------------2 D500
Type of lnb used-------------dp + dpp
What is the problem----------No signal
What you have tried already--Autoroll off / changing settings / checking cables and connections

Also include your settings for all satellites you are trying to get.

Degree --------------------119
lnb type-------------------dp
local freq------------------14350
local freq (low) ------------11250
diseqc ver ----------------v1.0
diseqc --------------------P-1
22 KHZ --------------------Auto
multi-switch ---------------off

Degree --------------------110
lnb type-------------------dp
local freq------------------14350
local freq (low) ------------11250
diseqc ver ----------------v1.0
diseqc --------------------P-2
22 KHZ --------------------Auto
multi-switch ---------------off

Degree --------------------61.5
lnb type-------------------dp
local freq------------------14350
local freq (low) ------------11250
diseqc ver ----------------v1.0
diseqc --------------------P-3
22 KHZ --------------------Auto
multi-switch ---------------off

Also, Just to let you know that I had another magnum perviousely which I had no problem installing. It worked fine. I also was reading through differents posts and some people are talking about dead TIP42C transistor that could cause to lose signal !!!

just- me.,sorry if i jacked did not mean to,thought i was helping,it looks like ramal has local freq set wrong (11250) is it not to be.
btw i did start my own a few hours ago(factory sat restore)

The problem is definitely with this unit. I am returning it.....