lose signal every 15 mins

[ciarank]

hi all

i have a fun7/dragoncard/fortec 5100 ultra/pred 2.20 when veiwing thor/conax i lose the pay channels every 15 mins, i can still view FTA.

the only way i get the pay channels back is to unplug the receiver and then plug it back in again.

 

[rolfw]

Sounds like it may be an incompatibility issue between CAM and receiver, have you tried another slot?

 

[ciarank]

Sounds like it may be an incompatibility issue between CAM and receiver, have you tried another slot?

good point rolfw. will try different slot tomorrow.

mind you would be a bit p**sed of if it is a faulty slot in receiver as ALL my kit is brand spanking new (still has that lovely fresh plasticy smell...mmmmmmm!)

 

[jimbo]

Maybe the smell means its overheating.

 

[ciarank]

Maybe the smell means its overheating.

nah - it's that familiar "fresh from the factory smell" that all electrical goods smell like before you switch them on!

 

[Llew]

hi all

i have a fun7/dragoncard/fortec 5100 ultra/pred 2.20 when veiwing thor/conax i lose the pay channels every 15 mins, i can still view FTA.

the only way i get the pay channels back is to unplug the receiver and then plug it back in again.

Try it without the Cam, i.e. patch your receiver with the latest s/ware and enter new keys in code menu for Conax. Works fine on mine without freezing (e.g. Kiosks)

Llew

 

[rolfw]

@ ciarank, wasn't suggesting that the slot may not be working, but that some receivers require the multi CAM to be placed in the second slot for it to have full control.

 

[ciarank]

tried the CAM in the second slot and getting same symptoms.

what is actually happening is that i can watch a particular channel for hours but once i switch channel i lose all pay per view's.

again, the only way to fix it is to power off at receiver.

very strange

 

[jimbo]

Did you try what Llew suggested, ciarank?

 

[ciarank]

Did you try what Llew suggested, ciarank?

haven't tried what llew suggested yet.
don't know how to update the sw of my receiver.
will speak to wizard satellite tomorrow (who i bought it from) about how i do that.

thx

ciaran

 

[Llew]

haven't tried what llew suggested yet.
don't know how to update the sw of my receiver.
will speak to wizard satellite tomorrow (who i bought it from) about how i do that.

thx

ciaran

Hi ciarank
To obtain a patch for your Fortec you need to download from a site such as:-

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Fortec/

Look in the Files section for the Al7bar FSCI 5100 Ultra file. A downloader is included in the file. This will patch your receiver to Allcam. Use an RS232 serial cable.

Llew

 

[ciarank]

Hi ciarank
To obtain a patch for your Fortec you need to download from a site such as:-

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Fortec/

Look in the Files section for the Al7bar FSCI 5100 Ultra file. A downloader is included in the file. This will patch your receiver to Allcam. Use an RS232 serial cable.

Llew

thx for the tip - will give it a go.

ciarank

 

[ciarank]

hi

i have downloaded STB updater v3.21 and 2.39 bin from Fortec website
but i am having trouble downloading it to my receiver.

i am using a straight through cable but still no luck.

is there some step-by-step instructions somewhere on how to download SW to my receiver?

i currently have the following SW settings:

FSCI-5100 Plus+ Ultra
fortec star 2.33
boot ver 5
05.28.2004

 

[Llew]

hi

i have downloaded STB updater v3.21 and 2.39 bin from Fortec website
but i am having trouble downloading it to my receiver.

i am using a straight through cable but still no luck.

is there some step-by-step instructions somewhere on how to download SW to my receiver?

i currently have the following SW settings:

FSCI-5100 Plus+ Ultra
fortec star 2.33
boot ver 5
05.28.2004

This animation shows you how :-
http://www.thai.net/boran/instruct.htm

Llew

 

[ciarank]

thx llew.

got the software loaded and i am still having the same problem

don't know what to try next.

anyone got any suggestions>

thx

 

[ciarank]

btw

the software i loaded was from the fortec website

my current system:

FSCI-5100 Plus+ Ultra
fortec star 2.39
boot ver 5

 

[Tiggy]

Is your Cam or Receiver getting too hot.

 

[ciarank]

Is your Cam or Receiver getting too hot.

no not particularly..

 

[Llew]

btw

the software i loaded was from the fortec website

my current system:

FSCI-5100 Plus+ Ultra
fortec star 2.39
boot ver 5

Use the software from the Fortec Al7bar site. Much more versatile.

 

[ciarank]

Use the software from the Fortec Al7bar site. Much more versatile.

hi llew

does that then negate the need for a CAM?
haven't quite figured out what the Al7bar sw does yet.