Dreambox 500T 500C Fixes here

nein for flash erace is that rite

 

Check the signal strength on the channels. You should be getting around 95 and 48. If this is a lot lower then you will need a signal booster.

If the signal drops below 90 it will give you problems.

i think it is a signal problem you have as you cannot view FTA Channels.

 

yes thats correct mate.

 

how do u check it but i dont think it that as there is a bosster on it

 

When you go to a channel you will see the signal strenth in the info bar.

SNR etc.

Check these.

The signal should sit over 90

 

how do i check the keys thanks and for all ur help m8

 

got some ch but not all of them thanks for all the help should b able to get it from here

 

Good to see you sorted.

let people know where you went wrong please.

 

i cant seem to be able to pick up any irish channels with the dw2 image..should i scan 'chorus' in order to pick those up?

 

If you are in a chorus area i suggest you do.

 

my pc wont connect to the dreambox through the null modem cable .is there anything else i can do .please help.

 

@ GAVINT . make sure you are using the correct com port with dreamup. check the com port in device manager.

Does anyone with chor^s kabel notice that playb^y is not working properly with gemini. I tried loads of different gemini versions but still have same problem. when i put the channel on it stops after a few seconds and freezes. it starts up then again but constantly breaks up. all other channels on the transponder(426) are fine. I tried loads of different evocams and keys, but no luck. the strange thing is all other images ,pli, dw etc work fine. can anyone else on chor^s using gemini see if they have the same problem?

 

where do i find device manager .im a complete novice

 

start-control panel-system-hardware tab-device manager. you should see ports (com and lpt). select this and you should see what com port you are using. by the way are you using a laptop/pc with a usb to serial adapter, as you will need correct drivers installed.

 

its a pc im connecting via a null modem cable

 

Your pc will probably have 2 serial(comm ports)
Keep "use network" unticked then try to connect.
If this fails try changing the comm port with the "Communications Port" down arrow to "Communications Port (Comm 2)"

If this fails then chances are the null modem cable is not the correct one....read the previous posts.

Good luck

 

Still no luck, its definately the right cable rs232

 

You were right, it was the cable, RS232 isnt the same as null modem. everythings up and running. THANKS EVERYONE WHO HELPED

 

Glad you got there.

To repeat...
Some pins are transposed and some are not connected.
When using DreamUp make sure you use a cable wired for the DreamBox.

Unfortunately the null modem cable (rs232) can be wired different ways for differing applications http://www.lammertbies.nl/comm/info/RS-232_null_modem.html

Here`s how I believe it should be wired ...
Pin 1 - Not Connected
Pin 2 - Goes to Pin 3 on the other end
Pin 3 - Goes to Pin 2
Pin 4 - Goes to Pin 6
Pin 5 - Goes to Pin 5
Pin 6 - Goes to Pin 4
Pin 7 - Goes to Pin 8
Pin 8 - Goes to Pin 7
Pin 9 - Not Connected

Ebay £3...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Serial-Null-M...39:1|66:2|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

 

DreamBox null modem cable (link that works)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Serial-Null-M...39:1|66:2|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14