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just bought the box 2
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coors11
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14. August 2007 @ 15:11 |
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Hiya all hope u can help me,i have just bought the box 2 and i havent got a clue what 2 do next(puzzled),on n*l in wales,and have auto scanned for channels(found about 300) but they are all scrambled(apart from basic channels),cant find any secret menu or anything,if any1 can help be much appreciated thanks.
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14. August 2007 @ 15:20 |
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Your box has been shipped with only FTA firmware loaded, to view all channels please follow these instructions.
All you need can be found in Eamos FTA Library link at the end of my post. For the box you need firmware Version 4.51 for the UK, (Found in "The Box" Firmware folder). You also need the Gtromloader,(Found in Starview Software folder). You will find a full guide in the Starview Documentation folder called Starview Guide PDF. This will show you how to flash your box.
You will also need a null modem cable similar to this:
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=L71BT&DOY=2m6
If you only have a laptop, more than likely it will not have a D9 serial port and you will also need a USB serial port adapter to use in conjunction with the null modem cable.
USB Adapter Cable http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?Modu...DOY=17m6&tabs=n
These are only for reference and can be purchased much cheaper on fleabay.
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coors11
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14. August 2007 @ 15:36 |
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hiya thanks for that,ive downloaded them now.so what is the computer lead for that comes in the package?
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14. August 2007 @ 15:46 |
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Originally posted by coors11:
hiya thanks for that,ive downloaded them now.so what is the computer lead for that comes in the package?
As stated above it is for dowloading between your box and the pc. The Starview guide will show you exactly how to flash your box with all the info I have provided above.
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coors11
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14. August 2007 @ 15:50 |
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thanks a lot mate(i just realised that the serial null modem cable was provided in package) cheers again.
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14. August 2007 @ 15:55 |
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Originally posted by coors11:
thanks a lot mate(i just realised that the serial null modem cable was provided in package) cheers again.
Youre Welcome, any problem just drop back :)
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coors11
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17. August 2007 @ 05:25 |
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hello again,right got the leads sorted and the files downloaded,but when i follow the starview guide and click to download bin file it says downloading but nothing coming up (waited about 3 mins and it hasnt started)please help!!
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17. August 2007 @ 05:44 |
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Did you buy the NULL MODEM CABLE or was it supplied ?
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coors11
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17. August 2007 @ 05:46 |
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it was supplied
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17. August 2007 @ 05:52 |
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Originally posted by coors11:
it was supplied
It is possibly the wrong type.
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17. August 2007 @ 05:55 |
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I can bet money it was the rs232 cable cos it has happened to me
You need the NULL MODEM CABLE to flash your b0x
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coors11
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17. August 2007 @ 06:16 |
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ah but is there a way to find out if it is that cable??
(cause its going to be expensive to find out)
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17. August 2007 @ 06:20 |
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It soulds like the rs232 cable , you can try it again to see if it works , But you need the correct NULL MODEM CABLE as that has a crossover config
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coors11
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17. August 2007 @ 06:24 |
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k thanks god this box is hard work had i for a week still cant get it working!!
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17. August 2007 @ 06:34 |
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Originally posted by coors11:
ah but is there a way to find out if it is that cable??
(cause its going to be expensive to find out)
Only way you can tell is with a multimeter.
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coors11
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17. August 2007 @ 07:11 |
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a what???? hehehe
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coors11
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17. August 2007 @ 07:14 |
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does it make any difference that i am using com port 3??
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17. August 2007 @ 07:20 |
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Originally posted by coors11:
does it make any difference that i am using com port 3??
Have you tried other com ports? A multimeter is an electrical test device you can use it to check the pin out spec of your cable.
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coors11
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17. August 2007 @ 09:49 |
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just like to give out a big thanks to you all i have finally sorted it out(had to go into device manager and change ports around) again thank you all you are legends!!!
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17. August 2007 @ 13:24 |
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Originally posted by coors11:
just like to give out a big thanks to you all i have finally sorted it out(had to go into device manager and change ports around) again thank you all you are legends!!!
Youre welcome, glad you are back up :)
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