can some 1 tell me exactly what i am looking for when i am asked to find the main source in the sw .i am trying to download software for my starview box,thanks.
Hi crazy. If it's the firmware you are trying upgrade, the first thing you need is a null modem cable, should've come in the box. Go to this link for software; http://www.drewish1.co.uk/ Depending whether you have a clone or genuine box, click on the relevant link. Also click on the Tools Page link, and in there you will find the GT Rom Loader Version 4.00. You need to run this, load the firmware file you downloaded in the previous step. Then click on Download to update the firmware.
Quite possibly. There are RS-232 serial cables, and RS-232 null modem cables as far as I know, but I could be wrong. If it's still in the packing, you could always bring it back, and change it. If it was loose when you bought, give it a go.
You may need to try different firmware versions, depending where you live, I found 2.57 to be best in the Dublin area, but try the 2.59, and see how you get on. First of all, unzip the 2.59 file. Make sure your starview is in standby, turn it off using the remote, not the button on the back. Connect your pc/laptop to the starview, run thr GT4.00 loader software. Click on the BIN File button, which will open up file selection box, navigate to where you downloaded the firmware, select the file and click Open. Then click the Download button. Wait until it says COMPLETED, and wait another 30 seconds after that, to be sure. You'll need to enter the keys manually, get them at this link; http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/517485, scroll down the page. If you go to the link I sent earlier, there is a guide for setting up the box.
