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Ferguson SRD6

Low LNB voltage (around 3 - 6 volts)
Dide DK01 (on the 22kHz board in front of the RF modulator) had
overheated and desoldered itself. I guess the LNB cable had gotten a
short circuit.

No LNB voltage
Make sure that it's turned ON in the above installation menu!
If it is, look for a hairline crack from the left hand PCB fixing screw
Otherwise, try replacing surface mount transistor TP59 (BC848 NPN).

Picture intermittently scrambled when receiver hot.
Culprit was the PTV111 but do also replace the 1uF next to it just incase.

To reset PIN number
Turn off mains
Press & hold Standby
Turn on mains
Hold Standby for at least 6 seconds
Main "Satellite menu" will appear
Press [2] to select the line "child lock"
Enter new PIN.

To set LNB Local Oscillator:
Press Menu, 4, 9 (hold for 5 seconds),
1 (Re Enter Frequency --.---)
For a standard LNB enter 10000
For an Enhanced LNB enter 09750
For a Universal LNB enter 00000

22kHz tone function.
This can NOT be selected independently. It comes ON automatically for a
Universal LNB, only, if you set a channel frequency to 11.650 or higher.
Frequencies of 11.649 or lower turn the tone OFF. I repeat: it works ONLY
if you have entered "00.000" for L.O. AND you have set the channel
frequency higher than 11.649. In theory you can use a tone switch but in
practice it's a nightmare to set up each channel!

DISCLAIMER
This information is given in good faith, based on several years of workshop experience involving thousands of repairs. No responsibility will be accepted for any death, damage or injury caused either directly or indirectly by the use of this information. The reader should check the facts himself. It is assumed and stressed that the reader will be familiar with good, safe, electronic workshop practice and will be familiar with all tools, components and terms used. If there is any doubt about the reader's ability to carry out such work competently and safely, the work should be referred to a specialist engineer.

COPYRIGHT 1996 M T Pickering
The information given here may be re-posted to any computer associated with USENET or CompuServe and similar public BBS systems (not on any private system with restricted access) but only in its entirety with this message remaining intact. It may be downloaded onto an individual computer and printed as hard copy but only for the individual's own use. It may not be published in any form (other than as stated) without prior consent from the author.

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Version 1.0 updated 16/1/98
Comments and questions are welcomed.
THIS FAQ IS NOT APPROVED BY FERGUSON
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Sky Digibox	Sky Analogue	Computer	Car Caravan	Audio Visual	Books
If you find this information useful and want to thank me, why not buy one of my low-cost "virtual books" that you can download direct to your computer? My books can be read on-screen or printed out on paper. They are full of colour photos and illustrations. Click on "Books", above, for more information. Send this page address - CLICK HERE - to a friend ! NOTE: This analogue receiver is obsolete. Most accessories and modifications mentioned on this page are no longer available.
Return to SatCure index page HOW DO I PLACE AN ORDER? Ferguson SRD6 Low LNB voltage (around 3 - 6 volts) Dide DK01 (on the 22kHz board in front of the RF modulator) had overheated and desoldered itself. I guess the LNB cable had gotten a short circuit. No LNB voltage Make sure that it's turned ON in the above installation menu! If it is, look for a hairline crack from the left hand PCB fixing screw Otherwise, try replacing surface mount transistor TP59 (BC848 NPN). Picture intermittently scrambled when receiver hot. Culprit was the PTV111 but do also replace the 1uF next to it just incase. To reset PIN number Turn off mains Press & hold Standby Turn on mains Hold Standby for at least 6 seconds Main "Satellite menu" will appear Press [2] to select the line "child lock" Enter new PIN. To set LNB Local Oscillator: Press Menu, 4, 9 (hold for 5 seconds), 1 (Re Enter Frequency --.---) For a standard LNB enter 10000 For an Enhanced LNB enter 09750 For a Universal LNB enter 00000 22kHz tone function. This can NOT be selected independently. It comes ON automatically for a Universal LNB, only, if you set a channel frequency to 11.650 or higher. Frequencies of 11.649 or lower turn the tone OFF. I repeat: it works ONLY if you have entered "00.000" for L.O. AND you have set the channel frequency higher than 11.649. In theory you can use a tone switch but in practice it's a nightmare to set up each channel! DISCLAIMER This information is given in good faith, based on several years of workshop experience involving thousands of repairs. No responsibility will be accepted for any death, damage or injury caused either directly or indirectly by the use of this information. The reader should check the facts himself. It is assumed and stressed that the reader will be familiar with good, safe, electronic workshop practice and will be familiar with all tools, components and terms used. If there is any doubt about the reader's ability to carry out such work competently and safely, the work should be referred to a specialist engineer. COPYRIGHT 1996 M T Pickering The information given here may be re-posted to any computer associated with USENET or CompuServe and similar public BBS systems (not on any private system with restricted access) but only in its entirety with this message remaining intact. It may be downloaded onto an individual computer and printed as hard copy but only for the individual's own use. It may not be published in any form (other than as stated) without prior consent from the author. SatCure Version 1.0 updated 16/1/98 Comments and questions are welcomed. THIS FAQ IS NOT APPROVED BY FERGUSON End of FAQ HOW DO I PLACE AN ORDER? (Sorry, we do not stock spares for this model) Return to SatCure index page This Web Site was produced entirely on a Macintosh computer Send this page address - CLICK HERE - to a friend !