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08-26-2004, 12:38 PM
I am testing away and to no avail can I rectify. Plse advise
Thanks for the step by step, I have done this for about 10 hrs. and I am now at the orig flash, factory setting, with the pic popping in and out showing 0 on the Pansat recvr and channel 1 on the TV, intermitently.
During the orig flash I recv a message FLASH BURNING at the end of procedure. I recvd exact samething during flash with updated flash.
I have repeated this process and something is viemently wrong.
Plse. someone, anyone... I will follow guidance.
I am using a laptop with Win Me as the OS and don't know if this is the prob.
I have used the Win 98 G Tools ver 1.85 and well as the reg. G Tools ver 1.85.
What to do now? I don't mind learning at all
QUOTE=mas521ca]After you had your IRD reset to the factory setting then you have to reflash the new fix.
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Original posted be disbthai
I'm not trying to take credit for this, I'm just passing this alone for those that are having problems with the latest pansat. If you follow to the tee, you should be up and watching T.V. in now time.
Software needed:
GTRom STB Updater v2.1b (AKA "2300_2500_1500 Downloader")
GTools v1.85 (Windows XP) (Windows 98)
Files needed:
The fix (AKA X-8500_040824_233_api(N).bin or something similar). Make sure that you have unzipped this. (You can find this in this Dishnet Files under my user name.
Channel List (I used DMAC's 91-110-119 from the channel list forum, although it is currently a bit out of date)
Instructions:
If you have never flashed before, make sure you have a STRAIGHT THROUGH serial cable. A standard crossover cable WILL NOT WORK. Also note that some computers and laptops have misconfigured or sub-standard serial ports and may not work properly. Also, many USB to serial adaptors have been known to cause issues.
1. Connect your STB to your PC with the serial cable.
2. Load up the "GTRom STB Updater" software.
3. Select the correct Serial Port for your system and leave Baud at 115200. For STB Model enter "Pansat 2500A" exactly, without the quotes. If this doesn't work, some users have also had success with "key:global". Under Bin File select your recently downloaded fix.
4. Hit "Download" and wait for your STB to be updated. Note that you must wait for the message "Download Complete", at which point your STB will reboot. DO NOT STOP UPDATING OR DISCONNECT YOUR CABLE WHEN IT REACHES "100%" - WAIT FOR THE "DOWNLOAD COMPLETE" MESSAGE!
5. Now, load up GTools. You must use version 1.85, not version 1.81 or earlier. Due to menu corruption, Windows 98 users should download the special Win98 version which allows the STB type to be customized via a mouse right-click menu.
6. Open your channel list and make sure that only the satellites you are receiving are selected. This is not a guide on how to use GTools, so I'm going to assume that you know what you're doing here - otherwise check other threads for instructions.
7. Go to OPTION -> STB SETTING (or, for the Win98 version, right click and go to TOOLS -> STB TYPE) and set it to Type2. (Yes, Pansat STBs used to use Type1, but this update needs Type2.)
8. Go to TOOLS -> STB CONNECT (Win98 users will find this via a right-click menu).
9. Select your COM port like you did earlier, then click the Download button.
10. Wait for the download to complete, like earlier, and your STB to reboot.
11. Enter the STB's Setup Menu, go to Installation, and then go to Parental Control.
12. Scroll down to the very bottom line and enter "0" four times. This will lead to a new menu.
13. Scroll down to the "Set Default Key" line and press OK.
14. You'll see a message about waiting for settings to save, after which you can leave the Setup Menu.
15. Start watching TV!
These steps worked perfectly for me. So if they didn't work for you...
1. Are your satellites set up correctly in the setup menu? Also check your DiSeqC settings.
2. Is your channel list good/recent enough?
3. Have you tried manually scanning for channels?
4. Do you have a DishPRO LNB/dish? Download a channel list designed specifically for it.
5. Has the setup worked before? If not, double and triple check your satellite dish's alignment. Are your LNBs leading into the DiSeqC port you thought they were? Is your dish aimed at the satellite you thought it was? Remember that the STB has no idea what satellite you're aimed at and will give you readings even if you're aimed at the wrong one. If you can't get any channels or are having odd transponder problems, it could very well be your dish's alignment. Is the signal strength strong enough?
6. If you can't edit the channel list or access parental controls, you likely downloaded a channel list as STB Type1. Download it again as Type2.
7. Something else could be wrong, like your switch, dish, LNB, cabling, and so on.
8. Note that you do NOT have to flash back to the factory image before applying this fix (but if you end up having problems with Knight Rider lights please see below) and you do NOT have to edit any keys before pressing "Set Default Keys".
9. It is completely normal to have a "Bad or scrambled channel" message pop up briefly now and again while watching television.
Getting "Knight Rider" flashing lights after flashing?
1. Go to //www.pansatusa.com and download the factory firmware image, then flash it to your STB via the instructions above. Afterwards, try loading the fix again.
2. Try powering your STB off and on before flashing.
3. Always, always wait for the "Download Complete" message when flashing.
4. If it just won't work, try flashing from a different computer - especially if you're using a USB to Serial adaptor or a laptop.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the step by step, I have done this for about 10 hrs. and I am now at the orig flash, factory setting, with the pic popping in and out showing 0 on the Pansat recvr and channel 1 on the TV, intermitently.
During the orig flash I recv a message FLASH BURNING at the end of procedure. I recvd exact samething during flash with updated flash.
I have repeated this process and something is viemently wrong.
Plse. someone, anyone... I will follow guidance.
I am using a laptop with Win Me as the OS and don't know if this is the prob.
I have used the Win 98 G Tools ver 1.85 and well as the reg. G Tools ver 1.85.
What to do now? I don't mind learning at all
QUOTE=mas521ca]After you had your IRD reset to the factory setting then you have to reflash the new fix.
========================================
Original posted be disbthai
I'm not trying to take credit for this, I'm just passing this alone for those that are having problems with the latest pansat. If you follow to the tee, you should be up and watching T.V. in now time.
Software needed:
GTRom STB Updater v2.1b (AKA "2300_2500_1500 Downloader")
GTools v1.85 (Windows XP) (Windows 98)
Files needed:
The fix (AKA X-8500_040824_233_api(N).bin or something similar). Make sure that you have unzipped this. (You can find this in this Dishnet Files under my user name.
Channel List (I used DMAC's 91-110-119 from the channel list forum, although it is currently a bit out of date)
Instructions:
If you have never flashed before, make sure you have a STRAIGHT THROUGH serial cable. A standard crossover cable WILL NOT WORK. Also note that some computers and laptops have misconfigured or sub-standard serial ports and may not work properly. Also, many USB to serial adaptors have been known to cause issues.
1. Connect your STB to your PC with the serial cable.
2. Load up the "GTRom STB Updater" software.
3. Select the correct Serial Port for your system and leave Baud at 115200. For STB Model enter "Pansat 2500A" exactly, without the quotes. If this doesn't work, some users have also had success with "key:global". Under Bin File select your recently downloaded fix.
4. Hit "Download" and wait for your STB to be updated. Note that you must wait for the message "Download Complete", at which point your STB will reboot. DO NOT STOP UPDATING OR DISCONNECT YOUR CABLE WHEN IT REACHES "100%" - WAIT FOR THE "DOWNLOAD COMPLETE" MESSAGE!
5. Now, load up GTools. You must use version 1.85, not version 1.81 or earlier. Due to menu corruption, Windows 98 users should download the special Win98 version which allows the STB type to be customized via a mouse right-click menu.
6. Open your channel list and make sure that only the satellites you are receiving are selected. This is not a guide on how to use GTools, so I'm going to assume that you know what you're doing here - otherwise check other threads for instructions.
7. Go to OPTION -> STB SETTING (or, for the Win98 version, right click and go to TOOLS -> STB TYPE) and set it to Type2. (Yes, Pansat STBs used to use Type1, but this update needs Type2.)
8. Go to TOOLS -> STB CONNECT (Win98 users will find this via a right-click menu).
9. Select your COM port like you did earlier, then click the Download button.
10. Wait for the download to complete, like earlier, and your STB to reboot.
11. Enter the STB's Setup Menu, go to Installation, and then go to Parental Control.
12. Scroll down to the very bottom line and enter "0" four times. This will lead to a new menu.
13. Scroll down to the "Set Default Key" line and press OK.
14. You'll see a message about waiting for settings to save, after which you can leave the Setup Menu.
15. Start watching TV!
These steps worked perfectly for me. So if they didn't work for you...
1. Are your satellites set up correctly in the setup menu? Also check your DiSeqC settings.
2. Is your channel list good/recent enough?
3. Have you tried manually scanning for channels?
4. Do you have a DishPRO LNB/dish? Download a channel list designed specifically for it.
5. Has the setup worked before? If not, double and triple check your satellite dish's alignment. Are your LNBs leading into the DiSeqC port you thought they were? Is your dish aimed at the satellite you thought it was? Remember that the STB has no idea what satellite you're aimed at and will give you readings even if you're aimed at the wrong one. If you can't get any channels or are having odd transponder problems, it could very well be your dish's alignment. Is the signal strength strong enough?
6. If you can't edit the channel list or access parental controls, you likely downloaded a channel list as STB Type1. Download it again as Type2.
7. Something else could be wrong, like your switch, dish, LNB, cabling, and so on.
8. Note that you do NOT have to flash back to the factory image before applying this fix (but if you end up having problems with Knight Rider lights please see below) and you do NOT have to edit any keys before pressing "Set Default Keys".
9. It is completely normal to have a "Bad or scrambled channel" message pop up briefly now and again while watching television.
Getting "Knight Rider" flashing lights after flashing?
1. Go to //www.pansatusa.com and download the factory firmware image, then flash it to your STB via the instructions above. Afterwards, try loading the fix again.
2. Try powering your STB off and on before flashing.
3. Always, always wait for the "Download Complete" message when flashing.
4. If it just won't work, try flashing from a different computer - especially if you're using a USB to Serial adaptor or a laptop.[/QUOTE]