Golden Interstar LX3

[Sicilian]

@ Rassi, sit around 3 meters away, not had any issues. Found it comparable to VU+ Ultimo and Duo2 in remote response and they are both very directional.

@ MPele, not had any timeshift issues here, I've got Timeshift enabled.

New drivers due in next few days fixing OSD position setup, currently being tested by manufacturer. For the time being best to turn off overscan on TV.

[norhap]

I have only one tuner using Thor. .

logical error, you are looking for, only one tuner.....

1 which envisions.
2 timer recording
3 timeshift

[brownvim]

I have ordered this box, looking forward to receiving it to replace my Vu+ Duo. The "HDMI IN" looks interesting, does this mean I could connect my Apple TV directly into the receiver and not have to change channel to AirPlay etc?

[nsw9154]

Just received my LX3 very nice fitted a 1TB HHD in it easy peasy now just scanning the cable channels then I will do the sat ones
I was wondering if I could loop through from one of the LX's tuners to feed my Solo2

[norhap]

if you can loop perfectly lx3 port below (loop)-> solo2

[nsw9154]

Cheers mate I will try that

should I do a Loop from Tuner A to B on the LX3 then use the loop through from tuner B to feed the Solo2
I have never used a loop through option before so still learning lol

[brownvim]

How does it feel speed wise compared to your solo2?

You need to loop from just one of the tuners (pick a or b), don't link tuner a and b together. So loop from A goes into A on the solo2

[nsw9154]

How does it feel speed wise compared to your solo2?

You need to loop from just one of the tuners (pick a or b), don't link tuner a and b together. So loop from A goes into A on the solo2

Hello brownvim it feels about the same it's a very nice receiver but I have not had much time to check it out as it's my Grandson's Birthday and he has kept me busy
I am just about to try looping it from A to A I tried with the loop cable A/B connected and only got 300 channels on the Solo2 scanning now and already got 700+ at 70% so it looks like i have connected it correctly thanks for the advice

[nsw9154]

Well I have had mixed results with the loop through I even did a few Scans and got 960 channels all working except certain HD ones
but sometimes if I change the channel on the LX3 the Solo2 locks up, I presume that it is to do with the transponder that the looped channel is on
and one thing that I have noticed is that Tuner 3 DVB-S gets extremely hot and it is not connected to anything yet
tuner 4 DVB-C/T2 is warm with Cable feed connected but I think that is more to do with the heat being produced by tuner 3
Both tuners 1&2 are normal I think that I will remove tuner 3 for the time being and see about fitting an Extra Fan near to the Tuners to keep them cool
I remember reading some ware about certain tuners getting hot,but not sure if it was on this site I will do a search later
But apart from the tuner getting hot I am very pleased with the LX3 it's a nice Receiver on par with and probably Better than my Solo2
and I can imagine it taking a lot of sales away from the Duo2 & Gigablue Quad Plus, I am even getting used to the Remote probably to do with it being more responsive with the Superior processor on the LX3 compared to the Miraclebox, seeing as they are Exactly the same Remote as the one for the MBP operated the LX3 perfectly, one final point any body who orders one don't expect to receive the so called free 2 pin to 3 pin adapter plug I never received one with either the Miraclebox or the LX3, good job I had a few spare Power leads that fit them from a couple of OLD Starview cable boxes

[world-of-satellite.co.uk]

one final point any body who orders one don't expect to receive the so called free 2 pin to 3 pin adapter plug I never received one with either the Miraclebox or the LX3

We wrap the 2pin to 3pin plug in cardboard and place in the main carton, please double check that you never threw it away as packaging.

[brownvim]

Your saying changing channel on your LX3 locks up the solo2, I thought loop only works with the receiver off.

[Sicilian]

If using loopthru, receiver connected to loopthru will not be able to view all transponders if main receiver is not in standby.

[mcquaim]

We wrap the 2pin to 3pin plug in cardboard and place in the main carton, please double check that you never threw it away as packaging.

Exactly where mine was

[nsw9154]

We wrap the 2pin to 3pin plug in cardboard and place in the main carton, please double check that you never threw it away as packaging.

My Sincerest Apologies they where wrapped up in cardboard I thought it was just Extra packaging in the outer Box

really sorry about that I should have checked all the packaging

[nsw9154]

If using loopthru, receiver connected to loopthru will not be able to view all transponders if main receiver is not in standby.

I Realise that now Sicilian I thought that I could connect the 2 sat feeds to the LX3 and still get all the Channels on the Solo2 if I looped to it
Looks like I will have to get the ladders out and run a couple of extra leads tomorrow as I will not trust my luck on a Friday the 13th