The title says it all. Here's what this hobby is all about and what you must be prepared for:
1) You need to have internet access.
2) No, seriously. You need to have internet access.
3) If you are "not too good with computers", you need to take a computer class. Nothing involved in receiver maintenance is difficult, but it takes more than being able to turn the computer on and off. I cannot emphasize enough that running a receiver is 100% computer-dependent. If you don't know what is meant by the words "unzip", "flash", or "download", take a class.
4) If your system was given to you as a gift and the person has promised to help you maintain it, do not disregard 1, 2, and 3 above. There may come a day when you are on your own.
5) You need to be prepared to read. Yes, there are spoonfeeders on most sites (including this one) who will answer each and every question you have, but do not rely on this. Give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach a man how to fish and he eats for life.
6) It goes down. Most of the time it's simply a matter of entering new codes with the remote until a new file is released. Sometimes you will be without TV for days, weeks, or (yes) even months. The moral of the story is don't give up your cable subscription or your existing subscription to Dish or Bell. Treat the "free TV" you get with your receiver as an added bonus to programming you already pay for. That way it doesn't hurt so bad when you're without it for a while.
7) When there is an extended period without access to Dish or BEV, DO NOT under any circumstances, complain about your lack of TV. DO NOT criticize or blame manufacturers for the fact that there is no fix. It is important to remember that free TV is NOT owed to you. The money that you paid for your receiver (I don't care if it's a $150 VS Xtreme or a $500 HD receiver) DID NOT include any support for illegal activity.
8) Do not ask dealers questions about Dish or Bell. The only reason they can sell receivers legally is because they are advertised for legal use. Legal use does not include stealing from satellite providers. If you need to return a receiver for any reason, be sure it does not have anything but the original factory software and do not say that you used software you got from this site. They will tell you you're screwed since you have voided your warranty.
9) Do NOT double post...and post only questions related to the thread Suject
10) No, you cannot get Direct TV.
11) Ignore and avoid Nalin Nada aka cartier and other fake nicks...she use many aliases here and is a mole for Dishnet and Bev TV...and is a rat also..
The important thing to know is that LK is a paranoid psychomaniac, usually bent upon destroying everybody's information except her own postings. In spite of all the pompous postings, you WILL find him abusing people all the time.
Here is the latest list of sites for more information on FTA, files and keys.
This is my modified list of recommended sites. Latest modifications follow:-
Data Viewing Sequences [link removed] (All receivers) Future FTA - Blacklist's Site: [link removed] (C00LSAT and All receivers) DSS Newbies: [link removed] (Pantecs,all clones and all receivers)
File Share Site - No Registration Required: -------------------------------------------------- Good for gettting Original factory firmware: [link removed]
Best site for DISHNET info, channels, transponders and changes etc.. [link removed] [link removed] [link removed]
there goes nalin...trying to disrupt these forums again....and FTA discussions...this is why #11 was added in the original post...As U all can see, she just VIOLATED #9....
SO LETS ALL IGNORE NALIN....yesterday she used the "Eat me" alias , trying to destroy this site and FTA discussions...She's a fruit!...along with being a mole for DN and Bev...
If you forget the PIN code for entry into special areas of software for your receiver, you will need the Master PIN. Every receiver has a different code. Many have 0000, bit not all. The following list is of good use in an emergency.
Master PIN codes for most receivers from worldfta.com
Acc..........................: 0786 Akai.........................: 9009 Amstrad SilverLine...........: 3472 Amstrad CromLine.............: 0000 Ariza........................: 0786 Ariza Xtreme-go to menu, then go to info, hit ok then enter 3749 Asterix/Digibox..............: 8175 Astra 3472...................: 6789, 9876 Astrovox.....................: 1668, 1010 Aztech ......................: 1004, 1111 Amstrad Silverline...........: 3472 Amstrad Cromline.............: 0000 Baff.........................: 2142 Baftec 8008 Dragon...........: 1668 Benjamin.....................: 1004, 1250 Besat........................: 8175 Bluejay......................: 3742 Botek........................: 5183 Botech 2000-2001 ci..........: 4200 Buzz'''''''''7890 Captive Works-''.9876 Citizen......................: 7604 Cool*sat......................: 0103 Daewoo.......................: 8503 Digimaster 4100 FTA..........: 2606 Digimaster 4200 FTA..........: 2606 Digimaster 4300 CI...........: 2606 Digimaster 4400 CIP..........: 2606 Digital and QMax.............: 0325, 0867, 0876 Digital Telecom..............: 0851, 1004, 3472 Digitel......................: 0867, 0786 Digiwave'''''. 1212 Dizipia......................: 2142 Druck........................: 1324, 1424, 1524, 1624 DV...........................: 8503 DWay.........................: 8503 Echo*star.....................: 7604, 2441, 3604 Echo*Star.....................: 3453 Echo*Star 2200-1200...........: 7604 Echo*Star 2110................: 3453 Emtech/Jesspen...............: Menu, Installation OK, STB, OK, 9876 Euromax Em 5000/7000CI.......: 2142 Eurostar.....................: 9999 Euro Star....................: 9949 EuroStar / UroBox............: Menu Key, Enter 9999 And OK. Press 0000 And OK. Now Changed To 0000. ExtremeView Magnum XV3300: access code = 0000 ExtremeView Magnum- 1818 Fortec Star 5100PLUS.........: 1010, 1668, 1002, 1111 Fortec Star LiFETIME.........: 1010, 1012, 9966, 6699, 0000 FOrtec Star..................: 1002, 2228, 2002, 2004 Fortec Star 6000.............: 1002 Fortecstar Oneworld..........: 0914 Galaxis......................: 9949 Galaxy.......................: 9949 Golden Interstar.............: 2142 Goldmaster SAT-60100.........: 3453 Goldmaster SAT-60500.........: 3453 Goldmaster SAT-70500.........: 3453 Goldmaster SAT-70700.........: 3453 Goldmaster SAT-80100.........: 3453 Goldmaster SAT-80300.........: 3453 Goldmaster SAT-80500.........: 3453 Goldmaster SAT-80700.........: 3453 Goldmaster SAT-80900.........: 3453 Goldmaster SAT-90200.........: 3453 Goldmaster SAT-90400.........: 3453 Goldmaster SAT-7200 FTA......: 2606 Goldmaster SAT-7300 CI.......: 2606 Goldmaster SAT-7400 CIM......: 2606 Goldmaster SAT-7800 PVR......: 2606 Goldmaster SAT-4150 FTA......: 2606 Goldmaster SAT-4100 FTA......: 2606 Goldmaster SAT-4800 PVR......: 2606 Goldmaster SAT-9200..........: 2606 Goldmaster SAT-9400 CI.......: 2606 Goldmaster SAT-9500 CIM......: 2606 Goldmaster SAT-9600 CIP......: 2606 Goldmaster SAT-9800 PVR......: 2606 Goldmaster SAT-9900 PVR......: 2606 Goldmaster SAT-8150 FTA......: 3141 Goldmaster SAT-8200 FTA......: 3141 Goldmaster SAT-8210..........: 3141 Goldmaster SAT-8300 CI.......: 3141 Goldmaster SAT-8350 CI.......: 3141 Goldmaster SAT-8400 CIM......: 3141 Goldmaster SAT-10200.........: 3141-9247 Goldmaster SAT-10210.........: 3141 Goldmaster SAT-11300 CI......: 9247 Goldmaster SAT-11400 CIM.....: 9247 Goldmaster SAT-15400 CIM.....: 9247 Goldmaster SAT-16000 ........: 1600 Goldmaster SAT-16300.........: 1600 Goldmaster SAT-16500.........: 1600 Goldmaster SAT-17000.........: 1700 Humax 5400 Master Code.......: Press the menu and go to installation menu and press red key & green key & yellow key & blue key & white key and 0 Now Pin code changed to 0000. HUMAX F1-C1..................: Menu - status - STB Status - ok -press UP button at the Front panel - i - press the button contain ( ? ) press yellow button - exit now your Receiver return to 0000 Hyundai......................: 0325, 6962 Hyundai 1100 MCOM............: 1004 Kaon.........................: Left to Right press Red, Green, Blue and Yellow buttons Kaon.........................: Press Yellow key, Enter 0000 Press Blue 2 times, Press Green 2 times, Press Red 2 times, Press Menu key. Kaon.........................: Yellow, Blue, Green, Menu Kyoto........................: 3453 Lazer........................: 3141 Lorans.......................: 1250 Mediacom MFT 930I............: 5347 Mediacom MFT 910I............: 1250 Mediacom EXEL................: 1250 Mediacom MCI Elite...........: 7777 Metabox 1-2-3................: 1004 Megastar 700 FTA.............: 2606, 3141 Megastar 800 CI..............: 2606 Megastar 800 CIM.............: 2606 Megastar 700 FTA.............: 3141 Natvision....................: 1668, 1010 Neosat.......................: 1631, 6805 Neosat Old SX 9600...........: 3472, 3478 Neosat SX-9800CI.............: 2580, 3842 Neosat New 9600..............: 8510 Neosat 9800I.................: 2142 Neosat 9800CI (old)..........: 8510 Neosat.......................: 1631, 6805 Next Wawe....................: 8503 Next 8000xcam................: 4132 Next gri seri................: 0000 Next plus serisi.............: 8503 Next 5000 serisi.............: 1234, 1004 Next siyah seri..............: 0000 Next 3000A...................: 0000 Next 3000AP..................: 0000 Next 1000 (STAR1 )...........: 5183 Next 10001 PLUS:.............: 3453 New QMA X....................: 0325, 0867, 0876 Nokia 9800-9860..............: 1234 Nokia 9200...................: 147258 Nokia 9600...................: 1234 Oliverstar...................: Press The Menu Key And ENTER 9999, Press OK. Onwa X2 FTA..................: 3141 Onwa X3 FTA..................: 2606 Onwa X4......................: 3141 Onwa X5 CI...................: 2606 Onwa X7 CIM..................: 2606 Onwa X9 PVR..................: 2606 Onwa X2 FTA..................: 3141 Onwa X6 CI...................: 3141 Onwa X13 CIM.................: 3141 Onwa X23 CIM.................: 3141 Opensky......................: 0786 Opentel......................: 0937, 3472 Pace.........................: 9949 Pansat.......................: 1668, 1010 Pengamin.....................: 1250 Radix........................: 9815 Redliner 9500 CI.............: 1001 Roadmaster...................: 7787 Samsat.......................: 0937 Samsung.... .................: 0235, 7777 Samsung 702..................: 9911 Samsung 202 SVACI............: 1631 Samsung Model DSR 2000.......: Press Menu Key, Go To System Setup And Go To System Information, Enter 0000. SanyoSat 5400-5700-7000......: 3472, 2374, 3724, 1250, 6893 SanyoSat Viaccess............: 7176, 2606, 1470, 2441 SanyoSat (Plus) 5000-9000....: 2606 Satcruiser...................: 3742 Skyview'''''.9876 Sky X........................: 0103, 1004 Smart........................: 3472, 6934 Sonicview'''''''''7890 Spark 1100...................: 1004 Spark 3000 Magic.............: 2441 StarPro......................: 5889 Starsat......................: 1234, 1361, 1999, 9876 Startrack....................: 0786 Strong.......................: 0235, 0325, 1361, 0735 Strong FreeCam...............: 0235, 0735 Sunny........................: 2580, 7777 Sunsui.......................: 0937 Super Lazer 20000/1000.......: 2142 SuperMax.....................: 8503 Superstar....................: 2142 Taplin.......................: 3453 TechnoSat....................: 3724, 2374, 7176, 2606, 1470, 2441, 3724, 1250, 6893 Teleman......................: 7176, 1973 Tokyo........................: 3472 Topfield.....................: 2999, 2606 Topfield 3100 FEI............: 2606 Topfield 3000 CIPRO..........: 2606 Topfield 3000 CIPPRO.........: 2606 Topfield 3100 CIPPRO.........: 2606 Topfield 3100 FI.............: 2606 Topfield 3100 FE.............: 2606 Topfield 3300 F..............: 2606 Topfield 3030 F..............: 2606 Topfield 4000 PVR............: 2606 Topfield 5000 PVR............: 2606 Topfield 5300 CI.............: 2606 Toshiba......................: 1048 Urobox.......................: 9999 Vestel.......................: 8277, 929526 View*sat......................: 0937, 3570, 0000 (Default on new boxes) Viva.........................: 0786 Vortec.......................: 2002, 7777 Wisplus......................: 5030 YuMaTu x-200.................: 8888 YuMaTu 9500..................: 8503 YuMaTu 5500-8000.............: 2441 Zinwell......................: 8888
The above master list is a composite of various pieces of information gathered from different sites and manufacturers. Credit cannot be given to anybody, since there are are too many contributors to name.