Sagem Freeview Box - £20!!!

gromituk

--Tony-- wrote:

But they are low voltage with the transformer plugging directly into the 13amp plug like a mobile phone charger so I don't see how you can get this kind of problem or is it a different model than being talked about here.

I'm not quite sure what you're getting at. Switch-mode power supplies can be either in external adaptors or the devices themselves. They all cause some degree of surge when the mains is connected. What I am suggesting is that for something with a removable lead but a built-in power supply, you should not plug the lead into the device when the other end of the lead is connected to the mains.

Edit: I understand now what you mean - sorry! It's likely you will get a surge with most appliances with low-voltage inputs too, if you connect them to the power supply with the power supply plugged in.

paul_h

I agree with gromituk - the power connector at the back of the box should not really used to disconnect the supply - despite anything Sagem says.

The box uses a very small low voltage power socket to connect the external power supply. At the low voltage used, these boxes will use far more current than charging a mobile phone and a spark can sometimes be observed when connecting with the power on. There's absolutely no risk of a shock at this voltage, but switching on at the wall last will ensure that there is no risk of damaging the connector on the back of the box.

If anyone's interested, a user manual for these models can be found here

http://www.sagem.com/support/site/livret/LU_UK_ITD64_62_61_60_58.pdf

HTH

twe

thats the same with most electronics like an xbox or a digital camera charger or a psp charger....

terrierlady

off topic any clues for cheap top up box?

Edinburghlass_2

I have two Sagem freeview boxes, one is the older, bigger silver version which when they brought online a load of new chanels it didn't find them but Sagem replaced it free of charge after I emailed them.

I also have this small one which works perfectly well with an inside aerial and I have had no problems of it locking etc

phatbhoy

Can someone confirm if this box works the volume as I my tv remote is gubbed?

urban_spirit

Is it the volume on your tv or the remote not working phatbhoy??

phatbhoy

urban_spirit wrote:

Is it the volume on your tv or the remote not working phatbhoy??

Both - its stuck and neither the tv or remote vol switches will change it - so I was hoping to use the freeview unit to control it?

urban_spirit

If you get volume from it at the moment then I would assume you could use this box to increase/decrease volume. I know I have my tv's set at a volume but I increase/decrease volume via the remote that comes with this freeview box.

I hasten to add - i'm not a tekkie, so if anyone knows different feel free to correct me!

Lady_S

These Sagem boxes are now £19.99 in the argos sale.