New F/W release for Lifetime ULTRA

[Sadoun]

Downloads

Lifetime ULTRA

Uploader - v.3.21 ( May 12, 2004)
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.)


STB Editor 1.85 ( June 17, 2004) STB Editor is used for editing channel and satellite information. Only compatible with software 2.39 or higher. (Channels must have been originally downloaded to the receiver with software 2.39 or higher.)
- Make sure the STB Type is set to Type 2, i.e., Options->STB Setting->Type 2.
(Intended for use with Windows XP. Female-to-female 9-pin straight through serial cable needed.)

Firmware - v.2.39NTSC ( July 05, 2004)
For NTSC TV systems (used in North America).
Updates:
-Fixed problem where HD channels deactivate the remote control unit.
-Compatible with the Channel Editor.
-Update to the Satellite list.
To view the updated satelite list, do the following:
1. Go into the Menu.
2. Go to System Setup / Factory Setting, press OK.
3. Enter password by pressing the following keys-> Menu / INFO / 1668.
4. The receiver will re-boot, and the satellite list will be updated

Go to www.fortecstar.com and click on the download section for more information

[vj9999]

Thanks for info. I think they fixed most of the major issues now.

[vnecaxa]

My computer has only USB ports. 1) how would you connect the Lifetime Ultra to a USB port. 2) I went into the Fortec webpage and saw that in order to download their software we need to provide a BIN and SBT? what are the codes for the Lifetime Ultra receiver? Thanks.

[rossnorman]

Originally Posted by vj9999

Thanks for info. I think they fixed most of the major issues now.

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Thanks.I did not try new fix 2.39 but am waiting for confirmation.Please explain how did u flashed new firmware 2.39/Did u did updated 2.32??.What major issued have been solved as u mentioned???Thanks

[vj9999]

I will not update my receiver for another few days (I am doing some remodeling and it is not even hooked up right now). IN the past I had no problem updating it.

As for major issues being fixed, I am refering to problems it had with sg2100 in original firmware, HDTV locking up and a working channel editor.

[Misco]

Originally Posted by vnecaxa

My computer has only USB ports. 1) how would you connect the Lifetime Ultra to a USB port. 2) I went into the Fortec webpage and saw that in order to download their software we need to provide a BIN and SBT? what are the codes for the Lifetime Ultra receiver? Thanks.

You can use a USB PDA Adapter from someplace like Staples or CompUSA. The included software will let you set up a USB connection as a Com port. I had a motherboard that had a faulty port on it and the adapter was the only way to get around it.

Misco