Ok, so my pvr went down before christmas. I updated the firmware with a fix i downloaded, I think it was marked 08-12-08. Anyway followed instructions and the software updated but still no channels (well i was getting 2 or 3.) So I figured no problem, just wait for the programming guys to fix a few bugs and get a new fix in the new year. As expected new fixes came out - this is where the problem arose. I connected the pvr and my laptop by USB. Opened up the pvr in MY COMPUTER and opened the folder FIRMWARE. I deleted the existing firmware (the 08-12-08 fix) and copied over the new fix: StarViewPVR-21122008. I disconnected the laptop and turned on the pvr's menu on the TV. Went to the update new software from HDD option (paraphrasing here, you know the one I mean) and entered 0000. the new firmware was listed here and what I am afraid happened is that the new firmware was deleted leaving the pvr empty. Now when i turn the pvr on all i get is B-31 on the display - nothing on the TV and nothing if i connect it to a laptop with usb. So I connected it to my computer with serial cable, used the loader to download the latest fix to the pvr and it wont go past 0% - keeps giving an error message after 20 - 30 seconds. anyway ideas?
Hi Yes, take my advice and forget the USB laptop method and use a PC with a 9 pin com port and make sure you are ONLY using a Null Modem Cable, nothing else will work. Others may have been lucky and flashed theirs ok with a laptop and USB adaptor, BUT more people are STILL having problems with these adaptors. jbvid
Advice taken. I am thinking it is the cable i am using that is the problem. Going to try borrow a friends null modem cable tonight.
Hi Ok, if you need confirmation if your cable is correct or not and you or your friend have a meter for a continuity check then only three lines are needed inside the cable for both way transfer, Pins 2to3, Pins 3to2, and Pins 5to5. jbvid
Null modem cable just delivered from ebay - Bad News The firmware wouldn't download - no difference from the last cable i was using. I also got a slight electrical shock as i was pulling the new cable out of the PVR. Do I need to invest in a new box? Any recommendations?
Hi It looks that way, just a couple of other suggestions to try, try putting an earlier firmware on but using a different loader or different loaders, there are a few in the eko 4 library, could finally try another PC in case of Com port troubles. http://eko.4shared.com/ Sorry, no recommendations ATM no twin tuner models around. The USB Starview 4 seems reasonable, but only single tuner. jbvid
