MUST READ for ALL Viewsat owners!..could save your receiver
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Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 4432 Registered: Jan-06 | this is a c/p from atr-killer from dsscentral.. There has been a problem a few people have had with the new viewsat flash, it takes longer for the new flash to install into the chip after downloading from the computer and some people have unplugged or turned off the master power switch in their viewsat before it has completed the install. The viewsat now reboots itself twice during the install procedure, you must wait for it to fully complete or you will have a dead viewsat. Ideal procedure to flash viewsats, set factory default, apply flash, WAIT for it to complete. Set up menus, scan channels, wait for key to update, enjoy TV. Following this procedure will help insure that your viewsat gives you many happy flashes. If something did get messed up and your viewsat is dead ... do not despair ... try the following prceedure for dead like viewsats to revive them 1. try loading factory bin first 2. load current bin 3. check settings then F1 your sats agian if this don't work do the following if you have one, or have access to one, get another viewsat 1. load working viewsat with factory bin file 2. once loaded hook up cable to dead receiver with power from back switch to off 3. on working unit hooked up to tv do the following menu>>>installations>>>>receiver upgrade choose main software and click ok (you will see a progress window) 4. turn dead unit on from back switch 5. the progress bar should move indicating dead unit is being programmed if it doesn't check to make sure you are using null modem cable and it is firmly in place on both units if this don't work then send it in to Viewsat to get fixed |
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Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 4434 Registered: Jan-06 | also...another c/p from dsscomunity Clones into true VS's, also works for dead (true and clone) VS's The stc-isp progy worked fine for me , many times, (first time on my box). You must follow the instructions. Skip the port test. Before starting, move the jumpers located inside the box (front right) behind the display from the factory default left position to the right. Set the progy to MCU 12C1052 (20C1052 if the proess fails, it hasn't - yet - for me), load the viewsatsam(boot).hex. ex: jumpers, default, ||| to load, ||| Once done, and rebooted, unplug your box and move the jumpers back to the left. Load the most recent factory boot *.pgm. AVOID the v2061, it has a small problem. Now check your remote with the box, all should be working now. BTW, after the process, you will see '0000' don't freak! It's the clock, it starts at midnight! Now install your (known) good fix and today's opkey. Set the clock to your area's GMT (-5 east), DST to auto - your EPG will now fill up. Blind scan your sats. If all was done in the proper order, WATCH TV... *Also, if you GOOGLE the stc-isp progy, there is a newer version v3.5, same steps. I posted an 'all_in_one.rar' and a 'do_it_yourself.zip' on this site and many other sites... READ _ READ _ READ! here is the link directly to this post AND this file!...remember to remove the * in the .C*OM in link...and register FREE at dsscommunity.c*om [link removed] |
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Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 4441 Registered: Jan-06 | bump | |
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Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 4442 Registered: Jan-06 | Just added a new fix file for the Viewsat "0000" repair....same link as above and here.. [link removed] |
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Silver Member Username: DjsmithCanada Post Number: 366 Registered: Jul-06 | bump | |
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Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 4480 Registered: Jan-06 | I had to move the link at dsscommunity for the 0000 fix file...so below, here's the link for the 0000 fix..the other link above is still good for a DEAD receiver.. [link removed] |
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Silver Member Username: Hawaiian_timeHawaii Post Number: 594 Registered: Apr-06 | Good info. Thanks LK. | |
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Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 4482 Registered: Jan-06 | This cannot be stressed enough to Viewsat users! "Some probs are from users not waiting long enuff after flashing. The unit now has an extra step involved. When finished it will say END, then 0000, then boot, then END, then back to last channel or 0000. You must wait till this process finishes before unplugging. Unplugging while it is finishing causes the no LED failure. |
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Silver Member Username: DjsmithCanada Post Number: 371 Registered: Jul-06 | good point LK | |
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Silver Member Username: Donnie1973Tennessee Post Number: 405 Registered: May-06 | Mine kept stopping at 21%, then going to "end", then to 0000, then back on and to a channel..., finally Idownloaded a bin from another site, it went through with no probs. Thought I just downloaded a bad bin at first. I stopped it 3 times at 21%. Had too though, wouldnt go any further. Got lucky I guess... | |
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Silver Member Username: DjsmithCanada Post Number: 372 Registered: Jul-06 | somethimes you have to start over and reload the factory bin >>>> vs2000_newosd_xtreme_v2061_factory_bin_773 then the new fix....dbpsw_060923as_xtreme_554 that worked for me and make sure you have the NULL MODEN CABLE
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Silver Member Username: AbjPost Number: 317 Registered: Feb-06 | Dbpsw_060924_platinum -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fixed boot routine for those having troubles.Enjoy ! Dbpsw_060924as_xtreme -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fixed boot routine for those that were having trouble. Enjoy |
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Silver Member Username: DjsmithCanada Post Number: 377 Registered: Jul-06 | bump | |
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Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 4513 Registered: Jan-06 | bump | |
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Silver Member Username: Minn_rockPost Number: 326 Registered: Aug-06 | DOUBLE BUMP.........AND.. NO MOMMENTS..... |
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