Thanks for the update. I thought something flaky was going on. Sometimes it worked, but only the 1st timer would record... most of the time nothing
GEOSATpro HDVR3500 - New DVBS2 STB - Photos and Initial Testing
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Thanks for the tip. Is the heat sink hard to get off? I have plenty of larger ones of different size to try so Ill give that a go.
You're welcome. Mine wasn't, it was held on with what looked like a hard glob of silicone that only covered a very small area of the chip, so it wasn't doing much for cooling and it was very hot to the touch. I replaced my heat sink with one that is about 3x the size of the original and used real heat sink compound on it. I think I used Artic Silver, but I'm not 100% sure, it was a long time ago.
The only problem I had with replacing it was that there's no way to clamp the heat sink down, which is probably why the manufacturer had used the hard silicone. It's probably not the best solution, but I took a piece of wire and ran through the vent holes on the bottom, up over the heat sink and then down through the vent holes on the other side and tied it down tight with that. When I did that, I had thoughts of it being only temporary because I was planning on putting in a heat sink with a fan on it, but it hasn't given me any over-heat problems since then, so it stayed like that.
I was having problems with recording, time-shifting, locking up and my C band dish moving itself erratically, sometimes to the limits for no reason and I couldn't figure out why. Member N6BY had suggested that I check if the processor was overheating and that's what it was.
What is the difference between the HDVR3500 and: Openbox Diamond or Vivant HD? Their menus look exactly the same...
I was thinking about a Self Adhesive Fan & Heatsink for mine, just not sure about how to get power to the fan without compromising the receiver...You're welcome. Mine wasn't, it was held on with what looked like a hard glob of silicone that only covered a very small area of the chip, so it wasn't doing much for cooling and it was very hot to the touch. I replaced my heat sink with one that is about 3x the size of the original and used real heat sink compound on it. I think I used Artic Silver, but I'm not 100% sure, it was a long time ago.
The only problem I had with replacing it was that there's no way to clamp the heat sink down, which is probably why the manufacturer had used the hard silicone. It's probably not the best solution, but I took a piece of wire and ran through the vent holes on the bottom, up over the heat sink and then down through the vent holes on the other side and tied it down tight with that. When I did that, I had thoughts of it being only temporary because I was planning on putting in a heat sink with a fan on it, but it hasn't given me any over-heat problems since then, so it stayed like that.
I was having problems with recording, time-shifting, locking up and my C band dish moving itself erratically, sometimes to the limits for no reason and I couldn't figure out why. Member N6BY had suggested that I check if the processor was overheating and that's what it was.
There was another thread where I had asked about the Openbox Diamond prior to buying the HDVR3500. The Diamond also does ACM etc.. but I think the difference is that for both those boxes there are no US sellers so if bought you'd be stuck with European firmware where they have different needs and no US support. Id be interested in both boxes if it was found that there was US firmware or support. I like the HDVR 3500 though and also supporting SatAv (and US companies) and look forward to future improvements.
You're welcome. Mine wasn't, it was held on with what looked like a hard glob of silicone that only covered a very small area of the chip, so it wasn't doing much for cooling and it was very hot to the touch. I replaced my heat sink with one that is about 3x the size of the original and used real heat sink compound on it. I think I used Artic Silver, but I'm not 100% sure, it was a long time ago.
The only problem I had with replacing it was that there's no way to clamp the heat sink down, which is probably why the manufacturer had used the hard silicone. It's probably not the best solution, but I took a piece of wire and ran through the vent holes on the bottom, up over the heat sink and then down through the vent holes on the other side and tied it down tight with that. When I did that, I had thoughts of it being only temporary because I was planning on putting in a heat sink with a fan on it, but it hasn't given me any over-heat problems since then, so it stayed like that.
I was having problems with recording, time-shifting, locking up and my C band dish moving itself erratically, sometimes to the limits for no reason and I couldn't figure out why. Member N6BY had suggested that I check if the processor was overheating and that's what it was.
Ok. Good to hear what Im getting into beforehand and that it solved most of your lockup issues. My lockups happen during timeshift only and probably due to heat then as timeshift is when the box has to do the most work (record and play at the same time). I will look into using compound and then sticking on with that along with a dab from the glue gun to keep it in place on two corners of the sink pressing down until the glue gun dabs cool and adhere.
I love my HDVR3500, does what I want it for, mainly just use the satellite tuner, not too much the rest, except for IPTV. I also have the GEOSATpro microHD, which has been a great box for me as well...
Team, the recording timers have been fixed.
Please accept and test the 1279 update i just posted. If you have automatic updated turned off, please go to Menu > Manager > Version > Online Update and select 1279 version of Firmware.
Let me know how it worked out.
Please accept and test the 1279 update i just posted. If you have automatic updated turned off, please go to Menu > Manager > Version > Online Update and select 1279 version of Firmware.
Let me know how it worked out.
We have improved on the software that comes from the same chip maker. Also, we added options previously unavailable.
Is this firmware only for specific 3500's? My box still shows 1248 is the latest version available for update. Thanks.
This is now enabled in Glorystar mode. I will make FTA mode tomorrow.
Manual download available at http://hdvrbox.com/up/gs/usb_update.bin
Manual download available at http://hdvrbox.com/up/gs/usb_update.bin
Is it the same download link as the Glorystar only? That file is only 49.1MB?
Same. It's corrective addressing only few settings and files, so it doesn't have to rewrite the whole memory
My Timer recordings are now working. 1279 installed. Can record to internal or external. I tried both and they now work perfect. Thanks for digging into this.....was driving me crazy.
While recording to internal drive (fat32) I'm getting momentary picture freezing/studdering on PBS East HD on AMC 21 while watching it being recorded at the same time(not time-shifting). When I stopped the recording and watched the recorded program from the internal drive the breakups didn't happen during playback of the recording. I thought this is very odd. Could it be a overheating issue or limitation of the processor? Thanks.
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