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Ampire DVBT400-3G digital TV tuner

Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 12:05 am
by Adam
I had one of these fitted by vwcruise / hazzy dayz and its been an utter waste of money - shocking software and I rarely get a signal (SW London). Don't think fitters are to blame and the BT and ipod cable they fitted have been fine.

I have downloaded a later software version in a vague attempt to get the piece of crap to work, stuck it on a stick and slotted into the USB slot in the glovebox that presumably is fitted with the tuner. then went to settings/update in the menu but nothing happens other than giving me some directory paths.

Am I missing anything? Want to try everything before I ask vwcruise to come out and check it over (for a cost no doubt)

Re: Ampire DVBT400-3G TV tuner

Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 5:30 pm
by PetrolDave
Might be worth deferring judgement until the digital switchover has been completed in London, see http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/__data/asset ... _3Mnth.pdf

Re: Ampire DVBT400-3G TV tuner

Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 2:05 pm
by Adam
yep hoping it will improve but that won't change the godawful software

Re: Ampire DVBT400-3G digital TV tuner

Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:26 pm
by Ice_Coffee
I really dont understand how yours can be that bad, I went to the latest software last year and it has been very good. My only problems have been the occasional lockup when selecting through dozens of chans quickly, and I wish channel selection was faster in general.

Almost Flawless reception though ! I am also in the SW London. if you want to meet up sometime I can upgrade your software for you.

Re: Ampire DVBT400-3G digital TV tuner

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:01 pm
by Adam
that would be great ice coffee - would also be good to see how reception compares in the same spot - will pm you

Re: Ampire DVBT400-3G digital TV tuner

Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:48 am
by jasonpaul
Since the switch over no TV someone has said he could fit a Alpine part which would make it digital fitted it would be £400.00 does this sound right!!! or is they a cheap way.

Re: Ampire DVBT400-3G digital TV tuner

Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 6:24 pm
by Adam
about right, expect to pay £600 ish including fitting

Re: Ampire DVBT400-3G digital TV tuner

Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:15 am
by mac911rs4
£600 smackers just to enable your existing tv to work? think i may be giving that one a miss, obscene springs to mind.
Whats the cost of some top, say 'alpine' head unit with dvd, bluetooth, iPod control etc? cannot be far off, but then i suppose downside, losing the nav function is a downer!
rear t.v option? or is it specifically required for the front?

Re: Ampire DVBT400-3G digital TV tuner

Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 12:40 am
by stu
Do you get the digital radio stations as well? I'm listening to a lot of 6 Music at home, miss it when I'm out in the car.