Starview 6 Futureproof ?

Discussion in 'Digital TV - UK & Europe' started by RizzB, Jan 26, 2010.

  1. fintannl

    fintannl Regular member

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    Assume they are DM 500-T boxes in which case you could offer them on ebay as unwanted christmas presents. Nothing should be allowed to collect dust (put them up as collectors items). Who knows
     
  2. Mooley

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    No, they are DM500c's. I'm in cable area mate. I'm stubborn and I believe they will live again.
     
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  3. mark0288

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    Mooley i to hold on to my boxes in the hope .but ive went to the dark side s+y lol
     
  4. Mooley

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    Well we all need something to get us through the dark times. They won't be getting my cash but.
     
  5. mark0288

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    my boss mate me do it lol she wanted movies i want sport and kids wanted kids stuff and im paying a lot lol
     
  6. fuerte197

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    I had no prob with that mate.
    That post was just a general release of 'tension' lol !
    There are so many post about things working, things not workin, this box, that box...
    I along with only a few lucky gits are still happy !, for now...
     
  7. borolad

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    time to get the videos out the loft I think.
     
  8. n3_workin

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    and does your test box go off after a year and you need a new one .????

    if you don't know could you please ask the person your testing for as i take it they part off the starview team . would like this cleared up as soon as . people need to know one way are the other.
    thanks
    n3_w
     
  9. cactikid

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    or if they pay for a year will they get a year??dont want to get cut off after 4 months.
     
  10. e45

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    Can you tell me if this is working in the Dub area or outside dub like Chorus areas ??
     
  11. MICKAH

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    what happens when the server is shut down? will a new one be alocated or is it "tough tittys"
     
  12. jackoooh

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    i am amazed you can say it will work for a year or even beyond when it is still on test(hope you are correct)
     
  13. Mooley

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    'In theory'.
     
  14. MICKAH

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    You havent answered my question
     
  15. jackoooh

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    thanks
     
  16. jackoooh

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    can one pay month to month or quarterly etc. how much is it for the yrar?
    thanks in advance
     
  17. AWSATS

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    no you buy box and flash it and get a years access then bin box
     
  18. clairb

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    STARVIEW 6 LAN BOX ONLY SORRY FOR THE CONFUSION

    GROOVERIDER 1.01 FOR FIXED FOR STABILITY.

    PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY IF YOU DONT WANT DEAD BOXES WHEN LOADING THE FIRMWARE!

    Load grooverider file on to your usb memory stick,make sure power is off on machine and insert the memory stick into the front usb socket
    underneath the front flap.

    From the main menu go to Utility and then press the right arrow button and select usb
    from the right hand side, you will see the grooverider file press ok on it and make sure to select SW+ALL DATA UPDATE..

    the machine will update and restart (don't pull your memory stick out until the machine has fully started up)
    you now need to scan your channels, NO SPLITTERS ON YOUR INCOMING CABLE WHEN DOING YOUR SCAN
    so go to installation press the right arrow button again and go down to AUTO CABLE SEARCH
    all you need to change here is the symbol rate.
    The symbol rate determines your area for example N*l is 6887, the other numbers are 6952 for Telepe** and EXc&w.
    When you have selected your area go to start scan.

    once the scan has finished go to menu then highlight accessory and on the remote press the numbers "8989"
    you will then see "K*yedit" appear on the right hand side, go to it and press ok and just check that auto update is on if its off just turn it on.

    Then go to to your channels by exiting the menu and pressing ok..
    Select a non FTA channel and leave it until a picture appears
    PLEASE NOTE IT CAN TAKE UPTO 5 MINUTES TO UPDATE SO BE PATIENT

    Channel list..

    all your channels are categorised by
    pressing ok on your remote brings up the channel list but it will be in simple layout,
    pressing the red button takes you to detail,
    now if your list don't appear to be categorised you will need to press the SAT button on the remote and you need to select cable
    at the bottom of the list this will then give you the categories,
    to change each section you simply use your left or right arrow buttons

    GrooveRider SV6 1.00 : Ethernet Enable sw(STARview6) in Ireland and also fine to works pat** sw in UK

    Follow as below procedure

    a)Option -> Network -> Net Application -> then select “Istream” sever ( Ireland sever )

    b-1) OSD Setting

    Auto Search -> Short CH Name : off ( Ireland ) - on ( UK )

    b-a) OSD Setting

    Option -> OSD Setup -> Region - > Select 1 in uk ) - select 2 in Ireland

    b-c) OSD Setting

    If they have 16:9 TV please follow up “ Option -> OSD Setup -> Screen Format

    GrooveRider File click here
     
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  19. summerxxx

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    is this grooverider for all starview boxes or just 4 5 and 6 ???
     
  20. e45

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    That file will only work on the Starview 6 lan box only all other boxes are for the bin there will be no fixes for ANY of the other boxes
     

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