Viewsat VS2000 Platinum factory bin reset question.

I just got another E-bay "bargain", unfortunately it has "non factory firmware" on it and need to do the factory bin. I tried doing the factory reset option from the STB menu. That did not work. The only satellites listed in the box are not all the ones that should be there.

I downloaded the loader from Viewsat, and downloaded the software from Viewsat ....which I assume is the original bin file. There are instructions in the binloader. ViewsatUSA


The instructions for the loader looks like I would have to install a bin file, but the Viewsat file I downloaded and unzipped is a PGM file. Is there a difference?

I followed the instructions and I keep getting a BadZSINIT and it seems stuck there...so I am wondering if this unit is hosed or maybe I am doing this wrong. I do have the null modem cable.

The file is VS Platinum & Lite Factory Bin File - V0278

and the loader is Loader 1 - Firmware Updater (Plat and Xtreme)

Any suggestions would be most appreciated

Thanks

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>>>> Everyone should look into upgrading their OTA capabilities and get a deep fringe outdoor antenna ( with a rotator) and use a 30 db MAST MOUNTED amp. This adds a new dimension to the meaning of "FTA".

Viewsat's firmware is a program file, their files end in .pgm (after unzipping the file)
You're good to go.
Sounds like you aren't getting the on/off thing going right for the receiver to accept the file. Click on the file to load, turn on box-it should work eventually. ( I never remember if its Upload to load the file to the box, or Download ! )

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You should have loader2.exe installed on your pc. The factory bin file is VIEWSAT_PLATINUM_V0278.PGM. Make absolutely sure you don't turn the receiver off before it finishes loading or you will trash it.

I did the firmware up date everything loaded fine this time and got the download done prompt . Hooked it back up ...still the only satellites listed in the setup menu are Echostar and Nimiq satellites and no 97W or any other "normal" FTA .

I don't think the firmware worked.

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Orion 75 cm Dish dual LNB for 97West
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Fortec, Viewsat and Visionsat receivers

* Avatar is Macy's Satellite Network on 105W.

>>>> Everyone should look into upgrading their OTA capabilities and get a deep fringe outdoor antenna ( with a rotator) and use a 30 db MAST MOUNTED amp. This adds a new dimension to the meaning of "FTA".

You can download a "current" Sat List from Viewsat
viewsatusa.com/support_Sat.html

Make sure you have the correct Com Port selected

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I added the SAT file into the loader and it worked. I have all the satellites in the menu now. I scanned 97W and now this receiver works great!

Thanks Lak7 ....That did the trick!

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Setup Home: Direct TV since 2001
75cm Dish w/ single LNB for 74West
Orion 75 cm Dish dual LNB for 97West
World Direct Dish single LNB for 72West
WS7630 75cm Dish single LNB for 103West
Fortec, Viewsat and Visionsat receivers

* Avatar is Macy's Satellite Network on 105W.

>>>> Everyone should look into upgrading their OTA capabilities and get a deep fringe outdoor antenna ( with a rotator) and use a 30 db MAST MOUNTED amp. This adds a new dimension to the meaning of "FTA".

i had a reciever that had the same thing on i bought it at a yard sale ,guess it was used for stealing.

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