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8. January 2009 @ 18:45 |
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Originally posted by pippincp:
malci and DesB
I'm not trying to p**s anyone off I come on here just to help if I can.
As regards mattys problem I replicated it here with a SV1 and sorted it.His problem is most definately his port settings,
To be quite truthful I don't care about "forum addicts" or "senior members" I just care about users who have problems and if I can help them I will. And I will continue to do so.
pippincp
Desb pointed out that it would be a good idea to get to a PC with a 9 pin serial socket therefore canceling out driver incompatibility / and port setting problems which IS good advice especially after seeing how long it has taken for him to be up and running. Yes maybe it is was port configuration problems and as you said previously he may be struggling following the steps on how to set this up, at this stage when advising people this would be the only suggestion possible besides standing over someones shoulder showing them on a one to one basis.
Everyone's help is welcome in here whether newbie-Junior-member-senior or addict, but try to remember that those that have been in here day in day out have had the experience of these problems over and over again and learn to come up with the easiest/best solution which has been tried and test so its not wise to tell them they are giving out the wrong advice.
As said it's nice to have others helping such as you and Desb did compliment you on your patience so please try to be a bit more respectful with your replies rather than trying to point score then we can all get along nicely :)
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8. January 2009 @ 19:28 |
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@pippincp - let's do like most here and play nice and treat ALL members here with respect - whether or not they have a problem or what their status.
The forum is here to help one another - not to get into the I'm right - you're wrong bit.
Isn't the new political correct word or 'in' word - civility..
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8. January 2009 @ 19:54 |
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pippin,
I remember when you came onboard in April when the boxes went down in the uk. And I remember you gave out some Good advice :)
The senior members & AD Addicts are here Daily, helping people out with their problems & I think a bit of respect is due mate.
We are all here to help other members, not bicker over who knows best :)
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8. January 2009 @ 20:15 |
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Just because I'm not listed as a "senior member" or "forum addict" does not mean I'm not here daily.
Now I know why fergusb doesn't bother any more
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8. January 2009 @ 20:20 |
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Too each their own.
My philosophy which I try and follow - net, real world , no diff - treat others as you want to be treated.
I play no attention to title here btw.
Edit:
And now let's put this to rest and continue with the topic of the thread.
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8. January 2009 @ 20:22 |
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agreed end of story lets get on to help others.
Hi binkie!
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8. January 2009 @ 20:31 |
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Originally posted by binkie7:
Edit:
And now let's put this to rest and continue with the topic of the thread.
Amen, Thank you binkie7!
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8. January 2009 @ 20:49 |
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Not a problem guys - and keep up the good work all!
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8. January 2009 @ 20:55 |
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So can we now look at matty's problem without bickering?
He has a SV1
His friend flashed it with either SV2 or SV3 firmware.
I have done the same with a SV1 I have and recovered the box.
He states he has a USB to SERIAL adapter and that he is using COMM port1
Then he says he's configured the port to COMM Port2 I doubt it as it will usually default to COMM port3
His posts tell us all this and he was at work when he first posted, but at home on his laptop later.
DesB stated this "its a straight NULL MODEM cable and forget about the Com POrts and usb cables etc
Try this and at least we can eliminate this if it doesnt sort the box for you!!!"
This is why I said DesB had pointed him in the wrong direction. The COMM ports DO matter!
We will see what happens over the next few days.
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8. January 2009 @ 21:11 |
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As posted if you cant configure your USB port settings apart from standing over your shoulder take away the USB adapter and use the Null modem cable straight through to a PC if you can get to one.
Null modem cable as below,
At the back of the PC plug it into this,
Best way to go from here as Desb and Malci said otherwise continue with the configuration of your coms/ports via USB adapter which can be a pain in the anus :)
Otherwise good luck with the USB adapter as pip said you may be able to run it off that.
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8. January 2009 @ 21:14 |
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Originally posted by HiTeck:
As posted if you cant configure your USB port settings apart from standing over your shoulder take away the USB adapter and use the Null modem cable straight through to a PC if you can get to one.
Null modem cable as below,
At the back of the PC plug it into this,
Best way to go from here otherwise continue with the configuration of your coms/ports via USB adapter which can be a pain in the anus :)
Otherwise best of luck with the USB adapter.
Now come on HiTeck nowadays PC's and Laptops don't have serial connectors hence the need for USB adaptors. Port config is easy!!
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8. January 2009 @ 21:27 |
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Originally posted by pippincp:
Now come on HiTeck nowadays PC's and Laptops don't have serial connectors hence the need for USB adaptors. Port config is easy!!
I wasn't aware of that, thanks for the info ;)
I did say,
Originally posted by HiTeck use the Null modem cable straight through to a PC if you can get to one. :
OTHERWISE if the configuration of ports don't go to plan try,
OR,
If your really stuck,
I hope the configuration of the ports work as mine works fine BUT Sometimes you wont get anywhere with it as already explained.
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8. January 2009 @ 21:31 |
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That's brought the total to 3 now, 2 seniors and one addict.
Matty DOESN'T HAVE a serial port so he HAS to use a USB adapter. As I said in the beginning it's a PC problem not a box one. I did a tutorial about 2 years ago for this fergusb added it to his tuts
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8. January 2009 @ 21:34 |
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I give in, it's all yours ;) best of luck.
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8. January 2009 @ 21:39 |
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Originally posted by HiTeck:
I give in, it's all yours ;) best of luck.
Not a problem HiTeck once he gets back I'll guide him step by step. It is definately a port config problem though
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8. January 2009 @ 21:50 |
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Please don't get me wrong, I know the problem I just cant be arsed trying to explain it anymore but as said best of luck.
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8. January 2009 @ 22:01 |
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Originally posted by HiTeck:
Please don't get me wrong, I know the problem I just cant be arsed trying to explain it anymore but as said best of luck.
As above post I don't take offence and value advice from others more knowledgeable than me. As I said I'll be watching over the next couple of days to see where matty has got to.
Its going to be interesting to see where malci and DesB send him!
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8. January 2009 @ 22:45 |
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OMG Enuf - what point is trying to be made here?
I had to go back to page 17 to find matty83 last post - now I can't help them cause I know squat about boxes across the pond.
pippincp - edit your previous posts instead of posting back to back posts.
Now let's FINALLY leave it alone and wait for matty83 who can give all their specs and what not.
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8. January 2009 @ 22:49 |
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Originally posted by noelyf:
pippin,
I remember when you came onboard in April when the boxes went down in the uk. And I remember you gave out some Good advice :)
The senior members & AD Addicts are here Daily, helping people out with their problems & I think a bit of respect is due mate.
We are all here to help other members, not bicker over who knows best :)
Hi m8 long time no see. been here longer than last April!
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8. January 2009 @ 22:52 |
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Originally posted by pippincp:
Originally posted by noelyf:
pippin,
I remember when you came onboard in April when the boxes went down in the uk. And I remember you gave out some Good advice :)
The senior members & AD Addicts are here Daily, helping people out with their problems & I think a bit of respect is due mate.
We are all here to help other members, not bicker over who knows best :)
Hi m8 long time no see. been here longer than last April!BTW who say's i'm not here daily?
' Just checked I've been here since Feb 2005! didn't think it was that long.
Binkie point taken
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9. January 2009 @ 01:29 |
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PIP.... IF you read the posts properly YOU might see that he mentioned THREE different boxes:
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My problem is that i downloaded wrong firmware on my starview 1 genuine before xmas. When I hooked up box to tv just got white background and " The Box" written on screen.
Its a starview 1 genuine based on what i ve seen in forum, i.e. positions of cable sockets and i ve 25x7 vents on top
It was either "The box" or " the box super" firmware I put on it originally
And this is what I was trying to establish, so please tell me were I didnt read the post correctly!!!
I must be going daft in my old age I can still only see one box mentioned in this post. I can see two wrong firmware bins but still only one box. I'm willing to be corrected here's how I read it.
matty has a starview 1 box which has been flashed with the firmware for either a starview2 the box or 3 the box super. I have replicated the problem with a starview1 that I have and I have successfully re-flashed it back to the correct firmware and it is back up and running.
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Yes the simple get out is go to a mates PC who has a serial port and do it from there. What happens when no mates have a PC with a serial port? Floppy disc drives went the same way so I was trying to get him to configure his port settings correctly then he could use his USB-Serial converter.
I in no way intended to cause a rift between any of us who try to help others.
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9. January 2009 @ 05:00 |
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folks have a weird one which I hope you can help with. Have a SV Super which works fine fore a mate. He has bought a new super duper TV and got it wall mounted but did not use the scart to connect the Sv, He has used a normal coax cable I think!he managed to tune in the SV on an analogue setting and the picture is perfect but no sound?I tried another box and exactly the same picture no sound/TV settings?any ideas many thanks
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9. January 2009 @ 06:56 |
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Originally posted by atyrrell:
folks have a weird one which I hope you can help with. Have a SV Super which works fine fore a mate. He has bought a new super duper TV and got it wall mounted but did not use the scart to connect the Sv, He has used a normal coax cable I think!he managed to tune in the SV on an analogue setting and the picture is perfect but no sound?I tried another box and exactly the same picture no sound/TV settings?any ideas many thanks
Connect the scart lead to the TV & b0x.
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9. January 2009 @ 07:49 |
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I think it is safe to say Mattys little problem has caused more aggravation than my sons first wife.Happy new year everyone
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9. January 2009 @ 07:57 |
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Originally posted by harry1938:
I think it is safe to say Mattys little problem has caused more aggravation than my sons first wife.Happy new year everyone
hear hear harry,beginning to realise why i can't be a.sed anymore.
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