Quick Start guide to getting Dreambox 500c up and running

[ashb]

In the last couple of days I've just got my first Dreambox 500c up and running and just wanted to share with you the guides I used. Noticed many people having the same initial issues as myself of only being able to get the freeview channels. I fixed this by getting the the latest roms and updating them in /var/scce. Anyway it's all briefly explained below. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the guides I've referenced below - they really helped me to get it up and running.


Here's what I did - I followed this guide word for word - Digital Kaos - Downloads - Noobs guide to 500c (http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/downloads/guides/3/noobs-guide-500c-317/)

I then replaced all of the files in /var/scce with the ones from here RapidShare: Easy Filehosting (http://rapidshare.com/files/169555753/new_roms.rar), and set the permission on the each file within /var/scce to 755 (basically gave each file the execute permission) - you should be able to do this by right-clicking on each file and changing file permissions should be one of the options on your FTP software (can't be any more specific than that as you could be using any one of hundreds of FTP packages.) This is the guide I followed to replace the /var/scce files, so if you need more info on that I recommend you download this - http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums...box-noobs-429/ (http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/downloads/guides/3/how-ftp-fix-into-dream-box-noobs-429/)

After replacing the files in /var/scce mine started working perfectly. Hope this helps.

[alliv]

In the last couple of days I've just got my first Dreambox 500c up and running and just wanted to share with you the guides I used. Noticed many people having the same initial issues as myself of only being able to get the freeview channels. I fixed this by getting the the latest roms and updating them in /var/scce. Anyway it's all briefly explained below. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the guides I've referenced below - they really helped me to get it up and running.


Here's what I did - I followed this guide word for word - Digital Kaos - Downloads - Noobs guide to 500c (http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/downloads/guides/3/noobs-guide-500c-317/)

I then replaced all of the files in /var/scce with the ones from here RapidShare: Easy Filehosting (http://rapidshare.com/files/169555753/new_roms.rar), and set the permission on the each file within /var/scce to 755 (basically gave each file the execute permission) - you should be able to do this by right-clicking on each file and changing file permissions should be one of the options on your FTP software (can't be any more specific than that as you could be using any one of hundreds of FTP packages.) This is the guide I followed to replace the /var/scce files, so if you need more info on that I recommend you download this - http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums...box-noobs-429/ (http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/downloads/guides/3/how-ftp-fix-into-dream-box-noobs-429/)

After replacing the files in /var/scce mine started working perfectly. Hope this helps.


nice to see you got sorted. you dont say if your in ireland or uk. i say this as its a new issue in the last few days if you live in ireland and want to get a 500c up and running again.

[ashb]

I'm in UK. I didn't know there had been any issues - like I say only just acquired dreambox this week, so it's still new territory for me.

[alliv]

I'm in UK. I didn't know there had been any issues - like I say only just acquired dreambox this week, so it's still new territory for me.

yes they changed to n2 a while back and knocked out the the cable dreambox,s . but there is a fix in the last few days and some people are having probs getting sorted. thats why i wanted to clarify where you where.
thanks and glad your sorted m8.

[ashb]

yes they changed to n2 a while back and knocked out the the cable dreambox,s . but there is a fix in the last few days and some people are having probs getting sorted. thats why i wanted to clarify where you where.
thanks and glad your sorted m8.

Thanks mate!

[inhames]

Thanks a lot!

[pex]

Dude... Thanks... I follows every guide and It still woudlnt work... it wasnt until I changed the File Permissions to 755 that it works... As everyone can see from all of my downloads lol... tried on several PC's.... anyway its all up and running now. :)

[bertiness]

Thanks very much - just about to replace a dbox2 with a dreambox (clone probably) and this will help a lot!
Hopefully it'll be more reliable than dbox!

[ashb]

Thanks very much - just about to replace a dbox2 with a dreambox (clone probably) and this will help a lot!
Hopefully it'll be more reliable than dbox!
No probs and good luck!

[ashb]

Dude... Thanks... I follows every guide and It still woudlnt work... it wasnt until I changed the File Permissions to 755 that it works... As everyone can see from all of my downloads lol... tried on several PC's.... anyway its all up and running now. :)
Yeah, having to change the file perms is a bit of a gotchya. Thanks.

[Kurupt]

Quick question, i read the document but i was wondering if the FTP part is necessary?

if i were to buy a new dreambox, would flashing the image with dream up get the box working?

I had problems with the whole ftp process before and am looking to buy a box that i can set up myself

[on_the_jazz]

Quick question, i read the document but i was wondering if the FTP part is necessary?

if i were to buy a new dreambox, would flashing the image with dream up get the box working?

I had problems with the whole ftp process before and am looking to buy a box that i can set up myself

The only way you won't have to FTP is if you have your own complete image from somewhere. All the images on this site are FTA only so FTP is necessary to copy across the k3ys and roms.

[kammi]

I'm a 2 week old newbie.
I have a 500c and have tried all of the above but still only get freebie channels. I've tried several images but am only able to pick up channels with transponders in DK v1 or v1.1.

I have left v1.1 at the moment and copied the files to the keys and scce folders. Also tried emu 2.17 and 2.12.

Very desperate, help needed please.

[on_the_jazz]

I'm a 2 week old newbie.
I have a 500c and have tried all of the above but still only get freebie channels. I've tried several images but am only able to pick up channels with transponders in DK v1 or v1.1.

I have left v1.1 at the moment and copied the files to the keys and scce folders. Also tried emu 2.17 and 2.12.

Very desperate, help needed please.

Try mgcamd.

[whasaah]

Hi just joined the forum it's all good stuff, my dreambox is in the mail and obviously Im a noobie so I will give these guides my full attention and let u know how I get on.

Thanks and wish me luck fingers crossed and all that lol

[kammi]

Sorry mate, but what is mgcamd and how do I install it?

[ashb]

Sorry mate, but what is mgcamd and how do I install it?
I use evocammd 2.12 that comes with dk1.1 and it works fine for me. Also make sure you set all file permissions to 755 in the scce folder.

[dreambox1982]

my dreambox died last night, i have managed to flash my backup image but can only view fta channels. How do i go about unlocking other channels???

[portbhoy]

If you read the red stickies Cable Dreambox (http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f34/) all will be clearer.

[trance]

I use evocammd 2.12 that comes with dk1.1 and it works fine for me. Also make sure you set all file permissions to 755 in the scce folder.


what does changing the permissions to 755 enable ? i dont think i done this yet im gettin the chanls

[cocojambo]

i have tried for ages to get this dm500c working hopefully the guide will help

[antigen]

Was watching a channel the other night and I lost it. So, started fiddling and managed to crack the access code that allowed me to reset the box. Once I did that everything came up in Chinese and I was not able to read the instructions on setting the language to English. The box is with one of my Chinese friends at present and as a consequence, thought it better if I knew a little about the box before I get it back

[EAMO 2]

Was watching a channel the other night and I lost it. So, started fiddling and managed to crack the access code that allowed me to reset the box. Once I did that everything came up in Chinese and I was not able to read the instructions on setting the language to English. The box is with one of my Chinese friends at present and as a consequence, thought it better if I knew a little about the box before I get it back
Which box do you have & what do you wish to know.
What is your general location

[7 Cielos]

thanks I'll try that.

[superkl]

thanks many.. giving it a shot :)

[tomattar]

Really nice guide buddy

[dreamer711]

good stuff mangoes

[Thornhill]

Just looking to purchase dreambox 500c
My question is will it work in Huddersfield?

[Shady]

not a chance unless u find the needle in a haystack cable server

[Thornhill]

whats the alternative, what about 500s ?

[Shady]

yep 500s good box :top:

[EAMO 2]

whats the alternative, what about 500s ?

Yes 500s or spend an extra bit on DM800-HD or Openbox S-11
which is also HD box and very good value