So much for new box

[gremlin411]

I got to try and play with the Azbox today. But it will not power on tried ever outlet in the house no joy .

Sent message to guy I got it from hope to hear back soon.

 

[jh98]

Mine didn't power up the first time I plugged it in. I took the top off and made sure all the internal connections were snug, and also replaced the power cord that came with it (with the euro-to-US adapter) with one from my laptop... and then the Azbox powered up.

Later I used the cord and it was OK, so apparently something was a bit loose inside the box.

 

[cracklincrotch]

The front panel cable was completely out of the mainboard socket when I got mine. Wouldn't turn on, no display (because the cable was unplugged).

As I started to freak out I remembered that others have had the same problem out-of-the-box. Took the cover off and voila.

 

[gremlin411]

Thanks guys I will try that .

 

[tvropro]

The front panel cable was completely out of the mainboard socket when I got mine. Wouldn't turn on, no display (because the cable was unplugged).

That's just poor quality control. Must have been built on a Monday.

 

[gremlin411]

Well everthing is snug as a bug in a rug inside I guest I will try to find a power cord.

 

[Mr Tony]

That's just poor quality control. Must have been built on a Monday.

mine had to have been built on a Monday since one cable wasnt snug

 

[guapoharry]

On my Azbox, the euro adapter and power cord would not cooperate without a little adjustment.

When fully inserted, metal on the power cord contacts do not connect with the adapter contacts. Power cord plug contacts are only present on the tip, not along the entire probe.

What I did was to pull the plug out a little until contact was made.

 

[gremlin411]

On my Azbox, the euro adapter and power cord would not cooperate without a little adjustment.

When fully inserted, metal on the power cord contacts do not connect with the adapter contacts. Power cord plug contacts are only present on the tip, not along the entire probe.

What I did was to pull the plug out a little until contact was made.

Holly molly !!!!!!!!

Quapoharry that did the trick Thanks a millon

 

[guapoharry]

Glad that helped.

Have fun with the Azbox.

 

[gremlin411]

I have benn playing with it and the learning curve needs to come in anytime now. Hard to figure out but I am getting it done. I have it slaved to my 5000. and forgot to turn off the 5000 before a scan on 97 and only got 72 channels. Then later i thought it must only have 72 H channels. I am slow but I am getting old too. LOL!!!!!!

Thanks guys

 

[putney]

On my Azbox, the euro adapter and power cord would not cooperate without a little adjustment.

When fully inserted, metal on the power cord contacts do not connect with the adapter contacts. Power cord plug contacts are only present on the tip, not along the entire probe.

What I did was to pull the plug out a little until contact was made.

My Azbox adapter did the same.
I scavenged a cord from my old Norelco. No adapter needed!

 

[Sambo2]

Azbox power cord

You really don't need an adapter for the Azbox power cord. I just cut the euro plug off and installed a 69 cent lamp-cord plug. Works great and one less thing to go wrong.

 

[Mr Tony]

I had an old cord laying around from another piece of electronics that doesnt exist

much easier