Some help on Freesat v7 HD installation and Config

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Some help on Freesat v7 HD installation and Config

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First thanks all for reading my post.

Recently i have purchased Freesat v7 HD and try to install on Tatasky Dish + LNB and old model TV like AV Cable settings.

1. I have installed the settop box without any issues after that there is no display and no sound only menu are displaying.
2. This STB will support on Tatasky Dish + LNB (India).
3. I request kindly update me what are the Satellites to add in the satellites installation option.
4. Or shall i use with usb Wifi only for Air to Free Channels.
5. Do i really need to go for latest firmware of date :21/02/2017 where as my STB is showing 26/12/2016 firmware.
6. And i hope you people i have understood my situation, since i'm new user in the Freesat STB.

Once again i thanks to all for there valuable support on this issues.

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Re: Some help on Freesat v7 HD installation and Config

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Please have a look atmy instructions on setting up here.

Owen
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Re: Some help on Freesat v7 HD installation and Config

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Dear Owen,

Many thanks for your valuable info and can i get info on importing of India Satellite (.key file) and other important .key files. I mean India Channel list.

Harish

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sukhhari wrote:Dear Owen,

Many thanks for your valuable info and can i get info on importing of India Satellite (.key file) and other important .key files. I mean India Channel list.

Harish
If you have set up your satellite you can do a "Blind" search and the channels and TP's will be scanned into your unit.
I'm in New Zealand so I can't scan in your local sats.

As for the softcam.key file, most of the powervu channels will auto roll the keys and you can search the net for keys for other channels and enter them.
There are instruction here for key entry.

Owen
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Re: Some help on Freesat v7 HD installation and Config

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Many thanks for all and shall I go for this new Firmware of 21/02/2017 on this v7HD settop box and request to suggest me what precautions I need to take before updating.

Harish

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Before up dating always save your data base to USB. There are two options for this and one saves your favorites etc as well.
Also go to the conditional access menu and use the green button to "Export" your softcam.key file. This is the code for the encrypted channels.
Keep a copy of your softcam.key and data base files on your computer as the V7 over writes these files each time you save them.
I rename them with the date so I can keep track of them. eg softcam21032017.key

After the update you can then reload your user data from the USB and "Import" the softcam.key file.

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Once again thanks for your valuable support and I unable to import the softcam.key file into Freesat v7 box and how about youtube/youporn website

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sukhhari wrote:Once again thanks for your valuable support and I unable to import the softcam.key file into Freesat v7 box and how about youtube/youporn website
The "softcam.key" file must have that name.
If you have renamed it, to keep a copy, you still need to leave a copy with the original name on your USB.

Owen
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Re: Some help on Freesat v7 HD installation and Config

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Many thanks to all for helping me to setup the Freesat Settop Box and sorry to say that, still I unable to view the picture and sound. The below steps I followed.

1. Installed the Dish Antenna and point to the required Satellite like (ABS2 at 75.0E).
2. RG6 Cable connected to Settop Box and try to Search the Satellite, but still I unable to.
3. And how can I find out about the LNB is Working condition or not.
4. I request to all, any help / suggestions on the above subject in detailed.

Harish

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Have you got a friend or neighbour who has got this satellite that you are after to confirm, that your receiver is set up correctly and that you can receive the said channels in your area of the world.

DEN (UK)

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sukhhari wrote:Many thanks to all for helping me to setup the Freesat Settop Box and sorry to say that, still I unable to view the picture and sound. The below steps I followed.

1. Installed the Dish Antenna and point to the required Satellite like (ABS2 at 75.0E).
2. RG6 Cable connected to Settop Box and try to Search the Satellite, but still I unable to.
3. And how can I find out about the LNB is Working condition or not.
4. I request to all, any help / suggestions on the above subject in detailed.

Harish
Do you have a satellite finder meter, the type that beeps so you can find the satellite,
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If so when you place your hand in front of the LNB the meter will show a higher level. This means that the LNB is working.
If you manually add a known good TP for the satellite, you can then move your dish very slowly until you see a signal level in the TP Menu screen.
Also check that your LNB is set to the correct skew.

As STRETCH said try another receiver or try your V7HD on another dish.

Owen
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Re: Some help on Freesat v7 HD installation and Config

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Once again thanks for your support and yes I already tested with another antenna dish which is pointing to Insat 4A (encrypted TP) Tatasky India and perfectly showing full strength signal. Here I have doubt on LNB only and any other way to find out.

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On the satellite installation screen you can place a checkmark next to the satellite. Is that only used during scanning because during viewing it doesn't seem to matter if it is checked or not? Or, should it always be checked?
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carl wrote:On the satellite installation screen you can place a checkmark next to the satellite. Is that only used during scanning because during viewing it doesn't seem to matter if it is checked or not? Or, should it always be checked?
Each satellite you check will be auctioned. If your check 4 sats they all will be scanned if that is what you do.
If you are in the TP list and check 2 or 3 TP they all will be scanned.

Owen
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Re: Some help on Freesat v7 HD installation and Config

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Ah. Now I understand. I've just gone to a transponder and had it highlighted and pressed the blue button to scan one at a time. Unfortunately, the manual is not too clear on the functions. I also downloaded your pdf file with pictures and that explains things more. Thank you once again, Owen.
Carl
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