03-10-2016 20:28
Hi we have the new smart box and I've noticed that on the freeview HD channels it flickers at the bottom of the screen . Doesn't do it on any other channels only the HD ones . Any ideas why?
04-10-2016 10:12
@Anonymous User @Anonymous User I've used smart box for several months and not had this problem despite using internal aerial.
04-10-2016 10:15
I already started a thread on this and others had the same issue, no point in saying its not a problem, it is, i have 3 now tv boxes, only the smart tv box causes the problem.
04-10-2016 11:18
@Anonymous User I've just checked smart box on BBC1, BBC2, ITV1, Ch4 & Ch5 HD channels and I'm personally not getting this problem using my indoor aerial.
Only smart box has Freeview tuner so other NowTV boxes obviously not affected.
I'm not saying that you don't have this problem only that my box works fine and is an original trial box so in use for a long time.
I'd imagine that HD channels are more likely to be affected by signal strength.
04-10-2016 11:28
If I remember correctly this is not limited to ch 1-5 and HD, its numurous channels, as confirmed in my previous thread someone who had the trial box also had the same issue. Its a problem and various people have it.
04-10-2016 12:13
@Anonymous User
I don't doubt that you are getting this problem on your Smart Box. However I have checked all the Freeview HD channels on my Smart Box and I am getting a perfectly stable picture, with no flicker at the bottom of the screen. The serial number of my Smart Box is 568659459935.
Wlat
04-10-2016 12:27
I am sure you are not getting this problem but that doesnt really matter, there are numorous people who do have this issue, me being one and obviously would like it resolved.
Thanks
04-10-2016 17:33
OK, but how do you know the problem is due to something wrong with the Smart Box? Yes, it might be ... but it could equally well be a feature of your television set, or the interface to it, or something about the incoming digital TV signal. There are a variety of possible explanations.
Good luck!
Wlat
04-10-2016 20:30
I too have this problem and it's on multiple channels not just HD. I got one of these boxes when there was an Amazon lighting deal, it never did this to begin with, I'm convinced a recent firmware update is the reason for it. I also noticed it was causing my tv to keep changing aspect ratios at the same time this flickering appeared. The tv is now set to fixed 16:9 instead of auto.