starview pvr the box

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hi just wondering i got the box pvr having prob setting up when i turn on box it says ON then it goes to 31 ' flashing light then stops when youy press exit -ok to d/l sw init comes on and thats it cant d/l sw any help would be great thanks also have the sw and loader tried all com ports [flash failed]on those so any help would be great

 

am using null modem cable with adapter on laptop flashed other boxes no probs

 

Hi
Many people have problems with these usb laptop adaptors, either try on a PC with a com port or use a usb to usb lead and load software in that way, Click on link and look in Starview_pvr/Documents folder Usb and Com port load methods in there and software in there.
BTW, Why do you need to Update the S/W ?, Has your PVR never worked?
http://eko.4shared.com/
jbvid

 

no s/w loaded bought it like that ,

 

Hi
Strange to have no S/W loaded, have you asked the seller how to set it up or did they give instructions?
Anyway as I said goto that link and D/load the latest software for the PVR (v4.506 Oct2007) and the loader and the Docs how to do it. You are going to have to try it on a PC with a 9Pin Com port as you will not be able to use the USB to USB method unless the PVR has started which will only then give you usb communication. (You can try it if you have the usb/usb lead)
jbvid

 

a mate in wigan got it for me knows nothing about them'but have s/w and loader when trying to d/l, the loader starts the d/l % doesnt move from 0 and after about 10 seconds the flash failed pops up and on the front of the box [init]appears on the led;also do you need HD installed to flash and can you use second hand HD , as i have one from my now defunked replay box

 

Hi
No, you don't need a H/D installed to install the software and you can use any IDE type drive, but it looks like there is a problem with your box, seems to be a non runner, question him about, did he find it?, buy it? was he given it? did it ever work? you could be wasting all our time we could be here for weeks trying to run it if its a duff box. If you've read all and have done all I directed you too, it must be a doorstop.
One final suggestion to make sure of and !!!VERY IMPORTANT!!!! make sure you have a 'Null Modem Cable' Nothing else will ever transfer the data for you so if its not right your wasting your time as you will also be if you are using a laptop with a USB converter.
Google for Null Modem Cable and check the holes in both female ends of your cable, borrow a meter to check these 3 lines end to end. hole for Pin 3 to Pin 2, hole for Pin 2 to Pin 3, hole for Pin 5 to Pin 5. Only three wires.
jbvid

 

yeah using null modem have used in the past on other boxes thanks again

 

do you know what the [init] on the led means anyone

 

Hi
Here you are I found it elsewhere, try it

So to recap.
I Plug the RS232 (null modem lead lead in) (the one I always use ok)
Plug the box into the mains and turn it on. It displays ON for 12 secs before going to Init,

I Run PVR Loader (whilst it still shows on and before it goes into Init)
I load "BoxPVR_E_v4506_15Oct.bin"
press download and get
"flash update fail"

EDIT:
Success at last (but only by using ok, exit 3 times (WITH THE REMOTE) to get it to hold the -31 for the flash to take.
It finally worked after umteen key presses on remote control I finally got it to hold on -31 long enough so I could update it.

jbvid

 

ok flashed box got all the chs at last now having probs with HD when i connect up HD the flashing light on the led starts for about 5 sec, stops and wont move cant get into menu or anything else any ideas

 

Hi
What had you been doing wrong then?
Try another hard drive after you have made sure its connected ok inside and its set to Master. Try the ribbon cable connected differently (at board end) inside as it may have got disconnected at the board end previously and put back wrong. It may have a pin 1 marking on the board. But pin 1 (red line) goes next to power plug on the H/D.
jbvid

 

ok the reason i could nt flash i didnt read instructions properly easy when you take your time anyway where do i set it to master HD is in properly as far as i can see checked it loads of times , am using a HD from another pvr would that matter

 

Hi
There will be 8 or 9 extra pins at one end of your H/D next to your ribbon cable pins, you will need to remove the H/D to do this. On the pins there should be one or two jumpers (plastic bridging pieces) these need to be on the correct pins to set your H/D to Master, there will be a drawing of the pin settings on your H/D's face somewhere. If not google for your H/D Make & model to find the pin drawing connections, then set it to master. If it still don't work get another H/D. The H/D will need formating in the Menu system when its recognised.
jbvid

 

hi there,
i have recently bought The Box PVR and i have downloaded the software and installed it onto the box,
BUT, we cannot get into the secret menu using (i + 2007) which enables us to turn on the EMU.
we have tried it so many times and followed other instructions from other sites and are struggling. We are doing the right thing by doing it while parental control is highlighted BUT it is never working. PLEASE HELP!!!
any advice appreciated, is it something wrong with the box?

PRY20

 

Hi
Sorry but you can't be doing it right.
Heres how to do it presuming you have the right software installed, the latest is v 4.506 Oct2007. To find Software version press Menu/System Setup/System Information.
To turn Auto Update On (ie EMU On)
To get into secret menu specific to The StarviewPVR only using your remote control.
Press Menu/System Setup then press ok when Parental Control is selected, then press (i) on remote followed by 2007, you may need to do this a few times to get the correct speed for entering (i 2007). When you have done it right it will take you to the CAS SYSTEM menu where the only check you need to do is make sure the Autoupdate Option is set to ON (THIS IS THE EMU). You should never have to enter keys into the SV PVR at all as it always autoupdates so you won't need that menu much if at all.
jbvid

 

hi sorry to be a pain but...
ive tried evrything you have told me and i still cannot get into the secret menu...
is this a known problem as i cant see where i am going wrong...
ive tried different speeds etc still no luck
PLEASE HELP!!

PRY20

 

Hi
Look it REALLY does work, you still can't be doing it right, Keep reading it and take your time I'll try again::
Use Remote Control press Menu/System Setup/OK/
You should then have onscreen 5 Items
1.Change Pin Code
2.Old Pin
3.New Pin
4.Confirm Pin
5.Second Pin
Then when you are on this page press i 2007, you may need to do this a couple of times at different speeds then you will get to the Cas System Menu,(6 items on screen) down to Auto Update Option select it to (ON)
I Posted the relevant info to you in my last post, keep reading it till you do it right
jbvid

 

THANKYOU VERY MUCH
I must have sounded very stupid but everything works now thankyou

PRY20