Box says copy on front display

[the man]

cant get mine to talk to box just says
reset target so switch it off and back on says
syn done
then
stb memory error try again.
any thoughts as supplier wont help case of you bought it its your problem.
im using a null modem cable (laplink) and the settings by default on software tho do i have to tick include bootloader

that is very cold from the seller , where u get it from buddy? link?
and when?
theres laws to protected buyers

[Dub12Dave]

cant get mine to talk to box just says
reset target so switch it off and back on says
syn done
then
stb memory error try again.
any thoughts as supplier wont help case of you bought it its your problem.
im using a null modem cable (laplink) and the settings by default on software tho do i have to tick include bootloader

Which loader are you using?

I remember having the same problem connecting to the box, it for me was a case of keep trying and you will get it, but I could connect straight away using a different loader, just a matter of timing I think.

Try a different loader to the one your using now and see if you can connect, reply back with your results please as it may help others, or if you need more help.

[mept1]

zorgman,. you and me the same,..i,v tried eveyway with this box,..it,s a no go,.....i no must boxes inside out!!!!!!!!,....frigger will not connect...

[jester1965]

me the same, syncing stb reset target. plz help

[jester1965]

still cannot connect to my box, thinking its dead im afraid, has anyone got any more info or help plz

[hooley]

Jester the lad who was advising me is from here

[jester1965]

help

update, tried various loaders from forums, tried various firmware, tried different pc/null modem cable, and still the bugger wont connect. keeps saying syncing stb, reset target. is my box dead or shall i give it some more effort

[Dub12Dave]

Give it another few goes, I remember it took me ages to connect for the first time, but now it connects first time all the time, also it will do no harm to kepp trying different loaders.

[jester1965]

Give it another few goes, I remember it took me ages to connect for the first time, but now it connects first time all the time, also it will do no harm to kepp trying different loaders.

update heres what happend friend of mine had pc with onboard null connection, running xp and null modem cable. connected second time and flashed the box succesfully. i now own that pc and have done it myself three times since with april firmware and erom loader, hope this helps someone, dont use pci card null connection and dont use windows 7 pc and you may be ok

[pts2006]

thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanks

[southpaw]

Nice one jester, I got a box stuck at 'on', same issues as you not connecting, will look round for an old p,c with onboard null connection, thanks for updating us with your findings mate

[DonH]

Hi folks, new user of S9 box so playing catch-up on all the info available. Box was received and setup last week. It is a clone and I have paperweighted it with the incorrect firmware. I have the EROM loader but need firmware that will work on a clone. It was good while it lasted. cheers

Edit: OK found Fware from March. Will try that.

[DonH]

I think I have recovered my S9 box thanks to some good advice from the lads on here. Used jester's suggestion to use EROM and Firmware from March 15th. My box now says NoCH instead of a solid ON. Will connect it up later on and confirm.

[southpaw]

well done don , pleased for you and not one bit gelous , honestly ,

mine aint playing ball , just will not connect , tried various pc`s and cables ,
engineer in work is gonna lend me some rss/null modem kit , as there is about 7 standards of connection with this cable (loop back, handshake etc etc) , so when i get some free time , i will see if i can get to the bottom of it. obviously will update with any results

[DonH]

Cheers, Southpaw. If it's any good I just used a straight through 9-way serial cable and switched pins 2-3(TXD) and 3-2(RXD), connected pin 5 (0v) and connected to the S9 box.
The Erom loader was started and I selected the *.abs from March 15th. Selected Upgrade option and checked the 'include bootloader'
I reset the box once and while the software still displayed 'reset device' I just let it sit for about 15 seconds and the download started. When it finished I reset the box and NoCH was displayed on it (box). Just connected it back to my TV and all is good.

It is resetting on some channels but I'll delete them as I go. My main concern is the non FTA HD channels are sticking and showing 'scrambled' regularly. if someone has an idea of a fix for that, I'd be grateful. perhaps an inline amplifier?
Alternatively, is it any better with a genuine box and the latest firmware?