Uploading software to your receiver!

[Sadoun]

WARNING:

When you buy a receiver from us, your receiver will be sent to you with the latest software and firmware. We suggest that you don't do anything with file transfers to your receiver.

Note that the software is incompatible across various models. If you upload the wrong software and create a problem with the receiver, this could void your warrantee and make your receiver inoperable. It may require service which is not covered under the warranty. File transfers errors are entirely your responsibility and we are not responsible for any receivers problems as a result of that.

[av8r]

sadoun,
i screwed up on installing software, and almost killed my star lifetime,
i was able to recover but now i need the software that was on the reciever when i purchased it.
can you tell me what it is called and where can i download it.
av8r ops: ops:

[san]

Help ! any one knows some one in dallas/fortworth ,Tx who knows how to install hh100 motor ? Thanks :

[paulrtsai]

To Sadoun Admin.

I am getting my Lifetime Ultra next week, would Sadoun notify me automatically if the next software and firmware are available for uploading, or I need to check with Sadoun from time to time.

Thanks

[Sadoun]

Hi

No we don't send any notifications when manufacturers issue new f/w updates.

For Fortec Star you can visit their website at www.fortecstar.com and check the download section for the latest updated.

[paulrtsai]

How do I know for sure if the updates are new, and released after my receiver's manufacturing date, do they dated all f/w updates.

So, if I found the release date is after the manufacturing date, I should upload it to my receiver?

Thanks

[vnecaxa]

I just received my Lifetime Ultra and I understyand that it came with the latest software installed. I went into the Fortec webpage to see what was available and just play around, and I noticed that if I want to download software it will ask me for a BIN and CBT (?) part number. what are the correct numbers for the Lifetiem Ultra? Thanks.

[salvidio]

can't get the flash on the ultra at all. retry, nothing. have to have winjet?

[Sadoun]

Originally Posted by salvidio

can't get the flash on the ultra at all. retry, nothing. have to have winjet?

See other posts. Go to www.fortecstar.com download section and read the instructions. Don't use 3rd party software.

[salvidio]

Originally Posted by Sadoun

See other posts. Go to www.fortecstar.com download section and read the instructions. Don't use 3rd party software.

did that, no good either

[vj9999]

What OS are you using? Are you uing a correct cable? What error do you get?

[salvidio]

Originally Posted by vj9999

What OS are you using? Are you uing a correct cable? What error do you get?

windows 98 Null cable. It's not even attempting to download...... failed, retry.

[pmb1010]

Originally Posted by salvidio

windows 98 Null cable. It's not even attempting to download...... failed, retry.

I know it likes Windows 2000, and Windows XP...
It might not be happy with 95/98.

[salvidio]

Originally Posted by pmb1010

I know it likes Windows 2000, and Windows XP...
It might not be happy with 95/98.

f.. this crap. not worth it. sorry

[wejones]

Originally Posted by salvidio

windows 98 Null cable. It's not even attempting to download...... failed, retry.

I think you are using the wrong kind of cable.
A null modem cable won't work.
You need a straight through cable.
Or a regular cable with a gender changer (not a null adapter).

I would really recommend testing you cable using the channel editor program to download (upload) channel data FROM the receiver, rather than starting with software uploads, because you can't hurt anything taking data FROM the receiver, and it will show whether your cable is functional.
Unfortuately, the editor program is a bit flakey with Win98, although it does work.

[gsxtra24]

I am interested in testing your SatConrol SM3D12 DiSEqC HH Motor.

[papitohead]

I have already learned a lot about FTAs by testing them. Now I am interested in learning about the testing of Twinhan Starbox I which I just got. I would like to know if there is anyone testing this little box with a laptop and would not mind giving me a few pointers.

Thanks

[wejones]

Originally Posted by papitohead

I have already learned a lot about FTAs by testing them. Now I am interested in learning about the testing of Twinhan Starbox I which I just got. I would like to know if there is anyone testing this little box with a laptop and would not mind giving me a few pointers.

Thanks

The first advise I'd give is to try using some other software besides that which comes with the Starbox. It is good for HD, once you learn how to do things, but I think you'll find other software easier to use, while learning.

I'd like to ask a favor, however. Could you tell me what the power module for the Starbox looks like? Ie what is written on it? Ie brand, voltage, polarity?
The Starbox itself doesn't say what is required, and I've somehow misplaced the darn power module. I have about 30 or so of these wall wart things, and can't figure out which one goes with the Starbox.

I haven't used the Starbox for about 9 months, but recently came up with a potential use, and would like to hook it up again. What I remember about it though, when I was using it, is that it is the least sensitive of all the receivers I have. Ie you need a pretty strong signal for it to work. The software that comes with it though is not very user friendly. I ended up getting MyTheatre and ProgDVB, both of which were better, but I can't remember which one I preferred. I was REALLY hoping that Rod would make a source for this receiver for TSREADER, as that is the program I use most of the time for my other Twinhan receiver and my Broadlogic, however apparently this is not going to happen.

[papitohead]

Hi Bill:
I have sent you the information you requested concerning the power supply for the Starbox to you email.

Thanks