Newbie Saying Hello - ABA DSS

RanchHand · July 5th, 2007

Hi Yall,
I am new to this community and wanted to introduce myself. I am a transplanted New Orleanean to the State of Texas....and we recently invested in this concept of free to air satellite...and I am stumped...
I have the "dummy" instructions and they seem pretty easy to follow. My problem is that I was not provided with a web site to go to to implement the instructions .... or does the system react like IPod and once you plug it in, it automaticlly takes you to where you need to be? We have a Coolsat...any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

**jc7257** · July 5th, 2007

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Originally Posted by RanchHand

Hi Yall,
I am new to this community and wanted to introduce myself. I am a transplanted New Orleanean to the State of Texas....and we recently invested in this concept of free to air satellite...and I am stumped...
I have the "dummy" instructions and they seem pretty easy to follow. My problem is that I was not provided with a web site to go to to implement the instructions .... or does the system react like IPod and once you plug it in, it automaticlly takes you to where you need to be? We have a Coolsat...any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Welcome RanchHand, you have come to the right place for the best help from the friendliest people, don't be afraid to ask anything related to FTA here. Their is some very knowledgeable people at your fingertips. First, you will need to get the bin file in download section for your brand and model STB, you will also need winrar or winzip, ( free on internet ), this used to compress the file you download, your other question, does it act like a ipod, all the infomation has to be loaded in the STB for it to work, that is basically a bin file, it deciphers the code of what ever network you wish to go with, Dis# or Be#. Let us know if we can give you any more info to get you started, we are here to help, ask away...

**RICKSBEACH** · July 5th, 2007

Welcome to the site RanchHand
If you give us some more info about your receiver and setup we will be able to help you with any problems or questions. We have a lot of info and knowledgeable people here that can help with coolsats.
Thanks

Receiver Model____
Software Version_____
Diseqc Setting_______
Dish/dish's__________
Lnb/Lnb's___________
Network/Satellite_____

RanchHand · July 5th, 2007

I'll get that info and get back with you tomorrow...I am sooooo confused....

**RICKSBEACH** · July 5th, 2007

ITS NOT THAT BAD BUD..
IT WILL BE AT FIRST, LIKE ANYTHING ELSE IT TAKES TIME. YOU GET THE HANG OF IT AND IF YOU NEED ANY HELP JUST ASK. DON'T WORRY ABOUT QUESTIONS YOU THINK MAYBE STUPID BECAUSE THERE ARE NO STUPID QUESTIONS ON THIS SITE. IF YOU GET a chance go into the forum section and take a good look around so you'll be famillar with the different sections.
Its like riding a bike...almost??..LOL..
see you tomorrow.
Sorry about the caps..

**jc7257** · July 5th, 2007

Hey Buddy, don't worry, we are here to help you step by step. If me and Rick can learn this, shoot, anybody can..LOL

**grasshopper** · July 5th, 2007

Hey Ranch - Welcome to the site

Try this setup guide:
http://www.abadss.com/forum/102-faq-...step-pics.html

**NEW TO TV** · July 5th, 2007

If you need any further assistance let us know the type and model of reciever you have, along with your dish and lnb setup and we will be glad to help you.

RanchHand · July 16th, 2007

Thanks for the welcome...now that I finally got my password straigthened out...I can answer some of your questions and ask a couple of my own.

Reciver: Coolsat 600 Premium
Software: ? no clue on this one
Diseqc Setting: ? again...no clue
Dish: Dish 500
Lnb: ? no clue
Netword/Satellite: Dish
Model: AC 90 250V 5060H2 Max 20w

What software?
What is "Disequc Setting?"
What is "Lnb"?

Thanks for the help!!!!

**jc7257** · July 16th, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by RanchHand

Thanks for the welcome...now that I finally got my password straigthened out...I can answer some of your questions and ask a couple of my own.

Reciver: Coolsat 600 Premium
Software: ? no clue on this one
Diseqc Setting: ? again...no clue
Dish: Dish 500
Lnb: ? no clue
Netword/Satellite: Dish
Model: AC 90 250V 5060H2 Max 20w

What software?
What is "Disequc Setting?"
What is "Lnb"?

Thanks for the help!!!!

You stated in your question you had a Coolsat 600, I am thinking you meant Coolsat 6000, anyway here is the directions on setup..
http://www.abadss.com/forum/120-cool...4-5-6000s.html

**jc7257** · July 16th, 2007

Look on your LNB and tell us what is wrote on it so we will know what settings to give you. At top of page there is a photo gallery,( on same line as membership upgrade) click on this and it gives some pics of different LNB's, look and see which one you have...

RanchHand · July 17th, 2007

I am not sure which one...will have to check tonight when I get home....I believe Legacy Dual, 2 outputs, 1 satellite...but not positive...will get back with you tomorrow...