SV8000 not working

[barrie]

Hi

So I loaded the newest bin and uploaded the file and did a hard reboot at the back as I have always done with each file and never had any issues; however this time it got stuck saying it was booting so when I turned it off after about 10 minutes stuck on booting it didn't even say it was powered on. I can see the green light at the back, but the front display only shows a little orange timer icon when I hit a button on the receiver or console. Is there a way to correct this so that the SV8000 will power on and reboot so that I can get the menu functions again and hopefully the channels back. Any help is always appreciated

[Centauri]

Have you tried loading the Factory File man?
You will need to load it via CABLE way and using a loader.

You can find the loader and latest version Factory file all in the files section.

If that works then you can proceed by loading the current file right after that

Good Luck

[barrie]

I can't get my menu up so how do I load anything onto my console? TV just shows up as blank? As for a new USB stick how would that work if I can't access the menu to upload any files? Sorry I'm still new at this and try to read as many threads as possible so if anyone knows how I can bring up the menu to upload these file recommendations I would appreciate any help

[barrie]

didn't work! I used a new usb stick and used the factory file and held the menu button on the console and turned the switch on and nothing happened. I held it for about 10 minutes and no force upload....Any other idea's?

[stiffyman]

if you have not tried this do so, remove your USB then try rebooting, with nothing plugged into your USB slot on your STB, should power on, worked for me with same problem your having

[truckman]

Next attempt

1) make sure you are using s-video cables OR composite cable
2) format USB, load ONLY FACTORY FILE
3)turn off stb, inset USB stick
4) hold down OK button on stb, flip ON rear switch
5) let go of OK button if you see file menu


If that doesn't work try holding the Menu button, now do you see green lights on the board, if not the power supply is dead and needs repair.

[barrie]

Nothing! I went to a satelite repair shop and they recommended that I plug my receiver directly into my PC and upload the factory file only. I have no idea how to use an uploader when connected to the PC so could I trouble someone for a step by step on how to use the uploader and which factory file I should use to attempt this. Sorry I never had a problem with my SV8000 and so I'm unfamilar with setting this all up. I appreciate everyones tips and suggestions on helping me

[AirTV25389]

Nothing! I went to a satelite repair shop and they recommended that I plug my receiver directly into my PC and upload the factory file only. I have no idea how to use an uploader when connected to the PC so could I trouble someone for a step by step on how to use the uploader and which factory file I should use to attempt this. Sorry I never had a problem with my SV8000 and so I'm unfamilar with setting this all up. I appreciate everyones tips and suggestions on helping meI don't have a SV 8000 but I think this is what you need.
Complete SV-HD8000 Factory Reset UPDATED (http://www.dssgeeks.com/forums/complete-sv-hd8000-t44098/index.html)
Good luck.

[truckman]

Open program Downloader

Click CONNECT to select COM port

Click DOWNLOAD FILE

Choose current file

Once the Date Transfer window pop-up, turn the STB “ON” by using the rear ON/OFF switch

Once you have turn the STB “ON” by using ON/OFF switch in the rear, the file will start to transfer

Once the transfer completed, PLEASE DO NOT TURN OFF THE STB UNTIL IT REBOOT

[Centauri]

Oh barrie barrie barrie!!!!
You should of listened to my advice way at the beginning of this thread and you would of had all up and running.
Now go to the files section and download to your PC:
1) The Loader program
2) The latest version Factory file
3) The current file
And follow Truckmans instructions. Next time listen to me cause I da man :cool:
LOL

Nothing! I went to a satelite repair shop and they recommended that I plug my receiver directly into my PC and upload the factory file only. I have no idea how to use an uploader when connected to the PC so could I trouble someone for a step by step on how to use the uploader and which factory file I should use to attempt this. Sorry I never had a problem with my SV8000 and so I'm unfamilar with setting this all up. I appreciate everyones tips and suggestions on helping me

Open program Downloader

Click CONNECT to select COM port

Click DOWNLOAD FILE

Choose current file

Once the Date Transfer window pop-up, turn the STB “ON” by using the rear ON/OFF switch

Once you have turn the STB “ON” by using ON/OFF switch in the rear, the file will start to transfer

Once the transfer completed, PLEASE DO NOT TURN OFF THE STB UNTIL IT REBOOT

[barrie]

The downloader can not find my STB. Not certain if my serial connect on my PC is working so I'll get an adapter for USB port to connect the serial. Green light at the back comes on and the little orange clock does to on the display but this receiver just does not want to function properly. Let you know tomorrow how this turns out. Thanks again to everyone

[truckman]

The downloader can not find my STB. Not certain if my serial connect on my PC is working so I'll get an adapter for USB port to connect the serial. Green light at the back comes on and the little orange clock does to on the display but this receiver just does not want to function properly. Let you know tomorrow how this turns out. Thanks again to everyone

depending on your version of windows you may need to select the pro in advance options.

[barrie]

nothing works. I installed a proper usb serial adapter and the up loader version I downloaded on this site recognizes it yet when I connect it says STB not recognized and does nothing. I don't know what else to do????????? Does anyone know of anyone in the 705 area code that could fix this for me. I've tried all your suggestions and bought any necessary parts to do this on my windows XP and the STB is not recognized and so the file transfer is not happening. I do appreciate all the advise I think though I need a professional to kick it back in gear

[barrie]

So I took my receiver in and the reason none of your great tips were working is because apparently a chip blew out. So it is being repaired and I should have it back in a few days. Thanks for all the help

[Ledge]

So I took my receiver in and the reason none of your great tips were working is because apparently a chip blew out. So it is being repaired and I should have it back in a few days. Thanks for all the help

Maybe you could ask your repair person to return the blown chip to you so maybe you could give us a pic of it and it's location.

Thanks

[Centauri]

Don't let that blown chip stop you from being prepared for the future man. That USB-Serial cable may yet come in handy some time in the future.
Always have handy on your computer:
The Latest version Loader
The latest version Factory file

And make sure you have the proper cable. Its a NULL MODEM cable. It connects together with you USB-Serial cable

Also make sure you did all you needed to do to get that USB-Serial cable working properly. Read into this link below as it pertains very important information about it:
http://www.dssgeeks.com/forums/usb-serial-com-t29127/index.html
Read all the posts in that link and follow it

I just hope the repair guy isn't playing games with you by saying its something its not.

[slowroller]

WOW... that ledge... is a cheesy dood !! Ask and maybe WE CAN SAVE SOME MONEY !!:DMaybe you could ask your repair person to return the blown chip to you so maybe you could give us a pic of it and it's location.

Thanks

[barrie]

I'm up and running again! The damage to repair the chip was only $60.00 so not that bad. Again thank you to everyone

[dellsam34]

I'm up and running again! The damage to repair the chip was only $60.00 so not that bad. Again thank you to everyone

I have the same problem on mine, USB and Serial ports went dead where did you get your receiver repaired? Is it not under Sonicview warranty? if so can Sonicview accept to repair it even if it has a non factory image on it?

[barrie]

in Scarborough

[six_pack_dude1970]

I am having the very same problems you are, my SV 8000 won't take and bins or files no matter if I force upload via cable or usb stick. Hope someone can figure this out for us...

[tiggerbear]

I was playing with the program Wiznet to try and get my I hub running and when I went to turn on my receiver there was no front display? not sure what I could have done as I've been trying for days to get the hub going with no luck. I've tried to load factory file via serial on computer but no luck.... Any suggestions?:(

[cavalino]

I can't get my menu up so how do I load anything onto my console? TV just shows up as blank? As for a new USB stick how would that work if I can't access the menu to upload any files? Sorry I'm still new at this and try to read as many threads as possible so if anyone knows how I can bring up the menu to upload these file recommendations I would appreciate any helpremove hub load factory bin on stick{unzipped} insert stick in front hold menu button on front power up rear main switch,when u see unit booting up release menu button!!.cheers:)