help wanted

[imported_beerman]

please can someone help .i have a 2100 plus receiver . i downloaded some dodgy firmware via the usb connection and its caused my receiver to malfunction:sad_smile:.now when i turn the power on at the rear i get bar lines for about 2 seconds then nothing. the power seems to be still getting to the receiver as i can see a red light through the rear panel.ive tried to use the rs232 connection and c-tech up 189 to install new firmware but im not sure im doing this right even though ive followed the forum guides on how to do this i dont seem to be able to get a connection between the pc and the receiver
.i checked the com1 port is functioning and ive definately got the right null modem cable for receiver-comp transfers.is it that im missing something vital or my receiver is beyond help.could someone explain how to do rs232 patch repairs indepth ........for dummies .im in desperate need of help as im new to this technology.

[Siege]

I'm not familiar with this receiver but there usually is a way of doing a factory reset for most receivers,...if you can find out how that's done then chances are it will solve the problem for you,...sorry that's all the advice I can offer,..regards

[imported_beerman]

thanks for the advice i will try to search out how to do this .ill let you know how i get on .:regular_smile:

[Siege]

yes if you can let us know how it goes,..your experience will also help others,..good luck

[^^COMPASS^^]

Factory reset won't work

please do the following

Please try a forced download
FORCED DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS by compass

These general instructions

Just make sure you use the correct latest working patch for your model number
and also make sure you are using latest loader and not an older loader


Turn the receiver off at the rear mains switch and re-load the latest working patch,

and when the loader asks connect to receiver turn it back on at the rear

turning the receiver on at the rear will force the download and clear the problem caused by any incomplete or faulty patches

after it has completed , reboot the box by turning it off and on again at the rear mains switch ( power cycle the box )

the box should boot and work normally

sometimes you may have to remove the lnb cable when the box is off , just to stop it looking for channels , reconnect this after the box has been restored but turn it off beforehand

now switch it back on and test

[imported_beerman]

thanks for this ill try again .let you know how i get on, forever grateful beerman

[^^COMPASS^^]

Originally Posted by beerman

thanks for this ill try again .let you know how i get on, forever grateful beerman

Remember it only works via null modem cable !

don't use usb data transfer for this guide!

[imported_beerman]

many, many thanks compass for the advice it seems to have worked i will know for sure later as ive had to use a friends computer to do the process:thumbs_up:i appreciate the help ,at last now ill be able to get my system motorised.i had planned to do so just before i messed up my receiver.its people like you and the advice that you give on this forum that give us newbies a chance to understand ,get into and enjoy this hobby.hope i will be able to repay the help later:regular_smile:

[parad0x_i]

Am sure it has worked and glad you are sorted now..

:wink_smile:

[Josh]

Those instructions are like the ones that you have to do with the CT5000 when you downgrade from 1.43 to 1.35, when it's the switch at the back and the null modem cable, latest loader etc. Interesting.