coolsat 8000 upgrading question

**cruzin** · 02-20-2010 07:47 PM

I was wondering about the upgrading to the newer software on the cs8000hd, I downloaded the upgrade software that Ice posted in his review of the cs box. I bought one on ebay and not sure if it will be upgraded or not or what software is in it.
Anyway I opened the zip file and viewed the instuctions and started the loader but it would not find the software. Is there any instructions or how to on running the software anywhere in the 9 page review or elsewhere here? thanks for info.

**brentb636** · 02-20-2010 07:57 PM

The CSUpgrade loader looks for the "bin" extension by default. The CS firmware is a "SGN" extension. You have to change that , in the dropdown box at the bottom of the window.
Probably that is the only problem.

**cruzin** · 02-20-2010 08:05 PM

Just found that it was just looking for bin and I changed to all files and it fould the files then. Thanks

**brentb636** · 02-20-2010 08:41 PM

I don't know your plans, but if you need Diseqc 1.1 support, it is available for the CS8000 using some of the later versions of the "hacker" firmware. Those versions also allow you to turn off the annoying "beep" during the tuning operation.

**cruzin** · 02-20-2010 10:16 PM

I have all mine set to 1.0. I have 4 cs 5000 running and wanted something to get the hd. I use just basic lnbf at the dishes, and a dual c band lnbf. I think the 1.1 was used for high low lnb types so I should be safe with factory software. Unless the 3rd party software has some real advantages I might try it out.

Originally Posted by brentb636

I don't know your plans, but if you need Diseqc 1.1 support, it is available for the CS8000 using some of the later versions of the "hacker" firmware. Those versions also allow you to turn off the annoying "beep" during the tuning operation.

**guapoharry** · 02-20-2010 11:03 PM

Most people use 1.1 for 8x1 DiSEqC switches

**Anole** · 02-21-2010 01:36 AM

I can't speak for the Coolsat 8000, but another very popular receiver got major feature enhancements primarily through the hack firmware updates.

So, if factory seemed buggy or lacking, I'd not hesitate to try:
version 12063F, which was dated 20090617
...which was the latest I could find.