Ferguson Ariva 150

Twodogs · 17-07-2012 4:57pm

Thanks STB, I'll order one from Tony now :-)

uck51js9zml2yt · 17-07-2012 5:01pm

Twodogs wrote: »

Thanks STB, I'll order one from Tony now :-)

he's hoping to have the 250 very soon

iarann · 17-07-2012 9:58pm

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

On the first page ....

Would this mean the wireless dongle and USB drive cannot be used at the same time?

Did anybody get a chance to test Wifi & USB storage at the same time or would it require/support a USB Hub?

dodzy · 17-07-2012 10:07pm

STB wrote: »

This is a Channel List for the Ferguson Ariva 150 HD. Its based on firmware version V1.18B6.

If you haven't got that firmware, upgrade that first.

If you have that version of the firmware, you just need to load this channel list to a USB stick and choose "Upgrade by USB" in Tools menu, then right click on upgrade mode til you get to "User DB", click down to start (file displayed should be DumpFile STB 07-12.abs).

Favourite Lists
DTT & Sat Channels General (Saorview are Mt Leinster, rescan for your local TX and edit/delete as necessary)
BBC HD Olympic Streams
BBC Red Button Channels
Music Channels
All Channels 28.2

File here

I was full sure that the channel list would migrate to the 250 but alas, it seems "no" on initial test, even after the 250 F/W upgrade.

dowtchaboy · 17-07-2012 10:32pm

STB wrote: »

This is a Channel List for the Ferguson Ariva 150 HD. Its based on firmware version V1.18B6.

If you haven't got that firmware, upgrade that first.

If you have that version of the firmware, you just need to load this channel list to a USB stick and choose "Upgrade by USB" in Tools menu, then right click on upgrade mode til you get to "User DB", click down to start (file displayed should be DumpFile STB 07-12.abs).

Favourite Lists
DTT & Sat Channels General (Saorview are Mt Leinster, rescan for your local TX and edit/delete as necessary)
BBC HD Olympic Streams
BBC Red Button Channels
Music Channels
All Channels 28.2

File here

Thanks STB.
Updating the firmware to V1.18B6 cured the BBC HD problem

Your channel list was very handy - thanks. Obviously I had to retune the terrestrial channels and then delete the "no signal" (ie Mount Leinster) ones. This scattered Saorview channels all overvthe "all" channel list so a bit of editing ie moving these into the favourites DTT & FTA list was called for.

Tuning in Saorview after 7 pm gives RTE1+1 (and kills RTE Jnr of course)

STB · 18-07-2012 11:11am

iarann wrote: »

Did anybody get a chance to test Wifi & USB storage at the same time or would it require/support a USB Hub?

As far as I know they wont work at the same time under current software config. A firmware update should allow for both to be used. Got a Ralink wifi dongle this morning. Tested and Confirmed as working. This means you wont have to fork out €20 for the ferguson one, its less than €5.

johnxcassidy · 19-07-2012 8:48pm

Just did a firmware upgrade with network cable and the machine (Ariva 150) restarted but is stuck on 'menu' on the front display with nothing on the screen. Seems that the machine is bricked. Tried plugging out and back in again. Can I reset this machine somehow?

Tony · 19-07-2012 8:54pm

check the scart or the hdmi and also make sure your on the right input on the tv. Its normal for it to show menu as you need to scan for channels or load up a channel list.

hope this helps

johnxcassidy wrote: »

Just did a firmware upgrade with network cable and the machine (Ariva 150) restarted but is stuck on 'menu' on the front display with nothing on the screen. Seems that the machine is bricked. Tried plugging out and back in again. Can I reset this machine somehow?

STB · 19-07-2012 9:01pm

johnxcassidy wrote: »

Just did a firmware upgrade with network cable and the machine (Ariva 150) restarted but is stuck on 'menu' on the front display with nothing on the screen. Seems that the machine is bricked. Tried plugging out and back in again. Can I reset this machine somehow?

Network cable ? You tried to connect to the ferguson ftp and update the firmware ?

Bricking is temporary. These particular boxes cant be bricked as the rom is protected on the chip. Trust me I have bricked loads of boxes.

Recovery has to be done with a Null Modem Cable and the Ariva Recovery tool (called Eromupgrade) and a proper firmware for 150 model only. Get yourself a Null modem cable (they are about €2) and connect it between the R232 port on the box and the serial port on a PC, run the software and it will be fine or if you are not comfortable doing that send it back to the supplier to do it for you. Where did you buy it ?

STB · 19-07-2012 9:42pm

So a few pictures of the ariva 150 for box anoraks.

Channel List GUI

You can set up other favourites which is just a right click to access from channel list. Heres one for the 24 Olympic HD streams.

The Wifi Dongle can slot in the front or back USB.

Its on Ebay for less than €5.

I have screenshots of the hidden engineering menus if anyone is interested.

lafors · 20-07-2012 12:07am

STB wrote: »

So a few pictures of the ariva 150 for box anoraks.

I have screenshots of the hidden engineering menus if anyone is interested.

Of course we want to see them

One thing that's annoying me is the guide is nearly always mostly blank? i.e. its not populating the guide.
If I change channels then I'll get the now/next but rarely do if I just own the guide.
Any idea how to fix this?

STB · 20-07-2012 1:21am

Software Source
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Eeprom and Hardware Config
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Factory Test
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OTP Config
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HDMi Test

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STB · 20-07-2012 1:29am

lafors wrote: »

One thing that's annoying me is the guide is nearly always mostly blank? i.e. its not populating the guide.
If I change channels then I'll get the now/next but rarely do if I just own the guide.
Any idea how to fix this?

This is the behaviour of all FTA boxes on satellite. This is due to the fact that it gathers the now next data per transponder. Not all FTA satellite stations data are on the one transponder/frequency, so it fills as you click on the station manually.

Unless an API is written to gather all the data say from Sky's openepg data transponder/Freesat Data channel , then this will not change. It has been done for certain boxes unofficially (Technomate) but they had access to the source code and someone was interested enough to compile the API/patch.

The first picture in the previous post will be of interest to those who like analysing chunks and disassembling code and putting it back together as it tells you.

1. Who wrote this software
2. What the software is based upon (a firmware compiled for Sab)
3. What was used

I am not one of those people.

bbbbb · 20-07-2012 10:51am

Saw these in Arnotts yesterday (for anyone who might prefer the bricks and mortar route, €120 I think...).
I thought the combo boxes didn't have the saorview stickers, so were in the 'hobbyist' domain, but looks like they've moved mainstream.

ziggy365 · 20-07-2012 12:31pm

Hi folks...
do Ferguson still recommend an externally powered hard drive ( as was the case with the 120 ) or will the 150 power a regular usb?

ChorleyMatt · 20-07-2012 3:41pm

ziggy365 wrote: »

Hi folks...
do Ferguson still recommend an externally powered hard drive ( as was the case with the 120 ) or will the 150 power a regular usb?

I'm using a 320Gb Iomega drive powered via the Ariva 250's USB and this seems to be working fine.

dowtchaboy · 20-07-2012 3:43pm

Got the ariva150 working with a USR5430 Wireless Bridge. This is a device you might have lying around the house if you are a gamer - it added wifi to the Ethernet port on a games console i.e. the connection is via the RgG45 socket, not the USB.

It's fun to have it working, but using Youtube etc is a so slow with move and click each letter method. Also the YouTube browser is painful - for instance I tried to find Leonard Cohen playing Hallelujah and after ploughing through 50+ wannabes playing it on guitar in their bedrooms I gave up.

EoghanConway · 20-07-2012 11:16pm

Question for anyone with the Ariva 250: what's the web browser like? Is it possible to download a file to a usb memory stick?

johnxcassidy · 21-07-2012 10:24am

Thanks for helping but I ended up bringing it back to the shop where I got it and they hooked it up to a TV there and couldn't even get the cockadoodie thing to power up at all so they just gave me a new one.

My problem now is that I can't get YouPorn to work. Youtube, DailyMotion work OK but YouPorn gives a message 'Network Unavailable'. It's not that urgent a problem! But I do want all the features that are supposed to be on the machine.

STB wrote: »

Network cable ? You tried to connect to the ferguson ftp and update the firmware ?

Bricking is temporary. These particular boxes cant be bricked as the rom is protected on the chip. Trust me I have bricked loads of boxes.

Recovery has to be done with a Null Modem Cable and the Ariva Recovery tool (called Eromupgrade) and a proper firmware for 150 model only. Get yourself a Null modem cable (they are about €2) and connect it between the R232 port on the box and the serial port on a PC, run the software and it will be fine or if you are not comfortable doing that send it back to the supplier to do it for you. Where did you buy it ?

STB · 21-07-2012 12:55pm

ziggy365 wrote: »

Hi folks...
do Ferguson still recommend an externally powered hard drive ( as was the case with the 120 ) or will the 150 power a regular usb?

They do recommend this but I have no problem with USB3 and USB2 non powered drives.

handofdog · 21-07-2012 8:01pm

A quick message to stick up for buying local.
I bought 2 stbs last Tuesday from SatWorld. They were both delivered to my door on Wednesday.
On Thursday I mailed two technical support questions and both of these were answered clearly and accurately within 20 minutes each. Superb service.

Incidentally, I bought one Ariva 150 and one Ariva 250 and I'm very happy with both boxes.

Wizard! · 23-07-2012 10:39pm

First of all, hello everybody, and if the following post needs to be a seperate thread, please spliti it.

I just received an Ariva 150. I was so happy about it because I read very good things.
Unfortunately, problems started from day 0.
First of all, it does not seem to connect to network. I tried with DHCP, I tried with manual addresses, nothing. Cable works 100%, since any other device works when connected.

The second problem I am having is that I cannot setup the second sat. Me previous receiver, >5 year old model, worked with Diseqc 1.0, although my device is a Diseqc 2.0 model. While in Antenna setup menu, Hotbird (sat 1/2) has 90/75 (intensity/qty). When switching to Astra 2A (sat 2/2), my stats are 45/10, while with my previous receiver they were 85/65.

Following instructions from the manual, I noticed that while changing ports in Antenna setting menu, from 1 to 4 (Diseqc 1.0), and any port on Diseqc 1.1, Hotbird kept its stats, like nothing was changing. Same behaviour I had for Astra, but with low stats. From my point of view, it seems like nothing is changing and it cannot switch ports. Some incompatibility maybe? Am I doing somehting wrong here?

Please advice

dowtchaboy · 23-07-2012 10:56pm

Wizard! wrote: »

First of all, it does not seem to connect to network. I tried with DHCP, I tried with manual addresses, nothing. Cable works 100%, since any other device works when connected.
Please advice

Well for me it worked OK with DHCP enabled but not with a fixed address (which confused me I must say).
Did you try powering the ARIVA off and on again after making any changes, or at least disconnect the cable and reconnect? It might also be worthwhile to reset the router too.

I had updated mine to the latest firmware (V1.18B6) before I tried to make the network connection by the way.

STB · 24-07-2012 12:35am

Upgrade to latest firmware.

@Wizard.

DHCP
This works directly out of the box. If you are using an ethernet cable, it should just involves plugging into a port on your router, the IP is established upon connection.

Diceqc
Diseqc 2.0 devices Support Diseqc 1.0, 1.1 and 1.2 receivers.

I have astra 1, 2 and hotbird working off diseqc on the Ariva 150.

Don't believe the signal readings, they are inaccurate on most Ali based receivers.

Are you using extremely long cable runs ?

Wizard! · 24-07-2012 7:55am

dowtchaboy wrote: »

Well for me it worked OK with DHCP enabled but not with a fixed address (which confused me I must say).
Did you try powering the ARIVA off and on again after making any changes, or at least disconnect the cable and reconnect? It might also be worthwhile to reset the router too.

I had updated mine to the latest firmware (V1.18B6) before I tried to make the network connection by the way.

STB wrote: »

DHCP
This works directly out of the box. If you are using an ethernet cable, it should just involves plugging into a port on your router, the IP is established upon connection.

Yes, it is updated to the latest, it was the first thing I did when I got it.
When in DHCP mode, it display some addresses in gray. Those are 192.168.9.xxx. My subnet is 192.168.1.xxx, so I believe that it does not get a real IP, instead those are dummy/default.

STB wrote: »

Diceqc
Diseqc 2.0 devices Support Diseqc 1.0, 1.1 and 1.2 receivers.

I have astra 1, 2 and hotbird working off diseqc on the Ariva 150.

Don't believe the signal readings, they are inaccurate on most Ali based receivers.

Are you using extremely long cable runs ?

No, I live on the top floor, and the dishes are on the roof. I do not believe the readings, however I tried a full scan on Astra 2A and I got exaclty the same channels I have on Hotbird, thus I realy believe that somehow it does not switch Diseqc ports...

Let me explain to you my setup...
On the roof there are 2 dishes and an antena. The antena and dish A, are common for the whole building. Cables from those two, end up in a box, that mixes both signals to one cable and then splits them to every apartment. Sockets in the apartments have two outlets, Sat & Tv, however there is only one cable ending up inside the wall.
The second dish, is a personal one. So, in order not to have cables hanging from the roof, I found which one is the cable that ends up in my apartment, I connected there the Diseqc (Spaun) thus having Hotbird & Antena on port 1 and Astra on port 2. This setup worked fine with my previous receiver, that is confusing me... I removed the old one, installed Ariva, and strange things start happening...

SchrodingersCat · 24-07-2012 2:08pm

Hi,
I just bought three Ariva 250s for the family. Would anyone have the irish and sat channel list for download for the Ariva 250?

Thanks!

zg3409 · 24-07-2012 2:22pm

SchrodingersCat wrote: »

Hi,
I just bought three Ariva 250s for the family. Would anyone have the irish and sat channel list for download for the Ariva 250?

Thanks!

The Irish depend on where you live, probably easier to scan yourself. The sat channel list is probably a few pages back. There is a version on page 10 of this thread.

Ronnie Raygun · 24-07-2012 2:46pm

Wizard! wrote: »

This setup worked fine with my previous receiver, that is confusing me... I removed the old one, installed Ariva, and strange things start happening...

Do you still have the old receiver? Can you reconnect it & see if it still works with the switch?

Wizard! · 24-07-2012 2:51pm

Ronnie Raygun wrote: »

Do you still have the old receiver? Can you reconnect it & see if it still works with the switch?

Yesterday I spent 4 hours trying to make it work. It was one of the things I did. Worked fine.

SchrodingersCat · 24-07-2012 3:15pm

zg3409 wrote: »

The Irish depend on where you live, probably easier to scan yourself. The sat channel list is probably a few pages back. There is a version on page 10 of this thread.

STB wrote: »

This is a Channel List for the Ferguson Ariva 150 HD. Its based on firmware version V1.18B6.

If you haven't got that firmware, upgrade that first.

If you have that version of the firmware, you just need to load this channel list to a USB stick and choose "Upgrade by USB" in Tools menu, then right click on upgrade mode til you get to "User DB", click down to start (file displayed should be DumpFile STB 07-12.abs).

Favourite Lists
DTT & Sat Channels General (Saorview are Mt Leinster, rescan for your local TX and edit/delete as necessary)
BBC HD Olympic Streams
BBC Red Button Channels
Music Channels
All Channels 28.2

File here

Unfortunately STB's Ariva 150 V1.18B6 channel dump from page 10 doesnt seem to play nice with my Ariva 250 V1.18B6. Although they are both from the same firmware version, it is a different model, and probably is why im getting "BIN size mismatch" with no option to continue when I try and update my channel list using the "userdb" part from STBs dumpfile. I could force a whole "allcode + bootloader" upgrade but seems like a bad idea as they are different models and especially as they are im not sure where i left my usb-serial adapter and null serial cable if I have to manually reflash the device to repair it.

SchrodingersCat · 24-07-2012 3:32pm

Also worth confirming (STB mentioned buying a ralink usb wifi dongle for his ariva) is that any wifi usb dongle based on the ralink 5370 chipset should work with the Ariva 250, and probably the Ariva 150 aswell. Buying a generic one instead of the official Ferguson should save us some cash. I took a screenshot of the wifi menu:

You can buy one here for e5.70: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/mini-usb-2-4ghz-150mbps-802-11b-g-n-wifi-wireless-network-card-adapter-black-120933

dodzy · 24-07-2012 5:59pm

SchrodingersCat wrote: »

Unfortunately STB's Ariva 150 V1.18B6 channel dump from page 10 doesnt seem to play nice with my Ariva 250 V1.18B6. Although they are both from the same firmware version, it is a different model, and probably is why im getting "BIN size mismatch" with no option to continue when I try and update my channel list using the "userdb" part from STBs dumpfile. I could force a whole "allcode + bootloader" upgrade but seems like a bad idea as they are different models and especially as they are im not sure where i left my usb-serial adapter and null serial cable if I have to manually reflash the device to repair it.

Yeah, 150 channel list is not compatable with the 250. I'll get working on a similar list with categorized FAVs for the 250 and upload once done.

STB · 24-07-2012 6:42pm

SchrodingersCat wrote: »

Unfortunately STB's Ariva 150 V1.18B6 channel dump from page 10 doesnt seem to play nice with my Ariva 250 V1.18B6. Although they are both from the same firmware version, it is a different model, and probably is why im getting "BIN size mismatch" with no option to continue when I try and update my channel list using the "userdb" part from STBs dumpfile. I could force a whole "allcode + bootloader" upgrade but seems like a bad idea as they are different models and especially as they are im not sure where i left my usb-serial adapter and null serial cable if I have to manually reflash the device to repair it.

No you cant mix userdb's (channel lists) between diffrent model boxes. This is because the 250 has a common interface in addition to the card reader that the 150 has. The 250 also displays the channel on the front of the box, the 150 does not, so it pulls over more than just the list of channels even in channel list mode.

This was true of the 120/220 series too, so dont do it or you will be looking for a Null modem cable and software recovery tool.

I should also mention that you should ONLY use a channel list from someone on the same firmware version as yours. This is important as the box will do weird things otherwise.

STB · 24-07-2012 6:50pm

SchrodingersCat wrote: »

Also worth confirming (STB mentioned buying a ralink usb wifi dongle for his ariva) is that any wifi usb dongle based on the ralink 5370 chipset should work with the Ariva 250, and probably the Ariva 150 aswell. Buying a generic one instead of the official Ferguson should save us some cash. I took a screenshot of the wifi menu, il upload it if anyone needs confirmation.

You can buy one here for e5.70: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/mini-usb-2-4ghz-150mbps-802-11b-g-n-wifi-wireless-network-card-adapter-black-120933

Just to confirm that this is what worked for me. It'll work on the 250/150/52e/102e models.
attachment.php?attachmentid=214528&stc=1&d=1343152484

They were 99c a few weeks ago on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?LH_BIN=1&_sop=15&_fcid=99&gbr=1&_sacat=0&_clu=2&_kw=MINI+Wireless+150+MBPS

€3.50 with free post from Hong Kong, so worth buying one or two. Then its the waiting game as they can take about 1-2 weeks to arrive.

SchrodingersCat · 24-07-2012 7:45pm

dodzy wrote: »

Yeah, 150 channel list is not compatable with the 250. I'll get working on a similar list with categorized FAVs for the 250 and upload once done.

That would be a great help dodzy, as I dont believe that anyone has uploaded a channel list for the sky sat for the Ariva 250 onto the internet yet.

Thanks!

TommyGun · 24-07-2012 8:28pm

I just got the 150 yesterday. I set it up, all was well. I imported channels from Astra 2A.

Organised all the channels. Hooked up a non-powered HD and a network cable.

Since then the box is consistently hanging, audio no picture, saying all the channels are scrambled. I have to swich off the box at the back of the init and back on to get it working again.

I just upgraded to latest firmware, if this does not make a differance, it's going back tomorrow

Any other ideas to help lads?

Thanks

dodzy · 24-07-2012 9:48pm

SchrodingersCat wrote: »

That would be a great help dodzy, as I dont believe that anyone has uploaded a channel list for the sky sat for the Ariva 250 onto the internet yet.

Thanks!

No worries; working on it now.

SchrodingersCat wrote: »

Just out of interest, does anyone know if a "patched" version of software exists for this box yet?

oh oh..... :rolleyes:

Johnboy1951 · 25-07-2012 9:36am

TommyGun wrote: »

I just got the 150 yesterday. I set it up, all was well. I imported channels from Astra 2A.

Organised all the channels. Hooked up a non-powered HD and a network cable.

Since then the box is consistently hanging, audio no picture, saying all the channels are scrambled. I have to swich off the box at the back of the init and back on to get it working again.

I just upgraded to latest firmware, if this does not make a differance, it's going back tomorrow

Any other ideas to help lads?

Thanks

Safely remove the HDD; power off; unplug the HDD; power on and see if there is any difference.

user1842 · 25-07-2012 2:38pm

Can the 150 play media files from a NAS?

hesker · 25-07-2012 3:17pm

givecredit wrote: »

New firmware for Ariva 150 and 250, Fixes some bugs and lets you connect to your receiver via Android phone using "Ariva Remote" app now available in Google play store.

http://www.ferguson-digital.eu/en/download.html

https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Ferguson

What do you need to get your phone working with this?

Dish & Box working (obviously)
App installed on phone(obviously)
ralink usb wifi dongle installed (?)
Box and phone connected to a network (?)

SchrodingersCat · 25-07-2012 3:21pm

hesker wrote: »

What do you need to get your phone working with this?

Dish & Box working (obviously)
App installed on phone(obviously)
ralink usb wifi dongle installed (?)
Box and phone connected to a network (?)

Hesker, as long as the box and the phone is connected to the same home network it should work fine. The box can be connected to the network either through the ethernet connection at the back, or through the (bought separately) ralink usb adapter. If your phone is already set up to use your home wifi you should be set.

mel.b · 25-07-2012 5:12pm

I just got an ariva 150 box today and am trying to set it up. I am trying to set up the remote control and it says in the manual (pg6) to press the 'device' button. Except my remote (rcu540) doesn't have a device button. Can someone help me here.

Thanks

Edit: ok, seems i didn't need to set up the remote control as it is working and i have the new channels. However i have to have the tv on 'ext 2' to get the channels, while the four other channels (rte 1, 2, tv 3 & tg4) are still on the 'other' section (lol, sorry, i am non techy!) can i get them all together & if so, how. Also, how do i get the soarview working, or how do i know it is working? I don't seem to have 3e.

Thanks & sorry for the basic questions

zg3409 · 25-07-2012 5:41pm

mel.b wrote: »

I just got an ariva 150 box today and am trying to set it up. I am trying to set up the remote control and it says in the manual (pg6) to press the 'device' button. Except my remote (rcu540) doesn't have a device button. Can someone help me here.

Thanks

Edit: ok, seems i didn't need to set up the remote control as it is working and i have the new channels. However i have to have the tv on 'ext 2' to get the channels, while the four other channels (rte 1, 2, tv 3 & tg4) are still on the 'other' section (lol, sorry, i am non techy!) can i get them all together & if so, how. Also, how do i get the soarview working, or how do i know it is working? I don't seem to have 3e.

Thanks & sorry for the basic questions

Connect the TV aerial lead into the 150, then do a terrestrial scan in the menu of the 150. This should then give you the saorview channels. You then change channels using the 150 remote not the TV remote.

roversrain · 25-07-2012 8:05pm

hi guys got and ariva 150 combo about a week ago updated to the new software but while doing so got a bloody power cut so now my box is bricked tried too reflash it using the null modem cable but i keep getting "stb memory error" could anyone help me please as it looks like im about to throw 120 euro into the bin now thanks

mel.b · 25-07-2012 8:08pm

zg3409 wrote: »

Connect the TV aerial lead into the 150, then do a terrestrial scan in the menu of the 150. This should then give you the saorview channels. You then change channels using the 150 remote not the TV remote.

Perfect, thanks

SchrodingersCat · 25-07-2012 9:40pm

roversrain wrote: »

hi guys got and ariva 150 combo about a week ago updated to the new software but while doing so got a bloody power cut so now my box is bricked tried too reflash it using the null modem cable but i keep getting "stb memory error" could anyone help me please as it looks like im about to throw 120 euro into the bin now thanks

Weird, it's very difficult to actually brick these devices to the point where they are useless. If I were you, I would try the same using another pc, and preferably one with an actual serial cable and not a USB-serial adapter.

dodzy · 25-07-2012 10:09pm

roversrain wrote: »

hi guys got and ariva 150 combo about a week ago updated to the new software but while doing so got a bloody power cut so now my box is bricked tried too reflash it using the null modem cable but i keep getting "stb memory error" could anyone help me please as it looks like im about to throw 120 euro into the bin now thanks

failing above suggestion, surely warranty ?

STB · 25-07-2012 10:44pm

roversrain wrote: »

hi guys got and ariva 150 combo about a week ago updated to the new software but while doing so got a bloody power cut so now my box is bricked tried too reflash it using the null modem cable but i keep getting "stb memory error" could anyone help me please as it looks like im about to throw 120 euro into the bin now thanks

So you happen to have had a power cut during the 1 minute it takes to flash the box.

How unlucky. Lightening unlucky.

The Null modem cable recovery works. You are not doing it right.

The eeprom is protected. You really cant brick them.

You dont turn the receiver on with the switch at the back until you press transfer the flash from the PC.

steveon · 25-07-2012 11:49pm

SchrodingersCat wrote: »

Weird, it's very difficult to actually brick these devices to the point where they are useless. If I were you, I would try the same using another pc, and preferably one with an actual serial cable and not a USB-serial adapter.

I've already had 2 that took a bad flash, and had to repair them using a rs232. I will be avoiding them in future...No Mheg5 engine again is a real letdown.

dodzy · 25-07-2012 11:57pm

dodzy wrote: »

Yeah, 150 channel list is not compatable with the 250. I'll get working on a similar list with categorized FAVs for the 250 and upload once done.

This poxy 3606 Ariva Channel Editor is an absolute PITA. Crash after crash. Pure torture. A job that should have taken 1hr.......

I've starting to swear at the laptop now. We all know where this leads :mad:

EDIT: Done. Favs as follows:

1. General TV including HD variants (31)
2. Movies (12)
3. BBC Olympics including HD (24)
4. News (11)
5. Kids (8)
6. Music (9)

Not an exhaustive list by any means but the full list of channels is there to mess around with on the editor to add or remove channels for your needs.

N.B: Don't delete any channels from the MAIN list or you'll lose them from your FAVS. I had terrible trouble with the editor crashing periodically but overcame that earlier.

Link here

Just remember. Only for the 250 on the V1.18B6 FW

Ferguson Ariva 150

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