Eurovox PVR 2008 EX5000 Advice Please

[Throttle]

Thanks for the info ive just come on looking for same downloads myself with being new to the cablebox scene

[fragle123]

Hi
got my box today and set it up to the pc with the null modem cable and flashed it the led said dnid and was flashing when finished set it up put feed staight to box and did power scan and got channels but when i checked sw ver it is still ver 1 am i missing something?? also get problem with hdd saying not installed or full no matter what buttons i try to record seems to be a common problem this one any ideas or nown fixes for this.
Cheers

[satsmo]

Version name will remain the same. What does it say for SW date in system info?

Regards the HDD not recording make sure it is pushed in all the way. Then do a recording from the EPG or use the pause button and pause live TV for a minute. Now the HDD should be recognised by the box.

If not take out the HDD, do a factory reset, scan for channels again. Then push the HDD back in all the way and try a recording.

[fragle123]

Hi
the date is ST4 jul 15 2008 will give the hdd ago as well

[satsmo]

Firmware revision date is correct for 1.1A. Try out the HDD as said any problems just drop back.

[fragle123]

just tried the hdd again like you said but still get hard drive is full or not installed error will give it another go in the morning, thought that the sw rev would have updated number but that fine at least that took ok m8 thanx for that.

[fragle123]

reset box back to factory default did scan inserted hdd (it is definately all the way in) was not before and i have tried recording via pause, epg,timer and just by pressing the record button i either get No program to play or No hdd installed or the other one hdd is full or not installed when i try via epg their is a 20 sec delay before i get the message recording will begin in ten secs then it changes back to the channel and about 10 15 secs later the error message appears???.

[satsmo]

Take out the HDD, then factory reset and reflash with 1.1A. Then re-insert the HDD.

This is quite a common fault with the EX5000. Did you purchase it with HDD installed or did you purchase it separately?

Some EX5000s have had a fault in transit/manufacture, where the IDE slot for the HDD had become loose. I am not advising you to open the box as this will void your warranty. If above does not work, your only other course of action is to send it back to your supplier.

I know you don't want to do that, but all suppliers are aware of this problem.

[fragle123]

the hdd came with the box but not installed,but would'nt flashing the box void the warranty anyway but thanx will give this ago and see what happens ok cheers

[satsmo]

No problem, some suppliers have T&C saying flashing the box will void the warranty. Just reflash it back to the FTA only revision, if you need it I will put it in downloads for you.

[fragle123]

tried reflashing like you said but no joy cant get any signs of life out this hdd so have sent an email to supplier see what he says and will get an external hdd unit and connet it to pc see if it actually works as everything else ok so cant be a big problem only thing i did notice was i got the word play on the led for about 2 secs then the error box on screen came up.

[scottman72]

Should get my new Eurovox EX5000 tomorrow. Saying goodbye the 'The Box'. Is the TV listing on this better than the jumbled mess that you get with the box?

[satsmo]

Yes the EPG is better.

[satsmo]

tried reflashing like you said but no joy cant get any signs of life out this hdd so have sent an email to supplier see what he says and will get an external hdd unit and connet it to pc see if it actually works as everything else ok so cant be a big problem only thing i did notice was i got the word play on the led for about 2 secs then the error box on screen came up.

As said and its only my opinion I would sent it back and ask for a replacement.

[h4zel]

Hi... I'm hoping to get mine set up tonight, I bought a EX5000 PRV too, but can you tell me how the initial scan should take?? thanks