Tuner firmware for Satellite dish: instruction and tips

Inexpensive alternative to cable televisionwithout monthly fees and with thousands of TV and radio channels is satellite television. It is enough to purchase a tuner, a parabolic antenna, adjust it to the desired satellite, and you can enjoy high-quality picture and sound without ethereal interference.

Digital satellite broadcasting

Almost all satellites broadcast FTA channels, forreception of which is not required the availability of conditional access systems. Satellite Hot Bird, for example, broadcasts about 500 open television channels, including 17 high-definition channels and more than 260 radio stations. Paid channels are broadcast in encodings Conax, Mediaguard, Irdeto, Viaccess, Betacrypt, Cryptoworks, Nagravision, PowerVu, BISS. To get access to them, you will need to buy a smart card, an inexpensive satellite receiver and pay a subscription fee.

Sometimes coded TV channels can beview using a smart card emulator - a program that simulates the operation of cards in different encodings. To decode the signal, the emulator needs keys that can be entered manually from the remote control or received from the network if the satellite receiver has this capability. The firmware of the satellite tuner is also used.

Cardharing

If the above method does not help, then you canAccess the official map via the network even if there is no conditional access module (CAM) and a card reader. Called such a method by carding is that the satellite receiver to decrypt the signal refers to the smart card installed in the DVB-board of the server, through a network connection. At the same time, it is not so much the speed of the connection that is important as its stability. A large signal delay can affect the reception quality.

You can use the cardsharing to viewsatellite TV on several TVs without the need for additional payment. So, for example, the operator "Tricolor TV" for the opportunity to watch its TV channels on two TV sets simultaneously increases the subscription fee by two thirds, which is 800 rubles. in year.

Operators in Russia

An example of satellite broadcasting in Russia isserve the system "Tricolor TV". Broadcast to the European part of the Russian Federation is conducted from the geostationary position 36E, and to Siberia and the Far East - from 56E. The main package includes 195 television channels, including 30 high-definition, 35 radio stations and 2 television channels ULTRA HD. In addition, you can connect 15 children channels of the package "Children", 8 channels of the package "Night" and the channel "Our football". Broadcasting is carried out in the encodings of Exset and DRE-Crypt.

The first operator of satellite TV was NTV-Plus. The broadcast is from positions 36E and 56E of the geostationary orbit. The basic package includes 167 channels, and additional - 115 more. The Viaccess encoding system is used.

The operator of satellite TV "Orion Express" is broadcasting from satellites at positions 85E and 140E. Offers satellite TV under the brands:

• "Content TV" - position 85E, 50 channels + 13 free and there are HDTV-channels, encoding Irdeto.
• "Orient Express" - position 140E, 46 channels +11 free, encoding Irdeto.
• "Telecard" - position 85E, more than 170 channels, encoding Conax.

Why and how to change the firmware?

Whichever tuner is used - FTA or with a CAM module, with or without an emulator, there is always a need to replace the software of the satellite receiver.

The reasons can be different:

• Troubleshooting or errors in the software;
• the emergence of such new software features as the addition of a clear interface language, teletext, improved design;
• the ability to tune in to new satellites;
• ordering of frequencies and channel names;
• return to the old version of the firmware due to the deterioration of the tuner;
• the ability to watch more channels.

There are several options for updating the tuner software:

• manual replacement by a personal computer;
• replacement with a similar tuner with a new firmware;
• From satellite or through CAM-modules and maps;
• through an internet connection.

Each method has its advantages and disadvantages.

So, the disadvantage of installing from a PC isthe need for a computer, an Internet connection or any data carrier with the firmware recorded on it, a special cable. The advantages are freedom of choice of software and the possibility of downloading it at any convenient time. The firmware of the tuner will be easily found on the sites of manufacturers and sites of fans of satellite television.

When you download from a satellite manually, you will need itdata and parameters of the software update channel. But the signal can not be accepted, and the advantages of the new software are unknown. The positive aspects of this method are quality assurance and unlimited time.

Download firmware from satellite in automaticmode is inconvenient because it can start whenever you want, and it's not desirable to interrupt it. There are also incomprehensible benefits of replacing the tuner program. However, the stability of work and the speed of updating speak for this method.

Using maps and CAM-modules for downloadingfirmware is complicated by the fact that many tuners do not support this method of updating, and, of course, you need a CAM-module and a smart card. The advantages are the same as when manually loading from a PC, plus the possibility of using a card and module to view closed TV channels.

The latter option is possible only with the support ofsatellite receiver of the network interface or Wi-Fi and the availability of such an opportunity in the firmware of the device. In this case, most likely, the update is limited to the framework of the already installed software.

So, the most preferable is installing the firmware from the PC. The possibility of updating should be taken into account when choosing a satellite receiver.

Precautionary measures

The receiver software and programs for recording it are usuallyare delivered without any warranty, so the responsibility for the result of their use, especially if this test software, lies with the user. Moreover, an unsuccessful firmware of the digital tuner leads to a loss of warranty for the satellite receiver, so it is advisable to entrust this procedure to a specialist.

The connection of the tuner and the PC should be performed with the devices powered off. A null modem cable is used.

For recording, use only the programs that are designed to work with the satellite tuner of this model.

Until the firmware of the tuner, new software is desirable.read reviews of users who have already installed it. To make it easier on the forums devoted to satellite TV. After all, sometimes after installing new software, some of the features of the previous version disappear, which I would like to keep.

You can not turn off your PC or tuner while recording a program.

Null modem cable

For firmware receiver from a similar deviceor pc will need a null modem cable. Transmission and reception lines in it are interconnected cross, which makes it possible to connect two devices using RS-232 protocol without a modem. Mainly used 9-pin female connectors. Data is transmitted sequentially in full duplex mode.

If desired, a null modem cable can be mademost by using two common cables for a COM port. To do this, you need to solder the plug connector of one cable and in its place solder the female connector in accordance with the diagram. It is enough to connect pins 2-3, 3-2, 5-5 and "case-to-case".

Tuner firmware Strong SRT 6006

To transfer software from one tuner to another, you need:

• Disconnect both receivers and connect RS-232 serial ports with a null modem cable.
• Enable the receiver that will transmit the software, andleave the second in a disabled state. On the sending device, go to the main menu item "System Setup - System Update - Receiver / Receiver".

If the status of the tuner has changed to “Detect receiver”, then you need to turn on the second receiver. Data will be written to the memory of the receiving device.

Do not turn off the power of satellite receivers during a data session and save them. This will lead to breakage and the need to repair the tuner.

After updating the software, turn off both the receiver and disconnect the cable.

Via satellite

Updates are available from Astra 19E and Hotbird 13E satellites.

Select "System Setup - System Update - Via Satellite." Then select Astra 19E and Hotbird 13E, go to OK and press OK on the remote control.

The receiver will determine if the new software version is available and start downloading. If the latest firmware version is already installed, a message will appear on the screen. Do not turn off the power while recording.

Upgrading via satellite in some areas is impossible, as it depends on the satellite coverage area.

Firmware satellite tuner using a computer:

• Disconnect the receiver from the network and connect its RS-232 port to the PC's COM port with a null modem cable.
• Selecting the menu item “Start - Programs - Standard - Communication - Hyperterminal”, on the computer, start the Hyper Terminal.
• Select the COM port number of the connection (COM1 or COM2) and configure the port parameters:

- transmission rate: 115200;

- parity: no;

- data bits: 8;

- flow control: no;

- stop bits: 1.

In the "Hyperterminal" select the menu "Transfer" and "Send File".

Then select the file with the UPD extension, the “1K Xmodem” data transfer protocol and click on OK.

The data transfer window should appear on the screen.

To download the software, you must enable the tuner. The process takes up to 2.5 minutes.

Software update digital satellite receiver General Satellite GS B210

• Automatic update from satellite.

At his discretion, the satellite TV operator initiates the software update from the satellite receiver. The update service will display a message about the availability of new software and will ask you to confirm the update.

The request is confirmed by selecting OK on the screen andpressing the OK button on the remote control. After that, the update will begin, followed by messages about its progress and an indication of the degree of completion. It is important not to turn off the receiver while recording a program, as it can fail.

If the update completes successfully, the tuner will automatically reboot.

User settings, including antenna configuration and the list of TV channels, will not be saved after the update.

• Tuner firmware using a USB flash drive.

New software that can be downloaded from the sitemanufacturer gs.ru, it is necessary to write to the root folder of a USB-drive formatted in the FAT32 system. A flash drive can be formatted on a PC or in the tuner itself using the Multimedia application.

Connect the drive to the receiver. A dialog will pop up asking you to update the program.

Confirm the request by selecting OK on the screen and pressing OK on the control panel. The upgrade process will begin.

The TV tuner firmware will end with a message that the download is complete, if the update is successful, the receiver will reboot. Remove USB device from device.

When installing alternative software, this procedure will have to be repeated twice. The first time the b210.upd file is flashed, and then b210_lcs1_app.upd.

Firmware tuner Eurosky 4050C / 4100C

This device and its analogues are interesting because they are used by the operator "Tricolor TV".

In the instructions for the tuner, only the method is mentioned.updates according to the Master Receiver method. However, with various modifications of the master and receiver loaders, an attempt to transfer data will fail. You can change them using the recording tool ALI Tools 3329 B.

Instructions for the tuner firmware with the simultaneous replacement of the loader:

• Connect the receiver to the PC serial port.
• Start the Upgrade Tool and select Upgrade in the Mode Setting window.
• Select COM port.
• By clicking the Browse button, specify the directory in which the tuner firmware is located.
• Select a binary file type.
• Enter the firmware file in the “File name” window and click “Open”.
• In the "Update Type" window, select allcode + bootloader.
• Turn on the receiver and put it into standby.
• Click the Next button. The loader will go into standby mode of the satellite receiver.
• Turn on the receiver. During the operation, messages will appear about checking the COM port, collecting information about the device and starting the download. The degree of readiness is displayed on the PC screen.
• Upon completion of the download, the recording process will begin, the readiness of which is also displayed on the screen. Replacing the bootloader and updating the firmware is accompanied by the message Finished.
• Turn off the tuner and disconnect the cable.

As a result, the TV tuner loader and firmware forsatellite dish updated. But that's not all. New firmware tuner "Tricolor TV" already contains the keys that will allow you to open part of the coded channels, but there is no list of channels, as the former was destroyed by replacing the firmware.

For normal operation of the receiver shouldscan channels, or rewrite from another device with the same loader, or flash using a computer if there is a ready list of channels. In addition, the new stuffing need actual keys. This will help the program - loader keys.

The Eurosche tuner firmware described heresuitable for receivers OpenFox 4100, GLOBO 4000C / 4050C / 4100C / 9100a, Opticum 4100C, Orton 4050C, Tiger Star 8100, Star track SR-55X, WinQuest 4050C / 4100C.

OPENBOX SX4 Base HD update via technical support server

Firmware satellite TV-OPENBOX SX4 BaseHD for the occupied volume exceeds 70 MB. To update the firmware over the network, you must have a reliable high-speed connection. Otherwise, not to avoid a long wait, and the final result will be unpredictable.

First you need to connect a USB drive with FAT32 andgo to the menu "Download - Software". The satellite receiver will connect to the server itself and provide a list of available software. The choice should be confirmed by pressing the red button on the remote, after which the tuner firmware will start. The receiver will report the end of the process with a message and reboot.