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**gem1230** · October 31st, 2007

Hello....I just got my VS Ultra last weekend and just so scared to touch it that I may blow it or what not. I have several questions and here's hoping that you may help me. I've read thru the discussions, even followed arboritsman's? link on faqs and keys, but I still am not sure how to go about it. Like setting up the receiver, flashing, antenna and such. I used to have a DirecTV so whatever dish came with that package is the kind I have on my roof. That video tutorial on antenna is kinda cool and interesting. Now, here's the deal:
1. That flashing instruction seems easy enough but is that all I need to do to set up my receiver?
2. And what FIRMWARE (not exactly sure what this is...checked the glossary and every time it gives me a definition, it just gives me another technical term that I have to look up) do I need to upload in my USB?
3. Does it matter which USB port I use (front or back)?
4. Do I upload the the "factory file" in my computer first? And if I have to, how do I do this?
5. Do I have to tinkle around with my antenna to align or something?

I hope you can give me a detailed instruction so I may be able to set this up hopefully before the snow falls (tho we already got a bit of sprinkling already this morning).

Thanks so much in advance.

Oh and a very special thank you to the following: arboritsman, Ricks Beach and grasshopper. You've all been tremendous help. I've been reading on all your "help" postings, tho right now, my head is just swimming with all the info I gathered that what I need right now is just the simplest way you can put it. Thanks again all!!!!!

October 31st, 2007	#30 (permalink)
gem1230 VIP Access Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 11 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Rep Power: 0	Re: Step By Step Flashing Instructions For Ultra Hello....I just got my VS Ultra last weekend and just so scared to touch it that I may blow it or what not. I have several questions and here's hoping that you may help me. I've read thru the discussions, even followed arboritsman's? link on faqs and keys, but I still am not sure how to go about it. Like setting up the receiver, flashing, antenna and such. I used to have a DirecTV so whatever dish came with that package is the kind I have on my roof. That video tutorial on antenna is kinda cool and interesting. Now, here's the deal: 1. That flashing instruction seems easy enough but is that all I need to do to set up my receiver? 2. And what FIRMWARE (not exactly sure what this is...checked the glossary and every time it gives me a definition, it just gives me another technical term that I have to look up) do I need to upload in my USB? 3. Does it matter which USB port I use (front or back)? 4. Do I upload the the "factory file" in my computer first? And if I have to, how do I do this? 5. Do I have to tinkle around with my antenna to align or something? I hope you can give me a detailed instruction so I may be able to set this up hopefully before the snow falls (tho we already got a bit of sprinkling already this morning). Thanks so much in advance. Oh and a very special thank you to the following: arboritsman, Ricks Beach and grasshopper. You've all been tremendous help. I've been reading on all your "help" postings, tho right now, my head is just swimming with all the info I gathered that what I need right now is just the simplest way you can put it. Thanks again all!!!!!