Ferguson Ariva 153: Please post questions here

appagri · 04-08-2016 10:17AM

Hi All

I see people mention downloading and installing patched softwre/firmware for this box.
I alos see that providing such here is a big no no.

So I'm wondering what is patched firmware and what extra does it give for this box?

PM me if even answering the question is deemed inappropriate.

Thanks
A

harlley · 14-08-2016 08:17AM

Hi
Is there any chance that anybody could share channel list for the Ferguson 153 with all the movies, sports and etc.
I have the patch and some old list but not all of the channels are working.
i need that list only for education purposes
Thanks a million

appagri · 14-08-2016 12:56PM

Hi
Have the 153 with firmware v1.27B9 ans did a backup dump to USB.
I downloaded v1.30B9 and 1.31B9 form the ferguson website but when I try to update with USB it says the BIN don't match so i did not continue.
Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong please?
Thanks

Tony · 14-08-2016 03:14PM

Unless you have a particular issue I would not bother updating from 1.27

appagri wrote: »

Hi
Have the 153 with firmware v1.27B9 ans did a backup dump to USB.
I downloaded v1.30B9 and 1.31B9 form the ferguson website but when I try to update with USB it says the BIN don't match so i did not continue.
Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong please?
Thanks

appagri · 15-08-2016 09:26AM

Only reason I tried this was because the web services like YouTube etc returns "No Data"
Google maps and weather forecasts are OK so Internet works

So why would I get bin mis-match?

Tony wrote: »

Unless you have a particular issue I would not bother updating from 1.27

Tony · 15-08-2016 12:02PM

Unfortunately ferguson are at fault for these error messages . You can take a chance but there is a possibility that the box will crash and you would then need to re program via null modem cable.

appagri wrote: »

Only reason I tried this was because the web services like YouTube etc returns "No Data"
Google maps and weather forecasts are OK so Internet works

So why would I get bin mis-match?

Claggan · 18-08-2016 03:23PM

I seem to have lost all my Irish Channels .... did an autoscan ... found 9 items from 546.00 to 778.00 ... and all failed ... showing no channels .... worked yesterday ... any ideas .... thanks.
p.s. the satellite channels work fine ...

Tony · 18-08-2016 03:57PM

Try the coverage checker first of all to find out what the specific frequencies are for your area , then if you look at manual scan it should give you signal and quality readings, its most likely an aerial or connection issue . https://www.saorview.ie/en/get/coverage

Claggan wrote: »

I seem to have lost all my Irish Channels .... did an autoscan ... found 9 items from 546.00 to 778.00 ... and all failed ... showing no channels .... worked yesterday ... any ideas .... thanks.
p.s. the satellite channels work fine ...

BullBauld · 19-08-2016 11:42AM

Hi all

I got an 153 installed yesterday. The EPG is working fine for the Irish channels but there is nothing for the 'satellite' channels..BBCs etc.

Any ideas
Thanks

Tony · 19-08-2016 11:52AM

Once you select a channel you should see now and next program information.

BullBauld wrote: »

Hi all

I got an 153 installed yesterday. The EPG is working fine for the Irish channels but there is nothing for the 'satellite' channels..BBCs etc.

Any ideas
Thanks

AnCatDubh · 19-08-2016 01:47PM

BullBauld wrote: »

Hi all

The EPG is working fine for the Irish channels but there is nothing for the 'satellite' channels..BBCs etc.

Tony wrote: »

Once you select a channel you should see now and next program information.

For the reason that Tony mentions above, the TV guide of the Ariva will only show listings for Saorview supplied programming, as I understand it is transmitted with the saorview signal transmissions, whereas a 'feature' of satellite is now/next EPG info only.

The above means that when you are in your Ariva's TV 'guide' you will see a fully populated TV guide on Saorview, but only the now/next info on satellite and only for the channels that you are currently accessing (ie. not for all satellite channels) so 95%+ it will be blank anyway (until as Tony says, you select the actual channel).

The http://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings may become your friend for what you are looking for (but obviously that's via web browser) as i don't think there is any way for all programming info to be populated into the Ariva's EPG.

A bit of a pain if you were expecting that it would be there. Not the end of the world either.

bourkg · 24-08-2016 12:27AM

I cannot rename favorites.

Hi,

Just purchased a new aviva 153 combo. Tuned up.my channels. Now I want to create favorites but I have found that I cannot rename any of the 32 favorites groups provided. When I go to menu, channel list, favorite, rename I can type in a new name but when I press ok it just returns back to the old default name. Has anyone seen issues like this before? Any work around?

Cheers

Avns1s · 24-08-2016 09:18AM

bourkg wrote: »

I cannot rename favorites.

Hi,

Just purchased a new aviva 153 combo. Tuned up.my channels. Now I want to create favorites but I have found that I cannot rename any of the 32 favorites groups provided. When I go to menu, channel list, favorite, rename I can type in a new name but when I press ok it just returns back to the old default name. Has anyone seen issues like this before? Any work around?

Cheers

From memory, I think when you have the "keypad" on the screen, and you have your favourites list renamed, you need to press the BLUE button rather than the OK button for it to be stored.

bourkg · 24-08-2016 11:24AM

Hi Avns1s,

Tks for the reply. When the keyboard is on screen I have tried both the ok and the blue button but to no luck.

Tony · 24-08-2016 12:06PM

Hi, can you check information in the menu and tell us what firmware version you are on ?

bourkg wrote: »

Hi Avns1s,

Tks for the reply. When the keyboard is on screen I have tried both the ok and the blue button but to no luck.

bourkg · 24-08-2016 05:48PM

Tony wrote: »

Hi, can you check information in the menu and tell us what firmware version you are on ?

Hi revision is
Hsju: 39028-01047
Microcode: v1.30b8

Tony · 24-08-2016 06:16PM

Thanks , I've just tried on 1.30B7 and I'm unable to save a change in the favorite group name. Tried both Ok on the keyboard and the blue Ok button on the remote. perhaps someone who is on 1.28 or lower can check this?

bourkg wrote: »

Hi revision is
Hsju: 39028-01047
Microcode: v1.30b8

Claggan · 27-08-2016 05:16PM

Got an Ariva 153 just recently ... and for the past month the RTE Channels have been breaking up .... switched the Antenna directly to the TV and they are fine .... can I fix this ... or do I need to have the box replaced ???

Tony · 27-08-2016 05:22PM

Try the terrestrial manual scan and see what quality and signal readings you are getting . The Tv's tuner may be slightly more sensitive than the Ariva so it may not necessarily mean that the box is faulty, could still be borderline reception on the aerial feed .

Claggan · 27-08-2016 06:20PM

Thank you for the reply .... but we have no trouble scanning the channels manually on the Ariva (signal 70/90) ... it is when viewing the RTE Channels .... a lot of breakup .... which can be duplicated by wiggling the Antenna on the back of the Ariva box. However, when we switched the antenna feed to play directly through the TV ... all signals are perfect .... no breakup. The installer felt there was something loose in the Ariva Box.

Tony · 27-08-2016 06:36PM

Sounds like it could possibly be a dry joint on the terrestrial tuner board or socket . Not really sure why the installer thinks something is "loose" in the box though unless hes referring to the tuner insert socket into the main board.

Tony · 08-09-2016 01:37PM

Ferguson have released new firmware (which I have not tested) here https://www.sendspace.com/file/rerxgt

Changelog for this and the last few versions

version: 1.31B3

- added CI+ support for all CI models (beta versions!)
- fixed CA descrambling stability
- fixed temporary cache cleaning bug
- improved online update functionality
- improved DVB-C translations
- and other minor mistakes...

version: 1.31B1

- fixed "descramble by" funcion
- fixed Ireland terrestrial search for Combo models
- improved efficiency and stability
- and other minor mistakes...

version: 1.30B8

- fixed multiroom setting failure
- improved DTS pass through
- and other minor mistakes...

version: 1.30B7

- fixed all internet apps icons
- improved semi-twin tuner functionality
- removed iptv 100 channel limits
- quick access to iptv by pressing F4 on RCU
- fixed iptv list volume control
- fixed online update functionality
- fixed SCART 8-pin off in deep standby (clock off)
- improved aerial adjustment for Combo models
- improved audio DD & DD+ decoding
- fixed time-shift buffer size setting failure
- removed Picasa support (service off by Google from 1 May of 2016)
- rebuild FastScan functionality for NL, CZ, SK, BE, LUX
- and other minor mistakes...

appagri · 26-09-2016 11:31AM

Hi All

Our old TV that the Ariva was connected to died and so our new Smart TV has Saorview and Freesat.
So I dont need the Ariva box anymore.
How much should I sell it for on Donedeal or Adverts?

Gerry Wicklow · 26-09-2016 11:54AM

Have you tried a search on them or fleabay to see what others are selling for?

decor58 · 26-09-2016 10:46PM

appagri wrote:

Our old TV that the Ariva was connected to died and so our new Smart TV has Saorview and Freesat. So I dont need the Ariva box anymore. How much should I sell it for on Donedeal or Adverts?

It might be worth keeping as a recorder, ie watch on tv record on ariva. Saorview can be looped through ariva, sat would need a second feed.

Tony · 27-09-2016 09:11AM

Good point. Can also be used as a media player for mp4, avi etc

Mango Joe · 24-10-2016 12:03AM

Hi there,

Can I remove the "youporn" entry from the menu or just lock down the menu somehow so it is never visible without a parental control PIN?

Bought this for a kids room and reckon its absolutely ridiculous if they hadn't allowed a stock way of hiding this option

PS I know they can't access it without a PIN but I need it gone outright or else box is being returned..... Don't need that hassle either.....

Thanks

AnCatDubh · 24-10-2016 08:07AM

Not certain but I remember this being asked before and unfortunately I don't think that you can remove it. It is default AFAIK.

Tony · 24-10-2016 09:32AM

There is now way of removing this unfortunately. We asked ferguson about this many years ago and their answer was that they had not received many requests for this from other users in Europe.

Mango Joe · 24-10-2016 09:50AM

Thanks folks - Seemingly you can via editing the firmware (found a post on here last night, can't seem to see it now?) but I'd be a bit worried about bricking the box (?)

- Just to be sure (sorry now if this seems obtuse) you can't just restrict menu access altogether either somehow and solve issue that way?

Failing that could someone please advise on the next best replacement combo box for the 153 that isn't aimed at family viewing and the adult market without any common sense distinction. (FFS).

PS - If someone on here might be interested in a straight swap for my 153 I'll entertain it more than likely. Brand new box used for about 60 mins so far...... What your offering would have to be solid, reasonably new, not dated and worth considering please!

Ferguson Ariva 153: Please post questions here

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