MiniTioune software - Revision history

G8GTZ at 09:42, 25 April 2023

2023-04-25T09:42:58Z

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	Unfortunately, due to a family bereavement F6DZP is currently not developing the MiniTioune software – MiniTioune has become the go-to Windows software for DATV reception and the ATV community wishes Jean Pierre well for the future. However, all is not lost as coincidently Tom ZS6RTG released the first version of his Windows OpenTuner software in March 2023 which uses the same standard MiniTiouner hardware.		Unfortunately, due to a family bereavement F6DZP is currently not developing the MiniTioune software – MiniTioune has become the go-to Windows software for DATV reception and the ATV community wishes Jean Pierre well for the future. However, all is not lost as coincidently Tom ZS6RTG released the first version of his Windows OpenTuner software in March 2023 which uses the same standard MiniTiouner hardware. See [[OpenTuner]] for more details.

	The MiniTiouner USB receiver uses free to download DVB-S receive and analysis software called "Minitioune" written by F6DZP.		The MiniTiouner USB receiver uses free to download DVB-S receive and analysis software called "Minitioune" written by F6DZP.

G8GTZ at 09:42, 25 April 2023

2023-04-25T09:42:00Z

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			Unfortunately, due to a family bereavement F6DZP is currently not developing the MiniTioune software – MiniTioune has become the go-to Windows software for DATV reception and the ATV community wishes Jean Pierre well for the future. However, all is not lost as coincidently Tom ZS6RTG released the first version of his Windows OpenTuner software in March 2023 which uses the same standard MiniTiouner hardware.

	The MiniTiouner USB receiver uses free to download DVB-S receive and analysis software called "Minitioune" written by F6DZP.		The MiniTiouner USB receiver uses free to download DVB-S receive and analysis software called "Minitioune" written by F6DZP.

G8GKQ: /* Testing the MiniTioune using a FreeSat Satellite Signal */

2021-07-15T20:42:10Z

Testing the MiniTioune using a FreeSat Satellite Signal

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	[[File:tt5.JPG\|400px]]		[[File:tt5.JPG\|400px]]

			==MiniTiouner Indicated Power Levels==

			The power level indicated on the MiniTioune display is only indicative. More details about this indication here: [[MiniTiouner Power Level Indication]].

	==Testing the MiniTioune using a FreeSat Satellite Signal==		==Testing the MiniTioune using a FreeSat Satellite Signal==

G8GTZ: /* Customising MiniTioune with common settings */

2019-10-05T16:05:03Z

Customising MiniTioune with common settings

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	[[File:TT data.jpg\|300px]] A typical display from the Data reader		[[File:TT data.jpg\|300px]] A typical display from the Data reader

	===Customising MiniTioune with common settings===		==Customising MiniTioune with common settings==

	You can edit the miniTioune.ini file in the download directory to configure various options to be set when you start the program including:		You can edit the miniTioune.ini file in the download directory to configure various options to be set when you start the program including:

G8GTZ: /* Other controls */

2019-10-05T16:04:51Z

Other controls

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	If this does not cure the problem - ask for help on the BATC forum here https://forum.batc.org.uk/viewforum.php?f=105.		If this does not cure the problem - ask for help on the BATC forum here https://forum.batc.org.uk/viewforum.php?f=105.

	===Other controls===		==Other controls==

	[[File:v8 other.JPG\|200px]] Set of soft controls located at the bottom right of the screen.		[[File:v8 other.JPG\|200px]] Set of soft controls located at the bottom right of the screen.

G8GTZ: /* Signals received but no video displayed */

2019-10-05T16:04:41Z

Signals received but no video displayed

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	To receive the horizontal channels either supply 18v to the LNB supply via fuse 2 (be very careful not to short to 12v!) or simply turn the LNB on the dish through 90 degrees.		To receive the horizontal channels either supply 18v to the LNB supply via fuse 2 (be very careful not to short to 12v!) or simply turn the LNB on the dish through 90 degrees.

	===Signals received but no video displayed===		==Signals received but no video displayed==

	MiniTiouner uses 2 seperate USB channels to communicate with the PC / LongMynd receiver.		MiniTiouner uses 2 seperate USB channels to communicate with the PC / LongMynd receiver.

G8GTZ: /* Testing the MiniTioune using a FreeSat Satellite Signal */

2019-10-05T16:04:32Z

Testing the MiniTioune using a FreeSat Satellite Signal

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	===Testing the MiniTioune using a FreeSat Satellite Signal===		==Testing the MiniTioune using a FreeSat Satellite Signal==

	If you do not have a local ATV signal to do initial tests with, you can use the signal from a Sky Satellite dish with a Universal LNB (frequencies will be different for a "Wideband" LNB) to test your MiniTioune as follows:		If you do not have a local ATV signal to do initial tests with, you can use the signal from a Sky Satellite dish with a Universal LNB (frequencies will be different for a "Wideband" LNB) to test your MiniTioune as follows:

G8GTZ: /* Running MiniTioune for the first time */

2019-10-05T16:04:11Z

Running MiniTioune for the first time

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	All test should pass - if it fails the USRC filter test try running the install_usrc_ax_winXP.exe file in the directory and run the test again.		All test should pass - if it fails the USRC filter test try running the install_usrc_ax_winXP.exe file in the directory and run the test again.

	===Running MiniTioune for the first time===		==Running MiniTioune for the first time==

	The Minitioune software is very comprehensive DVB-S receive and diagnostic software but can be a little overwhelming when you first run it!		The Minitioune software is very comprehensive DVB-S receive and diagnostic software but can be a little overwhelming when you first run it!

G8GTZ: /* Signals received but no video displayed */

2019-10-05T16:02:34Z

Signals received but no video displayed

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	The problem might just possibly be due to a tuner or USB module failure but we have had less than 10 hardware failures from 1,000 units sold, '''so it is almost certainly due to corruption of the software filters / decoders installed on the PC to display the video.'''		The problem might just possibly be due to a tuner or USB module failure but we have had less than 10 hardware failures from 1,000 units sold, '''so it is almost certainly due to corruption of the software filters / decoders installed on the PC to display the video.'''

	If the program and provider name is shown on the right hand side of the screen but no video appears, the hardware is 100% OK - in the above screen shot the ~~callsign~~ A71AU is shown (the QO100 beacon).		If the program and provider name is shown on the right hand side of the screen but no video appears, the hardware is 100% OK - in the above screen shot the program name A71AU and provider QARS is shown as this is the QO100 beacon.

	The most common cause of this problem is corruption of the LAV filters and is resolved by running the install_usrc_ax_winXP.exe file in the MiniTiouner program directory.		The most common cause of this problem is corruption of the LAV filters and is resolved by running the install_usrc_ax_winXP.exe file in the MiniTiouner program directory.

G8GTZ: /* Signals received but no video displayed */

2019-10-05T16:01:02Z

Signals received but no video displayed

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	Very occasionally users have found that the software detects the MiniTiouner and displays all the signal parameters including green indicators but there is no video decode as shown in the above screen shot.		Very occasionally users have found that the software detects the MiniTiouner and displays all the signal parameters including green indicators but there is no video decode as shown in the above screen shot.

	The very first thing to try is to navigate to the top right of the screen and click the "Auto PID" button which should be green and not red - the video should now appear. (Note prior to putting Auto PID on, there would be no program name shown in the white box.)		The very first thing to try is to navigate to the top right of the screen and click the "Auto PID" button which should be green and not red - the video should now appear. (Note prior to putting Auto PID on, there would be no program name shown in the white box or provider listed.)

	If that does not fix it - read on...		If that does not fix it - read on...
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	The problem might just possibly be due to a tuner or USB module failure but we have had less than 10 hardware failures from 1,000 units sold, '''so it is almost certainly due to corruption of the software filters / decoders installed on the PC to display the video.'''		The problem might just possibly be due to a tuner or USB module failure but we have had less than 10 hardware failures from 1,000 units sold, '''so it is almost certainly due to corruption of the software filters / decoders installed on the PC to display the video.'''

	If the program name ~~appears~~ on the right hand side of the screen but no video appears, the hardware is 100% OK - in the above screen shot the callsign A71AU is shown (the QO100 beacon).		If the program and provider name is shown on the right hand side of the screen but no video appears, the hardware is 100% OK - in the above screen shot the callsign A71AU is shown (the QO100 beacon).

	The most common cause of this problem is corruption of the LAV filters and is resolved by running the install_usrc_ax_winXP.exe file in the MiniTiouner program directory.		The most common cause of this problem is corruption of the LAV filters and is resolved by running the install_usrc_ax_winXP.exe file in the MiniTiouner program directory.