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Ferguson Ariva 250

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  • #1502
    Roger00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 155 ✭✭Roger00


    I'm getting random reboots on my 250, I'm using the latest firmware. Anyone know how to solve this?
    Thanks in advance.


  • #1503
    Dr Cockroach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭Dr Cockroach


    Hi Guys,

    Have the Ariva 250 set up and working fine also the App works fine on the wired LAN. I cannot stream YouTube can see the channels ok but comes up with error MSG box on vrsn V1.18B6

    Also how do you know what resolution is on a HD channel F3 only toggles between 470 560 not 720 or 1080


  • #1504
    kuro2k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 578 ✭✭✭kuro2k


    I'm trying to link my Ariva 250 to an old slingbox I have at home for remote viewing. I have picture and sound but I can't get the slingbox web based remote to work.

    Slingbox have only listed the Ariva 220 in the configuration menu, has anyone successfully used a slingbox with the 250?

    Thanks


  • #1505
    ShaneU
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,067 ✭✭✭✭ShaneU


    Got an Ariva 252 today to replace a sky box. Apart from the lack of epg I'm pretty happy with it. If I connect a hdd can I pause and rewind live tv?

    edit: Also can you create lists of channels by type e.g. entertainment , movies, etc.? Right now they're separated by which satellite they're coming from which isn't useful to me.


  • #1506
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,352 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    Yes you can:)

    BTW 252 thread here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=87869158 best to ask there with any further queries so as not to confuse this thread.

    ShaneU wrote: »
    If I connect a hdd can I pause and rewind live tv?

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  • #1507
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Hi.

    I downloaded the editor from the Ferguson site in order to edit channel lists and i uploaded an abs channel list that was uploaded here previously.

    The favourite lists loaded and when i went to enter one of the favourite lists the software crashed. Any solutions?


  • #1508
    Nowso
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,042 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nowso


    its a null modem job with the eprom and boot loader from the serial port - you will see many posts referring to it from previous pages

    when my box started crashing people said that it was rare and am i sure i didnt do something strange and now its constant stories of these boxs crashing


    mine is out of warranty and to pay postage to send it back to be re flashed does not seem worth it


  • #1509
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Nowso wrote: »
    its a null modem job with the eprom and boot loader from the serial port - you will see many posts referring to it from previous pages

    when my box started crashing people said that it was rare and am i sure i didnt do something strange and now its constant stories of these boxs crashing


    mine is out of warranty and to pay postage to send it back to be re flashed does not seem worth it


    So a USB to RS232 cable is required? Grand job.


  • #1510
    Nowso
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,042 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nowso


    Deleted User wrote: »
    So a USB to RS232 cable is required? Grand job.

    usb to null modem wont work

    u need an old laptop/desktop with a serial port


  • #1511
    chughes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,740 ✭✭✭chughes


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Hi.

    I downloaded the editor from the Ferguson site in order to edit channel lists and i uploaded an abs channel list that was uploaded here previously.

    The favourite lists loaded and when i went to enter one of the favourite lists the software crashed. Any solutions?



    Tipp, where on the Ferguson site can you download the editor? I had a look and can't seem to find it. No doubt when you tell me, it will be as obvious as the nose on my face.


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  • #1512
    Avns1s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,426 ✭✭✭Avns1s


    chughes wrote: »
    Tipp, where on the Ferguson site can you download the editor? I had a look and can't seem to find it. No doubt when you tell me, it will be as obvious as the nose on my face.

    http://www.ferguson-digital.eu/en/download/HD-Satellite-Receivers/ariva-200/ArivaEditor.zip/


  • #1513
    chughes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,740 ✭✭✭chughes


    I downloaded the editor and created a dumpfile on a USB key. I removed the USB key from the box and inserted it into the laptop.


    When I ran Ariva editor I noticed that there were unprintable characters in the name as well as RTE, BBC etc. I did a couple of small changes and saved to dumpfile2.abs


    When I put the USB key back in the box and went into upgrade mode, I selected dumpfile2.abs and go.


    Now I have a blank screen with No HDMI signal so therefore no channels. There is no response to any key press I do on the remote. I have tried power off/power on but it made no difference.


    What has gone wrong with what I did and how do I revert to the original dumpfile list?


    Thanks


  • #1514
    Nowso
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,042 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nowso


    chughes wrote: »
    I downloaded the editor and created a dumpfile on a USB key. I removed the USB key from the box and inserted it into the laptop.


    When I ran Ariva editor I noticed that there were unprintable characters in the name as well as RTE, BBC etc. I did a couple of small changes and saved to dumpfile2.abs


    When I put the USB key back in the box and went into upgrade mode, I selected dumpfile2.abs and go.


    Now I have a blank screen with No HDMI signal so therefore no channels. There is no response to any key press I do on the remote. I have tried power off/power on but it made no difference.


    What has gone wrong with what I did and how do I revert to the original dumpfile list?


    Thanks

    is there ash on the front of the box if it it youve crashed the box

    and will need to use a null modem to reboot it


  • #1515
    chughes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,740 ✭✭✭chughes


    Nowso wrote: »
    is there ash on the front of the box if it it youve crashed the box

    and will need to use a null modem to reboot it


    I'm not sure what you mean about ash on the front of the box. Do you mean the digital display? If so, then this says "ON".


    I wasn't sure what a null modem is so I looked it up. How do I use one of these to reboot the box?


  • #1516
    Nowso
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,042 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nowso


    thats a new one it seems to have frozen i assume you tried using controls on the box aswell.


  • #1517
    iba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,642 ✭✭✭iba


    Download the phone app and give that a try too.

    Sounds like the dumped abs file got corrupted. Maybe memory stick taken out too quick.


  • #1518
    tulsk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 ✭tulsk


    Hi, I purchased a 250 recently along with an external hard drive that is powered from the USB lead.
    I cannot record with this method, the manual says I need to use an external power supply for an external hard drive.
    Do I have to buy a hard drive with an external power supply or is there some cable I can used to power by hard drive through the USB. I have a USB charger that plugs into a socket. Is there a USB cable that can go into this and also the hard drive and the 250 box.


  • #1519
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,352 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    I know of some makes like verbatim that work without an external power supply. What make and size is the hard drive you are trying to use ?

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  • #1520
    tulsk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 ✭tulsk


    Transcend 1TB


  • #1521
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,352 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    Ok if you partition it to 500gb or less you may find it works . The Ariva does not seem to work well with drives bigger than 500gb


    tulsk wrote: »
    Transcend 1TB

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  • #1522
    tulsk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 ✭tulsk


    So I can use the external drive without a separate power supply, at the moment it doesn't recognize that it is connected.


  • #1523
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,352 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    Have you partitioned it ?

    tulsk wrote: »
    So I can use the external drive without a separate power supply, at the moment it doesn't recognize that it is connected.

    Owner: satellite.ie https://satellite.ie/



  • #1524
    tulsk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 ✭tulsk


    Yes, partitioned the drive and formatted on a PC, could only get it to work on the front USB and when formatted on the Ferguson box.
    Can do an instant record, have setup to see will it do a preprogrammed record. will see how it works.
    Thanks for the help.


  • #1525
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,175 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Is there any way to get the recording feature to name the files of the program you actually record rather than the program that just finished beforehand?


  • #1526
    Nowso
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,042 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nowso


    If you start it a minute late lol


  • #1527
    Nowso
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,042 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nowso


    does anyone know of any internet cafes or the like that would have a serial connection to use to flash my box via a null mode,


  • #1528
    Avns1s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,426 ✭✭✭Avns1s


    Nowso wrote: »
    does anyone know of any internet cafes or the like that would have a serial connection to use to flash my box via a null mode,

    Unless they are using older equipment as in 7/8years +, I doubt they will have a serial connection. If you post your location, you might get some kind soul on here that would be willing to do it for you or let you use their computer with a serial port to do it.


  • #1529
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,352 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    Or use their own box if its the same model 250

    Avns1s wrote: »
    you might get some kind soul on here that would be willing to do it for you or let you use their computer with a serial port to do it.

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  • #1530
    Avns1s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,426 ✭✭✭Avns1s


    Tony wrote: »
    Or use their own box if its the same model 250

    Tony, thankfully I've not had to do this too often but I wondered if the box to box method will work if one box is showing 'ash'?


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  • #1531
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,352 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    If the ASH is indicating a wrong or corrupt firmware then yes but sometimes it can indicate an eeprom failure . As long as the "healthy" box is powered on at all times it should not adversely affect it when trying this.


    Avns1s wrote: »
    Tony, thankfully I've not had to do this too often but I wondered if the box to box method will work if one box is showing 'ash'?

    Owner: satellite.ie https://satellite.ie/



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