stuck on "on"

[southpaw]

Hi Fella`s , i have a problem with my s9 , and would really appreciate if anybody has any ideas how i can repair it .
Its stuck on "on" after the kids unplugged ir accidently whilst it was playing , i have downloaded the tool "upgrade pvr 800" and ran the "stberom upgrade" however i am not able to get the box to flash , i am using a propper serial cable (no usb adapters) but the tool keeps reporting "set stb memory error"

any info/pointers on how i can fix will be greatly appreciated

many thanks in advance

[moulee2009]

Try flashing it with it turned off , then turn it on when you hit connect

[southpaw]

Try flashing it with it turned off , then turn it on when you hit connect

there is no "connect" button mate , there is a "next" button which i have hit with the box being turned on at varying times , all end up with the screen-shot above .

cheers anyhow mate

[hooley]

Upgrade PVR800 HD Tool ~ Using a null modem cable

Connecting up

If you are using a PC with a dedicated RS232 serial ports, the port reference will usually be COM1 or COM2 depending on which port you connect to.

If you are using an USB to RS232 serial converter cable with the null modem cable, check that you have the correct COM port selected when you start the process.
Sometimes you need to reflash the USB/RS232 software on your PC to activate the com port. The software on the USB/RS232 converter usually selects COM3 or COM4. If you have the wrong port setting you will get a ?can?t find port? error,
although, you don?t always get a port error every time you select the wrong port.

Upgrade procedure

Download the file:- "Upgrade_PVR800_HD_Tool.rar"
Unzip this file & you have a folder with 5 files:-

eromclient.abs, flashburn.ini, sdram.ini,
LZMA.exe & eromUpgrade.exe & helpfile.txt.

1. Connect up your PC to the Openbox using a null modem serial cable.
2. Switch the box OFF.
3. Run EromUpgrade.exe then check the com port setting is correct
4. Select the latest firmware .abs file.
5. Select "next" then switch ON the box & follow the instructions to load
and flash burn the firmware.
6. If the process does not start, try various time combinations of switching
the box ON after selecting "next"
7. Don't switch the power off or disconnect whilst the download & flash is
taking place.

If you get a memory error it may be because the timing of selecting ?next? and switching the box on is out of sync. Try again & be patient.
Heres the link Upgrade_PVR800_HD_Tool.rar

[southpaw]

cheers for your input hooley , much appreciated mate

now , when selecting com port , port 1 only loads and sticks at

"syncronising stb
please reset target"

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wereas com port3 returns the above screen shot , (all other com ports numbers return no connection)

is it safe to assume com3 is the active port , as this gets a bit further than 1

many thanks

[moulee2009]

there is no "connect" button mate , there is a "next" button which i have hit with the box being turned on at varying times , all end up with the screen-shot above .

cheers anyhow mate

I must have used a different version as mine has a connect button

Have the box turned off then hit the connect option

This is mine below

2shared - download DigiWorldz.zip

[southpaw]

thanks moulee2009 , will give that a go tomorra , had enough for one day , many thanks for your help lads

[hooley]

It does sound like it's com port 3. Are you using a desktop or laptop? Meant to be more easier with a desktop

[southpaw]

It does sound like it's com port 3. Are you using a desktop or laptop? Meant to be more easier with a desktop

desktop mate , yeh thats the port i have mostly tried , just seems weird all other ports dont connect error, but both 3+1 seem kinda active

[bernado]

Brilliant advice offered in this thread. I reckon this should be made a sticky.

[moulee2009]

Have you tried the version i have uploaded ?

[southpaw]

Hi moulee, Yes tried your upload mate. Can't remember what screen said but it also failed. Will have another go tonight, thanks for the help so far, much appreciated

[Dub12Dave]

southpaw I had a very similar problem to yourself and this worked for me http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums...isplay-190945/ post number 14, Good Luck.

[smoggy]

If you have no luck with the above methods you could try a different Port

Control Panel/Device Manager
go into Device Manager
expand Ports (COM & LPT)
(in brackets it will be showing what port it is already connected to, ie COM3)
to change the Port, right click on Communications Port and select Properties
click on the Port Settings tab
click on Advanced
here you can change the COM Port Number

in here you can also turn off or change FIFO buffers (which sometimes cured loading problems with the old SV's and eurovox

don't forget to turn it all back when you are finished

[southpaw]

tried your method moulee , and still no joy mate,
went to device manager 1st as per smoggy`s info (cheers mate) and looking in there suggests com1 is default
anyhow tried your method with both 1 + 3 and both failed for different reasons
thanks for your input all , much appreciated