Honest Newbie .

[sigmadelta58]

I hope the following, based on my own experiences as a newbie will help, or at least amuse others having the same problems.

1. Plugged all in and ran set up with the pre-installed image?nothing found, no provider option in tuner config.
2. Installed new image using Dreamup, same thing, so searched the web for net area ID, and inserted in etc/enigma2/settings
3. Scanned and got 187 channels, only 4 working. Manually inserted cables xml file in var/etc. No change.
4. Tried 6 other images,using browser to flash, including latest Open ATV form their website.
5. Rescanned no change
6. Trawled forum for help and posted a thread, which was closed by moderator?Thanks.
7. Found Smirnoffs June image, and installed and ran autobouquetsC2, which helpfully has its own Net Id list.
8. Got an error 79 buffer overflow msg. Still 187 channels all nicely listed but only 4 working.
9. Donned armour and mounted Trusty Steed in quest for mythical ?Magic? files, amidst hoots of hysterical laughter from forums.
10. Tried another image update, and got a ?ca not found?. Fixed with NCF program.
11. Started again from scratch with Smirnoffs image
12. On Startup got a screen msg ?SID Cannot Enter PAT??. I feel for him, I really do!
13. Using a damp cloth, wiped blood and sweat from box and resolved to post on ebay.

Sincere thanks to Smirnoff for the only truly user-friendly image I found, and I tried many.

But ultimately any newbie will come up against the same brick wall of amused silence.

I know my way around a pc, as can probably be seen from the above, but I think a permanent sticky to the effect that only those with a working knowledge of linux should purchase a box, would help.

[digicon]

I believe the reason your previous post was closed due to the fact of the reference to C/S which is a Banned topic here on DK, the so called Magic files you refer to are more likely used or where used by our SG (Singapore) members as there cable system is different to ours encryption wise anyway , Although from reports coming in now they are heading in a similar direction as to what happens here in the UK where the only way of gaining any channels would result in a topic of discussion which refers back to the Banned Topic C/S or Card Sharing.

I am pretty sure that before you actually sell your receiver that some of our more knowledgeable members with DM products should be able to steer you in the correct direction of setting up the receiver as it should be once and for all, Although no one can guarantee that.

[WOODWARD395]

Read the rules and ask in the correct way and the doors will be opened. perseverance perseverance. you will find many willing to help we are not all Aliens

[sigmadelta58]

Thanks woodward. I appreciate the tip.

With the help of another kind member, I have got to the bottom of my problem.
My setup so far is OK.
I even clicked on updates, (foolhardy, I know, But what the hell!)
I now have loads of whistles and bells etc.

But it seems I need certain c*m plugins to go any further.
These appear to be quite readily available, courtesy of TS panel, but the list is daunting to say the least.
I wouldn’t know which one to choose.

I am now in a catch 22 situation.

It’s a bit tricky to ask how,what or where to install/set up a plugin when the plugin has to be nameless.

I will soldier on however.
It’s only a little black box.
How hard can it be? Lmao

[anthmatthews]

Have you found cams??

[sigmadelta58]

Yes, found cams, installed etc.... got a test line too, installed in correct folders, still no change....end of my tether after countless hours on here too...