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24. December 2008 @ 09:27 |
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Originally posted by bomdas:
Very good, now that we do know what box you definately have then you now have the fix for it, so go to here back in the Library and get all the documentation you need and have a good look and familiarise yourself with what you want to know, there is plenty of information okay. >>>>>>>>>>
http://www.4shared.com/dir/3042613/f6e3421c/sharing.html
Manual the lot is in there, good luck.
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Hi, well the flash seems to have gone ok, but i still don't have any unscrambled channels other that the FTA. I followed the instructions implicitly, -had them printed out. I did the flash via USB. The STB came up on my laptop as a drive and had two folders (Firmware, and Mp3) in there, as well as all the files for the recordings i have on the HD. I copied the new .bin file, extracted from the downloaded fix, into Firmware, put the STB back into PVR mode etc. I followed the fix instructions rather than the ones in the manual. The tv screen went to a pastel blue, showed the BURN message, followed by PROGRAMMING, BOOT, etc before re-boot.
When i do System Information it now shows ver3.105, 8th Dec 08.
When i first got the STB i got my channels by doing the scan on T******t, even though my provider is n*l. A scan on n*l got nothing at all.
No matter what i do in the Nagravision window, it ALWAYS reverts to n*l. I can select any of the others, OK the save, but when i go back in it has reverted to n*l. I'd done this to try and ensure both settings were the same, as per a note in one of the posts.
So far i've scanned with n*l, t*****st, C'n'w. n*l got nothing, T*****t got hundreds of channels, and c'n'w got hundreds too.
On these, after the scan, and setting the autoupdate to ON, i left it on Sly S***t 1 for at least a couple of hours, but no updates it seems.
Do you think i should try the other suppliers, re-flash, just keep trying?
Thanks.
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Do your scan on TW and wait for it to save the channels. The only thing you need to do in the secret menu is make sure that EMU is turned on, nagravision doesn't really enter into it however if you are having problems scroll down to set default key and click ok.
If all else fails do a factory re-set (I've heard some boxes need this) re-scan turn EMU on (it will be off by default) and everything should be OK.
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irishmc
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24. December 2008 @ 11:29 |
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hey thanks for all the links it has fixed all my boxes and my friends just wondering with the new firmware how long is it going to take for ntl to do this again i heard there going to do it again tomorrow christmas day
do you have any info
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24. December 2008 @ 11:57 |
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Do your scan on TW and wait for it to save the channels. The only thing you need to do in the secret menu is make sure that EMU is turned on, nagravision doesn't really enter into it however if you are having problems scroll down to set default key and click ok.
If all else fails do a factory re-set (I've heard some boxes need this) re-scan turn EMU on (it will be off by default) and everything
should be OK.
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Ok, ta, started again, factory reset, re scanned (on Tw) and waited for the channels to come in, reset the auto-update, and after an hour and a half sitting on Spy Sprot 1 all that happened was that a still pic of a footballer appeared with the SS1 logo in the top right corner, so it must be close! The only thing i can think of is the source signal. This comes from a splitter, the other half of the signal going to my n*L proper box. Any thoughts that it could update better/properly if it was fed direct from an unsplit signal?
I might have to wait a few days before doing this though, can't see the family allowing me to turn the tv off while i run it again! The analogue output of the tv is bust so we have to watch through the STB scart.........
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malci
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24. December 2008 @ 11:59 |
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Originally posted by irishmc:
hey thanks for all the links it has fixed all my boxes and my friends just wondering with the new firmware how long is it going to take for ntl to do this again i heard there going to do it again tomorrow christmas day
do you have any info
There are a lot of doom merchants about with the same story, don't be bothering about what you "hear about that", (and they claim to have reliable sources that work for them LOL). As to your question of "how long", well you may as well ask "how long is a piece of string", it will last as long as it lasts, is the only real answer, but in all honesty I do think we will get past tomorrow!!!.
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malci
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24. December 2008 @ 12:09 |
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Originally posted by bomdas:
Do your scan on TW and wait for it to save the channels. The only thing you need to do in the secret menu is make sure that EMU is turned on, nagravision doesn't really enter into it however if you are having problems scroll down to set default key and click ok.
If all else fails do a factory re-set (I've heard some boxes need this) re-scan turn EMU on (it will be off by default) and everything
should be OK.
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Ok, ta, started again, factory reset, re scanned (on Tw) and waited for the channels to come in, reset the auto-update, and after an hour and a half sitting on Spy Sprot 1 all that happened was that a still pic of a footballer appeared with the SS1 logo in the top right corner, so it must be close! The only thing i can think of is the source signal. This comes from a splitter, the other half of the signal going to my n*L proper box. Any thoughts that it could update better/properly if it was fed direct from an unsplit signal?
I might have to wait a few days before doing this though, can't see the family allowing me to turn the tv off while i run it again! The analogue output of the tv is bust so we have to watch through the STB scart.........
Simple answer is you should really do your setting up and scanning with the spltter removed, and make sure that you do have the Emu turned ON after, so YES it is. And as regards the updating problem, try Sly 2, and then even the God channel, a Discovery/turbo or a Disney, even switch it off and on at the back, it is the one with a strong signal that will update for you, (just needs a kickstart) it is trial and error at the minute okay.
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irishmc
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24. December 2008 @ 12:13 |
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cheers thanx malci hope your right
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bomdas
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24. December 2008 @ 12:20 |
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Ok, ta, started again, factory reset, re scanned (on Tw) and waited for the channels to come in, reset the auto-update, and after an hour and a half sitting on Spy Sprot 1 all that happened was that a still pic of a footballer appeared with the SS1 logo in the top right corner, so it must be close! The only thing i can think of is the source signal. This comes from a splitter, the other half of the signal going to my n*L proper box. Any thoughts that it could update better/properly if it was fed direct from an unsplit signal?
I might have to wait a few days before doing this though, can't see the family allowing me to turn the tv off while i run it again! The analogue output of the tv is bust so we have to watch through the STB scart.........
Simple answer is you should really do your setting up and scanning with the spltter removed, and make sure that you do have the Emu turned ON after, so YES it is. And as regards the updating problem, try Sly 2, and then even the God channel, a Discovery/turbo or a Disney, even switch it off and on at the back, it is the one with a strong signal that will update for you, (just needs a kickstart) it is trial and error at the minute okay.
:) Ok, i'll try that when i can, thanks, and thanks for sticking with me! Part of my job is systems support, so i know what its like trying to help someone at another location. At least i get to speak to them over the phone.......
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malci
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24. December 2008 @ 12:23 |
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Originally posted by irishmc:
cheers thanx malci hope your right
Don't be worrying, we will, they might give it a roll, but that's all ;)
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bomdas
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24. December 2008 @ 15:10 |
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Simple answer is you should really do your setting up and scanning with the spltter removed, and make sure that you do have the Emu turned ON after, so YES it is. And as regards the updating problem, try Sly 2, and then even the God channel, a Discovery/turbo or a Disney, even switch it off and on at the back, it is the one with a strong signal that will update for you, (just needs a kickstart) it is trial and error at the minute okay.
:) Ok, i'll try that when i can, thanks, and thanks for sticking with me! Part of my job is systems support, so i know what its like trying to help someone at another location. At least i get to speak to them over the phone.......
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Going to have to leave this for a couple of days, come back with a fresh mind! Re-did the scan etc on the unsplit source signal, and there were still no unscrambled channels, after a couple of hours. One thing i did find was that when i accidentally put the unit into standby when i came back after 2 hours, and then turned back on, it took me to the language selection screen. Maybe i need to re-do the firmware update, and try again. I'll get back to you in a couple of days. Thanks for the continuing support. Have a nice Christmas!
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24. December 2008 @ 15:15 |
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since this is about starview do the latest firmwares for starview 2 and 3 fix the data is being updated 0% or are they just stability updates?
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24. December 2008 @ 16:23 |
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Originally posted by bomdas:
Simple answer is you should really do your setting up and scanning with the spltter removed, and make sure that you do have the Emu turned ON after, so YES it is. And as regards the updating problem, try Sly 2, and then even the God channel, a Discovery/turbo or a Disney, even switch it off and on at the back, it is the one with a strong signal that will update for you, (just needs a kickstart) it is trial and error at the minute okay.
:) Ok, i'll try that when i can, thanks, and thanks for sticking with me! Part of my job is systems support, so i know what its like trying to help someone at another location. At least i get to speak to them over the phone.......
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Going to have to leave this for a couple of days, come back with a fresh mind! Re-did the scan etc on the unsplit source signal, and there were still no unscrambled channels, after a couple of hours. One thing i did find was that when i accidentally put the unit into standby when i came back after 2 hours, and then turned back on, it took me to the language selection screen. Maybe i need to re-do the firmware update, and try again. I'll get back to you in a couple of days. Thanks for the continuing support. Have a nice Christmas!
Problem solved I think. If you only get the language screen then select the language.Then re-scan TW after that make sure ENU is turned on. On what you are telling us you haven't re-scanned after the re-set
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24. December 2008 @ 16:25 |
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Originally posted by pippincp:
Originally posted by bomdas:
Simple answer is you should really do your setting up and scanning with the spltter removed, and make sure that you do have the Emu turned ON after, so YES it is. And as regards the updating problem, try Sly 2, and then even the God channel, a Discovery/turbo or a Disney, even switch it off and on at the back, it is the one with a strong signal that will update for you, (just needs a kickstart) it is trial and error at the minute okay.
:) Ok, i'll try that when i can, thanks, and thanks for sticking with me! Part of my job is systems support, so i know what its like trying to help someone at another location. At least i get to speak to them over the phone.......
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Going to have to leave this for a couple of days, come back with a fresh mind! Re-did the scan etc on the unsplit source signal, and there were still no unscrambled channels, after a couple of hours. One thing i did find was that when i accidentally put the unit into standby when i came back after 2 hours, and then turned back on, it took me to the language selection screen. Maybe i need to re-do the firmware update, and try again. I'll get back to you in a couple of days. Thanks for the continuing support. Have a nice Christmas!
Problem solved I think. If you only get the language screen then select the language.Then re-scan TW after that make sure EMU is turned on. On what you are telling us you haven't re-scanned after the re-set
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ajpalmer
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24. December 2008 @ 21:16 |
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Hi all
I am in the same position. I have a super box (starview 3) and am getting a small few stations. i tried resetting the box on sky 1 and it said it updated to 100% but immediately reverted to waiting to update. please help
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25. December 2008 @ 03:45 |
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make sure u have flashed ur box with latest fix to overcome problem and do a factory reset first.
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bomdas
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25. December 2008 @ 09:25 |
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Going to have to leave this for a couple of days, come back with a fresh mind! Re-did the scan etc on the unsplit source signal, and there were still no unscrambled channels, after a couple of hours. One thing i did find was that when i accidentally put the unit into standby when i came back after 2 hours, and then turned back on, it took me to the language selection screen. Maybe i need to re-do the firmware update, and try again. I'll get back to you in a couple of days. Thanks for the continuing support. Have a nice Christmas!
Problem solved I think. If you only get the language screen then select the language.Then re-scan TW after that make sure EMU is turned on. On what you are telling us you haven't re-scanned after the re-set
Sorry, not making myself clear! Have done everything correctly; Select Language, Select T*w***, Autoscan, (wait patiently), Secret Menu and Auto-update on (not called emu in mine but its the same thing), exit to SS1 and wait for update (also tried SS2 and a Dinsey). They all show in Info what should be showing and all show good signal and lock etc. It just doesn't update. I left it at least a couple of hours each time. It was at this point that i accidentally pressed Standby, then when i switched back on, it was back at the Language screen.
I'll print off another list of instructions (for the flash and the Scan/Update procedures) and try the flash again in a day or two, followed by the scan etc. Thanks again for sticking with me!
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25. December 2008 @ 11:44 |
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So what make of box have you got? Obviously not a st*rv**w?
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bomdas
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25. December 2008 @ 16:27 |
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Originally posted by pippincp:
So what make of box have you got? Obviously not a st*rv**w?
It's The Box PVR, as depicted in this link from Malci's post at 12:43 on 22nd Dec. Someone in one of the many replies said it was a Starv***
http://www.skywonder.co.uk/product.php?p...18&cat=0&page=1
The receipt from when i bought it, in summer 2008, also says Starv***
I still have the box that The Box came in and everything suggests that it is a genuine The Box PVR. I was concerned about the possibility of it being a clone, but one of the replies i got suggested that this box does not, as yet at least, have a clone.
I'll spend a bit more time on it tomorrow or Saturday. If i can get myself up one morning, earlier than the family, i'll be able to go through it slowly, make sure i'm missing nothing, doing nothing the wrong way etc. Cheers!
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25. December 2008 @ 16:42 |
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Although the link you left didn't work I went onto skywonders site and according to what he has advertised it's possible you have a starv**w super usb which takes different firmware then the PVR. Does it say super USB on the box?
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25. December 2008 @ 19:14 |
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Originally posted by bomdas:
Originally posted by pippincp:
So what make of box have you got? Obviously not a st*rv**w?
It's The Box PVR, as depicted in this link from Malci's post at 12:43 on 22nd Dec. Someone in one of the many replies said it was a Starv***
http://www.skywonder.co.uk/search.php?mode=search&page=1
The receipt from when i bought it, in summer 2008, also says Starv***
I still have the box that The Box came in and everything suggests that it is a genuine The Box PVR. I was concerned about the possibility of it being a clone, but one of the replies i got suggested that this box does not, as yet at least, have a clone.
I'll spend a bit more time on it tomorrow or Saturday. If i can get myself up one morning, earlier than the family, i'll be able to go through it slowly, make sure i'm missing nothing, doing nothing the wrong way etc. Cheers!
It is a Starview pippin, it is called Starview The Box PVR :-
http://www.skywonder.co.uk/search.php?mode=search&page=1
bomdas Try this new firmware that was only released to the library on the 24th Dec. okay, sure that will be a lot better for you it's in Eamo's FTA Library but here is the link for firmware and Loader, put this on your box >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Firmware
http://www.4shared.com/file/77414148/dc7...rified=fe6700bc
Loader
http://www.4shared.com/file/32157004/d1e...rified=77fb70e9
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26. December 2008 @ 07:04 |
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It is a Starview pippin, it is called Starview The Box PVR :-
http://www.skywonder.co.uk/search.php?mode=search&page=1
bomdas Try this new firmware that was only released to the library on the 24th Dec. okay, sure that will be a lot better for you it's in Eamo's FTA Library but here is the link for firmware and Loader, put this on your box >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Firmware
http://www.4shared.com/file/77414148/dc7...rified=fe6700bc
Loader
http://www.4shared.com/file/32157004/d1e...7fb70e9
Hi all, BINGO! I got channels!
Thanks for the link to the firmware Malci, thanks to Eamo and thanks too to pippin for sticking with me! I popped the new .bin file straight in via the USB. I scanned on T*w***, the channels all came in on different numbers to what they had been doing with the other bin file and it sort of 'felt' right, if you know what i mean! Still, even then i nearly blew it coz i just tuned to SS1 and left it there, where i just got the message "Bad or Scrambled Channel." But then i realised what i'd done, or rather, what i hadn't done, and it took just a few seconds for it to update once i remembered to go back to the secret menu and switch Auto-update to ON!
Anyone reading this who has a similar problem, do yourself a favour and write down or print off the sequence of instructions, and TICK IT OFF as you go along, so you don't make a similar mistake!
Once again, BIG THANKS to everyone. All the best to you.
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26. December 2008 @ 08:04 |
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Pleased for you bomdas ;), yep you are correct, tend to overlook the simple things when you start to rush lol ;), glad your now sorted, and all the best to you, your welcome and take care. ;)
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26. December 2008 @ 08:25 |
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Originally posted by malci:
Pleased for you bomdas ;), yep you are correct, tend to overlook the simple things when you start to rush lol ;), glad your now sorted, and all the best to you, your welcome and take care. ;)
Same sentiments as Malci. Unfortunately I wasn't all that useful as I'm not up to speed on The Box PVR yet but the starviews (At least 1-4) all seem to operate the same basic way.
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26. December 2008 @ 08:54 |
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Originally posted by pippincp:
Originally posted by malci:
Pleased for you bomdas ;), yep you are correct, tend to overlook the simple things when you start to rush lol ;), glad your now sorted, and all the best to you, your welcome and take care. ;)
Same sentiments as Malci. Unfortunately I wasn't all that useful as I'm not up to speed on The Box PVR yet but the starviews (At least 1-4) all seem to operate the same basic way.
Don't put your self down. you are checking lol, have a good one, and talk soon. ;)
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26. December 2008 @ 11:35 |
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Originally posted by malci:
Originally posted by pippincp:
Originally posted by malci:
Pleased for you bomdas ;), yep you are correct, tend to overlook the simple things when you start to rush lol ;), glad your now sorted, and all the best to you, your welcome and take care. ;)
Same sentiments as Malci. Unfortunately I wasn't all that useful as I'm not up to speed on The Box PVR yet but the starviews (At least 1-4) all seem to operate the same basic way.
Don't put your self down. you are checking lol, have a good one, and talk soon. ;)
It was good that you were there pippin. You see so many 'angry' posts from frustrated Dawners, who, understandably, feel lost and alone when they don't get their channels back within five minutes. Knowing that there's someone out there trying to help is a big help in itself. I knew i'd get there in the end, it was just a matter of patience and time.
Maybe the next time i buy a PVR, i should buy one that's a bit more well known, one that'll get its fixes first!
No doubt i'll be back in here when Virginia changes her knickers again. In the meantime, thanks again, and have a great New Year.
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26. December 2008 @ 11:51 |
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I did try answering you earlier but the site seemed to be down.
I agree with you entirely but what p*sses me off is people saying "I think this or that" or "I assume" etc, etc.
If they explained they problem correctly and EXACTLY without throwing the "Red Herrings" in, their problem would be sorted earlier.
Rant over and I'm still watching and will help when I can.
Christmas gone! Happy new year everyone!! (must chnge the batteries in this keyboard-ke3eps missing the letter E)
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