Recent content by stevd

Hi Comber - did u try the Innovation Software, you got to be careful. When I did it took me couple of hours, as whenever I was putting on the STB, it went straight to channels, But I rebooted the computer and tried again. Other way to do is to upload the Boot loader only through this process &...

Thanks for the advise TOPPER, not posting any files!

Its is simple but verrrrrrrrrrrrrry risky. I requested the fortec star techical office in Dubai and they managed to send me the rs232 tool. procedure: 1. you need a rs232 cable female to female null modem cable (bought from amazon.co.uk) and then a rs232 to usb adapter. 2. after getting these...

HI EVERYONE, I HAVE JUST MANAGED TO BRING MY FORTEC STAR PASSION+ HD BACK TO NORMAL. I have managed to get the rs232 tool and the right procedure to get the box up and running.

Thanks Llew I am sure you are right was just trying to get most cost effective way to get my box into shape, what a shame I never did such a thing before it was just a difference of + between the two models. Got to find somebody with the same model in Nottingham ... a big Thanks

Make sure your model matches the right update as there is passion and then passion+, if you wrongly update, will be very difficult to reverse

I had similar problems last year took me a week to get all ok. the best thing is the improve you pick up quality it should be more than 60% average, try to use a satellite finder which is basically a good thing the have as you need it many times or your TV should be visible from your dish...

Thanks first of all for your help, I did as you said and downloaded the loader for passion+ I checked the instructions for uploading the software to the box but instruction dose not mention anything about Passion+ it looks like there is a software which works with rs232 cable to configure com...

MY STB - Fortec Star Passion+ HD I have done an update before without problems but not this time. I uploaded wrong update that's PASSION >>> PASSION+. Now I can't do anything about it. The USB option does show on the S/W transfer, but from what I gather it dose not read the data from USB. I...

Thanks for your guidance, presently I have run 2 cables individually from each LNB and running stb individually. I was doubtful to mix them up as I love FREESAT and just need to keep in touch with HOTBIRD. But I would try what you suggest in a few weeks time changing the lnbs to quad. You...

Hi everyone, I am a newbee, I have A request for help from all of you, THANKS TO THIS FORUM I WAS ABLE TO INTALL MY FREESAT LAST YEAR. I have now bought a new receiver to receive signals from Hotbird 13deg, I am presently receiving signal from 28deg Astra. I was wondering if i use these things...