Ferguson Ariva 250

Thats very cool thanks for the hard work.

Ph3arTh35k1llz wrote: »

cheers lads the newer dated software fixes the divx issues.

i have updated your channel lists into the newer software (Thanks Tony for the info on how to do it)

File name: STB_A250Combo_20121112_V1.20B6.abs
Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/file/5cuq6kuc6h6sb3h

File name: Tony_A250Combo_20121112_V1.20B6.abs
Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/file/4l8hxqqbajhunzq

thanks again.

iba

Ph3arTh35k1llz wrote: »

cheers lads the newer dated software fixes the divx issues.

i have updated your channel lists into the newer software (Thanks Tony for the info on how to do it)

File name: STB_A250Combo_20121112_V1.20B6.abs
Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/file/5cuq6kuc6h6sb3h

File name: Tony_A250Combo_20121112_V1.20B6.abs
Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/file/4l8hxqqbajhunzq

thanks again.

Ph3arTh35k1llz,

Whats the difference in these two uploads please?

Iba

iba

Is this really a new update since the one that was posted on 4/5 November?

Why would they call it the same name?

Link here anyway - I hadnt noticed it at all

http://www.ferguson-digital.eu/en/download/HD-Satellite-Receivers/Ariva-250-Combo/

iba

Tony wrote: »

The original list took quite a bit of time and I was hoping that others would do terrestrial transmitter specific lists from around the country by adding on terrestrial channels but unfortunately STB and one or two others are the only ones that have pitched in so far .

Id upload mine, but really there is no point cause I have totally different stations on it that the normal Astra 28.2 User would have

and embed it in your firmware and channel list (as mentioned previously).

2 bits of software.

Software to make M2V files needed from Image files etc
Software to Patch your Ariva Firmware.

Read the instructions or you will brick your box (I will not be held responsible)!

Works on Ariva 120/220 and Ariva 150/250 range.

Example - Customised Background for Radio mode

king2

Does the lipsync issue still exist on the new firmware?

As far as I'm aware its not a box specific issue so firmware will have no bearing on it . If it was firmware related then everyone with a 250 would have the same problem.

king2 wrote: »

Does the lipsync issue still exist on the new firmware?

O'Prez

STB wrote: »

and embed it in your firmware and channel list (as mentioned previously).

2 bits of software.

Software to make M2V files needed from Image files etc

Software to Patch your Ariva Firmware.

Read the instructions or you will brick your box (I will not be held responsible)!

Works on Ariva 120/220 and Ariva 150/250 range.

Example - Customised Background for Radio mode

Deadly. Thanks STB.

mcglough

Sorry if this has been asked and answered, I have not been able to find an answer. In a nutshell, I am looking for a recording device for the 250 - preferably a USB key or flash memory as I don't really want the extra device always powered on. If someone has gotten one that works well, please can you mention here. If that is really a non-flyer, I would be interested in any recommendations for a HDD that is quiet and is smart enough to power down and back on again when the 250 wants it to.

Thanks.

mcglough wrote: »

Assume you meant 256GB? In any case, what exact device did you use? I want to do the same but don't want to spash out on one unless I am pretty certain it works with the 250. I would also be interested to know where you bought it and how much you spent?

Thanks.

king2

http://www.officepad.co.uk/stationery/kin14802.shtml

I use this one and it works well. Expensive though, I got a present of it a few years back.The write speed should be at least 10mb/s to work with the 250 according to the manual, If I was buying one I would go for something cheaper with this write speed.

Having an absolute nightmare here!

Did an upgrade on the box, got the internet working, got irish channels, now the thing wont turn on for more than 2 seconds without turning off and illegible lights on the front of the box!

is it possible to hard reset the box or something back to factory condition?

HELP!

try disconnecting the dish cable and see will box power up, use the switch on the back of the box to do this.

Hagrid101 wrote: »

Having an absolute nightmare here!

Did an upgrade on the box, got the internet working, got irish channels, now the thing wont turn on for more than 2 seconds without turning off and illegible lights on the front of the box!

is it possible to hard reset the box or something back to factory condition?

HELP!

Nowso

Hagrid101 wrote: »

Having an absolute nightmare here!

Did an upgrade on the box, got the internet working, got irish channels, now the thing wont turn on for more than 2 seconds without turning off and illegible lights on the front of the box!

is it possible to hard reset the box or something back to factory condition?

HELP!

u need the rs232 cable like i will have to do also in the meantime if when u click on push channel up to change channel before it goes back off it does stay on i found , that helped me before mine bricked it

If you can get it to stay on there's a factory setting in the menu

i tried that - removing the antenna cables at the back, it didnt work. the display on the box shows different lines then it goes back into standby.

tried the pressing up channel thing too, still shut off to standby.

maybe the rs232 cable solution is the best thing to do? is that the failsafe/last resort solution?

Can i get that cable in a b and q or pcworld or any of those?

Will it be easy enough done?

I feel the box may in fact be 'bricked'...

Hagrid101 wrote: »

i tried that - removing the antenna cables at the back, it didnt work. the display on the box shows different lines then it goes back into standby.

tried the pressing up channel thing too, still shut off to standby.

maybe the rs232 cable solution is the best thing to do? is that the failsafe/last resort solution?

Can i get that cable in a b and q or pcworld or any of those?

Will it be easy enough done?

I feel the box may in fact be 'bricked'...

Bricked is only temporary. These boxes cannot be killed.

What did you do to make this happen. The more honest you are the more we can help you.

What firmware did you use ? And What was the source of it.

i found some firmware on this post, like probably near the start of the 52 pages, to do with channel lists, quick read, found an underlined link, i think it was posted by yourself or tony, downloaded onto a usb, plugged it in, 'upgrade from usb', the thing said "dont turn off" up to 100 percent, it turned off, then turned on with nothing legible on the display thing, showed chuck norris for about 3 seconds in some show, then cut off. then the shhh one tee hit the fan. so, it was all honest, in that i did upgrade, but now its gone awol.

hashtag- DIYfail.

firmware - no idea, source - somewhere along this string of posts... oh, found it - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056711036&page=6

Hagrid101 wrote: »

i found some firmware on this post, like probably near the start of the 52 pages, to do with channel lists, quick read, found an underlined link, i think it was posted by yourself or tony, downloaded onto a usb, plugged it in, 'upgrade from usb', the thing said "dont turn off" up to 100 percent, it turned off, then turned on with nothing legible on the display thing, showed chuck norris for about 3 seconds in some show, then cut off. then the shhh one tee hit the fan. so, it was all honest, in that i did upgrade, but now its gone awol.

hashtag- DIYfail.

firmware - no idea, source - somewhere along this string of posts... oh, found it - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056711036&page=6

Your box. What model is it ? It will say it on the front flap on the box.

ferguson ariva 150 combo sir.

Hagrid101 wrote: »

ferguson ariva 150 combo sir.

Thought so. Yes well this thread is for the Ariva 250 which is different model box which has different firmware. So now that the cause is established you need to.

Buy a [url=Null Modem Cable if you dont have one already.
(You will need a PC to connect the Null modem cable to, as laptops normally don't have serial ports on them)
Follow the instructions for recorvery on an Ariva 150 only in the Ariva 150 thread to fix the box.

It will work and all will be fine again.

Ah, this is not good.

Is it possible to get a usb converter to that null modem cable?

Hagrid101 wrote: »

Ah, this is not good.

Is it possible to get a usb converter to that null modem cable?

I know its not, but you are worrying too much!

You must know someone with a PC ? Follow my instructions on the 150 thread, stick the software onto a USB stick and bring it to someone elses PC and connect the PC to the box. 2 minutes! (A PC repair shop might let you borrow one and a null modem cable in shop to do there and then).

I have never seen a USB to Null modem cable that works.

The Ariva 150/250/120 etc all have different firmwares and using one meant for another model unfortunately will brick your box albeit temporarily. Your not the first!

Nowso

i am waiting for a usb to rs232 to be delivered from ebay so will see how it goes