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=== Menu Load Method ===
 
=== Menu Load Method ===
  
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO UPDATING YOUR SONICVIEW 360Premier/Elite
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Part 1
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# Download and unzip latest bin to your USB drive
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# With power off, insert USB drive into USB front port on receiver
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# Open Menu, navigate to PVR Options, Front USB, and select the bin file from the list
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# Choose S/W Update.  Wait while file loads and updates, be patient, do not disturb receiver or thumb drive
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# Reboot Yes when prompted
  
1. go to files section and download latest bin file for your receiver to your desktop
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Part 2
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# Download and install Wiznet 3.0.1 to your PC (you need this or latest version)
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# With Sonicview on, and SVLan connected, goto PC and run Wiznet
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# PC and SVLan on receiver must both be connected to same LAN switch or hub
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# In Wiznet choose "Search" and it will find your SVLan adapter via network and show the Mac Address
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# Use Wiznet to set the IP address for SVLan (network settings appropriate for your LAN)
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# Once set click the "Settings" button next to the "Search" button
  
2. extract the file (unzip) to your desktop
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Part 3
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# Press Menu; Choose System Settings; Choose Time Settings; Choose your time zone exit.
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# Press Menu; Choose System Settings; Choose User Options; Set all to ON Choose your local and exit.
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# Press Menu; Choose System Settings; Choose Parental Conrol; 0000; Set all to OFF, and ACC to Disable.
  
3. ensure you have a dedicated USB stick for loading files, do not have other files on it
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Part 4
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# Set up birds and scan for channels
  
4. format the USB stick in FAT format with your computer by going to My Computer and right clicking on the drive and choosing “format” option. Do not choose quick format
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Part 5
 
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# Enter "Serial Number" for SVLan
5. load the extracted file from your PC to your USB i.e. cut and paste (not drag and drop)
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6. remove USB from your PC
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7. if your 360 is on, turn if off using the remote, then turn off from the back switch (main power)
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8. insert USB in front slot and turn on main power from back
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9. hit Menu, choose PVR Options, USB devices, choose Front
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10. you will see your file in the list
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11. it should be highlighted. hit OK
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12. choose S/W update and let the file load
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13. DO NOT REMOVE USB as it loads!!!
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14. Once loaded you will get a message to Reboot, choose YES
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15. DO NOT REMOVE USB as it reboots!!!
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16. wait until main screen loads. once rebooted and at main screen you will have to remove the USB. The 360E is equipped with a “safe remove” option, but not the 360P. To remove safely for either, turn the unit off again by using the remote control, then turn off by back switch.
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17. remove your USB
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18. turn power on again from back
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19. once main screen comes, turn to channel 100 and wait for it to autoroll
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=== Force Load Method ===
 
=== Force Load Method ===
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then scan sats in this order:
 
then scan sats in this order:
  
Tuner
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* The following settings are for TESTING purposes only.  You will not be able to view any programming since the satellites described below provide only scrambled signal.  However, you WILL be able to do a basic test to ensure signal is being received.  For information on purchasing programming see other section.
Echostar 7(119W)
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Changed LNB type to OSC-DP
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Tuner: EchoStar 7
Changed Transponder to 12239
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LNB Type .......... OSC-DP
Changed Diseqc to Port 1
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LNB Frequency ..... 11250
Selected Blind Scan
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22KHz ............. OFF
Saved scan when done
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LNB Power ......... ON
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Transponder ....... 12239 *
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Search Option ..... ALL
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Network Search .... ON
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DiSEqC ............ Port 1
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Motor ............. Disable
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Legacy Switch ..... OFF
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Tuner: EchoStar 8,10
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LNB Type .......... OSC-DP
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LNB Frequency ..... 11250
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22KHz ............. OFF
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LNB Power ......... ON
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Transponder ....... 12224 *
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Search Option ..... ALL
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Network Search .... ON
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DiSEqC ............ Port 2
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Motor ............. Disable
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Legacy Switch ..... OFF
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* or any active transponder on the satellite.
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== Support ==
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=== Files and Updates ===
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* '''[http://www.ftaforall.us/forums/showthread.php?t=97496 SV360 Premier Files (updated 2/2012)]'''
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If using an SVLan there are support files to update firmware for the Sonicview SV-360 Premier.
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* <del>h.ttp://www.ftaforall.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=97496 FTAFORALL.net SVPremier WizHub and Lan files</del>
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:* <del>[http://www.ftaforall.us/forums/showthread.php?t=97496 FTAFORALL files has moved to this new location]</del>
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note: ftaforall.us is offline, dns expired, as of Dec 2011.  None of the links above are reliable or operational at this time.
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=== Support Forums ===
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* <del>[http://www.ftaforall.info/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=289 (FTAforall-Receiver-Discussion)] Forum section dedicated to this receiver. These guys are real forum nazis so make sure you format your post perfectly.</del>
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* <del>[http://fta.myfreeneeds.com/forums/f138/#axzz1HwbPdyYo (MyFreeNeeds-Sonicview360P-Discussion)] Another forum section where this receiver is discussed.</del>
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note: myfreeneeds is unreliable / often offline.
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New Links:
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* [http://www.ftaconcept.com/search.php?do=process FTA Concept Forum]
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* http://www.abadss.com/
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=== Network Adapter Error!!! ===
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Network Adapter Error!!!
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Please switch on again!!!
  
Tuner
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There have been many bad SVLan modules shipped.  RMA if you are unable to verify successful connectivity between the SVLan and the receiver through the serial port.
Echostar 8 (110W)
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Changed LNB type to OSC-DP
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Changed Diseqc to Port 2
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Selected Blind Scan
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Saved scan when done
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=== Reception Troubleshooting ===
  
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See [[Digital Ku-Band Mini Dish Frequencies and Channels]] for reception troubleshooting help with the well known Sonicview Transponder Off-By-One Glitch.
  
 
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[[Category:Consumer Electronics]]
 
[[Category:Consumer Electronics]]
 
[[Category:Satellite & Cable TV]]
 
[[Category:Satellite & Cable TV]]
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[[Category:FTA]]
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[[Category:IKS]]
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[[Category:Tangible Product]]

Latest revision as of 10:07, 3 October 2014

SVLan Setup

Menu Load Method

Part 1

  1. Download and unzip latest bin to your USB drive
  2. With power off, insert USB drive into USB front port on receiver
  3. Open Menu, navigate to PVR Options, Front USB, and select the bin file from the list
  4. Choose S/W Update. Wait while file loads and updates, be patient, do not disturb receiver or thumb drive
  5. Reboot Yes when prompted

Part 2

  1. Download and install Wiznet 3.0.1 to your PC (you need this or latest version)
  2. With Sonicview on, and SVLan connected, goto PC and run Wiznet
  3. PC and SVLan on receiver must both be connected to same LAN switch or hub
  4. In Wiznet choose "Search" and it will find your SVLan adapter via network and show the Mac Address
  5. Use Wiznet to set the IP address for SVLan (network settings appropriate for your LAN)
  6. Once set click the "Settings" button next to the "Search" button

Part 3

  1. Press Menu; Choose System Settings; Choose Time Settings; Choose your time zone exit.
  2. Press Menu; Choose System Settings; Choose User Options; Set all to ON Choose your local and exit.
  3. Press Menu; Choose System Settings; Choose Parental Conrol; 0000; Set all to OFF, and ACC to Disable.

Part 4

  1. Set up birds and scan for channels

Part 5

  1. Enter "Serial Number" for SVLan

Force Load Method

How To Force Load Sonicview SV-360 Premier With USB Drive

  1. Turn the the Premier Off completely from the rear power switch
  2. Format USB flash drive
  3. Copy latest bin file fix to the flash drive
  4. Insert flash drive into premier usb port
  5. Press and hold Ok button (located on the front panel) and then turn the Premier On using the rear power switch
  6. Select the bin file and let it load

Channel Setup

FTA Setup

Charlie Testing Setup

Note: the following is theoretical, do not actually attempt this.

first load the newest channel template file

then scan sats in this order:

  • The following settings are for TESTING purposes only. You will not be able to view any programming since the satellites described below provide only scrambled signal. However, you WILL be able to do a basic test to ensure signal is being received. For information on purchasing programming see other section.

Tuner: EchoStar 7

LNB Type .......... OSC-DP
LNB Frequency ..... 11250
22KHz ............. OFF
LNB Power ......... ON
Transponder ....... 12239 *
Search Option ..... ALL
Network Search .... ON
DiSEqC ............ Port 1
Motor ............. Disable
Legacy Switch ..... OFF

Tuner: EchoStar 8,10

LNB Type .......... OSC-DP
LNB Frequency ..... 11250
22KHz ............. OFF
LNB Power ......... ON
Transponder ....... 12224 *
Search Option ..... ALL
Network Search .... ON
DiSEqC ............ Port 2
Motor ............. Disable
Legacy Switch ..... OFF
  • or any active transponder on the satellite.

Support

Files and Updates

If using an SVLan there are support files to update firmware for the Sonicview SV-360 Premier.

  • h.ttp://www.ftaforall.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=97496 FTAFORALL.net SVPremier WizHub and Lan files

note: ftaforall.us is offline, dns expired, as of Dec 2011. None of the links above are reliable or operational at this time.

Support Forums

note: myfreeneeds is unreliable / often offline.

New Links:

Network Adapter Error!!!

Network Adapter Error!!! 
Please switch on again!!!

There have been many bad SVLan modules shipped. RMA if you are unable to verify successful connectivity between the SVLan and the receiver through the serial port.

Reception Troubleshooting

See Digital Ku-Band Mini Dish Frequencies and Channels for reception troubleshooting help with the well known Sonicview Transponder Off-By-One Glitch.