EX5000 PVR Problem

[sand_danser]

I've been given the task of getting a m8's EX5000 up & running. I had a look and the channels come up with "scrambled" after flashing by someone else so I flashed it using FTA 1.0.0.1 & got the same.

1. Is the latest (1.1a) f/w the best to use (just d/ldd it)
2. Do I need a CDF file? (can't find any info except the sticky asking for them)
3. Do I need to "j-tag" it?

TIA

[dolphin]

1. Is the latest (1.1a) f/w the best to use (just d/ldd it)
2. Do I need a CDF file? (can't find any info except the sticky asking for them)
3. Do I need to "j-tag" it?

A1. The latest firmware is 1.1A released on 22/07/08, this needs to be loaded.

A2. If you had a CDF file it would save time scanning in all the channels but not really needed, you just need to do a Power Scan and make sure to put in the correct Symbol rate for your area.

A3. NO most def not.

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[sand_danser]

cheers dolphin, I've flashed it again & done a scan but still get the "scrambled channel" message?
The UFL file also shows as v1.0.0.1 so that maybe a problem? I'm sure I read somewhere that another box needed to be "j-tagged" to get around this problem, any ideas anyone?

[dolphin]

I have not had a problem with the PVR's needing to be Jtagged - dont go there yet, you normally only need to Jtag if the box has died, i.e. no lights showing on the display, can't come out of standby mode and so on.

If the box is letting you access the main menu and the channels (even though some might be scrambled) then the problem lies with the software loaded.

I know you said you loaded the software again but funny things happen to file names.

What does it say when you go into MENU - CONFIG - SYSTEM INFORMATION

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[sand_danser]

I've just flashed again using the UFL dated 22/7 - file dated 15/7. sys info =

• model; ex5000 dta
• sw ver; 1.0 st4 jul 15 2008
• hw ver; 2.01 k5 +d
• bootstrap v001
• sw build; kuro

maybe the wrong file is in the d/l? or maybe I need to edit the box somehow? when I press a btn to use a channel it briefly shows the channel then scrambles it

[sand_danser]

I noticed while scanning that a lot of channels were sticking on 8% & I know I've seen something about this somewhere? This may be something to do with it?

[sand_danser]

I wonder, after reading on a few more reported problems like mine that it could be the HDD to fault?
Would formatting it make any difference?

[stevenpc]

are all chans scrambled or just the ppv ones
first make sure you install the correct software
when scanning you will see the 8% on some frequencies/transponders
b4 updateing the sw its always best to do a factory reset.
make sure all connections are sound.
make sure emu is enabled
use ss1 to see if keys update

[sand_danser]

sorry steve, yes its just the PPV channels thats scrambled.
SW ver 1.1a (from toolbar)
I always do a factory reset b4 flashing
EMU enabled

what is SS1? maybe this is what I've missed or maybe emu resets after factory reset (doh)

cheers 4 da reply

[sand_danser]

AAAAARRRRGGH!
it was the EMU disabled & i forgot all about it! wot a t*t

MENU - LANGUAGE SETTINGS - type in 1968 - enable EMU - Press Blue button to save & exit
Scan

ps: forgot to reset to default but it still worked.


Steve IOU1