Problem with Viewsat 2000

Yes Shark I am very sure...cause my laptop is not that new...therefore it has serial port just like the viewsat 2000..
If it doesn't work I buy a USB cable....but it won't be neccessary, because I have transfered all the info from my old desktop to the new one with that cable..

Ok, Shark have a nice evening I will keep you informed. This became an obsession with me: I do have two nanopremiums all in working condition, I have an NFUSION which I use the N.O.I and works fine...but I love these Viewsats...the channel list is fantastic, news channels from all over the Country,,,I don't know if I will get them once I get the whole thing done!


Anyway...you are a terrific young fellow, your Father must be very proud of you..thanks again for everything.

Just to let you know I pulled the second Ultra from the shelf and it works perfectly with the the RQ-SSSP. So now I have the 9000 and one Ultra on the XX-client and one Ultra on the RQ-SSSP. Awesome

Now to pull the Nano's off the shelf LOL

Did you have any luck getting it going with the desktop? I would make sure it works before introducing any other settings into the equation.

Cheers :)

Shark1959

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Yes Shark I am very sure...cause my laptop is not that new...therefore it has serial port just like the viewsat 2000..

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Hey Cowboy:

Just so you know RS232 Serial ports are either 9 or 25 pins known as db9 or db25, the 15 pin you see on the laptop is for an external VGA monitor.

Cheers :)

Shark1959

Mine is DB9 nine pin!

But I am using the USB port on the computer and serial cable's USB side goes in there....and the other side and which is nine pin goes to the Receiver...as you know Viewsat has no USB port....

Regarding your last PM....

Here is the corrections I have made on Config Page....


card_server_url_1=newcamd:/MYACCESSCODE:MYACCESSCODE:SERVER:PORT/DES.Key[/COLOR][/B]

OK.???????

Before running RQ I suppose that I have to connect the receiver to computer and turn the receiver ON and then activate RQ...

Am I right????

Hey Cowboy

I'm not sure how this script [/COLOR][/B] got thru to where you saw it, an error on my side I guess.

Your receiver WILL NOT WORK if not connected to the PC and it should be a serial on the receiver to a serial on the PC both are 9 pin.

It sounds as though you are using a USB to serial adapter. Is this with your laptop now or are you using the desktop?

Again I MUST STRESS I would not complicate matters by adding in the adapter until you have this receiver working with the PC

Cheers :)

Shark1959

I tried to ask in post 17 what type of cable are you using but was ignored so I left it alone... well my suggestion is that you use a DB9 female for the COM1 port on your computer and also the port on your receiver.. gl
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Tnx, PremierElite,

First thing tomorrow, going to FRY'S and buying a cable both side DB9...."female"
Shark advised me the same thing!

If this will not start rolling the numbers....I am giving up....:grr:

It should start to roll lol just scan in the channels first then do your other thingy lol

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Originally Posted by PremiereElite

I tried to ask in post 17 what type of cable are you using but was ignored so I left it alone... well my suggestion is that you use a DB9 female for the COM1 port on your computer and also the port on your receiver.. gl
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Hey Angel

Odd as when I also asked well back, Cowboy said it was stamped NM which is for the Null Modem cable. I'm not sure what he was referring to if it wasn't the serial cable.

Cheers :)

Shark1959

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Originally Posted by Shark1959

Hey Angel

Odd as when I also asked well back, Cowboy said it was stamped NM which is for the Null Modem cable. I'm not sure what he was referring to if it wasn't the serial cable.

Cheers :)

Shark1959

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Lol thats why I had asked from post 17 which it was because there are several different types ;)

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Originally Posted by PremiereElite

It should start to roll lol just scan in the channels first then do your other thingy lol

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just came across this thread and is awesome amount of help and patience with noobs like me. Not to take anything away from the thread and pardon me for not starting a new thread as my question is closely related.
Background -
VS Extreme (from golden testing years 2007/2008) and flashed yesterday (Step by Step method - factory and then the other pgm) Flashed fine. hooked coax up to OEM switch/lnb's (110,118,119,129) these currently run legit setup. and spent 4 hours trying to scan changed TP's and what not. have a feeling my sat file is obsolete. Tried changing lnb types, disec stuff turning 22khz on and off. The extreme interface shows up b&w and also seems like missing a bunch of options from before. plan to use RQ-SSSP as this thread seems to indicate less success with xx-client. I am using usb to serial (airlink 101, with pl2303 win 7 driver) load pgm files fine.

Question -
a) Should I switch to db9 to db9 setup before venturing into rq-sssp?
b) Can you point me to a good channel scanning guide and which sat info file to start with. for VS Extreme 2000
c) which provider ? will ask your opinion on that once (b) is successful and rolling numbers start.

Thanks

I would suggest db9 to db9 female cable and also you should have a provider before any rolling will start..
Input all information in receiver before config file which include the scanning of sats.. good luck!

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Originally Posted by PremiereElite

Lol thats why I had asked from post 17 which it was because there are several different types ;)

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Honestly I thought there was only one db9 Null Modem Serial cable and a Straight Through Serial cable and yes some are male/female and others male/male etc, which is why I kept stressing to make sure they use a NM cable.

As for Cowboy, I don't know why he didn't respond to you. :)

Cheers :)

Shark1959

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Originally Posted by f3dude

Question -
a) Should I switch to db9 to db9 setup before venturing into rq-sssp?
b) Can you point me to a good channel scanning guide and which sat info file to start with. for VS Extreme 2000
c) which provider ? will ask your opinion on that once (b) is successful and rolling numbers start.

Thanks

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Hey F3

A) I would start with a factory default followed by connecting a db9 Null modem cable between receiver and PC, as I've mentioned earlier in this thread a few times.

B) I would set your settings similar to what I have posted in this thread with the exception of your LNB's which I'm guessing are OCS-DP for DN. Try different settings if that doesn't work, till you get a good S & Q reading. http://www.satfix.net/showthread.php...261#post958261

C) Many provider/servers to choose from.

D) Diseqc settings: Port 1 is usually 119. Port 2=110 and 3 would be 129.

Let me know how it works out for you.

Cheers :)

Shark1959

Hi Shark, your tips were very helpful.. That screen shot is awesome, I did reload the files from the links to the package in this thread. I had a wrong step by step package, fortunately didn't brick the box on earler attempt. The channels scanned in with ease S/Q both above 85. and I could get one public announcement screen with voice too. fyi didnt do it with db9 just the usb to db9.

Next step is to either find a trial to test out or buy a service for extended testing. any suggestions.?
will report how it goes after that step.
Thanks

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Originally Posted by f3dude

Hi Shark, your tips were very helpful.. That screen shot is awesome, I did reload the files from the links to the package in this thread. I had a wrong step by step package, fortunately didn't brick the box on earler attempt. The channels scanned in with ease S/Q both above 85. and I could get one public announcement screen with voice too. fyi didnt do it with db9 just the usb to db9.

Next step is to either find a trial to test out or buy a service for extended testing. any suggestions.?
will report how it goes after that step.
Thanks

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That's great you got it working, I like the VS models even though you need a PC or XTFA router to make them work.
I would use a Null Modem Serial cable between receiver and PC when you want to start testing this, as it eliminates having to use the USB to Serial adapter which can be a bit finicky sometimes. Keep it SIMPLE to start with.

As for a service to test with, there are many out there to choose from if you look here: http://www.satfix.net/forumdisplay.p...er-Discussions They all offer pretty much the same thing, though there are some differences. I've been reading good things recently about TV101 and no I don't currently use them but, I'm thinking to. All you need to do is PM them once you decide on what service you want and work out the particulars with the individual. Nothing is guaranteed with any of them, so do some reading about them all and choose wisely, as they can be here today and gone tomorrow, as history has proven.

Cheers :)

Shark1959

So back to the topic of scanning, not getting all. is there a specific quide for every bird. ?
Thanks

Hey F3 I'm glad to hear you got it working, now that I know it works, I hope Cowboy is as successful as you were. Maybe he's still looking for the elusive NM serial cable. :) I don't have a need for 118 but, if I'm not mistaken, it requires a special LNB.

I found this:

You need to buy a Ku-band circular dual output LNB with dual polarization. It is designed especially to catch 119 &118.7/118.8 (Anik F3) at the same time, using one such LNB with each outputs giving signals from both satellites.

Cheers :)

Shark1959

OK. Genlemen,

After getting desperate angry hopeless etc.....Finally TV is ON.
I bought a 25 feet regular serial cable and connected to the receiver and computer NOTHING! so I remembered old days we used to use nullmodem serial cable to download the files to Viewsat...now from those days I had a nullmodem adaptor. bought from Radio Shack, it is a small square piece it says NULLMODEM on it which goes t the one end of the serial cable...so I connected it to the serial cable and connected the other end which has nullmodem adaptor to the computer....BINGO....TV came alive.......

I say this system is much better than N.O.I ......there is no interruptions, channels appear fast, I like it. Of course you have to leave your computer ON as long as you want to watch TV. I have a 60 INCHES plasma TV, 2013...I was wondering if it would be possible to download those step by step instructions in to the TV??????:noidea:

This way no need for the computer cause I can connect my TV to computer by WIFI.....I like to hear from the LITERATI about this.

Shark was very helpfull and consisent that I should not give up....THANKS SHARK.
I also thank you those other Members who were helpfull to me.

I am kind of proud of myself too so to say..I found out that at 77 I am not that bad either...;)

That's fantastic Cowboy so glad you got it up and running, I wasn't going to give up on you as I knew it would work. It was just a case of getting the right pieces together :) Why such a long cable though as they do come shorter? This is what we were trying to tell you from the beginning that it had to be a NULL modem cable and that it had to be connected to the PC in order to work.

Regarding the smart TV can't help you there but I'm guessing what your asking can't be done. If you want to use the Viewsat your stuck with using the PC or having it connected to an XFTA router.

Again glad you have your favorite receiver working once more.

Cheers :)

Shark1959

Thanks again for all the encouragement Shark,

XFTA, is this some thing like a MODEM...actually I have an AT&T 2WIRE modem and everything is hooked up to this Modem...
Now If I get an XFTA "I should first go to ebay and see how it looks like..lol" I do not need the computer always ON????
Anyway I will check it out at ebay...

I scanned all the channels and viewsat is awsome...unfortunately I don't get all those local channels from all over the Country...scramble all I see on the screen, some NY channels are coming thru..but not steady!

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Thanks again for all the encouragement Shark,

XFTA, is this some thing like a MODEM...actually I have an AT&T 2WIRE modem and everything is hooked up to this Modem...
Now If I get an XFTA "I should first go to ebay and see how it looks like..lol" I do not need the computer always ON????
Anyway I will check it out at ebay...

I scanned all the channels and viewsat is awsome...unfortunately I don't get all those local channels from all over the Country...scramble all I see on the screen, some NY channels are coming thru..but not steady!

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Your most welcome Cowboy, hard to believe this thread has close to a 1000 views :)

XFTA is a form of ROUTER not a Modem. I personally have never used one so I can't help you there if you go that route but, there are a number of people here who do. With this you wouldn't need to have the PC on in order to watch the VS.

I don't believe locals are available from what I've read like back in the N2 days, at least I've never seen them active.

Now that you've stressed and pulled out your hair, I would think you would best suited to sit back and enjoy your favourite receiver for a while. ENJOY

Cheers :)

Shark1959

Thanks to you Shark,
at one point I almost would have given up...but you sure have convinced me that I would succeed..:thumbsup:

Viewsat isn't the only receiver I have...I mean I watch TV with the help of other receivers...I think I wanted, that Old Timer to come ALIVE again....I am sure that there are many Members who feel the same way, about the Viewsat EXTR....

Awesome... Shark was all concerned when you vanished a couple of days looking for that cable.. Good to know it all worked out.

fyi these nm/serial cables were hard to find in mid 80's and we use to build our own for connecting dumb terminals to unix server. from just memory there are only 2 connectors and a ground that's used on the cable. next time mine break i will test out the old 80's theory and build one.

found a Pinouts diagram as attached.

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Originally Posted by SpaceCowboy

OK. Genlemen,

After getting desperate angry hopeless etc.....Finally TV is ON.
I bought a 25 feet regular serial cable and connected to the receiver and computer NOTHING! so I remembered old days we used to use nullmodem serial cable to download the files to Viewsat...now from those days I had a nullmodem adaptor. bought from Radio Shack, it is a small square piece it says NULLMODEM on it which goes t the one end of the serial cable...so I connected it to the serial cable and connected the other end which has nullmodem adaptor to the computer....BINGO....TV came alive.......

I say this system is much better than N.O.I ......there is no interruptions, channels appear fast, I like it. Of course you have to leave your computer ON as long as you want to watch TV. I have a 60 INCHES plasma TV, 2013...I was wondering if it would be possible to download those step by step instructions in to the TV??????:noidea:

This way no need for the computer cause I can connect my TV to computer by WIFI.....I like to hear from the LITERATI about this.

Shark was very helpfull and consisent that I should not give up....THANKS SHARK.
I also thank you those other Members who were helpfull to me.

I am kind of proud of myself too so to say..I found out that at 77 I am not that bad either...;)

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