DREAM MULTIMEDIA DM 500-S Manuel d'utilisateur

DreamBox 500 for Newbies 6.1 By Randandy With Sections by Craniel, Maxgen, Philmakrakin, Manxx, and Gandalf. Guide for the Correct Setup of

9. Press the Record button at the upper right of the Web Interface and you will see that a flashing red dot appears and that the Record button changes

satellites.xml, bouquets, etc.) 2. Choose the satellite of interest from the satellites drop-down menu.

3. Choose tv from the types drop-down menu to make things easier to keep track of. (Select radio if you want to add radio stations.)

4. Go to http://www.lyngsat.com to find the service information you need to tune a service. These pages contain packages or information about the

5. We are adding services from 110W so select Packages – America and click on 110.0 W EchoStar 6/8.

6. You will now see this screen:

7. Now you click on any of the "P"s for programs offered. This will bring up a list on the 110W DISH Network for all services offered.

8. The 110W satellite carries two types of beams- direct Spot beams indicated by a named location and Conus beams. “Conus” is just simply satellite

10. We need the following information about our service: a. The station name. b. TID – transponder ID c. Frequency of the transponder c. Symbolrate

frequency is 12239. d. The Symbolrate is on the left hand side of the list, in this case the number is 20000. e. The FEC number is on the left hand si

12. Start DreamBoxEdit. 13. Point your mouse on any service listed on the left hand side and right click. 14. A drop down menu will come up. 15.

16. Start at the top and …. a. Enter Satellite Position which is 110 in our example. b. Enter Transponder ID - 242. c. Enter Network ID - 4102. d.

k. Enter 1 for TV at Service Type. l. Enter 7302 for Service ID. m. Leave Number alone. n. Now go back up and click Calculate Namespace. o. Click Ad

3. Now just enter the correct name and SID for the new service. 4. Click Add and you are done with this service. Section 14 Using FlashWizard for B

someone else’s backup and restore it to your DreamBox as outlined below. Configuring FlashWizard: 1. Click on Configuration and Utilities. 2. Enter

Backing up your image and settings: 1. Start FlashWizard. 2. Click Install a firmware into FLASH memory. 3. Click Flash Image Backup. 4. Create a na

Restoring your image and settings: 1. Start FlashWizard. 2. Click Install a firmware into FLASH memory. 3. Click the Folder icon. 4. Click on the fil

including the window, dialog, and even the appearance of the fonts on your TV. There are simple skins without folder icons. There are more advanc

Changing Skins WARNING Make sure your new skin is NTSC compatible and also compatible with the Image you are using. Different images use a alternat

3. You can do the same thing with the LCD display by changing the size value (xx). <map name=”lcd.main.service_name” font=”lcd” size=”xx” />

8. Click Flash Erase and you will see the following screen. 9. Select Ja (Yes) and you will see this screen:

4. Verify and correct the settings to match those on your DreamBox (IP, Username, and Password). 5. Save settings and hit the Download list from

6. Select which stations you like and hit the Convert to stations.xml button.

7. Click the Yes button when prompted if you want to upload the file to DreamBox. It will be placed in the /var/etc folder. NOTE: Depending on which

JukeBox Download the DreamNetCast plugin for Nitro and install using the Plugin procedure above. Now hit the Blue button on your DreamBox’s remote co

bitcontrol® Dreambox Bundle 2.0 (d-Box II compatible) Trial Version. 1. Double click on icon that was downloaded and install. Find the new icon.

3. Now double click on the icon and Windows Media Player will pop up with the streaming from your DreamBox. Section 20 Links Excellent links for do

Select Multi EPG by highlighting it and pressing OK. Pressing the 0 on the remote toggles between Half Screen EPG and the Full Screen EPG.

Timer Fuction You will be able to set timers for both DVR and NGRAB from the Multi-EPG menu. You can set your DreamBox to either record to a DVR de

Select System Settings. Choose A/V Settings.

Select AC3 default output. This selection will cause you to have no sound if your equipment does not have Dolby Digital capabilites. Remote Contro

10. It will tell you when it is completed successfully.

Section 22 Advanced Networking Information (Under Construction) The real power of your DreamBox comes alive when you leverage a network and your pers

changing. By using a Static IP address you can then log into your DreamBox from the internet and set timers or change settings remotely. You can leve

means if you leave the DreamBox online and unprotected that anyone can access it leaving you vulnerable to network attacks. You can solve this one of

are now able to connect to the DreamBox from the internet using your public internet address. This address can be obtained if your DreamBox is correct

You will be able to setup remote timers and repair certain aspects of your DreamBox. Remember, if you leave this access open and unprotected you wil

model. A client program makes a request of a server program (usually in another computer) for access to a file or to pass a message to a program that

ability to pause, rewind, stop, or fast-forward a recorded program. Because the PVR can record a program and replay it almost immediately with a sligh

NFS: The Network File System (NFS) is a client/server application that lets a computer user view and optionally store and update file on a remote comp

11. Click Flash and browse to the image of your choice, most likely Nitro, and select it.

(for Packet Internet or Inter-Network Groper) was contrived to match the submariners' term for the sound of a returned sonar pulse. SCART: The

12. Answer Ja to the flash erasing during the process. 13. The image will begin uploading to the DreamBox 500.

14. It will tell you when the process is over. Use Network – Faster Method

Unplug the DreamBox from its power. Connect a Null Modem Cable between the PC and the DreamBox. A plain serial cable WILL NOT work! Also connect you

You will potentially see a drop down box giving you choices for the local IP. This is your PC IP and needs to be in the format of 192.168.0.xxx or

Click Connect.

Contents Section 1 Quick Start Guide Section 2 Recommended Equipment and Software Section 3 Loading Images with DreamUp Section 4 Initial Set-U

When it says to switch on the dreambox please plug in the DreamBox. Eventually you will see these screens:

Click Flash Erase and select Ja (Yes). You will see the following screens showing you the flash erase is complete:

Click Flash and browse to the image of your choice, most likely Nitro, and select it.

Answer Ja to the flash erasing during the process. The image will begin uploading to the DreamBox 500 and then erase the flash and begin flashing

Guide is designed to assist a beginner through all the steps necessary to watch TV as well as mentioning more advanced features. Your new DreamBox w

It will tell you when the process is finished. Disconnect from the Null Modem Cable and connect to your TV.

Section 4 Initial Set-Up Nitro is already setup for North America so it defaults to NTSC. The Save Function in this image is done differently t

time zone. You will then be asked if you want to Restart Now and you will press Green button to do so.

3. The third screen lets you select DiSEqC Configuration. Select No DiSEqC at this point; we will come back later to this section. 4. Press th

5. Go to System Settings to make sure you have all your A/V Settings and Time Settings correct.

Section 5 Configuring Your Network Equipment: 1. Router or switch. 2. PC with NIC (Ethernet card). 3. CAT5 LAN cable connecting the PC to your rout

2. Check off DHCP and tell your router to “reserve” a specific IP for your DreamBox. Recommended Procedure for using DHCP: The Nitro image comes pr

b. Your DreamBox and router must have the same numbers in the first 3 sections of their IPs. i.e. If your router is 192.168.0.1 use 192.168.0.24 for

3. Here you will enter the addresses for your network so you can communicate with the DreamBox from other PCs and so you can get to the Internet f

This section of the Guide is an Overview of what needs to be done. More explanation of each step is found throughout the Guide and hyperlinks to thos

DHCP: Uncheck this box or you won’t be able to fill in the following blanks. IP: Is the IP of your DreamBox. Assign it as described above. Usual

Your DreamBox will be loaded with a satellites.xml file from Europe so you will not be able to select the North American satellites until you have rep

3. You will see something like the above screen. Click the FTP tab. 4. In the next window, make sure the IP Address of your DreamBox is correct.

6. It will say Reload Settings or Reboot. Click Reload settings on DreamBox. • You will now be able to select North American satellites and proc

Multiple satellites can be tuned by the DreamBox with multiple LNBs on a fixed dish such as the T90 which can tune as many as 16 satellites...

Or with Dish Network or DirectTV dual LNBs Or with Dish Pro 500 Systems

Or with Dish Network Super Dish Systems A: Toroidal Dish Configuration I will provide you with an example to demonstrate how this should be done

1. Connect 82 to Input 1. 2. Connect 91 to Input 2. 3. Connect 110 to Input 3. 4. Connect 119 to Input 4. 5. Connect an RG6 cable to the Receiver ou

3. Choose your desired satellite: 97.0 in this example. 4. Select LNB0 and press the OK button. Do not make any other changes to the Satellite Confi

7. Toneburst should be None. 8. The DiSEqC Mode should be 1.0 or 1.1. Either will work. 9. Change the DiSEqC Parameter to A/A for LNB0. 10. Unco

use DreamBox Control Center and DreamBoxEdit as described later in this Guide. 17. Load the most recent DBFN Nation Service List (channel list) from o

14. Press the Green button or arrow down to the save box and save the changes you have just made on the page that lists all the satellites to complete

B. Rotor Dish Configuration I will provide you with an example to demonstrate how this should be done. This example will be for 2 LNBs, one linea

5. Connect the RG6 cable from the switch to the Rotor and another from the Rotor to the DreamBox. 6. Aim the dish in the approximate direction of your

7. Press the Blue button to take you to the next page.

8. Change DiSEqC Mode to 1.2. 9. Change DiSEqC Parameter to A/A. 10. Press the Green button or the down arrow button to the Save box and save the ch

15. Use the remote to select Motor Setup.

16. You get a message that says you have more than one LNB. Press OK. 17. Select LNB 0.

FROM HERE THE PROCEDURE FOR NON-USALS AND USALS MOTORS DIFFER Non-USALS Protocol 1. Uncheck the Use gotoXX Function.

2. Browse down to Number in Motor and enter 1. 3. Browse down to Orbital Position and enter 1190 for the 119W satellite. 4. Browse down to Direction

6. Browse down to Mode and select position from the drop-down menu. 7. Browse down to Satellite and select 119.0 W EchoStar 7 from the drop-down men

Section 2 Recommended Equipment and Software Equipment: 1. Null modem cable (make your own if you want). 2. SCART adapter if y

11. Once you reach the maximum press the Green button or the down arrow button to the Store box and store this position. 12. On the screen that comes

USALS Protocol 1. Check the Use gotoXX Function and enter your coordinates. 2. Press the Green button to save your settings. 3. Start DreamBoxEdi

6. Highlight the Direction box and use the Left and Right Arrow buttons to get the best SNR possible. A little analog Sat Finder meter may be helpf

7. Select store by using the arrow buttons on the remote or by pressing the Green button. 8. Repeat Steps 4 – 7 with 61.5W. This will give you one

Examples include: DirecTV dishes or Legacy Dish Network dishes with 2 or more dual output single LNBs strapped together.

2. Choose non-standard user defined configuration from the top drop-down menu. 3. Choose your desired satellite: 119.0 W in this example. 4. Select

6. Press the Blue button to take you to the next page.

7. Toneburst should be None. 8. The DiSEqC Mode should be 1.0 or 1.1. Either will work. 9. Change the DiSEqC Parameter to A/A for LNB0. 10. Uncommi

This is a DishPro 500 system with a twin LNB. The twin LNB is a combination of two LNBs housed in the same plastic shroud. The legacy and the Di

The DP34 switch is a 3x4 multiswitch. It allows you to connect 3 satellites as inputs and up to 4 receivers as outputs. It only works with DishPro

Software: 1. Newest DreamBox for Newbies file from www.dreamboxfornewbies.org. 2. DreamBoxEdit. 3. DreamBox Control Center. 4. Universal DreamUp. 5.

2. Choose non-standard user defined configuration from the top drop-down menu. 3. Choose your desired satellite: 119.0 W in this example. 4. Selec

6. Press the Blue button to take you to the next page.

7. Toneburst should be None. 8. The DiSEqC Mode should be 1.0 or 1.1. Either will work. 9. Change the DiSEqC Parameter to A/A for LNB0. 10. Uncommi

You can add a third satellite by running two RG6 cables from the twin or quad DishPro LNB to two inputs of the DP34 switch and one RG6 from the DishPr

You can use the DP34 switch, an uncommitted Spaun SUR-220 or 420, or a 22 kHz switch to connect the two LNBs to your DreamBox. The DP34 sw

single LNBs. Your DishPro twin or quad will fill 2 of the inputs leaving 1 more input available for the single. 119W is always LNB0 and 110W is alwa

2. Choose non-standard user defined configuration from the top drop-down menu. 3. Choose your desired satellite: 119.0 W in this example. 4. Selec

6. Press the Blue button to take you to the next page.

7. Toneburst should be None. 8. The DiSEqC Mode should be 1.0 or 1.1. Either will work. 9. Change the DiSEqC Parameter to A/A for LNB0. 10. Uncommi

Installing Plugins including the EMUs Nitro Plugins Manager The Nitro image contains an automatic installer of Plugins including the Emus. 1. Use

3. Start the Universal DreamUp program on your PC and you will see the following screen: 4. Leave the Use Network box unchecked. 5. Click Conn

3. Press the Blue button for the first time and you will see this menu with your tarballs waiting to be installed: 4. Select Nitro Addon Manager an

5. Press the Green button to install all the addons at once.

Section 9 Emus and Encryption The Emu plugins allow the decryption of encrypted channels such as DISH Network and Bell ExpressVu. These two use Na

2. Highlight the Emu Manager and press the OK button. 3. Select the Emu of your choice and press the OK button to activate it. This selects your

Section 10 Using DCC to Load Keys This step may be unnecessary. Many tarballs (xxx.tar.gz) found on the Internet contain the keys already. A. Pro

6. Highlight one of these three files and click the leftward pointing arrow between the DreamBox and the PC pane to send the file to the DreamBox.

11. Highlight one of these three files and click the leftward pointing arrow between the DreamBox and the PC pane to send the file to the DreamBox.

5. Double click on var on the left side and then double click on keys to open /var/keys.

6. Highlight one of the .Key files and click the leftward pointing arrow between the DreamBox and the PC pane to send the file to the DreamBox. 7. R

Software needed: 1. NFSDream 1.05 to make the NFS install easier. You can do it manually. 2. TrueGrid NFS 1.1 Tip: • If you make a mistake installi

6. When it says to switch on the dreambox please plug in the DreamBox. 7. Eventually you will see these screens:

Example: 5. Create a folder in your Systemroot directory called etc. Your Systemroot directory is where you have installed your operating system,

8. Create then Set record path and browse to the drive and folder where you plan to mount the NFS Drive. When you do this, you are telling the NFS

10. In the top line box, labeled IP of DreamBox enter the IP address of your DreamBox. 11. In the next line box down, enter the IP address of the mac

1. Press MENU on the remote and go to Settings then down to Expert Setup and then to Communication Setup. Press the Blue button on the remote to sele

h. Press the Green button on the remote to mount the drive. i. Press the Yellow button to save the mount. CIFS Drive Configuration I. Configuring

5. Enter dream in the Password and Confirm password boxes. 6. Uncheck User must change password at next logon and check Password never expires. 7.

Shares and permissions are best done through the command line level in Windows XP Home. You will also use the CACLS.EXE utility in this guide. This

command prompt to grant full permissions to a user dream over a folder named Dreambox on hard drive d : cacls D:\Dreambox /E /G dream:F Press Enter a

6. Press the Green button on the remote to mount the drive. 7. Press the Yellow button to save the mount.

Section 12 PVR – Recording and Playback Recording Recording can now be done with the remote or with the Web Interface page. Web Interface 8. Start