Coolsat 8000Hd?

[Semokid]

Just got my hands on a 8000 HD,receiver and remote only and i know nothing at all about this thing,did find the manual supplied by Iceberg (thank you)and printed it out.
It shows h/w version 1.00.00 and s/w version 12.03.9F, can anyone tell me if this is a factory bin or hackware?

 

[bassist]

It's hackware (the suffix 'F' indicates hackware) but that f/w works better for me than the factory file did. Since the CS8000 is no longer useful for pirating, I don't think there is an ethical issue with just keeping that file.

BTW: Brent, who is from the beautiful west coast of Michigan, helped me out a lot in getting mine up and running. I have really enjoyed mine since I've got it hooked up.

 

[Mr Tony]

and if you want the factory here is a thread recently with the link to it
http://www.satelliteguys.us/free-air-fta-discussion/235850-coolsat-8000hd-firmware.html

I know the old hackerware dropped that ear piercing, dog howling beep when you go into the dish setup

 

[brentb636]

The later hackware also adds Diseqc 1.1 capability , for those who want an elaborate switch network . That feature works well , too.

 

[whatchel1]

and if you want the factory here is a thread recently with the link to it
http://www.satelliteguys.us/free-air-fta-discussion/235850-coolsat-8000hd-firmware.html

I know the old hackerware dropped that ear piercing, dog howling beep when you go into the dish setup

Does this work on the 8100HD as well? I need the f/w for mine.

 

[Mr Tony]

Here is the software for the 8100

 

[Semokid]

and if you want the factory here is a thread recently with the link to it
http://www.satelliteguys.us/free-air-fta-discussion/235850-coolsat-8000hd-firmware.html

I know the old hackerware dropped that ear piercing, dog howling beep when you go into the dish setup

Ok i downloaded all three files and after extacting the files on the udgrader i have three files that are zipped now what to do with those?

 

[whatchel1]

Here is the software for the 8100

KEWL I was trying to load the other s/w to the 8100HD & it told me that it was wrong file. It has been rolled back to factory s/w. I'm pretty sure I found AMC 21 but w/ strong signal but no pix since I don't have the correct s/w for the sat.

 

[Mr Tony]

Ok i downloaded all three files and after extacting the files on the udgrader i have three files that are zipped now what to do with those?

you have to unzip all the files. Why they were zipped twice is beyond me

 

[whatchel1]

you have to unzip all the files. Why they were zipped twice is beyond me

zipped twice Say What? How does one extract a zip file twice?

 

[Mr Tony]

I just checked an old file I have and for some reason its "double zipped"

the folder is zipped
the 3 folders inside are also zipped

I dont know how that happened

 

[whatchel1]

I just checked an old file I have and for some reason its "double zipped"

the folder is zipped
the 3 folders inside are also zipped

I dont know how that happened

I'm unable to get it to extract twice. So will the receiver even understand a zip file?

 

[brentb636]

No, the receiver will not accept a zip file.

 

[Mr Tony]

The 8100 file is not zipped twice. Unzip the file and you're all set

 

[Mr Tony]

Here is the files for the 8000.....they are only zipped once

 

[whatchel1]

The 8100 file is not zipped twice. Unzip the file and you're all set

It shows as a .sgn file extension. When I looked that up I'm told that it is just a Sierra print artist file. That really seems strange.

 

[brentb636]

The "SGN" extension is the correct extension for CS8000/8100 files. When you use the loader, it will default to "bin" file , I believe . Use the dropdown box to select all files, and then select the "SGN" file.

 

[Mr Tony]

The 8100 you can load to a thumb drive and load it directly to the 8100 via the USB port

The 8000 you cant do that

 

[Semokid]

Found what i guess is a newer version loader V3.01 and have it setup to try and download the files,but i need to know if it takes a null
or straight cable for the 8000. No problem i have one or the other. By the way the new loader does'nt require you to split the files and
then rejion them!

 

[Semokid]

Found what i guess is a newer version loader V3.01 and have it setup to try and download the files,but i need to know if it takes a null
or straight cable for the 8000. No problem i have one or the other. By the way the new loader does'nt require you to split the files and
then rejion them!

Ok i am good,forgot that i had a list of what cable it takes for different receivers, it takes the null cable!