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Ferguson Ariva 120 Users Thread

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  • #212
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,353 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    dodzy wrote: »
    Why not ?


    Probably beacuse its UK/UHF only as already mentioned. UPC cable is VHF . Can we get back on topic please.

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  • #213
    monkeycork
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 76 ✭✭monkeycork


    i can't record on a external hard drive. ariva 120 combo using WD Elements usb 2.0 NTFS file system with external power. plug the USB into my desktop it works perfect. plug it into the usb slot in the ariva, nothing happens. in the REC menu the only option is time setting. :confused:


  • #214
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    monkeycork wrote: »
    i can't record on a external hard drive. ariva 120 combo using WD Elements usb 2.0 NTFS file system with external power. plug the USB into my desktop it works perfect. plug it into the usb slot in the ariva, nothing happens. in the REC menu the only option is time setting. :confused:

    Highly fragmented or used memories may also not operate smoothly or correctly.

    External hard disk drives should be autonomously powered, since the built-in USB port is unable to provide sufficient power.

    It can sometimes take some time for the drive to load depending on the amount of DATA on it. You will see USb connected and then PVR ready when it is ready. Sometimes that can take some time to connect.

    It can be picky if not powered by mains. Having said that I am using a USB 3 drive and it works without a power supply and powers off the USB port.


  • #215
    PeterDuggan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 905 ✭✭✭PeterDuggan


    monkeycork wrote: »
    i can't record on a external hard drive.
    Have you enough space on the drive.


  • #216
    Paul Kiernan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,236 ✭✭✭Paul Kiernan


    Well I just upgraded the software on mine and bricked it! Download seemed to go fine then got to 100% and screen went black. Left it a while and then tried power off/on but it's totally dead!

    What do I do now?


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  • #217
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,353 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    When you powered on/off did you use the mains switch at the back of the box?

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  • #218
    Paul Kiernan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,236 ✭✭✭Paul Kiernan


    Tony wrote: »
    When you powered on/off did you use the mains switch at the back of the box?

    Thanks, Tony. Yes, I switched off with the mains switch, left for a few seconds and switched back on. I got "- - - -" in the display but nothing else. I've just switched it on again after being off for about an hour and it's totally dead, nothing on the display and no power to the USB!


  • #219
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,353 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    Ok the only thing I can suggest is using a null modem cable and the loader programme from ferguson. What frirmware file did you use to upgrade ?

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  • #220
    Paul Kiernan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,236 ✭✭✭Paul Kiernan


    Tony wrote: »
    Ok the only thing I can suggest is using a null modem cable and the loader programme from ferguson. What frirmware file did you use to upgrade ?

    I had V2.13b? and I was upgrading to V2.17b3 using USB upgrade. I saved a dumpfile first and then attemped to upgrade using the "Allcode+bootloader" option. It said something like "bin file mismatch - do you want to proceed" and perhaps foolishly I said Yes.

    I do have a null cable modem (9-pin D-type female both ends) so if I had the loader and the software I might be able to try that?

    I bought from Satworld.ie so I could probably bring it back but probably easier for everybody if I could sort it out myself, assuming it's not faulty of course.

    Thanks again, Paul


  • #221
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,353 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    Well the guys at satworld are very helpful so I think that might be your easiest option if you explain to them what happened.

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  • #222
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    Paul Kiernan wrote: »
    I had V2.13b? and I was upgrading to V2.17b3 using USB upgrade. I saved a dumpfile first and then attemped to upgrade using the "Allcode+bootloader" option. It said something like "bin file mismatch - do you want to proceed" and perhaps foolishly I said Yes.

    I do have a null cable modem (9-pin D-type female both ends) so if I had the loader and the software I might be able to try that?

    I bought from Satworld.ie so I could probably bring it back but probably easier for everybody if I could sort it out myself, assuming it's not faulty of course.

    Thanks again, Paul

    Revival using a Null modem cable - sofware and instructions VERIFIED>
    (important part - do not tick bootloader)

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=74430278&postcount=1891

    Also in this post the link to version of the firmware for the 120 is a little older. You can use the latest version from here (make sure you pick the version for your model!)

    ftp://ftp2.ferguson.pl/ferguson


  • #223
    Paul Kiernan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,236 ✭✭✭Paul Kiernan


    Thanks, guys. Tried the null cable but the whole thing is completely dead. No display, no heat, no little "sparking" sound as you slowly switch it on:rolleyes:. I'd open it up and check for internal fuses but that'd invalidate the warranty so looks like it's back to Satworld. Will keep you posted.


  • #224
    Anchises
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 582 ✭✭✭Anchises


    I have a 120 with latest firmware. Great box :)
    A question I've had for a while - not critical but niggles me.

    What does the 'lock' button do on the Channel list ?
    I had expected that after selecting 'sort A->Z' , the lists would present it that sorted order if I then selected 'lock' .

    It does not seem to 'lock' anything ?? :confused:

    Any thoughts on this ?



    A.


  • #225
    Compton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    Paul Kiernan wrote: »
    Thanks, guys. Tried the null cable but the whole thing is completely dead. No display, no heat, no little "sparking" sound as you slowly switch it on:rolleyes:. I'd open it up and check for internal fuses but that'd invalidate the warranty so looks like it's back to Satworld. Will keep you posted.
    Did you save the file yourself or get it from the internet?

    Also are you sure you put in the file from the right box? Putting in a file from the wrong model can brick it, I done it once before and it had A5s on the screen got it fixed through RS232


  • #226
    Compton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    Anchises wrote: »
    I have a 120 with latest firmware. Great box :)
    A question I've had for a while - not critical but niggles me.

    What does the 'lock' button do on the Channel list ?
    I had expected that after selecting 'sort A->Z' , the lists would present it that sorted order if I then selected 'lock' .

    It does not seem to 'lock' anything ?? :confused:

    Any thoughts on this ?



    A.

    I presume its to lock in a channel when moving it around for your channel list.


  • #227
    foggy_lad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,373 ✭✭✭✭foggy_lad


    Paul Kiernan wrote: »
    Thanks, guys. Tried the null cable but the whole thing is completely dead. No display, no heat, no little "sparking" sound as you slowly switch it on:rolleyes:. I'd open it up and check for internal fuses but that'd invalidate the warranty so looks like it's back to Satworld. Will keep you posted.

    Have you checked the fuse in the plug?


  • #228
    Paul Kiernan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,236 ✭✭✭Paul Kiernan


    shblob wrote: »
    Did you save the file yourself or get it from the internet?

    Also are you sure you put in the file from the right box? Putting in a file from the wrong model can brick it, I done it once before and it had A5s on the screen got it fixed through RS232

    Got everything from the Ferguson website. File was titled "A120Combo_20111207_V2.17B3.abs" so sounds OK:). It's a pretty foolproof procedure so I think my box must have been kyboshed.


  • #229
    dubber
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 359 ✭✭dubber


    A question for users: in terms of media file playback, how do people find the 120? Does it support MKVs etc.?


  • #230
    Johnboy1951
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,086 ✭✭✭✭Johnboy1951


    dubber wrote: »
    A question for users: in terms of media file playback, how do people find the 120? Does it support MKVs etc.?

    It supports

    Video Containers: AVI, MKV, MPEG, MPG, VOB, TS, TRP, MP4, DVR

    and in those containers, the following

    Video Codecs: mpeg2, H.264
    Audio Codecs: MP3, AAC, AC3


  • #231
    Paul Kiernan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,236 ✭✭✭Paul Kiernan


    foggy_lad wrote: »
    Have you checked the fuse in the plug?

    It came with a two pin plug (i.e. no fuse) and the socket is live so I presume if a fuse is gone it's an internal fuse for the power supply. Can't open box without invalidating warranty:rolleyes:.


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  • #232
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,353 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    Paul Kiernan wrote: »
    It came with a two pin plug

    You were not given a 3 pin adapter ?

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  • #233
    Compton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    Paul Kiernan wrote: »
    It came with a two pin plug (i.e. no fuse) and the socket is live so I presume if a fuse is gone it's an internal fuse for the power supply. Can't open box without invalidating warranty:rolleyes:.
    Have you brought it back yet?


  • #234
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    Tony wrote: »
    You were not given a 3 pin adapter ?

    Even the bloody retail shops aren't and they are demanding €125/145!


  • #235
    Compton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    STB wrote: »
    Even the bloody retail shops aren't and they are demanding €125/145!
    Whenever I buy stuff from them I get one! And I've bought a few boxes

    Was it bought in store?


  • #236
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    shblob wrote: »
    Whenever I buy stuff from them I get one! And I've bought a few boxes

    Was it bought in store?

    The shops arent actually aware that they are 2 pin I gather.

    I got one in a shop in Wexford. I didnt pay the 125 they were looking for though! And yes it was 2 pin only.


  • #237
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,353 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    STB wrote: »
    Even the bloody retail shops aren't and they are demanding €125/145!

    Maybe i'm wrong but i thought it was a legal requirement?

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  • #238
    Compton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    I'm thinking if it was bought online they could have forgot to put one on..


  • #239
    Compton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    Tony wrote: »
    Maybe i'm wrong but i thought it was a legal requirement?
    Is it? I got a TV in Harvey Norman before with a 2 pin plug!


  • #240
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    Tony wrote: »
    Maybe i'm wrong but i thought it was a legal requirement?

    It is.

    But its being missed firstly by the wholesaler (is it Armstrongs or Ferguson direct?). Because they are boxed Tony and it isnt evident til you open the box. Lots of people arent going back I would imagine punters and are using a pen.

    Also the boxes being shipped with cordsets from Poland are C,D configuration power supplies and do have ROHS and CE certification but they are intended for Poland of course. They should be shipped instead to Ireland and UK with J type configuration.

    One for Ferguson Poland.


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  • #241
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,353 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    Armtrongs don't sell them . As far as I know myself (I use a logistics group) and satworld are the only ones who bring in pallet loads . We buy the adapters separately and add them here.

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