Eurovox firmware / codes / area. etc

[Tangomatic]

Hi,
I am a new member to the forum and was browsing here after searching the net, as i am looking into purchasing a cable box either Starview or Eurovox and would really appreciate any information as i am totally new to this.

Firstly, I currently have an ntl connection with a virgin media box, i get a standard pakage i.e. (no sports/movies etc).

Secondly, Would a Eurovox max v / starview 3 be compatable with the ntl connection.

also, I have read through this forum and noticed some people talk about updating firmware via usb, could andbody clear this up abit?

also, if the box is pre-flashed with new firmware, how often do I need to re-flash them using my pc?, and if so, were is the best provider for the software / codes.

Thanks alot, I appreciate your help!

[fj1200]

Originally Posted by Tangomatic

Hi,
I am a new member to the forum and was browsing here after searching the net, as i am looking into purchasing a cable box either Starview or Eurovox and would really appreciate any information as i am totally new to this.

Firstly, I currently have an ntl connection with a virgin media box, i get a standard pakage i.e. (no sports/movies etc).

Secondly, Would a Eurovox max v / starview 3 be compatable with the ntl connection.

also, I have read through this forum and noticed some people talk about updating firmware via usb, could andbody clear this up abit?

also, if the box is pre-flashed with new firmware, how often do I need to re-flash them using my pc?, and if so, were is the best provider for the software / codes.

Thanks alot, I appreciate your help!

Boxes are compatible.
You can connect box to pc via usb/rs232/null modem cable to update it.
If box comes pre-flashed there's no need to update. This is only needed from time to time when cable companies change their encryption methods.
You can download a toolbar called ''chaterbox'' which has updates and codes.

[Tangomatic]

Thanks alot Fj1200 for your help.

I was also wondering which boxes are best at sending the 'right' info back to the providers or if i need to keep my existing virgin box on ?

also, is there any differance in regards to 'flashing' between the starview and eurovox, and if not, what are the main differances between the two boxes?



Thanks again. Tangomatic.

[fj1200]

You'll need to keep your vm box connected as that sends a signal back. I use eurovox so I'm not au fait with starview. I think you use similar methods to flash both but in my opinion the ev is the easiest to use.

[Tangomatic]

cheers for quick reply.

erm just a quick one, what is meant exactly by the 'area', 'chorus',



thanks again, Tangomatic

[fj1200]

what is meant exactly by the 'area', 'chorus'

C*orus is a network provider for Ireland.
Area means just the network provider area you're in.

By the way you should abbreviate/change the way you spell network companies for legal reasons eg. Nthell or Telepest etc.