SKYBOX F5 DOESN'T TURN ON

[sisban]

Hi guys,
I ve just got a Skybox F5. When I turn it on for the first time, It started searching canals and suddenly the image stand still. The only way I had to put it off is to draw the plug (12V) behind. Now, it does not turn on (no light in front-nothing happens). Someone can tell me how can I resolve this problem.
Thanks a lot!

[seangraves]

well if you just bought it ie havent donre nothing to the box contact the supplier get them to sort it ////as if u mess we it the warranty be void ....if theres no power at all then i suggest check fuse in plug then power point if no joy contact supplier but dont tell bout the plug if ya not put nothing on box ie firmware or oat else then its still under warranty get it back tio supply and get one from a suggested supply

[seangraves]

hi mate just quik thing ave you caught the switch on bac of box try that then check all cable connections ....

[gerrywac]

On the matter of warranty if it should come to that unless you have opened the case, altered components or physically altered the box you should not have any problems over warranty.

Changing firmware (factory issued), installing channel lists etc are quite normal for a satellite box.

[sisban]

Thanks for earlier reply. To return it to the sender costs 3/4 of it's price.

[sisban]

Thanks for reply,
There's no switch in the bank only a plug of 12 volts. I checked many a time all the connections.

[sisban]

Thanks for reply and the good information.

[darcu5]

I had same thing happen to me when scanning a satellite on the f5; had to reflash it using the null modem cable and original firmware, worked fine since.
Hope you get it sorted
Cheers

[sisban]

I had same thing happen to me when scanning a satellite on the f5; had to reflash it using the null modem cable and original firmware, worked fine since.
Hope you get it sorted
Cheers



Hi friend,
Thanks a lot for the constructive answer. I am agree with this explanation. You confirm my thought.
Where can I find the original firmware for SK f5?
Thanks !!!

[darcu5]

Always a good idea to back up you orignal f/w before doing anything with these boxes, but i would recommend this site as it is original firmware Download / Software_Shenzhen Yojia Technology Co., Ltd. (http://www.yojiatech.com/a/Support/Download/)

[sisban]

Thank you Darcu5! It's very kind of you.