coolsat 6000 down

Ok... I've tried evrything I've been able to so far and my 6000 is still down. I entered the keys and it still shows scramble channel. Do i need to hook up the box to my comp? I tried but my comp. wouldn't recognize the box even when I did the auto detect. I am very new to this so if someone could tell me from start to finish what I need to do I would appreciate it more than you will ever know. Thanks ahead of time for any help guys.

 

Mike, you're on the right track, but there's not much to do right now but wait...read the comments on this thread from the last few days....

 

Mike, I would take my email addy off of here pronto. You are going to get spammed like crazy.

 

Hi,
I've got coolsat receiver, it worked for only a few days but now I have only a few chanals, almost all chanls have been desapeared. I have code
for Bell ExpressVu 0901

4D 72 C7 59 38 FE 2D 3F
1D 97 2E 64 68 80 4E 23
56 D2 D0 C4 8A BC 0D D0
CA AB 86 5F 83 1A 83 5F
and the quality is about 90%, but still i cant see all chanals like TSN, RDS, CNN, chanlas VU, LCN, etc.....
Can someone help me out? I will really appreciate.
Thanks,
Zack.

 

You need to update your bin file to the latest one.
Presently Coolsat is at 149.

You can get the bin files and instructions from my site here:

http://www.myfriendsareyourfriends.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=34

These FTA receivers require some maintenance. You have to read the forums when they go down or if you think something isn't right.

Take the time to do a little research before you ask a question.
99% of the time, the question has already been answered many times before.

If you need more help, feel free to ask. I'm off to bed now, but there are many helpful people here.

 

Is that CoolSat_Pro_Loader_v[1][1].2.4, do i have update my bin with or coolsat_6000_v147_18aout2007 ?
Thanks brother.
Zack.

 

If you have a Coolsat 6000, you need:

Pro Loader
Factory Bin 100
And latest bin which is now 149.

Instructions are there.

 

Good morning, I am new to coolsat 6000, and I am ready to get started. I have my coolsat, laptop and connection cord. I have set the dish up on the roof also to the correct setting. This is a used 6000, there is no software. What do I do next.

Thanks so much for your help......newbie in need.

 

The bins referenced in the c/p below are old bins. There are the latest files for the coolsat 6000 at ftabins.com. You need to get all your files and then follow the instructions.


Loading Instructions for Coolsat 6000

C/P THANKS TO FURFACE

Open a new file on your computer and name it FTA files.
First you need to go to the Files Only section in the 6000 Forum

You will need Proloader 2.4 save to FTA file.
http://forums.f2atv.com/showthread.php?t=28159

You will need bin 100 (unzip) the original factory bin. Save to FTA file.
http://forums.f2atv.com/showthread.php?t=35637

You will need the new current active bin which is Bin 144 today.
http://forums.f2atv.com/showthread.php?t=127450

You will need to unzip the 144 Bin file and save in FTA file.
Note the proloader will require the unzipped stb file for it to work.

You now have all the tools to load your receiver and are ready to
Continue;
Loading New File To Coolsat 6000

* Power Off receiver using switch on back of unit & disconnect from TV
* Connect receiver to PC using supplied cable & and plug in AC power cord
* Turn receiver power switch back on.
* Open up Coolsat Pro Loader File
* Using browse option, locate and select **Coolsat 6000-100-STB file

**This will load the original factory program to the receiver. You will see new files loading to 100%, and then old files erasing up to 100%.

TOPCAT'S EXPLANATION> Click HERE

* When complete, power off the receiver.
* Disconnect the receiver from PC
* Reconnect the receiver to your TV and turn power switch on.
* Using the remote, select System Setting in the main menu, in the submenu select Database Reset, and then Factory Set, Press OK
* When factory set is complete (language option screen appears), power off receiver and disconnect from TV.
* Reconnect receiver to PC and switch power back on
* Open up Coolsat Pro Loader File
* Using browse option, locate and select from your folder the new STB file.

eg. Coolsat 6000-144-STB Once again, you will see the new files loading to 100% and old files erasing to 100%.

* When complete, power off the Coolsat and disconnect from PC
* Reconnect to TV and switch power back on.
* Using the remote, select System Setting in the main menu, in the submenu select Database Reset, and then Factory Set, Press OK
* When Factory Set is complete, return to main menu.
* In main menu select Installation, then Auto Scan. You will then need to select (example) 91.0W Nimiq as the satellite, and then select OK to run the scan.
* Once complete, exit from Main Menu.
* Watch TV J

*Before connecting or disconnecting the receiver to or from the TV/ PC, you must ensure the power switch is turned OFF!!!
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thank you so much. What a great help you have been. I'll go get started now. Wish me luck......

Newbie

 

I am getting everything set up and the rs232 cable does not fit the back of my laptop, I need an adapter. What brand do you suggest?

Thanks

 

Get a usb to a 232 cable adpter. Make sure to note if you have a straight thru 232 cable or a null cable and get the adapter that is appropriate.

 

Get a usb to a 232 cable adpter. Make sure to note if you have a straight thru 232 cable or a null cable and get the adapter that is appropriate.

 

If you pm me your email address I will send you a pdf file that shows you exactly how to load up a coolsat, with pictures. I will be gone for a few hours, so pm me your addy. DON'T post it in the thread. To pm me go to one of my posts and all the way over to the right you will see a picture of a head. Just click that and it will take you to the proper place.

This post is for Cothran

 

Thanks a lot brother, I got all channals. It is great.
Now, if you could help of getting the dishnetwork channals, I appreciate it.
Thanks,
Zacki.

 

Hi, I just added the latest bin (149) to my coolsat 5000 box, and I set everything up, i did this for the first time, but now i'm missing a whole bunch of channels on sats 110 and 119. I did an auto scan and it keeps leaving out all the Pay-Per-View movie channels along with some of the hbo's and starz. Can someone tell me if i'm doing something wrong, thanks.

 

Try doing a factory reset and scan again.
Report back if you get anything else.

 

I tried the factory reset and i rescanned, still missing all the pay per view channles, any other suggestions?

 

What's your Level & Quality %?

 

quality is at 84%