bin file download error

Hi all, as I have lost more or less all my channels I have been trying to update the software on the box in the hope that this will sort it but I keep getting a download error when trying to run the bin file. I am using a usb connection from the pc to a 9 pin connection on the box. I have a t*w cbl connection. I was wondering what would happen if I reset the factory dflts? Any advice I would be grateful for. thanks

 

What version of firmware do you have on the box. Press menu, then system info and this will tell you.

 

Hi Sc0user, i seem to have 2 threads open on this. the box is a starview and the firmware is star view, API ver:2.57e_E boot ver:7.0 16 aug 2006
thanks for your help here

 

Please check the link at the end of my post marked Starview Info Dobby2oon, then click clones. You need to see if you have a clone or a genuine Starview before you even attempt to flash it.

 

the box and the remote all look genuine.

 

Hi Sc0user
the links that you supplied were helpful. i managed to confirm that the box was genuine and the 2nd link allowed me to pick up some more channels, mainly movies which is a BIG improvement. i still can't get any s*y or s*tanta sports channels. looking at how things have progressed thus far makes me wonder if the software and bin file are whats needed but as i still have lost a lot of channels i'd still like to try downloading the bin file.
any views on this, do you think it may help.
thanks again for the help so far

 

Try a manual scan and see if it picks up more stations

 

There is work going on at the moment on the VM network. I would still advise you to upgrade your firmware to Version 4 as you said you have a genuine box.


OK all the firmware/software you need to upgrade the Starview is in the link at the end of my post, marked Eamos FTA Library.

1. Download the Starview PDF Guide, found in Starview Documentation Folder. This will show you how to flash your Starview.
2. Download GTromloader, found in Starview Software Folder.
3. Download Version 4 firmware, (only for genuine box), found in Starview Firmware folder.

You will need a null modem cable DB9F to DB9F similar to this one:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=L71BT&DOY=2m6

This only for reference and can be purchased much cheaper on fleabay.
Once you have followed the guide and flashed your Starview, if you are still missing channels come back and we will sort it out then.

 

Alright Celt 1 0 to the pool just here for a few

 

I didnt even know it was on ha ha lol

What station is it on please ?

 

No worries , I found it lol Cheers Scouser

 

Sorry Celt engrossed I have put a new thread with all VM upgrade/faults info on the DVBTV forum.

 

Yes , I seen that

 

Thanks guys for the info. i'm just setting things up at the moment to give it a go. just a quick question Sc0user, there are a few files in the 'firmware' folder. which one should i use, as in 'firmware 4'?

 

As per my previous post and as you have said you have a genuine box then Version 4, (entitled STARVIEW_H20070607_400eE_api.bin in the firmware folder), is the one for you. Any problems just drop back.

 

still getting the download bin file error. looks like it's down to my connection from pc to box. i have a 9 pin connection to the port on the box but the connection to the pc is USB. i think if i get a 9 pin port connection on both then this might do the trick. i'll get this then try it again. thanks for your time with this. i'll let you know how it goes

 

You will need a USB to serial port adapter, you then use this in conjunction with the null modem cable you have.

USB Adapter info

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx...t10&doy=search&MenuName=USB to Serial Adaptor

This is only for reference purposes and can be purchased much cheaper on fleabay.

 

Hi guys
a quick update. i'm waiting on the delivery of a new 9 pin female/female cable to see if this helps me get the bin file from the pc to the box.
i'll let you know how it goes.
cheers

 

OK tell us how it works out for you.

 

Guy's, i am a very happy chappy. the new cable down the trick. i managed to get the channels back. a massive THANK YOU to both of you.
i will now be able to watch the Cel'ic march on in europe and hopefully meet the Liverpool (hope i got that one right) in the final.
all the best guy's