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Maybe a another connected issue of separate, but with the Anaconda connected to the TV, the TV has shut down twice. This has not happened before.
 
Most newer televisions automatically shut down when no video is present for a certain amount of time.
You can buy null RS232 cables at most electronics and computer stores. They are a bit harder to find than a few years ago. The file Will Not transfer unless the correct cable is used.
Your best bet on getting this receiver fixed might be returning it or sending it to Viper. You will have to decide what you want to do. EB
 
el bandido said:
Most newer televisions automatically shut down when no video is present for a certain amount of time.
You can buy null RS232 cables at most electronics and computer stores. They are a bit harder to find than a few years ago. The file Will Not transfer unless the correct cable is used.
Your best bet on getting this receiver fixed might be returning it or sending it to Viper. You will have to decide what you want to do. EB
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The TV shut down once with no picture but the second time the receiver was connected but we were watching TV. Asked about a Null modem cable at Staples when I bought the USB stick but the guy looked at me like I was talking Greek.
 
easily confused said:
The TV shut down once with no picture but the second time the receiver was connected but we were watching TV. Asked about a Null modem cable at Staples when I bought the USB stick but the guy looked at me like I was talking Greek.
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Ec, if you don't have any luck send it to me. I have one here I can ship back to you..I'll make sure it has the latest firmware and a NA sat list installed. just let me know.
 
Going to give another shot at trying to resuscitate the Anaconda and just wanted to verify that the Raptor RS232 Recovery Loader is also the one to use on the Anaconda?
 
Ok, no success but I have seen some strange things on the front and was wondering if anyone has seen this. Right now I am looking at what appears to be an "S" followed by an "E" missing the top line of the letter, followed by a lower case "r" and followed with a lower case "n" with a - above it. Pressing the "Menu" button shows 0003, pressing "OK" shows what I just described and pressing the "OK" button again displays something else. Any idea wht these things mean?
 
If you need a null modem cable, I'm sure I have a few lying around. Have to agree with the boys and ship it out for repair.
 
Just a follow up EC, I got a chance to today to open up your return.

I did get it to load through RS232, Problem was it would only boot in 480i.

It looks to ,me like the HDMI port is shot as well as the Tuner and Ethernet port from what I tested.

So the conclusion is Lightning is not our friend..and you were wasting your time..but we got you fixed up with another box and that's the main thing.

Pretty much the same thing happened to me with Lightning and since then when I see it's coming or forcasted when I won't be home I disconnect the V-Box cables and unplug the power source from the STB.

I guess the same could be said for our our valuable household electronics when a storm is brewing.
 
When O rodered my new V-Box I also ordered two inline fuses that go in the cable so if I get hit the fuse will open and stop the current just in case something happens when I am not home. Are you actually saying that wasn't all my incompetence? Here I thought I just couldn't couldn't get simple instructions straight. I'm going to crack open one of the bottles of Glenfiddich and have a celebratory shot!
 
easily confused said:
When O rodered my new V-Box I also ordered two inline fuses that go in the cable so if I get hit the fuse will open and stop the current just in case something happens when I am not home. Are you actually saying that wasn't all my incompetence? Here I thought I just couldn't couldn't get simple instructions straight. I'm going to crack open one of the bottles of Glenfiddich and have a celebratory shot!
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Yes, you can blame mother nature...lol
 
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