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d_source · 2012-05-23, 09:22 AM

Ya the 500 series receivers never seemed to have any issues. Not really sure why the 600 series ones do.

mellaby · 2012-05-23, 05:32 PM

My 530 sure had lots of problems.

duleylake · 2012-08-07, 08:50 PM

This fall, we will be introducing a new High-Definition On-Screen Guide with PVR expander capabilities. Does anyone have any info. on any of this that's on there website?

Jimmy49ERS · 2012-08-07, 09:07 PM

i would think its a new firmware that will bring out a new Program guide and and enable the external Hard drive for receivers 605 and 630

PrinceLH · 2012-08-16, 01:52 AM

Had the Shaw tech over to put the new LNB on my dish, earlier today. He also did a firmware update, with a zip drive, on all of my 600 series receivers. He also called in a firmware update, via satellite, for my 2 505's and my 401. They expect their new satellite to be operational, by November. Shaw is trying to get their subs to get the new LNB's, sooner than later. They expect a rush, once it gets closer to the changeover date. So far, no problem. When he did the firmware update, one of my 600's was a bit tardy, taking the update.

takeaim · 2012-08-16, 07:50 AM

if you look at the info on your receiver now, what does it say for firmware #? just curious if it's something newer than 7.33

thanks

SD 630 Support · 2012-08-16, 03:00 PM

The USB key that installers use does not update the firmware on the receiver. It simply loads the new xKu channel map which is required with the xKu LNBF. This can also be done via satellite, the USB key is just a shortcut to speed the validation that the LNBF swap was successful and that all channels are available as expected.

Firmware updates continue to be deployed via overnight satellite download when available.

Shear Force · 2012-08-16, 03:29 PM

Quote:

They expect their new satellite to be operational, by November.

Since the launch date is November 22, that ain't going to happen.

As usual Shaw employees and contractors are the LAST to know what's happening with Shaw.

HowieDoin · 2012-08-16, 04:10 PM

Could have swore I read that the launch was being delayed til early 2013?.....anyone else recall reading that?

gzink · 2012-08-16, 04:44 PM

Not quite. Now Dec 30, 2012 (estimated).

PrinceLH · 2012-08-17, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HowieDoin

Could have swore I read that the launch was being delayed til early 2013?.....anyone else recall reading that?

Figures! I got the same song from the tech support department and their contractor. Selling junk bonds, by the look of it!!

Jimmy49ERS · 2012-08-17, 05:27 AM

here is some info for G1
http://www.telesat.com/satellite-fleet/anik/anik-g1

http://www.satbeams.com/satellites?id=2498

hopefully its sooner then later

ae_collector · 2012-08-17, 02:04 PM

Too Late, it is already "Later".....

2012-08-07, 08:50 PM	#18
duleylake Join Date: May 2010 Location: Labrador City, NF. Posts: 48	New guide and pvr expander capabilities This fall, we will be introducing a new High-Definition On-Screen Guide with PVR expander capabilities. Does anyone have any info. on any of this that's on there website?

2012-08-16, 01:52 AM	#20
PrinceLH Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Belleville. Ontario Posts: 691	Had the Shaw tech over to put the new LNB on my dish, earlier today. He also did a firmware update, with a zip drive, on all of my 600 series receivers. He also called in a firmware update, via satellite, for my 2 505's and my 401. They expect their new satellite to be operational, by November. Shaw is trying to get their subs to get the new LNB's, sooner than later. They expect a rush, once it gets closer to the changeover date. So far, no problem. When he did the firmware update, one of my 600's was a bit tardy, taking the update. __________________ Winegard PR8800, YA1713, Zenith7777 Preamp, 42" Aquos 120hz, Samsung UP5000 Blu Ray/HDDVD, C/Ku Band, Directv H21, 22.

2012-08-17, 02:04 PM	#28
ae_collector Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Coquitlam BC Posts: 600	Too Late, it is already "Later"..... __________________ -- TELUS Employee but I Don't Speak for TELUS --

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2012-05-23, 09:22 AM	#16
d_source Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 466	Ya the 500 series receivers never seemed to have any issues. Not really sure why the 600 series ones do.

2012-05-23, 05:32 PM	#17
mellaby Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Calgary/Mesa Posts: 279	My 530 sure had lots of problems.

2012-08-07, 09:07 PM	#19
Jimmy49ERS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montreal Posts: 66	i would think its a new firmware that will bring out a new Program guide and and enable the external Hard drive for receivers 605 and 630

2012-08-16, 07:50 AM	#21
takeaim Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 363	if you look at the info on your receiver now, what does it say for firmware #? just curious if it's something newer than 7.33 thanks

2012-08-16, 03:00 PM	#22
SD 630 Support Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shaw Direct Employee Posts: 299	The USB key that installers use does not update the firmware on the receiver. It simply loads the new xKu channel map which is required with the xKu LNBF. This can also be done via satellite, the USB key is just a shortcut to speed the validation that the LNBF swap was successful and that all channels are available as expected. Firmware updates continue to be deployed via overnight satellite download when available.

2012-08-16, 04:10 PM	#24
HowieDoin Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Niagara Posts: 200	Could have swore I read that the launch was being delayed til early 2013?.....anyone else recall reading that?

2012-08-16, 04:44 PM	#25
gzink Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 904	Not quite. Now Dec 30, 2012 (estimated).

2012-08-17, 05:27 AM	#27
Jimmy49ERS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montreal Posts: 66	here is some info for G1 http://www.telesat.com/satellite-fleet/anik/anik-g1 http://www.satbeams.com/satellites?id=2498 hopefully its sooner then later