I can't find the answer and need some help

[dlc2008]

Hello,

I am new to this site and have looked everywhere for the answers I need.

I have a Veiwsat 2000 extreme, and it was given to me by my brother so i have no instructions other then to update the file when the numbers go down.

I have bev already so the signal and dish were already set. We are trying to hook up dishnet now. we have unplugged the bev and figure we should try to get the signal of dishnet alone to make sure it works before we try running both.


the problem is we get no signal, we have look up the settings, right to our area where we live, but nothing. My brother had the receiver hooked up to bev before, so i am not sure if we are not doing something.

So I guess my question is , Once we put the dish at the right angle and degree should we automaticaly pick up dishnet or is there something else I am missing. I have changed the receiver to Echostar 7 but still nothing.

I thank you in advance for any help you can provide.

Thanks
dlc

 

[Beware Beware]

Hello,

I am new to this site and have looked everywhere for the answers I need.

I have a Veiwsat 2000 extreme, and it was given to me by my brother so i have no instructions other then to update the file when the numbers go down.

I have bev already so the signal and dish were already set. We are trying to hook up dishnet now. we have unplugged the bev and figure we should try to get the signal of dishnet alone to make sure it works before we try running both.


the problem is we get no signal, we have look up the settings, right to our area where we live, but nothing. My brother had the receiver hooked up to bev before, so i am not sure if we are not doing something.

So I guess my question is , Once we put the dish at the right angle and degree should we automaticaly pick up dishnet or is there something else I am missing. I have changed the receiver to Echostar 7 but still nothing.

I thank you in advance for any help you can provide.

Thanks
dlc

Here is some info for you read and try . cheers

 

[dlc2008]

Thank you

I have read the info , but I still can not get a signal. we are usiing the same dish right now for b3v, but just trying to move it to pick up the d!sh signal before we mount the second dish. Would this be causing the problem? I am just at my wits end here , because something so simple is not working.

Again thanks for any information.

One last thing that is confusing me a little. I am using loader2 which was passed to me in a potable file, and I was directed to totalfta to pick up the new files, and here is shows new numbers as of Saturday the 9th, but my b3v is working off the file from Aug 2. And if I check on totalfta it shows the file as Up and the date of it is AUg 2. I cam here as I was unsuccessful in finding answer there, and really appreciate the help and am willing to learn and pass on any help I get, and reccomend this site.

Thanks

 

[Beware Beware]

Thank you

I have read the info , but I still can not get a signal. we are usiing the same dish right now for b3v, but just trying to move it to pick up the d!sh signal before we mount the second dish. Would this be causing the problem? I am just at my wits end here , because something so simple is not working.

Again thanks for any information.

One last thing that is confusing me a little. I am using loader2 which was passed to me in a potable file, and I was directed to totalfta to pick up the new files, and here is shows new numbers as of Saturday the 9th, but my b3v is working off the file from Aug 2. And if I check on totalfta it shows the file as Up and the date of it is AUg 2. I cam here as I was unsuccessful in finding answer there, and really appreciate the help and am willing to learn and pass on any help I get, and reccomend this site.

Thanks

OK so you had the box working B3V right & yes that file does work . if you had it working you are not finding the right sat 110w OR 119w first make sure sat cable in back of box is in the right spot top right corner if you are looking from front then go into menu Antenna setup & make sure the satellite is Echostar 7 119w or Echostar 8,10 110w then when you find the sat in the lite blue bar next to where it says Antenna Setup it will light up with that sat .

 

[dlc2008]

Thanks for the quick reply.

Do I have to change the plug in the back is i am moving the dish from b3v to d!sh? If not, I don't have the dish mounted as yet, bit if i move it I can get b3v, but when I go to the appropriate angle and degree for d!sh I get nothing.

We look up our city to find the exact settings and used a compass , so it is a little mind boggling. I feel as though I am missing something. I know the receiver was already set up for b3v when I got it.

Laurie

 

[Beware Beware]

No you don't have to move the cable if you where already getting b3v just move to find new sat just watch the TV while someone moves dish with box on antenna setup & watch for signal & quality and in lite blue bar at top will lite up with sat that you are hitting for d!sh it a little higher up and to the west of b3v keep trying & don't give up your close to getting it ... ......................................................................................I don't know if this will help but here is some more info ........
Viewsat VS2000 XTREME Configuration Guide
=================================

This document is intended to provide a Viewsat VS2000 XTREME owner with a comprehensive set of initial configuration steps. The goal is to have the receiver operational as quickly as possible with the least amount of difficulty.

This document assumes that one or more antennas with appropriate LNB's and any required switches has already been properly installed for receiving one or more satellites. Only settings which are crucial for proper operation are covered.

Once the unit is operational, the user should review the remaining settings and adjust them to suit personal needs or preferences.

Begin by downloading the latest firmware.

This file can be found in the VS-XTREME files section.

The file name will be DBPSW-yyddmmX.ZIP, where yy is the year, mm is the month, and dd is the day.

This file is a ZIP archive containing the actual firmware file which is named DBPSW-yymmddX.PGM.

If you are not using Windows XP or Windows Vista, you will have to use a program such as WinZIP or WinRAR to extract the PGM file to your hard drive.

LOAD the PGM file to your receiver using the VS Loader.

With the receiver connected to your antenna and television, turn on the main power switch located on the back of the unit. If necessary, press the red power button on the remote control to bring the receiver out of standby mode.

Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Main Menu. If prompted, enter your PIN code when necessary (default = 0000, master = 3570).

The file will be transferred into the receiver and then written to nonvolatile memory. During this process, I.n.S.t. will be displayed on the receiver.

Do NOT interrupt this operation in any way or your receiver could be damaged permanently.

When the operation is complete, the receiver will automatically reboot. If necessary, press the red power button on the remote control to bring the receiver out of standby mode.


Select User Setting -> Factory Default. Press OK with Yes selected.
Select System Information -> Receiver Information. Verify that the Main S/W listed is the same name as the firmware you just installed.
Select User Setting -> Parental Control. Set Menu Lock to Off.
Select User Setting -> Time Setting. Set Time Mode to Auto. Set Time Adjustment to the GMT offset for your area (-5:00 for Eastern, -6:00 for Central, -7:00 for Mountain, or -8:00 for Pacific).
Set Summer Time to Off for Standard Time or On for Daylight Savings Time.
Select User Setting -> System Settings. Set Local Channel to On. Change Local Channel Region to your city or the closest one listed. Channels in this region will be mapped to their normal local channel numbers.
Select User Setting -> Option. Set Sort By SID to On. Set Auto TP to On. Set Auto Roll to All. Set Full Channel Name to On.
Select User Setting -> EPG Setting. Set EPG TP to E:12472 and N:12311.
Select Installation -> Antenna Setup.

For each satellite to be configured, perform the following steps:


Set Satellite to the desired satellite.
Set LNB Power to On.
Set LNB Type. Legacy Single and Dual LNB's should be set to Standard.
Legacy Twin and Quad LNB's have their own dedicated types (LNB1 = higher azimuth satellite / LNB2 = lower azimuth satellite). Dish Pro LNB's should be set to OCS-DP.
Set LNB Freq. to 11250.
Set 22 KHz. Select Off or On, as appropriate, if a 22 KHz switch is used with this LNB. Otherwise, select Off is no 22 KHz switch is used with this LNB.
Set TP Freq. to 12224 unless this satellite is EchoStar 7 (119.0W), in which case use 12239 instead. The TP Freq. setting is not saved upon exit. This is normal and will not affect any subsequent operations.
Set DiSEqC 1.0. If an external DiSEqC switch is being used with this LNB, select the appropriate port number. If this LNB is a DishPro Twin or Quad, select port 1 (higher azimuth satellite) or port 2 (lower azimuth satellite), as appropriate. Otherwise, select None if no DiSEqC switch is used with this LNB.
Set Motor as required for your installation. If no motor is used, set Motor to Off.
Set Legacy SW. If this LNB is a Legacy Twin or Quad, select SW42 Dish 1 (higher azimuth satellite) or SW42 Dish 2 (lower azimuth satellite), as appropriate. If using an external Legacy Switch with this LNB, select the appropriate type.
At this point, you should see readings on the signal strength (S) and quality (Q) meters above 50.

You should also see the expected satellite name displayed in the upper right corner of the screen, superimposed on the blue bar to the right of the words "Antenna Setup", and it must match the satellite name to right of the 'Satellite' label in the menu.

If you don't see the proper satellite name displayed or don't have reasonable signal readings, you should not proceed. You may need to reposition your antenna or correct wiring problems.

Repeat the Antenna Setup procedure, as needed, for each additional satellite.

When finished configuring satellites, press Exit and press OK with Yes selected to save your settings.


Select Installation -> Auto Scan. Set Search option to All and Network Search to On. If you are configured for multiple satellites, press F1, place a check-mark after all configured satellite names, then press Exit.
Select Scan Start and press OK.
When scanning has completed, press OK with Yes selected to save the results.

Press Exit to leave the Main Menu. Select a strong channel. It may take some time for Auto Roll to complete and the picture and sound to appear. Be patient.

To download the EPG manually, select User Setting -> EPG Setting -> Receive Guide and press OK. The EPG will be continually updated automatically when the receiver is in standby mode (powered off from the remote control).

If the main power switch located on the back of the unit is turned off, the EPG will be lost and must be reloaded.

 

[dlc2008]

Ok, ok we are getting signal then, but not yellow it says 70% but nothing on the quality, not even 1%, i thought i had to have both

thanks

 

[Beware Beware]

you do just because you have signal that might not be right sat it will light up in light blue at top of screen you have to have the yellow that is quality.. signal can be from wrong sat or not dailed in enough keep trying your getting close I have to log off for about 45 min but will check you progress in a while good luck .........FACE.....

 

[dlc2008]

Thanks so much, It is late here and I won't be able to do anything outside. I appreacite all your help this far. I will keep you posted on my progress. Once I get signals for both , I plan to run both at the same time and may need some help there.....lol. I will say I have looked all day and got more help here in the past few hours then anywhere. I will be sure to reccommend this site!

 

[Beware Beware]

you realize you can use one dish for all 3 sats
Full T55 Power in a smaller and cheaper solution. This 18x24 Toro-Iptical dish can receive D!sh 119, 110, B3v 91 simultaneously. Why pay more when you can get the same for less? incl. 3 Dual LNBs.
• Multi-satellite dish antenna with 3 LNBs included
• Galvanized Steel construction
• Eliptical 18 x 23 size can receive multiple sats
• Boxed and easy to install
• LNB holders are pre-spaced apart for D!sh 119 and 110, and B3v 91
But who am I to say my back yard looks like NASA ...LOL..