Eurovox 5000 pvr not taking the firmware

[thanku1]

Hi

I have today received my 5000 PVR box but when I try to download the firmware to it it just remain stuck on sending the progress bar do not move

Basically I connected with serial cable to my computer

I download the firmware UFL EX 5000 V1.1a

I started the software

It say version to detected when I click start

It reset the box put it in dnld mode

The dnld would start flashing n the box

But the status bar do not make any progress

I have tried restarting and and waiting for half an hour but no luck

Any help with it would be grate

[smoggy]

are you using a null modem cable (different to a rs232 serial cable)to connect box to pc
try removing power from box hit download button then put power back to box

[thanku1]

I tried it but made no different .

The cable Pc and box are talking as when you hit download button it does reset the box and the dnld start flasing on it.

I am not sure why this is happening on it does not seems a very common problem either

regards

Originally Posted by smoggy

are you using a null modem cable (different to a rs232 serial cable)to connect box to pc
try removing power from box hit download button then put power back to box

[stephen4x]

I had the exact same issue and spent hours trying to get it going; incredibly frustrating. All I can say is what worked for me. If you have any additional cables (was a USB extender cable fitted on my lead), try removing these. Once I'd done this and plugged the USB adapter directly into the pc, it did the trick for me. The less complicated the better. The other thing I did was change the com port "live" while all was still connected, which triggered a reset and began the process successfully for me. This worked for me at least. Best of luck!

[thanku1]

Well Guys it is driving me really mad any more suggestion please

thanks

[seamouse]

maybe silly but did u have it in standby the box?

woud also help if we know what com ur using, vista xp ect

you normally get no movement if box on with feed?

[thanku1]

No m8 the box is not in standby it boots in this sequence

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than the display change to 0000

Than when u hit the download button it will restiing box and than it will say sending and you can see dnld flashing on the box

I am using XP

[lost_boy]

Right, Lets go back to basics...!

1) Remove cable feed from the box.
2)Connect rs232 to your pc - either with or without a usb adapter.
3) Connect rs232 to eurovox **but do not turn the power on**
4) Restart your PC.
5) When ur pc is back up : Go to 'Device manager' (right click on the 'My computer icon' on ur pc and go in to properties.
6) In DM make sure ur cable is on COM1 - u can change the ports by going in to the properties for the driver for you usb/rs232 cable.
7) open the correct installer - use bigmaq toolbar. I'd use version 1.1 rather than 1.1a... or even try it with the first ever release dated 8/07/2008
8) Open insaller and click download - power the box up as soon as you have clicked download.
9) Should start installing it then...

If you have probs after that then kick the box and beat up the person you bought it off...

oh... one more thing u could try:

1) Connect Eurovox to TV. Go to Menu. and config and Clear Data - Basically reset the box to Factory settings and then try the above....!!

Good luck mate

[thanku1]

No luck m8 tried I guess I just have to return the box

but Now I am not sure should I buy another one of these or go with dream box 500 c

[lost_boy]

Guess so.. Buy from a reputable source.. See Lincsats shop - sticky'd!