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Post by jaxtunes on Mar 16, 2005 16:45:18 GMT -5
Probably simple, but i bought a used cable box, followed all the "instructions" to unlock and reset and all I end up with is a "hunt" on the display..I'm not a techno and really would just like to be able to get this digital box up and running to use with my new Tivo...I have cable but never had any box before and thought the box might work any ideas short of putting it back on eBay..thanks Jaxtunes
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Post by usbbdm on Mar 16, 2005 17:36:07 GMT -5
In my area, if you have the cable plugged in, then plug the power, it shows "hunt" and after a while you get basic analog channel and free digital channel. Not sure if it works on your area.
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Post by patsfan on Mar 16, 2005 22:04:36 GMT -5
I don't know what "instructions" you followed but hunt refers to the box looking to download new firmware and EPG (electronic program guide). Where i am, they only have the firmware present during an upgrade. Unlike satelitte, when an upgrade happens here they all get it at once, ususally in the middle of the night. Try going into the diagnostic screen (when unit is on, press "power" and then "select" within 3 seconds). Go to App Code modules. (should be around number ten or so). Probably all that is there is the default firmware. If there is a new one present in the cable signal you will see the leds on the front of the box changed to a number and start counting down. When it gets to zero it will be done.  |
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Post by jaxtunes on Mar 18, 2005 15:35:38 GMT -5
I'm still at a stand still ... tried the step and all I still get is "hunt" a clear hunt but nevertheless just hunt...I have no clue as to what to do next...door stop, boat anchor, plant stand  Help anyone as to how to get this to open up Jaxtunes |
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Post by patsfan on Mar 18, 2005 21:35:55 GMT -5
What is listed in your App Code modules and which cable system are you on?
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Post by adrianbv6 on Apr 8, 2005 18:21:57 GMT -5
i am on comcast
when i have hunt and the channels is stuck on 0 the
app code modules has only 754 something i think thats the firmware
when is not on hunt it has the firmware and Tvguide2.55 i think
but not that is responsible for channels i think is nvram the first 200000 20000 because i was changing only that part from other nvrams and my channels change different
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Post by patsfan on Apr 9, 2005 6:15:24 GMT -5
i think these boxes came with a default firmware of 5.50 or something like that. here (rogers) the boxes will work without the tvguide module but you have no guide,menu,etc. but all channels will till work that the box is auth for.
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Post by adrianbv6 on Apr 13, 2005 1:21:13 GMT -5
i plug one box in and saids LoAd what is that?
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Post by patsfan on Apr 13, 2005 5:24:40 GMT -5
never actually seen it. sounds similar to hunt. it may have found new firmware and is trying to download it. has the box been unplugged for a while?
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Post by usbbdm on Apr 13, 2005 9:35:46 GMT -5
i plug one box in and saids LoAd what is that? ADIDCN, check if your box has PPV orders in it. I think the box is FULL of orders and you can use clear "PPV" to clear the error. (Backup first). Can you send me this NVRAM? |
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Post by JP on Apr 13, 2005 10:13:59 GMT -5
I also have a box DCT 2224/1661 that has LoAd and cannot figure out what it trying to tell me. If plugged in for @ 5minutes the box will pick up sound and attempt to produce a picture that is indistinguishable. Box was just bought off ebay and needs a lot of messaging. WHAT NEXT???
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Post by adrianbv6 on Apr 13, 2005 12:48:20 GMT -5
no i didnt buy it i seen on ebay a box for sale 40$ had load on it i was wondering what is that
hey JP if u have a box with load send me your firmware and the nvram i wana test thanx...adrianbv6@hotmail.com
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Post by minipower on Apr 14, 2005 19:59:17 GMT -5
jp> if the you cant make out the pic like it has little tiles all over the screen, that means your cable is bad as in the cable in your house or apt. has a bad fitting or line, maybe splitter if your splitter is below 100mhz it would give you that kind if problem
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Post by patsfan on Apr 15, 2005 10:49:51 GMT -5
jp> if the you cant make out the pic like it has little tiles all over the screen, that means your cable is bad as in the cable in your house or apt. has a bad fitting or line, maybe splitter if your splitter is below 100mhz it would give you that kind if problem actually any splitter that doesn't pass at least 650mhz is no good. we have qam's that are in the 700mhz+ range. also anyhting you buy from walmart or ratshack usually isn't much good as well. it will say 5-900mhz but if you hook one up to a spectrum analyzer you will see that almost all of them don't come close to spec. |
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Post by adrianbv6 on Apr 25, 2005 6:10:15 GMT -5
anyone know the procedure to factory reset the boxes i wana test something i reset one box long time ago i forgot how i did it
what buttons to press?
power +guide+ what else?
thanx
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Post by patsfan on Apr 25, 2005 17:22:30 GMT -5
anyone know the procedure to factory reset the boxes i wana test something i reset one box long time ago i forgot how i did it what buttons to press? power +guide+ what else? thanx hold power + select while you plug in the power. leds on front panel will flash until you let buttons go. give it atleast 4 flashes to reset to factory. |
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Post by adrianbv6 on Apr 25, 2005 21:16:39 GMT -5
hey thanx i compared the files firmware and application nvram with teh one i factory reset
boot sector and firmware are ok
no application is all deleted from 400000 500000
the nvram has many changes small changes but many
bunch off C in diferent places etc.
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Help anyone as to how to get this to open up Jaxtunes