The new D2 satellite has new tuning parameters. This affects all viewers of free Christian channels in Australia and New Zealand.
In mid January 2008 the D2 satellite commenced transmission in place of B3. The satellite is in the same position (no dish realignment required), but all the tuning parameters have change. This means that every receiver installed before Jan 2008 requires reconfiguration. This is not difficult to do, but requires careful attention to the setup procedure.
The basic process for retuning is to delete existing channels, enter new tuning information, scan for all channels, and then re-organise the channels. To rescan your own receiver, the transponder data is as follows:
GlobeCast Australia will continue to provide updates as more information comes to hand.
We provide Tuning Guides for:
Globecast Australia have provided a Set Top Box Retuning Guide.
They have Tuning Guides for the following:
Christian Satellite have user guides and retuning information for the following receivers
Lightlink TV have retuning information for the following receivers
Impressive Media have user guides and retuning information for the following receivers
Humax F2-1002 - Manual
If you can't find a guide for your receiver, we suggest you contact a local installer or visit an internet forum for more information.
We are still looking for information on how to retune the following receivers. If you can help us, please contact us. Thank you.
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