blade 7000 hd channel list

Thanks for that ensoniq...we tried your suggestions and managed to back up 3 files on a usb stick...just hope my friend can fall back on these files if a problem arises.

1 othwer question...if we had to flash the box, would it require a pin/password..and is flashing the box done by holding the menu button while turning the box on, or is that just a normal reset?

thanks a million for help already provided to ALL you guys...

 

Hi Gerrard08,

If you've got the CNDF file (channels) and the STB file (the actual box's image) you'll be fine.. (though you'll still find you can't access the suppliers modified password - like now, so no change there).

I have a couple of Blades and before I posted, had 2 *test* lines on one that I created, had a full favourite/channel selection etc.. - I used the download menu, SAVE STB option and save the box image onto USB then.. went in, deleted all channels and factory reset the unit (right back to the point it's asking if I want it in English, Turkish, Swedish etc - just to confirm the info).

Menu/Download - and the USB pen drive STB file (which was still in the back of the box) was there, so moved down to the back up just made, pressed OK and let it do the rebuild on the box.

Box came back on with no channels, BUT with the new V1.19b firmware (as it had previously) AND the test connections I'd set up.

Back into download, picked the channel list (NCDF) from the USB drive, pressed OK - 10 seconds later - everything back in order ... just the way it was 5 minutes before.

The days of Null Modem cables and powering on/off at the right point are long gone (that's older technology) - the Blade and others (like the Kryptview KV780) will or do already all update direct from the web - starting with regional channel lists (so you don't have to bother finding BBC Wales instead of BBC London etc).

As I said in last post, if push comes to shove and they won't give you the PIN (a. it's a little suspicious - as most lines are pretty much anonymous via VPN!?), (b. it's a bit cheeky full stop) and (c. when you explain your mother in law was trying to wash your 'smalls' in a standard 40 degree non-fast colour wash - she used the wrong remote and reset your Blade - lol... if they won't give you the PIN, then presumably they've backed up your box details somewhere as they'll have the Serial/MAC of the Ethernet connection).

Cheers

 

Excellent stuff ensoniq....thanks again m8..very much appreciated.

cheeeeers.

 

Thanks for posting this, could be very useful to a lot of people!! Well done, might even get myself one of them boxes!!

 

Excellent info.

 

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@gerrard08...they have your personal and wholly identifiable MAC address which is unique throughout planet earth attached directly to your name, address, bank account and a host of 'specially selected 3rd party affiliate companies'.. It's what they use to direct your signal to your house AND to generate their automated monthly bills.

While no one condones the possible viewing of channels which contractually you may be obliged to pay for/watch free on YouTube or remember from the early 1990's (if you're as old as I am..!).. then the authorities have quite a busy workload catching violent offenders and the like just now - especially during these financially difficult times.

Trade stats indicate that 95%+ of those who do have any contact from the authorities tend to be loud, irritating, mad dog owning pests.. who happen to also have a set top box.

It's healthy to appreciate any possible risk, but unless you 'are that irritating nutter - everyone hates and has reason to complain about'.. chances are, you'll not be rocking any major boats.

Just my take on the overall situation.

 

sb---- if you have an active line it will work until it is no longer active. when you connect to a share then the share defines start and end time. new lines will always work, but the server controls all aspects of the communication so that new line will also end at a defined date. so once you have a new cline when required then you are ok. and do remember that line can never be shared with friends (unless it is allowed). you will never be allowed to use two boxes with same cline information. cams do not allow this

 

well....i was thinking of purchasing the sat box and cs/line from a supplier locally based in cash...up front payment for a whole year perhaps...that way theres no need for direct debit setup etc.

 

It might be a bit more expensive to do it that way, but if you can trust the guy you are going to buy it off then it might be the best way to do it.

I would suggest that you get a sub for no more than 3 mths, and then that way if it goes belly-up you are not too much out of pocket. If you pay for a years sub and it goes belly-up after a month or 2 it could be costly.

 

A lot of people just buy the unit, then someone who's punting out decent lines. Nothing wrong in owning a nice satellite box.

..and there's not many line sellers who want to take direct debit payment I'd imagine!

 

..and there's not many line sellers who want to take direct debit payment I'd imagine!
pmsl i dont know of any

 

only problem with that is if the server goes down you have lost your subs.how much they chargin for box and subs?

 

£275 for the whole lot..hd box

 

so you are payin around £125 yr for subs alone about the goin price 10 a month.just cause you pay for a year doesent mean the server will last that long.best payin month by month that way if any probs you can change your cs.

 

yes..thats a good point...i think theres chance i might lose out in long run...so i think i will buy box from net and get cs/line seperate also..and pay monthly.


thanks again

 

Grabbed from another forum...

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The Blade is definitely 'cutting edge'.. full 1080P, stunning picture quality and you can sort out everything you need via USB, (good old Null Modem..if you've got time) or via Web Update..

CA's unofficial user guide for new users is here - which covered all the basic info I needed.

Cheers

PS.. if you are wanting the latest channel layouts for your area (I believe they'll all be there soon).. just go into the menu/IP Settings (press OK), blue for firmware update - then Blue again for edit the update server.. overtype the 000.000.000.000 with blademedia.serveftp.com and save.

When you go back in, press OK and you'll see a list of channel lists pre-setup .. choose the freeview S*y UK and choose from the London (or newer Mark 1) or other areas to suit.. 10 seconds later - check your Groups button/Entertainment section. It should all be neatly organised for you.

And.. if you ain't running V1.19b (Menu/Installation/System Info) - then you should be.. check the guide link above.. it makes one hell of a difference.

Congrats to Blade for this box - this is genuine New Technology and not some re-hash of an older box. A1 - Thanks!!

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Hope it helps

 

10 per month??? I think I must be getting ripped off so!!

 

does this work? icant seem to get it to work, taken from the official blade web site
www.blademedia.tv, any help would be gratefull.
To perform multi-record, it is recommended that you use a fast USB storage device eg. USB2.0 Hard Drive. USB flash sticks may not give good performance, will be slow interacting, may make the box unstable or may not work at all, but you can try it.

To multi-record, press OK to show Channel List..... Press REC button on remote to start recording.... go to another channel on the same transponder.... press REC again (you may get "Record Full" message if USB is busy or slow, just try it again after a few seconds).... You now have two channels recording and you can now select a third channel on the same transponder to watch.