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mike4727 · 07-01-08, 05:22 AM

Hi Dreamers,

after trying out some upgrades to my 500 I have suddenly got distorted audio, I am quite sure that I have messed up when transferring satankeys & upgrade via DCC as everything was fine before this manouvre. I have tried reset to manufacture and reflashing with the 4.02maxvar via dreamuplan but with no success. Is there a file in the box software that I can view & mofify / delete or any other way to resolve this issue ?
All assistance appreciated as always.

Mike

golfnut · 07-01-08, 05:36 PM

In expert setup make sure Fast zapping is unchecked.

I hope that helps.

Jimdefruit · 07-01-08, 06:01 PM

How are you connecting the sound? If it is AC3 via optical, the plug may be loose.

mike4727 · 08-01-08, 08:37 AM

Thanks for the responses, I really do not know how this happened but I suspect I have messed up the file settings when I was trying to install key updater, anyway it's got worse now and the box has gone " dead " on me. Can't get connection vis DCC or Dreamup lan because I can't set up communications or anything else so a null modem cable is on the shopping list today ! Can you just advise, does a flash with dreamup via the cable completely clear any cock ups I may have made and restore default settings ? thanks

Mike

Jimdefruit · 08-01-08, 09:59 AM

Yes a flash via null modem serial cable completely restores a good image. I strongly recommend not using the lan option in Dreamup because there are many failures.

I am not sure about the 500, because I dont have one, but I think you can do a restore which sometimes helps by unplugging and holding the on off button on the box whilst reconnecting the power supply. Might be worth a try.

golfnut · 08-01-08, 10:12 AM

There is a reset to factory default in the settings menu. Try this 1st.

mike4727 · 08-01-08, 03:10 PM

Thanks for both advices, can't do factory reset as box is playing " dead " with no output, I will try your idea Jim cos I can't get the correct cable here until Friday, along with the Dreambox problems I have a metre of snow and -21c to cope with so am not travelling too far for anything. Will keep you informed as always.

Mike

Jimdefruit · 08-01-08, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by golfnut

There is a reset to factory default in the settings menu. Try this 1st.

Thats a bit difficult when the box wont boot to get the settings menu.

golfnut · 08-01-08, 04:00 PM

Just a thought mike4727, but I have seen on some forums that if you unplug the serial cable when the power is on it is possible to blow the internals and make a nice house brick. In view of no output I hope you haven't bricked it.

mike4727 · 12-01-08, 11:23 AM

Hi again,

just an update for those interested, when I eventually laid my hands on a DB9 cable the Dreamup worked like a dream !
Box now retored to former glory with latest Gemini MaxVar and Satankeys, I am now much more confident but will be more careful with file transfers in future.
I would like to try out other cams & keys so can anyone recommend various options available for 500s ?

Mike

07-01-08, 05:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
mike4727 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sound Distortion Help Needed Hi Dreamers, after trying out some upgrades to my 500 I have suddenly got distorted audio, I am quite sure that I have messed up when transferring satankeys & upgrade via DCC as everything was fine before this manouvre. I have tried reset to manufacture and reflashing with the 4.02maxvar via dreamuplan but with no success. Is there a file in the box software that I can view & mofify / delete or any other way to resolve this issue ? All assistance appreciated as always. Mike

07-01-08, 05:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
golfnut Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Sound Distortion Help Needed In expert setup make sure Fast zapping is unchecked. I hope that helps.

07-01-08, 06:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Dreamy Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,575 Thanks: 10 Thanked 69 Times in 64 Posts	Re: Sound Distortion Help Needed How are you connecting the sound? If it is AC3 via optical, the plug may be loose. __________________ Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

08-01-08, 08:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
mike4727 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Sound Distortion Help Needed Thanks for the responses, I really do not know how this happened but I suspect I have messed up the file settings when I was trying to install key updater, anyway it's got worse now and the box has gone " dead " on me. Can't get connection vis DCC or Dreamup lan because I can't set up communications or anything else so a null modem cable is on the shopping list today ! Can you just advise, does a flash with dreamup via the cable completely clear any cock ups I may have made and restore default settings ? thanks Mike

08-01-08, 09:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Dreamy Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,575 Thanks: 10 Thanked 69 Times in 64 Posts	Re: Sound Distortion Help Needed Yes a flash via null modem serial cable completely restores a good image. I strongly recommend not using the lan option in Dreamup because there are many failures. I am not sure about the 500, because I dont have one, but I think you can do a restore which sometimes helps by unplugging and holding the on off button on the box whilst reconnecting the power supply. Might be worth a try. __________________ Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.


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08-01-08, 10:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
golfnut Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Sound Distortion Help Needed There is a reset to factory default in the settings menu. Try this 1st.

08-01-08, 03:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
mike4727 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Sound Distortion Help Needed Thanks for both advices, can't do factory reset as box is playing " dead " with no output, I will try your idea Jim cos I can't get the correct cable here until Friday, along with the Dreambox problems I have a metre of snow and -21c to cope with so am not travelling too far for anything. Will keep you informed as always. Mike

08-01-08, 04:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
golfnut Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Sound Distortion Help Needed Just a thought mike4727, but I have seen on some forums that if you unplug the serial cable when the power is on it is possible to blow the internals and make a nice house brick. In view of no output I hope you haven't bricked it.

12-01-08, 11:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
mike4727 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Sound Distortion Help Needed Hi again, just an update for those interested, when I eventually laid my hands on a DB9 cable the Dreamup worked like a dream ! Box now retored to former glory with latest Gemini MaxVar and Satankeys, I am now much more confident but will be more careful with file transfers in future. I would like to try out other cams & keys so can anyone recommend various options available for 500s ? Mike

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