Ferguson Ariva 250

Nowso · 25-03-2015 03:57PM

it was mislabelled when i got and its not the patch version but the original version

Nowso · 25-03-2015 07:04PM

Correct 150,250,252 patched 1.27b3 firnware now here

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/necwijtkwzmaexi/AADorOkhhaqNRssJaMDji_YYa?dl=0

Nowso · 26-03-2015 12:35AM

tip

dont upload the 1.26 back up on the latest firmware - it will crash it

just reflashing now from my usb to serial . had to upfate to latest driver using snappy driver installer

very good free updater
http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/snappy_driver_installer.html

Kurn · 27-03-2015 10:29PM

Does anyone know, is there a way to change the channel numbers. I updated the box over the air via network cable. However, I am in the process of sorting out the channel numbers after the update, but I noticed if you delete or move a channel they leave a gap, for example if i delete channel 9-20 the other's don't take over their numbers like they did previously, so now there are huge gaps up through the EPG.

Any ideas?

Nowso · 27-03-2015 11:19PM

strange must be new firmware . id delete all channels and reload maybe someone has a backup on the new firmware , mines not great

Kurn · 28-03-2015 10:47AM

Thanks... yea Very strange, even when I returned RTE 1 and moved it, there was two RTE 1's at position 001, don't fancy deleting and rescanning. So i'll just leave it I think

EDIT: Don't tune in terrestrial channels before sat channels to avoid this problem.

Llamedos · 03-04-2015 01:49PM

Kurn wrote: »

Does anyone know, is there a way to change the channel numbers. I updated the box over the air via network cable. However, I am in the process of sorting out the channel numbers after the update, but I noticed if you delete or move a channel they leave a gap, for example if i delete channel 9-20 the other's don't take over their numbers like they did previously, so now there are huge gaps up through the EPG.

Any ideas?

In the system setup menu select other and switch the LCN (Logical Channel Number) to off

downwiththatsor · 04-04-2015 01:02PM

Avns1s wrote: »

As Nowso says, messing with the firmware or channel list on any of these boxes can cause problems and cause the box to need reflashing.

That warning given, here is the full V1.26B7* patched firmware with full channel list categorised General, Movies, Doc, etc.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/n70h02mhjgf45vu/backup.abs?dl=0

File is "backup.abs"

This is for the Ariva 250 ONLY. Use at your own risk!!!!!

I tried this list on a 250 and the satellite channels are perfect but terrestrial channels wont scan for some reason?
Anyway to use this channel list on patched firmware before v1.26B7?
Thanks

Avns1s · 04-04-2015 01:15PM

downwiththatsor wrote: »

I tried this list on a 250 and the satellite channels are perfect but terrestrial channels wont scan for some reason?
Anyway to use this channel list on patched firmware before v1.26B7?
Thanks

Have you tried deleting the DVB-T Channels from the "All Channels" list and then doing an Automatic Scan (or manual scan if you know your local frequencies)?

I haven't heard of any problem scanning the terrestrial channels before.

downwiththatsor · 04-04-2015 01:41PM

Avns1s wrote: »

Have you tried deleting the DVB-T Channels from the "All Channels" list and then doing an Automatic Scan (or manual scan if you know your local frequencies)?

I haven't heard of any problem scanning the terrestrial channels before.

Just realised its a 252, will have to do my own scan and use the channel editor.
Cheers

Avns1s · 04-04-2015 01:45PM

downwiththatsor wrote: »

Just realised its a 252, will have to do my own scan and use the channel editor.
Cheers

You're lucky it didn't come up with the ASH symbol and need reflashing!

downwiththatsor · 04-04-2015 01:50PM

Avns1s wrote: »

You're lucky it didn't come up with the ASH symbol and need reflashing!

Yeah but i have experience of recovering anyway so was not too worried.
Cheers

Kurn · 05-04-2015 06:02PM

With the latest firmware I have noticed, on all satellite channels you get "no information" on the pop up epg info which before loaded information after a few seconds, unless you press the info button twice, anyone notice this, is there a fix does anyone know, if you go into the guide it will show the information but not on the popup menu.

Nowso · 05-04-2015 06:16PM

try rebooting your box

Kurn · 07-04-2015 12:02PM

Nowso wrote: »

try rebooting your box

Yes that does work, but after a few hours it goes back to "no information". Better than nothing. Thanks

Avns1s · 07-04-2015 01:14PM

Kurn wrote: »

Yes that does work, but after a few hours it goes back to "no information". Better than nothing. Thanks

Maybe step back to the previous firmware version if this wasn't an issue for you before. As mentioned, the reboot should sort it for a long period. My 250 never does this but I have noticed it on another Ariva box but a reboot sorts it for weeks on end.

Nowso · 07-04-2015 01:19PM

changing satellites or connections can cause it to need to be done . check your connections aswell might help

frostypants · 14-04-2015 01:56PM

I've two Ariva 250 boxes and I've noticed CBS Action is now gone in both. Any suggestions please why this is so? Thanks

Avns1s · 14-04-2015 02:02PM

frostypants wrote: »

I've two Ariva 250 boxes and I've noticed CBS Action is now gone in both. Any suggestions please why this is so? Thanks

Changed Transponder on 8th April seemingly to 11389 H 27500.

Llamedos · 14-04-2015 02:04PM

You need to rescan for some channels as the moved , horror +1, Heat and CBS
Sky UK
DVB-S 27500-2/3
2-2113
4.4
R Eckendorff
150402

.
Horror Channel UK +1
53700 2305 2306 E
new
Jewellery Maker
53705 2314 2315 E
new
CBS Action UK
53710 2311 2312 E
new
Heat TV
53715 2316 2317 E
new
Magic TV (UK)
53720 2320 2321 E
new
Bonanza Bonanza
53730 2308 2309 E
new

frostypants · 14-04-2015 02:06PM

I did a rescan yesterday evening but it actually did nothing. Still a blank screen. Can I add it in manually on the ariva?

Tony · 14-04-2015 02:09PM

Do a transponder (TP) scan using the info above , lyngsat.com is showing 11389 H

frostypants wrote: »

I did a rescan yesterday evening but it actually did nothing. Still a blank screen. Can I add it in manually on the ariva?

Avns1s · 14-04-2015 02:10PM

frostypants wrote: »

I did a rescan yesterday evening but it actually did nothing. Still a blank screen. Can I add it in manually on the ariva?

Yes, Menu> Installation > TP List> then add the new TP using the settings in my earlier post. Do a scan on this TP and the channels should be added to your "All channels" list.

frostypants · 14-04-2015 02:13PM

Thanks guy. Will do this this evening. Appreciate the help

Nowso · 14-04-2015 04:48PM

doing a blind scan usually finds everything

ballintog · 15-04-2015 07:47PM

My sister has an Ariva 250 (based on my recommendation 2 years ago...)

I do not live at home so I am doing this remotely...

We upgraded to the newest 1.27B3 patched firmware. The aerial is pointed at Clermont Carn.

We now get HD RTE but only SD UK channels. Any ideas?

Thanks
James

Tony · 15-04-2015 08:05PM

Try a satellite search selecting FTA only , you may have to select astra 2 and eurobird in the satellite list, press ok and you should see a "heart" symbol next to the satellite . Sounds like you may be receiving only terrestrial channels .

ballintog wrote: »

My sister has an Ariva 250 (based on my recommendation 2 years ago...)

I do not live at home so I am doing this remotely...

We upgraded to the newest 1.27B3 patched firmware. The aerial is pointed at Clermont Carn.

We now get HD RTE but only SD UK channels. Any ideas?

Thanks
James

ballintog · 15-04-2015 08:27PM

Yes I am only on terrestrial. The dish is no more. Are the UK channels from Clermont Carn only SD? If so can I pickup HD UK channels from the Divis transmitter?

Nowso · 15-04-2015 08:36PM

ballintog wrote: »

Yes I am only on terrestrial. The dish is no more. Are the UK channels from Clermont Carn only SD? If so can I pickup HD UK channels from the Divis transmitter?

English freeview hd channels are not available on the 250 you needs a dvb t2 box to get them ie the 252

they are some that are not available in every area either

u must be already picking up the Divis as Claremont only has saorview it does have utv ireland

Tony · 15-04-2015 10:59PM

I'd try and get your dish back up and running unless you want to invest in a newer combo with T2 tuner and assuming that Freeview HD is available to you .

Ferguson Ariva 250

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