Step By Step Flashing Instructions For Ultra - ABA DSS

**grasshopper** · November 8th, 2006

Step By Step Flashing Instructions ( If using cable and com port loades like all VS )
If using memory stick:

Copy the firmware upgrade file to a USB flash drive.
Connect the USB flash drive to USB port in receiver.
Go to "System Information" than select "Receiver Upgrade."
Select USB and press OK button.

Select the firmware upgrade file and press OK.

When file transfer is completed, the receiver will be automatically reboot.

Note: If you do not see any files listed on your USB2 Flash Drive, power down Ultra using rear rocker power switch and in say 5 seconds power back up and follow above steps to get into loading files from USB2 Flash Drive into Ultra

If using computer and cable:

Get all the files from here, Loader and latest Bin
Download it here

HOW TO FLASH.
You can flash (load) your receiver with a bin on top of the bin (file) you already have. It will replace it.
Use a Nul CABLE RS232 on your receiver from the computer. Or use a Nul adaptor from Radio Shack number 26-264B to make a straight through cable a Nul cable. Take the cable off going to the LNB to be safe. If you don't have a 9 pin plug on your computer you may need to use a USB to Serial cable 26-183 at Radio Shack.

Un-zip all the files and hook up the cable from your computer to the STB, keep the STB off with the switch in the back. Start the PVR loader and click on OPEN FILES. Find the bin file you un-zipped that now ends in PGM. Click on it and it will automatically go on the first line of the loader. Click on the icon just below the word TOOL and check the COM PORT. Then turn STB on from the back and at first light click PC->STB on the loader. If the progress bar don't move after about a minute start over again. Sometimes the timing is critical. Even try turning STB on from the back first then click PC->STB. Don't do anything as the progress bar is going across. Make sure the Computer & STB are done before you go to the next step. They may not get done at the same time.

When file transfer is completed, the Front Panel will display:
"inst" for 15 seconds while the software is being installed
"DONE" for 10 seconds while the ViewSat does housekeeping chores
Next, the ViewSat automatically REBOOTs
" on " will be displayed and when the reboot is complete, "0000"
You may NOW turn "OFF" the ViewSat and connect it to your TV and satellite dish cable

Some problems occur from users not waiting long enough after flashing. The unit now has an extra step involved. When finished it will say END, then 0000, then boot, then END, then back to last channel or 0000. You must wait till this process finishes before unplugging. Unplugging while it is finishing causes the unit to fail

PLUGGING IN CABLE.
Make sure you plug in the cable from the dish to the receiver at the LNB 13/18v INPUT. Not the ANT IN. The cables coming from the dish to the switch should be put on the switch at the same number as you have set in your receiver. "Example", 119 cable goes on number 1 on the diseqc switch and the receiver has #1 for 119 in the program. You can only get one Satellite for each one LNB you have. Two LNB's two Satellites, and so on.

Now you will need to set your settings. Below is what most have.
MENU, INSTALLATION, then 0000 or 0937 or 2668 or 3570 then ANTENNA SETUP then side arrow to ECHOSTAR 7 119.0W check your Satellite setting. Then do the same to ECHOSTAR 8,10 110.0W

EchoStar 7 - 119. ECHO 7
LNB Power------ON
LNB Type-------Standard For dish pro set to OCS
LNB Freq-----------11250
22kHz-------------Off unless you have a 22kHz switch turn on.
TP Freq----------12339
Search option-----All
DiSEqC 1.0------Port 1
Motor--------------Off
Legacy SW------None

HIGHLIGHT any line EXCEPT Top "SATELLITE 119.0W" line
F1 to REGULAR scan the 110 TP's
When finished,

"EXIT" and "YES" to Save.
Go to next Sat to scan

EchoStar 8,10 - 110.0W May also say Echostar 6,8
LNB Power------ON
LNB Type-------Standard For Dish pro set to OCS
LNB Freq-----------11250
22kHz-------------Off unless you have a 22kHz switch turn on
TP Freq----------12224
Search option-----All
DiSEqC 1.0------Port 2
Motor--------------Off
Legacy SW------None

HIGHLIGHT any line EXCEPT Top "SATELLITE 110.0W" line
F1 to REGULAR scan the 110 TP's
When finished,

"EXIT" and "YES" to Save.

Satellite: Nimiq 1,3 91.0W
LNB Power------ON
LNB Type-------Standard For dish Pro set to OCS
LNB Freq-----------11250
22kHz-------------OFF you can't use a 22kHz switch with more then two Satellites.
TP Freq----------12224
Search option-----All
DiSEqC 1.0------Port 3
Motor--------------Off
Legacy SW------None

HIGHLIGHT any line EXCEPT Top "SATELLITE 91.0W" line
F1 to REGULAR scan the 91 TP's

"EXIT" and "YES" to Save

THIS IS WHAT MY SETTINGS ARE. You can start here then change them later.
MENU, OPTIONS
Close Caption---------OFF
Sort by SID-------------ON
AUTO TP---------------ON
AUTO ROLL-----------ON
EPG Hours-------------24
Full Channel Name—ON

Now exit out to Channel and wait for keys to roll may take up to 15 minutes leave on 1 channel

Installation, Parental Control
Receiver lock Off
Menu Lock ON
Information timeout 3
Maturity Rate Unblocked
Change PIN Code ????

MENU, SYSTEM SETTINGS
System Settings----Letter Box
Screen Type--------------63
Menu Language-------English
Audio Language------English
Channel Mode---------Normal

HOW TO DO A FACTORY DEFAULT
MENU, INSTALLATION
When you do this you will also clean out your channels.

How To Enter Keys Manually In Your Xtream.
1. Menu
2.Installation
3.Enter Pin 0000
4.Code
5.Nagra
6.Left until you see what ever Satellite you want.
Put 00 keys on line 08 & 09 don't change the 08 or 09 number
Put 01 keys on line 88 & 89 don't change the 88 or 89 number
EXIT once then OK to save, the light color is the one you pick to save then EXIT out.

HOW TO SEARCH/EDIT, ANTENNA CONFIGURATION, ADD SATELLITE, RENAME SATELLITE, DELETE SATELLITE.
MENU, INSTALLATION, 0000, SIDE ARROW TO DN OR BEV, then down once to NETWORK SEARCH ON, Then down once to HAMMER ICON then side arrow to what you want to do.
ADD A TP
To add a TP go to the channel scan section, select Dish or Nimiq 1,3, go down to the green screw driver and hammer icon, hit ok to enter the tp list, then F1 button to add new TP You can also hit the pause button in this section to get a overview of other actions.

HOW TO TURN AUTO-ROLL OFF & ON
MENU,OPTIONS then go to AUTO-ROLL

SET GMC TIME
MENU, INSTALLATION, TIME SETTING. Set to - 5:00 for east coast

RESET RECEIVER
Sometimes you need to do a reset, (hard boot). Turn power off then on from the back.

It is a must for users to have tools to get the keys. Below is just to get you started.
KEYMASTER or KEYRIPPER - Will give you keys.

strat · November 8th, 2006

grasshopper, this ultra step by step is outstanding! when i got my ultra 2 weeks go there was nothing posted to get up and running (that is why they call it testing, i guess!). this is my first FTA receiver and it is living up to all the hype. i thank you for putting together this wealth of information for myself and future ultra owners. thanks again.

electriczipper · November 9th, 2006

Hello, Would one be able to download the keys for the ultra using a Mac to a memory stick and then flash the ultra?
Thank you!
EZ

**grasshopper** · November 10th, 2006

I don't own MAC, so I don't know. Why don't you try it and let us know

electriczipper · November 10th, 2006

If the ultra is the box to get and support is readily available for it I'll get two and let you know. My question is now unnecessary as my daughter moved back in with her dell, but just out of curiosity, and I made need to someday I'll give it a try and report back.
Thanks for your time!
EZ

electriczipper · November 10th, 2006

P.S. Is the ultra the way to go? or should I say a D-A-R-N good way to go?

I'm a newb. EZ

electriczipper · January 18th, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by electriczipper

Hello, Would one be able to download the keys for the ultra using a Mac to a memory stick and then flash the ultra?
Thank you!
EZ

Able to unzip with unarchive that is on osx tiger to a neo-office file, but ultra will not recognize the neo-office file. Hopefully someone has microsoft office for mac and will check to see if it works.
EZ

Ron305 · January 28th, 2007

So...if you are using USB...that's it? Why is the procedure so much more complicated when using a PC?

Or do some of the procedures still need to be completed when using USB?

Thanks
rr

moccc · April 16th, 2007

I just ordered a vs ultra,but have not been delivery. Thanks,Oscar

blkcat · May 31st, 2007

great info

syco · June 20th, 2007

Hi, I just got Ultra and I am unable to upload S/W file using the USB flash drive. Every time I try to upload it flashes the screen and goes away. I am doing anything wrong. There is only one thing I can think of I am using flash drive 1.0. Also, I was wondering if you have the LNb's settings for echostar 61.5 I use this for International channels. Thanks

VIEWSATONE · June 24th, 2007

Drear Grasshopper,,,,, Iam Sorry To Say But I Done All Of That,,,and It Does Not Work,,,,

**grasshopper** · June 24th, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by VIEWSATONE

Drear Grasshopper,,,,, Iam Sorry To Say But I Done All Of That,,,and It Does Not Work,,,,

have you fash your unit with the latest pgm? Go here for the file:
http://www.abadss.com/forum/307-view...html#post93505

VIEWSATONE · June 24th, 2007

Yes I Doen It With Pftausw-070618u<<<<and I Doen It With Pftausw-070502u<<<<< All I Got Is Music Channels

**grasshopper** · June 24th, 2007

make sure you have your autoroll is turned on

VIEWSATONE · June 24th, 2007

Oh On And Not Off,,, Hum????????? Maybe You Got Something There,,, Which Program Is Better To Use The >>pftausw-070618u,,,, Or The >>>>pftausw-070502u,,,, May I Say Thank You If It Works,,,, Ps If You Ever Need Any Electronics Equipment Let Me Know I Work For A Wholesale Company ,,,, Please Tell Me Which One To Use,,,

**grasshopper** · June 24th, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by VIEWSATONE

Oh On And Not Off,,, Hum????????? Maybe You Got Something There,,, Which Program Is Better To Use The >>pftausw-070618u,,,, Or The >>>>pftausw-070502u,,,, May I Say Thank You If It Works,,,, Ps If You Ever Need Any Electronics Equipment Let Me Know I Work For A Wholesale Company ,,,, Please Tell Me Which One To Use,,,

The pftausw-070618u is the latest one, don't use pftasw-070502U

Quote:

Ps If You Ever Need Any Electronics Equipment Let Me Know I Work For A Wholesale Company ,,,, Please Tell Me Which One To Use,,,

I'll let you know

Pony Boy · September 10th, 2007

I have the old atmega128 card that I connect to my printer port. I suddenly lost my 110 & 119 Ecostar signals. Do I need to update the flash on my card.

maximas · October 13th, 2007

I want to learn everything, when I see all you big guys chating in a technical language
I feel so proud of you guys and wish to be like you all, well may be I will.
But right now my VS ultra needs help I use to watch it but once they change the bin
and it went off I put it in the box and its in there for more then a month because Idont
know how to down load the new bin and where to find it, I need a help from you big
guys, that is why I subscribe technical help so I could get a easy access to you guys.
So please help me in easy language.
Thanks inadvance

maximas · October 13th, 2007

This is maximas I posted for help earlier like I requested I am new to fta and I saw the
the post from super moderator but I dont know how to do it, specially technical words
its like I am seeing them for the first time, so please help me.

Thankyou in advance for everything