Blackbox 888

[DreamersDVB]

Null cable

Just use null modem cable will do.Download Dreamup version 1.3.3.1

Thanks. Hmmm...current now I'm having difficult in linking the box and the pc using a cross ethernet cable. Don't know is it ip address issue or the user login issue? Anyway I'm using DCC 2.95 to link up.

Any advise of linking it up? Thks.

[coldball]

go ebay and buy one.. save the hassle and the item will be delivered to your doorstep/letterbox

Does anyone wanna sell their null modem cable?I can't find at Challenger and I'm lazy to go sim lim..

[y2kpest]

Just use null modem cable will do.Download Dreamup version 1.3.3.1

Ok I'll get one from SLT. Thks.

I d/l the dreamup, so what do i need to set? Local IP(PC) and Remote IP (Box)?

[ypvs125]

Ok I'll get one from SLT. Thks.

I d/l the dreamup, so what do i need to set? Local IP(PC) and Remote IP (Box)?

It is ok to untick the network box.

[y2kpest]

Thanks, you guys are really helpful in here. Appreciated.

[DreamersDVB]

manually

For a start just use null modem cable for backup/flash.Untick the network box. It will take around 13min to complete.If you want fast than use lans cable from router than tick the network box,but still attach the null cable to rs232,it will complete under 3min.

Ok I'll get one from SLT. Thks.

I d/l the dreamup, so what do i need to set? Local IP(PC) and Remote IP (Box)?

[lazarminator]

try this procedure

1

Plug the USB-to-serial convertor cable into the a free USB port on the computer and install any software provided with the cable. A virtual serial port will be added to your computer, named "COM1" or similar, which appears to any software as a standard serial port. The serial port will be displayed under the "Ports" section of the Windows Device Manager.
2

Plug one end of the serial null modem cable into the end of the USB-to-serial converter. Power down the Dreambox and plug the other end of null modem cable into the nine pin serial socket on the back of the Dreambox, labeled "RS232." Power on the Dreambox.
3

Download the "Universal Dreamup" software available as a free download from the Dream Multimedia Web site. Open the file once it has downloaded and run the "DreamUP.exe" file to start the application.
4

Select the address of the virtual COM port provided by the USB-to-serial converter, using the drop down box next to the "Port" label in the "Universal DreamUP" application. Click the "Connect" button to allow the computer to connect to the Dreambox over the serial link. When the Dreambox is connected, you will see the message "Box attached and ready."
5

Download the DM500 firmware image from the Dream Multimedia Web site. Click the "Flash" button in the "DreamUP" application and select the DM500 firmware image which will have a ".img" extension. Click the "Open" button to start flashing the image. The flashing process will take several minutes and the software and box should be left undisturbed during the process. Once flashed, a dialog box will appear informing you the process is complete. Close the "DreamUP" application.
6

Unplug the null modem cable from the back of the Dreambox DM500. Power down the DM500 and leave turned off for 30 seconds. Power the unit back up and it should restart successfully using the new firmware.

[SGDVB]

Additional point to note on your point 4.

When you click on "Connect" on dreamup, you box must be in power down (Off) mode. When click 'Coonect", you should have "Connection prepared, now switch on the dreambox!" then you power up or plug in the power port.

try this procedure

1

Plug the USB-to-serial convertor cable into the a free USB port on the computer and install any software provided with the cable. A virtual serial port will be added to your computer, named "COM1" or similar, which appears to any software as a standard serial port. The serial port will be displayed under the "Ports" section of the Windows Device Manager.
2

Plug one end of the serial null modem cable into the end of the USB-to-serial converter. Power down the Dreambox and plug the other end of null modem cable into the nine pin serial socket on the back of the Dreambox, labeled "RS232." Power on the Dreambox.
3

Download the "Universal Dreamup" software available as a free download from the Dream Multimedia Web site. Open the file once it has downloaded and run the "DreamUP.exe" file to start the application.
4

Select the address of the virtual COM port provided by the USB-to-serial converter, using the drop down box next to the "Port" label in the "Universal DreamUP" application. Click the "Connect" button to allow the computer to connect to the Dreambox over the serial link. When the Dreambox is connected, you will see the message "Box attached and ready."
5

Download the DM500 firmware image from the Dream Multimedia Web site. Click the "Flash" button in the "DreamUP" application and select the DM500 firmware image which will have a ".img" extension. Click the "Open" button to start flashing the image. The flashing process will take several minutes and the software and box should be left undisturbed during the process. Once flashed, a dialog box will appear informing you the process is complete. Close the "DreamUP" application.
6

Unplug the null modem cable from the back of the Dreambox DM500. Power down the DM500 and leave turned off for 30 seconds. Power the unit back up and it should restart successfully using the new firmware.

[y2kpest]

Guys, sorry still a newbie. I do not understand one thing here. Howcome you guys still need to get updated image for the box? I thought the current image is already in place and usable? Why d/l and keep flashing them?

[SGDVB]

Not all people keep flashing their box. For me, I like to try out new firmware (i.e.: Pli-Jade, Nabilo & etc.) therefore will flash the box whenever there is new firmware to run test.

For you, I'll suggest you do a back-up of your working image & use it to re-flash if your box screw-up.

Other than that, will not suggest that you keep flashing the box.

Guys, sorry still a newbie. I do not understand one thing here. Howcome you guys still need to get updated image for the box? I thought the current image is already in place and usable? Why d/l and keep flashing them?

[worntilltorn]

i bought a usb to RS232 adaptor..but now i'm not sure if this is a null modem cable.

i cannot connect to my blackbox with this cable. did i get a wrong one?

[coldball]

please refer to this thread.. How to change COM port settings using USB-to-Serial Adapter

i bought a usb to RS232 adaptor..but now i'm not sure if this is a null modem cable.

i cannot connect to my blackbox with this cable. did i get a wrong one?

[y2kpest]

Hi guys,
I recently update my blackbox888 to Darkstar 2, however I'm having problem using the Auto search function. Using Manual Search, I am able to find the SH channels, but the channel numbers are in a mess and not the same as SH. Any advise?

[DreamersDVB]

ftp

Have you ftp sg cable file to /temp folder.That file is at download section or use dreamboxedit..theres some post here how to do it.
Hope this help.

http://www.pli-images.org/modules/wiki/index.php?wakka=Channel

Hi guys,
I recently update my blackbox888 to Darkstar 2, however I'm having problem using the Auto search function. Using Manual Search, I am able to find the SH channels, but the channel numbers are in a mess and not the same as SH. Any advise?

[y2kpest]

Have you ftp sg cable file to /temp folder.That file is at download section or use dreamboxedit..theres some post here how to do it.
Hope this help.
PLi? Images website - PLi? Wiki: Channel

Ya I had already replace the cables.xml file into the box. I had also read the link you sent me, quite abstract. So can't catch any of it what is saying. The SH channel list is also hard to locate.