Thread: Official 4100 Owners Thread

How do i change the picture size from 4x3 to 16x9 on my 4100 reciever

The 4100 is very badly shielded from stray RF frequencies and can be adversley affected by being in very close proximity to an older TV. If this is the situation with yours, I would suggest moving it 3 or more feet away and see if that helps at all.

As for your setup;

How many Receivers.?
Type of Cable Rg6 or RG59.?

I've read through this thread, but in general, is the 4100 with whatever the latest software is, reliable? I'm about to purchase three of them for very non technical people. Just need a basic reliable receiver. Does the 4100 fit the bill?

-Mike

thanks for your reply Probak118.

I am using a DirectTv dish and LNB. Single output to a 1-4 splitter. The splitter is from Radio Shack and it is labelled for Satellite use.

I had this problem too but discovered that changing the Dolby Menu option from DD&PCM to just PCM fixed it. I'm not using the DD output for sound so that makes sense. Otherwise my three 4100's have been rock solid. I don't agree they're gabage.

If you're looking for garbage receivers the SC 5xx series fit the bill nicely (speaking from experience)!

-Mike

I never realised that a 3100 had that option. You learn something everyday.....

I have used wireless Jacks with all Bell models, including the 4100, although not the make you mention.

roofer929,

Did you get an answer to your question on the XS34? I am having the same issue with a model 6000 receiver and the XS34. I expect the codes would be the same. I know you could do it with the XS32, but I have yet to find anything on the XS34.

Mike

they do get quite hot
putting them on top of your tube tv is not good either
as said earlier, the EMI (and plastic case) combine to make the box lose signal on the high transponders
i would recommend NOT buying/renting one of these

I also had to replace a unit already. Unit had signal but clock was 5 hrs ahead . Could not watch any channels.Tech could not fix it . They sent a new unit should get it later in the week.
All units were activated (5) at the same time. Once connected had to call and re-activate three of them. Tech said it is better to activate each unit seperately once they are each installed. Can't understand what difference it would make ? Just a short note if anyone has a problem when several units are on one account.

I have a 9200 hooked up to a DishPro Plus LNB via a single cable and separator. I'm thinking of adding a 4100, will it work with the DishPro Plus LNB? There is one free output on the DPP LNB.