Fortec star HD receiver now in maplin

[Llew]

33E is in the latest channel list. You can download it from Laurals.net.

Llew

 

[Llew]

Fortec's site now has the latest official version 1.05 of its software for the Passion.

Llew

 

[woodlouse]

Thanks for the link Llew

 

[stephen.rooke]

what does the new firmware add to the system

 

[Llew]

One or two minor bugs rectified. Power Search now works with all DiseqC options, some initialisation problems using a Diablo cam cleared up.

Llew

 

[Llew]

At long last the Passion now has its very own channel editor package

Downloaded from the Fortecstar site (v.1.0 22/11/07)



Llew

 

[BGonaSTICK]

Wouldn't have touched it without one to be honest, but now it looks a more reasonable package.

So what do we think chaps? What are the remaining niggles with this box?

A worthwhile Christmas present?

 

[remlap]

Anyone know what the B Grades are like, 46 in stock shocking really how many people return them because they dont get what they expect.

 

[Llew]

I still have issues with the Diablo cam on first powering up the box. (this is with the latest firmware).

With mine, it seems to need to have been 'warmed up' between three and six minutes (depending on the ambient temperature in the room) for successful initialisation of the cam.

Another possibility I suppose is that there is some data interchange going on between the processor and the Cimax cam controller chip that needs to be completed. although why it takes so long I have no idea.

Llew

 

[Llew]

Available from the Fortecstar website.

European version software.
Updated Sat/Tp data.
Multifeed Option (for Premiere channels).

Llew

 

[BGonaSTICK]

Multifeed Option (for Premiere channels).

Is this sub-channel switching on one of the coloured buttons Llew?

If so, does it work?

The CAM init is a bit odd. Sounds like some boot-time dependencies might be wonky/delayed?!?

Does it initialise properly if you insert it say 10 mins+ after boot?

Interesting stuff. I have way more questions than answers!

 

[Llew]

It's the Option button Stick. You go to the Sport Portal channel, press Opt and this brings up the current sub-channel list.

There's four on mine ATM, but it'll obviously depend on what's available at the time.

When viewing each channel, going to the channel list you can see where it appears in the list - they seem to be randomly placed there. You can then either view the channel by selecting its channel number, or (easier) go back to the portal channel and press Opt again.

As to the Diablo fiasco: yes, it initialises straight away when inserted after the box has been on for ten minutes from cold. I normally give it six minutes now, seems to be the best option for guaranteed initialisation.

This applies to all cams I have (when I used the Dragon before, the box had been on for some time).

Strange indeed. I can live with it though, now I know the procedure...

Llew

 

[woodlouse]

I've now got a Diablo cam and cas2+ programmer which is working ok in the Fortec Passion.
I was hoping I could use my s*y freesat card in the cam to get Channel4 and 5, but I can't get this to work. The card works fine in the s*ybox.
Any thoughts?

 

[Llew]

I don't have any problem with my card in the Passion (basic sub + Racing UK), so I see no reason why a Freesat card shouldn't work.

Are you using the latest Stealth 225?

Llew

 

[woodlouse]

Yep, using Stealth 225.
Do I need to change any settings on the box?

 

[Llew]

Nothing as far as I know. If you're OK with the FTA channels, then it should be OK with the FTV ones too with the card.

 

[woodlouse]

Thanks Llew, I've sorted it now. I discovered it helps if you insert the card the right way up. I assumed it went in with the blue side up, like it does in the s*ybox.
Silly me.

 

[Llew]

Easy mistake to make, you're not the first. Glad you're sorted :-Cgrin

 

[radiobuff]

What is the best cam to use with the Passion? Will a T-Rex or Dragon work ok? I just bought a B grade from Maplin and it appears to be working fine with the FTA channels.:-santa3

 

[Llew]

Welcome to the forum radiobuff. Yes, either those or the Diablo are OK.

I have mentioned in previous posts a problem I have with mine - there's a time delay in cam initialisation - but this may just be a one-off with my box (still trying to find the cause).

Llew