Mag 254 with HDMI to component converter

[norton13]

I have a older Tv that supports 1080I which is HDTV ready, I cannot turn off the Mag 254 as it keeps on coming on with this. Is there a way to put it on standby as it will not turn off with this converter unless I unplug the mag or the converter.Opinions on this.

['chasing...]

yes, go into settings & select 'ignore hdmi changes, or close to that.. otherwise it will keep turning itself on anytime the hdmi port senses a change.. u may even find that in settings menu in inner portal. i can check in about 20 minutes or so...

[norton13]

Are you sure about that. I will have to check what you are saying.

['chasing...]

Are you sure about that. I will have to check what you are saying.

your welcome..

[norton13]

what settings are you referring to.

[K00lKatT]

Norton, in your situation you can try this: In the outer portal (main screen) scroll rt to settings, ok-then scroll down to video, ok, then you will see HDMI event reaction, the default is
immediately. Try changing this to the ignore option if it doesn't work you can always change it back......K00l

[norton13]

Norton, in your situation you can try this: In the outer portal (main screen) scroll rt to settings, ok-then scroll down to video, ok, then you will see HDMI event reaction, the default is
immediately. Try changing this to the ignore option if it doesn't work you can always change it back......K00l
looks like that worked wow this box is full of surprises.

[K00lKatT]

you're welcome...

[norton13]

How do you know all of this? As I know a little about these features that most people will not have a clue.

[crazed 9.6]

How do you know all of this? As I know a little about these features that most people will not have a clue.

hard to disrupt an android :)

Get into your menus, and get into them deeper
remember that it is hard to disrupt an android :)

lol.. but that has nothing to do with this

[K00lKatT]

I like to play with the box and put it through it's paces, Norton. In the inner portal on main screen go down and to center to menu guide and read til your eyes bleed...good info

[K00lKatT]

BTW...I'm a much better gunsmith....lol

[norton13]

Okay this does not work it still comes on.

[norton13]

it did work I thought but it comes back on.

[norton13]

Remember old school tv with converter.

[K00lKatT]

are you running wired or wireless??

[norton13]

Maybe it works differently with my hdmi to component.

[norton13]

WIRED with hdmi to component.

[K00lKatT]

what I meant was is your internet hard wired to box or are you wireless??

[norton13]

Maybe it will not work the same as HDMI to newer tv's

[norton13]

Wired to MAG 254.

[K00lKatT]

okay, hang on a sec, let me get to box

[norton13]

not sure if hdmi converter is the issue?

[K00lKatT]

okay Norton, ya ready to listen to me??

[K00lKatT]

Norton: in main screen go to settings, scroll down to inner portal,ok> go to settings,ok>scroll to interface,ok>you will now see HDMI event reaction, disable this and ok to save..

[K00lKatT]

I believe you owe me a beer, Norton....LOL

[K00lKatT]

tap.tap...ya there, Norton??

[norton13]

My lap top is updating interface?

[K00lKatT]

interlace in inner portal, geez, Norton.
I was right the first time, yes, interface in settings in the inner portal.

[norton13]

Interlace not sure where that is>?

[norton13]

sorry issues with laptop that actually worked

[norton13]

i guess i owe a 24

[K00lKatT]

good, WTG...a simple tap of the thanks button works for me..

[norton13]

Sorry for the lack of knowledge, I was having issues with my lap top. Out of sight out of mind, takes a bit since this is new. But in reality this is really easy but without the knowledge it seems not to easy.

[K00lKatT]

no prob, my friend, you know where to find me..

[norton13]

Again how do you know all of this?

[K00lKatT]

Years of experience..

[norton13]

Setting this up was one thing but to know everything is a different story.

[norton13]

FTA or iks is simple this is maybe too simple but without knowing is a task.

[norton13]

I think there is a lot of settings that most people have know clue. I hope they fix the sound issue.

[K00lKatT]

It's new for everyone, you'll catch on....what's the rush??

[norton13]

No Rush I have an old school HD ready tv 2002 1080i.

[norton13]

36" flat screen can not get much older than that. 2 component input made into 3 component ,1 svideo ,1 HDMI 1.4 to component & 4 SPDIF into 6.1 old school stereo.

[hondo1]

It's nice to squeeze every last drop out of old technology. I'm still doing that with an old stereo system for audio out of the new smart TV. Needed a digital to analog converter. lol

[norton13]

I have 2 for real FTA. I must admit HD looks amazing on an old tube. When I bought this tv it was 2600.00 plus tax it was pretty expensive.

[hondo1]

Only 1 HDMI? My two year old 55" has 4 HDMI inputs and it's not enough. One went bad and just bought a 3 input HDMI switch with remote which adds two more so I have 5 which is what I now need in the entertainment center as follows.

1. DN 129 HD box
2. PBS 125/Sky Mex 58 box
3. Mag 254 Rocket IPTV
4. Desktop PC
5. Nfusion HD (best PQ)

The first 3 are on the HDMI switch with nice fast remote control input changes. Nice.

[norton13]

Only 1 HDMI? My two year old 55" has 4 HDMI inputs and it's not enough. One went bad and just bought a 3 input HDMI switch with remote which adds two more so I have 5 which is what I now need in the entertainment center as follows.

1. DN 129 HD box
2. PBS 125/Sky Mex 58 box
3. Mag 254 Rocket IPTV
4. Desktop PC
5. Nfusion HD (best PQ)

The first 3 are on the HDMI switch with nice fast remote control input changes. Nice.
In 2002 they did not have HDMI I believe it started in 2003. Still for an old Flat tube tv looks pretty awesome.

[crazed 9.6]

when your Smart TV is off , how do you turn it on?
Do you give the Smart TV a command and say TV ON ... and then it turns on ?
If so then what does that mean?
It means that even when the TV is OFF it is listening and just who is listening ??? :eek:

Keep that older TV norton :)

[K00lKatT]

hang in there, Norton, we got your back, bud..

[norton13]

when your Smart TV is off , how do you turn it on?
Do you give the Smart TV a command and say TV ON ... and then it turns on ?
If so then what does that mean?
It means that even when the TV is OFF it is listening and just who is listening ??? :eek:

Keep that older TV norton :)

I read about that 1984 comes to mind. I keep on debating about getting a big ass TV, but for a tube it still looks pretty awesome even in SD. I guess when it dies time to move on, but this tv seems like the energizer bunny.

[norton13]

hang in there, Norton, we got your back, bud..
thanks after 15 beers I guess I should know better as you had told me exactly what needed to be done. If I did not have this converter you would not have to disable it? in main screen go to settings, scroll down to inner portal,ok> go to settings,ok>scroll to interface,ok>you will now see HDMI event reaction, disable this and ok to save..

[norton13]

thanks after 15 beers I guess I should know better as you had told me exactly what needed to be done. If I did not have this converter you would not have to disable it? in main screen go to settings, scroll down to inner portal,ok> go to settings,ok>scroll to interface,ok>you will now see HDMI event reaction, disable this and ok to save..
Also did not help that my lap top was taking forever to up date & had to go to my desktop. Memory(mine) is better when information is in front of you with the TV & Mag on.

[K00lKatT]

happy to help, Norton, enjoy your box...

[norton13]

happy to help, Norton, enjoy your box...
Thanks I appreciate it.

[norton13]

If I did not have this converter you would not have to disable it? in main screen go to settings, scroll down to inner portal,ok> go to settings,ok>scroll to interface,ok>you will now see HDMI event reaction, disable this and ok to save..

Same question ?

[K00lKatT]

Norton, the facts or what they are. I believe your box is working as you wanted now because you took the necessary steps to ensure it. Without the converter, you would obviously not have had to disable some of the features.

[hondo1]

I read about that 1984 comes to mind. I keep on debating about getting a big ass TV, but for a tube it still looks pretty awesome even in SD. I guess when it dies time to move on, but this tv seems like the energizer bunny.

Many of those older TV's have better PQ on SD than the newer ones that are tuned for HD.