Starview 2 "thebox" Help?

hey can anyone get me a link to update and unscramble my starview 2 box, when i got it the cd was smashed and this is the first time its scrambled. im clueless about this type of stuff so a simple guide would be extremely good. thanks if you can help, and by the way its for Belfast ireland if that makes any difference?

 

All firmware/loader can be found in the link at the end of my post marked Eamos Library.

You will need the GTromloader, (Starvi*w Software Uploader), found in the Starview software folder of the link.

You will need version 4.51 firmware for "THE B0X" found in "THE B0X" firmware folder.

And please download the Starvi*w PDF guide,(similar instructions, this will give you step by step instructions on how to do everything.This can be found in the Starvi*w Documentation folder in the link.

 

thanks for trying to help but downloaded the GTRom loader v4.00 and tried to use thebox_uk_h.20070709_451eE.api and all im getting is flash update fail when i try and download. do you know where im going wrong? im using an Usb serial port but have installed a driver and got a adapter so dont think it should make much of a difference. is there a different method used for my starview 2 box?

 

Hope you don't mind me butting in Celt as you don't seem to be online at the moment but @shann85 Is it possible for you to use a null modem cable direct to a PC with a 9pin com port as quite a few people have had probs with usb adaptors so your problem could be that
jbvid

 

hey JbVideo, the only thing is im using a dell inspiron 1300 and only have a female 15 pin input that i can see. you know how anyone with the same laptop has been able to do this? really gota have it by the wknd for the Hatton fight

 

Are you sure you are using the NULL MODEM CABLE in conjunction with the USB Adapter ?

Sounds like it might be the rs232 cable

 

its a cable i got off a mate who used it to update his starview 1, if it is that cable can i still unscramble with it? this thing is melting my head!!normal tv sucks!

 

do you know aswell if you need the box to be hooked up to the ntl cable? have been trying it with it but may try and take it home to try with using a PC so can use a staight connection between box n PC instead of using an adapter.

 

No the box should not be hooked up to the n/l cable when putting on firmware

 

can anybody help.I am trying to set up a Box for a mate but it seems to be stuck on the language screen.It wont respond to the remote or the buttons on the front of the box.The remote is working i checked it on another box.I have tried reflashing the box but no joy it still stays on the same screen.Anybody got any ideas ?

 

I have seen this happen before, the solution was to unplug it from the socket for 2-3 minutes and try again

 

Unlpug your box and open the screws on the b0x and look at the connectors near the LCD and see if they are secure , it might be slightly loose

 

thanks for the help...i opened the box and you were right Celtic71 , there was a wiring block that wasn't pushed in properly.The box works ok now and my mate is very happy

 

Glad you got it working and thanks for letting me know

 

you dont have to use your box concurrent with a pc or modem do u?
i just bought 10 to sell and thought u just plug em in your ntl line and hey presto

 

Basically that but its not just hey presto you need to flash them with the appropriate firmware dependant on what type of boxes you have bought.

 

starview 2 the box think they are pre flashed plug and play version

 

No worries then, although I would check them first as some sellers say they have flashed them and all they come with is FTA firmware or worst case a badly flashed box.

 

just checked they aint i need to install the software with cd and lead provided is it hard to do and can i use my laptop?

 

You will need a null modem cable DB9F to DB9F your's may look similar but it might not be the correct one.

Null modem info here

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

If your pc does not have a serial port you will need a USB to serial port adapter to use in conjunction with the null modem cable.

USB Adapter info here

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Modu...erial Adaptor

These two cable links are only for reference as they can be purchased alot cheaper on fleabay.

All firmware/loader can be found in the link at the end of my post marked Eamos FTA Library.

You will need the GTromloader, (Starview Software Uploader), found in the Starview software folder of the link.

You will need either version 4.50 for Ireland or version 4.51 for the UK, (there are later versions but these seem the most stable), firmware found in "The Box" firmware folder.

And please download the Starview PDF guide,(similar instructions as to "The Box" guide), this will give you step by step instructions on how to do everything.This can be found in the Starview Documentation folder in the link.

Sorry I have to leave now but all you need is above, had a funny feeling they would not be flashed, but each one will only take a few minutes to flash and scan.