eurovox max

[redclarke]

hi all i have a eurovox max and its currently stuck in standby mode with this on the screen ( : ) the 2 digits u can see in the brackets, i ave a laptop with a 15 pin female serial connector, and a 9 pin male serial connector on the euro, i also ave the null modem cable with a extra connector to connect to my laptop, can anyone tell me wot programmes i need to download and were to get them from, as ive tried a few programmes and wen i connect cables and press download all it says is that i got no available com port, please can annyone help.

[delboy13]

i think it needs jtagging

[redclarke]

how do i do that and wot do i need? and were do i get stuff fro if i need anything?

[delboy13]

first you should open the box and on the power supply circuit board look for c14 i think it is written on the circuit board.if the top of that capicitor is not flat and is raised it needs replacing.you can buy an replacement from maplins.if it is flat then jtag it.you can get 1 from tailormade circuits.attaching a guide and software let me know which box it is i will upload file for it

[satsmo]

How many times has this been posted, why do people not use the search bar here?? Just replace the cap.

[redclarke]

the cap dont need replacing its not blown or or leaking so why wud i need to replace it? its a eurovox max red delboy and thanks for ur help its very much appreciated.

[delboy13]

here is the file for red max

[be@ver]

Red Eurovox = Clone

here is the file for red max

I be careful flashing a red eurovox as there were a few clones around...check the cable tuner where the coax feed go's in it should cover 8 vents on a genuine red.....if you have a clone and flash the wrong fimrware then you will have to reflash it using the clone firmware fix


also inside the box there is a reset button.... start the firmware download and keep this button pressed while you switch the box on at the mains. works everytime with the symptoms ur having..

step 1 - switch eurovox off at mains--open cover
2 - start update proccess
3 - depress reset button inside the eurovox
4 - apply power while button is pressed
5 - release button

the firmware update will start.

works on eurovox red, blue and max v..

[satsmo]

the cap dont need replacing its not blown or or leaking so why wud i need to replace it? its a eurovox max red delboy and thanks for ur help its very much appreciated.

The cap doesnt need to show any visible signs of leakage for it to be at fault. As said its a simple and cost effective way of getting your box back up and running.

[redclarke]

hi delboy i cant open the file that u sent me in the post above

[satsmo]

You need winrar or any other zip type software to open it. But I can guarantee you it will be the cap, but if you want to go down the Jtag route by all means do. But you will get a DCU error due to the cap fault.

I am only trying to help you out and save you both time, money and heartache. But its up to you to take advice or leave it. My earlier reference to using the search bar was not meant as a slur, but purely trying to point you in the right direction.

[redclarke]

yea thats fine so i need to change the cap do i? how do i go about this and wot do i need? and is it very easy to do?

[satsmo]

Take a look here http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums...ght-only-6553/ it will tell you where to get the cap. You just desolder the C14 cap from the PSU board and replace it with the new cap as indicated in the thread above.

There is a polarity line on both the board and cap just match them up. It will only take a few minutes to do. If you are uncomfortable doing it just bring it to your local TV repair shop and they will do it for you.

[redclarke]

hi satsmo ive done as u ave saisdin the anove post ive changed tha cap and plugged my box back in, its still stuck instandby mode with these 2 ( : ) digits on the screen. ave u any other ideas on wot i can do.

[delboy13]

redclarke did you get that file to open