DM518s issues

[grizu34]

hi guys

ran into a problem today, i was watching tv through my dm left it on and got caught up with other things, to see it when i return a frozen screen. not that i was worried bcuz i do get that abit. upon restart of my box i got nothing. no picture what so ever, usually i would get the pli image and then it would take a while to load. but nothing. i am using component cables atm and when first installing them i had similar issue whereby it did no work straight away i had to play with the dm settings. ive changed all the cables using normal av input still no luck. the dm lights seem to work properly but when i use the remote the green response button does no flicker. if anyone can help identify the issue, ideas to resolve it i would sincerely thank you all in advance

[best4less]

Have a look and see if dreamup can connect to it if it does just reflash the sucker

[CoopsOz]

Yep....reflashing is the easiest option, I have spent days trying to resolve issues in the past, it is easier just to bite the bullet from the get go.

[johnbarry]

Also good idea after a reflash, set it up the way you want it and then do a full backup, that way you have a restore point if things go pear shape later on.

[Rick]

did you have the LNB earthed?

[best4less]

Hey Snookums when you don't have the LNB " not " earthed and you kill the box you should still be able to use dreamup ?? I have a spare DM500 that died I can't even get it to jtag LOL

[OSIRUS]

I disconnect all the cables to the STB,

& also earth the STB when doing dreamup

I think GW1 once said you can also damage the serial port if it is not earthed..... ?

Also.... what version of dream up are you using ?

try using an early one like DreamUP_1.2.2.0

[best4less]

yeah have done that just the com port connected and then tried the network port

Tried different Dreamup versions and tested on other boxes and they all connected

She has worked hard over the years as my logger, just a shame to put her down for ever LOL

[grizu34]

thanks guys re-flashing has worked a treat, gonna backing up this time