We have a new f/w upgrade for the LifeTime receiver to enable you to receive the
AC3 sound from the
PBS stations.
To download new software for the LifeTime go to the download section of
www.fortecstar.com
LIFETIME Satellite Receiver
Uploader - v.2.4 ( May 12, 2003): This is Lifetime specific - don't use V 3.0
The Uploader is needed for transferring the firmware from your PC to your receiver. Intended for use with Windows XP. Female-to-female 9-pin straight through serial cable needed.
Firmware - v.2.15 NTSC ( June 13, 2003): Application file version 2.15 for NTSC TV systems (used in North America). This version will allow you to listen to AC3 broadcasts (Dolby Digital 5.1) when your Lifetime receiver is connected to a Dolby decoder.
The PBS channels are on AMC 3 (87.0W), TP 12110 are broadcast free-to-air in Dolby Digital.
STB Editor v.1.55 ( May 12, 2003): To edit channel information.
(Intended for use with Windows XP. Female-to-female 9-pin straight through serial cable needed.)
Notes:
~ You will need a straight through female-female 9pin serial cable
~ Use Uploader V 2.4 only
~ Upload new firmware
~ After you upload the F/W to the receiver, go to SYSTEM SETUP and do a FACTORY SETTING (master reset)
We will continue to add improvement to the firmware get the best performance out of this receiver.
Enjoy and tell others about this.
