Date: From 31/03/2011
Who is affected: Most BIS TV (Hotbird) Viewers (Non HD Boxes)
Duration: Temporary to Permament
What is happening? 
BIS TV France have upgraded transmission to MPEG4 - DVB-S2
That is HD in other words (On Hotbird).
The problem:
They are now ONLY broadcasting in HD standard MPEG4 / DVB-S2
Only receivers with MPEG4 Support + Viaccess CAM are compatible.
How do you know if you are affected;
- Message on screen says;NO OR BAD SIGNAL (or anything to do with signal)
- You have a Standard or Digital Receiver NOT HD
- You receive BIS Channels on Hotbird
Solution:
Get a HD Box and use a Viaccess CAM / Pocket with it
_____________________________________Update: 01-04-2011
Solution 2:
Applicable only if you have a new card (NOT A RENEWAL)
Realign your dish to Atlantic Bird 3
_____________________________________ End of Update
Notes:
- Your BIS card is not affected, but rather the reception of channels.
- BIS Viewers on Atlantic Bird 3 - not affected (Update: 01-04-2011)
- There is a chance this issue is only temporary and service will resume in few days.
- You don't have to replace, buy a new or upgrade your card
- You don't need a HD TV to use a HD box
- Only France 2 and Arte are now HD, more channels are also switching soon
- Eventually all broadcast is moving to HD / MPEG4
BIS TV - No Signal Issue 31-03-2011
Linear Mode
