Pansat Pvr Fuction??? - ABA DSS

**eclipsemoon** · July 2nd, 2008

OK from what i understand from readings arbors tech post i have to download the latest pvr software, change the position of a resister on my pansat circuit board in order for my pvr to work? i am a little confused i just called my local pansat dealer and he told me i only have to update the pvr software and install a sata drive. can some shed some light on this Thanks!

**eclipsemoon** · July 2nd, 2008

OK folks i think i understand, as far as the technical bulletin, if my pansat was sold after Jan 2008 i would have to relocate the q3 tr base. i hope i am reading that right.
well i got mine in October of 2007 so i hope I'm good, but anyway i hooked up a sata drive but no go, does any one know what type of drive is working with this unit? Thanks!

**brentsaunders** · July 2nd, 2008

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Originally Posted by eclipsemoon

OK folks i think i understand, as far as the technical bulletin, if my pansat was sold after Jan 2008 i would have to relocate the q3 tr base. i hope i am reading that right.
well i got mine in October of 2007 so i hope I'm good, but anyway i hooked up a sata drive but no go, does any one know what type of drive is working with this unit? Thanks!

Any box with serial# 7K.... supposed to be ok. (check back of stb)

**eclipsemoon** · July 2nd, 2008

i will check that when i get home , Thanks!

**arboristman** · July 2nd, 2008

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Originally Posted by eclipsemoon

OK folks i think i understand, as far as the technical bulletin, if my pansat was sold after Jan 2008 i would have to relocate the q3 tr base. i hope i am reading that right.
well i got mine in October of 2007 so i hope I'm good, but anyway i hooked up a sata drive but no go, does any one know what type of drive is working with this unit? Thanks!

you read that backwards.
all panny 9200's sold before jan 08 will need this update.as panny is now aware of the problem,the new ones since jan 08 will be made correctly,see?
so your going to have to send her in to panny and have her worked over.

**eclipsemoon** · July 2nd, 2008

Thanks buddy , what would i do without you to clarify things for me, man I'm like a little kid. well i will call pansat . Thanks again!

**vanner63** · July 2nd, 2008

hi everyone,i'am alittle new still with my 9200,but what is a sata drive,and where can i get one,thank you....

vanner 63....

**vanner63** · July 2nd, 2008

my serial no, is 7J-.....

vanner63....

**arboristman** · July 2nd, 2008

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Originally Posted by vanner63

hi everyone,i'am alittle new still with my 9200,but what is a sata drive,and where can i get one,thank you....
vanner 63....

the eSATA port is located on the rear of your receiver.its an advanced port over usb 2.0 being able to transfer data faster and takes less power from the receivers possessor to run it.

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Originally Posted by vanner63

my serial no, is 7J-.....
vanner63....

you have an October 07 production model.
you will need to send it in for repair.
there has been a recall to fix all past 9200's eSATA ports

read details you will need here:

FTA FREE To Air ABA Dss Blog-Pansat 9200 high definition receiver recalled for eSATA port repair

**vanner63** · July 7th, 2008

thank's for info,got another question,in my user's guide,the eSATA input plug on back is for external hdd,iam guesing i can use my computer to load data,or what is this plug for,after havin my board updated,how do i got my pvr to work,thank's again for info....

vanner63....

**arboristman** · July 7th, 2008

oh.its for an external hard drive buddy.
just like most other pvr stbs that you connect it through a usb 2.0 port.
well there is a new way,its faster and requires less possessor power from the receiver.
this is eSATA that the pansat 9200 uses.
so what you will be looking for is an external hard drive with an eSATA port.(not just usb 2.0)
ok buddy?