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sballs26
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_ 		14. June 2010 @ 14:22 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi all. I have a starview 6 for the last 6 weeks or so and it has worked fine....until last week. First it displayed 'not connected' even though everything was ok with my modem connection and settings. Then later that day when I powered it on again, it froze on power up displaying the message 'boot'. It will not go any further than this and no picture or menu is displayed. I can't reflash the firmware as I can't get by the box start up to the main menu nor does it show a USB device.

I am in Dublin using the latest Guinness firmware. Starview 6 Lan.
Does anybody have a suggestion as to what I can do to get it working again?
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hooter007
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_ 		14. June 2010 @ 15:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i dont know if it can be done on these boxes yet but you can get on to a box provider and ask is there a way to j.tag the box!
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e45
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_ 		14. June 2010 @ 19:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
best to return it as faulty end of story 12mts warranty on them same as all boxes if it not boting they wont know whats on the box
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sc23
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_ 		15. June 2010 @ 07:09 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Your warranty is void as soon as you put firmware on it.
Whats the story with the Guinness file mines still running fine on the grooverider file, thought the Guinness file was for the hd boxes?
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e45
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_ 		15. June 2010 @ 07:37 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
you warranty is only void if you send tha box back with it on and they can see it but if your box is bricked they cant so who is to say what is on the box
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hooter007
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_ 		15. June 2010 @ 07:41 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
true but what they cant see they dont know whats on the box
also the guinness is the laatest file for the starview.6 also there is a guinness file for the hd combo
if yours is ok then dont bother put on
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jodav
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_ 		15. June 2010 @ 09:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by sballs26:
 Hi all. I have a starview 6 for the last 6 weeks or so and it has worked fine....until last week. First it displayed 'not connected' even though everything was ok with my modem connection and settings. Then later that day when I powered it on again, it froze on power up displaying the message 'boot'. It will not go any further than this and no picture or menu is displayed. I can't reflash the firmware as I can't get by the box start up to the main menu nor does it show a USB device.

I am in Dublin using the latest Guinness firmware. Starview 6 Lan.
Does anybody have a suggestion as to what I can do to get it working again?
Hi sballs26,
Try a box to box flash.
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hooter007
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_ 		16. June 2010 @ 08:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
if he does do a box to box flash and it did work and then froze or similar after
he would have lost his chance to get a refund or a new box
but yes i understand id prob try it myself than wait a week for my new box
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sc23
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_ 		16. June 2010 @ 08:51 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
May aswell be bricked
Stupid thing keeps freezing every couple of minutes today really bloody annoying me today grrr
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hooter007
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_ 		16. June 2010 @ 08:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
do you have splitters in the house going to other tv's
is the cables going to box ok
what is your signal and quality strength/level
also you could try the guinness firmware
but it wont make much diff if its freezing
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sc23
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_ 		16. June 2010 @ 09:01 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I put the new firmware on this morning cos it was driving me mad no change tho. I have a separate pipe box upstairs. Signals fine was grand til this morning
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MICKAH
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_ 		16. June 2010 @ 09:03 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
can ya keep this to one thread? you are being answered in this and the other one you posted in, keeps things easier
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hooter007
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_ 		16. June 2010 @ 09:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
did you do a factory reset before and after firmware was put on
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sc23
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_ 		16. June 2010 @ 09:38 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Nope didn't do a reset, try that now
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hooter007
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_ 		16. June 2010 @ 09:39 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
lets know how it goes
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sc23
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_ 		16. June 2010 @ 09:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Still freezing also menus are messed up :(
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sc23
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_ 		16. June 2010 @ 09:48 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Apologies Mikah I should have started a new thread just wanted someone 2 ans me asap
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hooter007
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_ 		16. June 2010 @ 09:51 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by sc23:
 Still freezing also menus are messed up :(
did you follow clairb guide exact
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sc23
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_ 		16. June 2010 @ 10:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yep. Was actin up b4 i changed firmware too
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hooter007
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_ 		16. June 2010 @ 11:59 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
factory reset fresh re-flash factory reset scan in channels make sure cable is going direct to box broadband in and follow rest of guide
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sc23
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_ 		16. June 2010 @ 12:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I did that was same, seems to be ok since 5ish, fingers crossed, thanks once again 4 all ur help Hooter
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hooter007
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_ 		16. June 2010 @ 13:08 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
no prob
also try and keep your posts to 1 thread as it can get confusing for some who have same prob or some who are trying to help
OTHER THREAD
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hooter007
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_ 		16. June 2010 @ 17:50 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
THIS IS FOR THE STARVIEW HD COMBO + ONLY IF YOURS DOES NOT HAVE A LAN PORT DO NOT USE THIS FIX!!!!!


You will need:

A computer with a serial port

A Null modem 9 pin serial cable (as used on the starview 1 - 3)

The following file: http://www.theboxdistribution.co.uk/files/SVHD+FIX.zip

Once you have the above:

Connect the SV HD to the computer using the serial cable and attach to mains (leave turned off by switch on back)

UNZIP the file downloaded

open HD-200_Download.exe

Choose COM 1 (unless you have connected it to a different port)

Select software (HD300N_SC_RS232_1.bin)

Turn on receiver with rear switch

bar will start counting to 100%

WAIT UNTIL SOFTWARE SAYS COMPLETE!!!!

Turn off receiver and back on

P.S. This will also recover 'bricked' SVHD's (if there are any lights still on)

Once complete the receiver will be as factory provided.

If your Starview HD has lost its MAC address this is what you need to do next:

Go to accessory - network - ip config

Set IP to manual

You can now edit the MAC address back to the original receivers address - Your mac address is on a sticker inside the receiver (you can see it through the vents on the top)

apply then exit.

Then you can start from scratch loading which ever firmware you choose.

I hope this helps

Regards

Martin

http://www.theboxdistribution.co.uk

FAIR DUES TO YOU MARTIN
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