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chaos7 · 18-03-11, 01:21 PM

I have been having a read through the forums and learnt about a tool which fixes the starview hd combo.
Basically my box does not come on, it has a red light on the front which i presume is power? and nothing is happening. I have tried to use this starview fix and I have connected the box to the computer via rs232 connection and the progress bar isnt moving. I have tried on 3 different computers to make sure and Im pretty much stumped as to what to do next. can anyone help please?

Tommymca79 · 18-03-11, 01:43 PM

the new file is for the SV 6 & 7,

chaos7 · 18-03-11, 01:50 PM

I am not talking about the new firmware for sv6/7 I am talking about the hd combo tool which is supposed to unbrick the box or something like that

lincsat · 18-03-11, 02:51 PM

I have heard that a few boxes seem to stop working when hot. Try disconnecting for 30 minutes or so and try again.

The SV HD Fix does reload the base firmware, you do need to select the correct COM port first and it does need to be correctly configured, it does work but sometimes seems to take a few minutes before the download starts.

chaos7 · 18-03-11, 03:34 PM

Thanks for the advice. I left it off overnight just incase of such things. The tool has worked before as a friend sorted out the mac address problem for me quite a while back and im 100% sure theres no error in what im doing.

I downloaded a file called HD-200_Download.exe and it came with HD300N_SC_RS232_1013.bin. I open up the application, select a comm port and click connect, then select the above .bin file then switch on the box and then nothing happens. I've tried different compatibility modes, running as administrator, different computers but all give the same result. I just don't have any more ideas what to do with it and I really hope it isnt bricked or anything.

lincsat · 18-03-11, 03:54 PM

I once had a box take around 30 minutes to start loading. Just leave it for a while and see if it does start - I guess you have nothing to lose.

chaos7 · 18-03-11, 04:02 PM

Ok I will try leaving it on while im at work and see how that goes.

EDIT: Oh forgot to ask, are there any specific COMM settings I need to use?

Currently it is set as:
Bits per second: 9600
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None

And advanced settings are:
Use FIFO buffers: Checked
Recieve Buffer: High 14
Transmit Buffer: High 16
COM Port Number: COM3

chaos7 · 18-03-11, 09:24 PM

Left the computer on for 4 hours and still no change. I'm guessing there is no hope for the box now other than a doorstop?

keith · 18-03-11, 09:29 PM

there is a file on toolbar might be worth giving a try

chaos7 · 18-03-11, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keith

there is a file on toolbar might be worth giving a try

I've been using a file package labelled SVHD+FIX.zip which I presume is what file you mean. I don't know what else I can do to fix it.

18-03-11, 01:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
chaos7 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help my box is not working I have been having a read through the forums and learnt about a tool which fixes the starview hd combo. Basically my box does not come on, it has a red light on the front which i presume is power? and nothing is happening. I have tried to use this starview fix and I have connected the box to the computer via rs232 connection and the progress bar isnt moving. I have tried on 3 different computers to make sure and Im pretty much stumped as to what to do next. can anyone help please?

18-03-11, 01:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tommymca79 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 45 Thanks: 10 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Help my box is not working the new file is for the SV 6 & 7,

18-03-11, 01:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
chaos7 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help my box is not working I am not talking about the new firmware for sv6/7 I am talking about the hd combo tool which is supposed to unbrick the box or something like that

18-03-11, 02:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,002 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: Help my box is not working I have heard that a few boxes seem to stop working when hot. Try disconnecting for 30 minutes or so and try again. The SV HD Fix does reload the base firmware, you do need to select the correct COM port first and it does need to be correctly configured, it does work but sometimes seems to take a few minutes before the download starts. __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

18-03-11, 03:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
chaos7 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help my box is not working Thanks for the advice. I left it off overnight just incase of such things. The tool has worked before as a friend sorted out the mac address problem for me quite a while back and im 100% sure theres no error in what im doing. I downloaded a file called HD-200_Download.exe and it came with HD300N_SC_RS232_1013.bin. I open up the application, select a comm port and click connect, then select the above .bin file then switch on the box and then nothing happens. I've tried different compatibility modes, running as administrator, different computers but all give the same result. I just don't have any more ideas what to do with it and I really hope it isnt bricked or anything.

18-03-11, 03:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,002 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: Help my box is not working I once had a box take around 30 minutes to start loading. Just leave it for a while and see if it does start - I guess you have nothing to lose. __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

18-03-11, 04:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
chaos7 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help my box is not working Ok I will try leaving it on while im at work and see how that goes. EDIT: Oh forgot to ask, are there any specific COMM settings I need to use? Currently it is set as: Bits per second: 9600 Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None And advanced settings are: Use FIFO buffers: Checked Recieve Buffer: High 14 Transmit Buffer: High 16 COM Port Number: COM3 Last edited by chaos7; 18-03-11 at 04:05 PM.

18-03-11, 09:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
chaos7 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help my box is not working Left the computer on for 4 hours and still no change. I'm guessing there is no hope for the box now other than a doorstop?

18-03-11, 09:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
keith Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 619 Thanks: 390 Thanked 84 Times in 66 Posts	Re: Help my box is not working there is a file on toolbar might be worth giving a try

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