Captive Works 600S Premium

 

Bronze Member
Username: Pu_da_munda

Post Number: 98
Registered: Feb-07
I downloaded the latest bin file in my captive workd 600S Premium and once down I am trying to reboot the receiver but it doesnot show anything on panel except power light after "BOOT". No keys are working.

Can anyone know whats the problem?
 

Gold Member
Username: Plymouth

Quebec city, Quebec Canada

Post Number: 2072
Registered: Jan-08
Sidhu Preet go to http://www.captiveworks.com/downloads.php
Load factory bin
Do a hard reboot
load last bin
Do a hard reboot
Put on remote F1 000 for active bin
 

Silver Member
Username: Dimwitt

Post Number: 643
Registered: Aug-06
sometimes that happens when you load the wrong bin--latest bin for premium 181

c/p

Dead Box, No LCD display, Red Light Only, or "I loaded the wrong Software" How To:

CW600-S PREMIUM RECIEVERS ONLY!


This How To is for anyone who has a box that appears to be 'dead'. Possible signs of a dead STB are:

Unit will not power on correctly.

Unit will not display anything on LCD.

Unit only shows a red light on the box.

Unit is stuck in boot mode.

Unit freezes during boot up.

If you are experiencing any of these problems or something very simple then the chances are, you have a dead STB. At the moment, there are no JTAG 'revival' techniques, that will repair dead boxes. However there may still be hope for you. If the receiver can be placed into boot mode, you may be able to fix your broken box by loading the factory software onto the receiver.

Things to know before trying to revive a dead box.

First of all, if your STB is brand new and has never been updated by anyone, then you need to send your unit in for repair. CaptiveWorks has a 1 year manufacturers warranty on these receivers. Before attempting to 'fix' the problem yourself, contact CaptiveWorks via their website or phone number to see if you can have your box repaired.

Secondly, if you have killed your box by loading software onto it "PERIOD", whether this was factory software or not, you have violated your warranty agreement an forfeit any repair work that CaptiveWorks may have previously done for free within the warranty period. If you have only attempted to load factory software and have not attempted to load 'second hand' or 'non factory' software (such as the updates provided on this site), CaptiveWorks "WILL NOT" repair your unit. They are bound by law, not to repair any unit that has been modified to work outside of it's factory parameters. So don't send in your 'patched' unit expecting CaptiveWorks to fix your mistake. It won't happen.

Last but not least, the following steps are not guaranteed to revive your STB. This is your last hope of reviving your receiver until a JTAG procedure is developed and even then it may not be possible to fix the problems with your STB. If the following steps do not repair your receiver, let me be the first to congratulate you on your new doorstop.


First you must check to see if you can get your receiver to stay in boot mode. This is done by powering off the receiver from the rear rocker switch and powering back on from the rear rocker switch while holding the power button on the front of the receiver.

If your receiver continues to display 'boot' on the LCD screen then there may be hope for you yet.

If you are not able to get the receiver to continue to show 'boot' but it does show when the unit attempts to turn on, skip all of the following steps until you reach the section labled 'No Boot?'

If you do not see 'boot' at all on the LCD screen of the receiver, congratulations, you may now throw your receiver away.

Next you will need to load the factory software for the premium receivers onto the box via RS232 Null Modem Serial Cable.

YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO LOAD ANY SOFTWARE ONTO THE BOX VIA USB TO SERIAL CABLE!

There is currently no way for you to load the receiver using a USB to Serial Cable, while the receiver is in boot mode. You will actually have to connect to a serial port on the computer or you will not be able to continue.

While the receiver is in boot mode, you will need to load the factory files starting with the V1.09 software, followed by the V3.01 CXLoader. It is best to load these files using the V1.06 software updater, however, the V1.05 updater will work as well.

The factory software for CW600-S PREMIUM receivers can be found here

http://forums.f2atv.com/showthread.php?t=114333

The file in that thread contains both the V3.01 CXLoader and the V1.09 Factory Software.

If you are not able to get the software to transfer, check your settings and try again. If the software will not take, and you are sure that your settings are correct and the cable is good, you may now throw your receiver away.

If you are able to get the software to load, attempt to reboot the unit. If the receiver still does not turn on correctly or continues to show signs of being dead, try to load the software again. If you continue to have problems once the software has loaded after a second or third time, congratulations you may now throw your receiver away.

If your receiver makes it all the way through the boot up and displays a channel or Menu Screen and you are able to navigate through your settings on the box, do a factory default ('All' option) and load the factory software again followed by another factory default ('All' option) before attempting to load the correct software for the PREMUIM receiver.



NO BOOT?

If you are unable to get the unit to stay in boot mode, there is one last chance that you may be able to revive your receiver. Connect an RS232 Null Modem cable to the receiver and run the V1.06 software on your computer. You will need the factory software before continuing. It can be found here.

http://forums.f2atv.com/showthread.php?t=114333

This contains both the V3.01 CXLoader and the V1.09 Factory Software.

You will need to prepare the updater for loading the V1.09 Factory Software.

YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO LOAD ANY SOFTWARE ONTO THE BOX VIA USB TO SERIAL CABLE!

There is currently no way for you to load the receiver using a USB to Serial Cable (this applies because you are attempting to load the receiver in boot mode). You will actually have to connect to a serial port on the computer or you will not be able to continue.

Once everything is ready to update the receiver, reboot the STB.

While the receiver displays 'boot' on the LCD screen, press the start button in the updater software on the computer. Hopefully your receiver will start to load the factory software.

If your receiver does not start the transfer, attempt this several more times because your timing, may be off and there is not an exact science as to when to press the start button on the software.

If you are not able to get the software to transfer, check your settings and try again. If the software will not take, and you are sure that your settings are correct and the cable is good, you may now throw your receiver away.

If you are able to get the software to load, attempt to reboot the unit. If the receiver still does not turn on correctly or continues to show signs of being dead, try to load the software again. If you continue to have problems once the software has loaded after a second or third time, congratulations you may now throw your receiver away.

If your receiver makes it all the way through the boot up and displays a channel or Menu Screen and you are able to navigate through your settings on the box, do a factory default ('All' option) and load the factory software again followed by another factory default ('All' option) before attempting to load the correct software for the PREMUIM receiver.

Hopefully this has helped you and you are now enjoying TV.

For those of you whose receivers would not revive, I am truly sorry for your loss and hope that this has been a learning experience and you are able to learn from your mistakes.

For those of you who are still completely dumbfounded and there hasn't been a shred of light to explain why your box died, I hope this hasn't soured your taste towards the CaptiveWorks receivers and that you find joy in a new FTA receiver (whether this one or another) that has no problems.
 

Bronze Member
Username: Pu_da_munda

Post Number: 99
Registered: Feb-07
Thanks Guys...I will try and let you know
 

Bronze Member
Username: Pu_da_munda

Post Number: 100
Registered: Feb-07
Whats the Password for Setting?
 

Silver Member
Username: Dimwitt

Post Number: 644
Registered: Aug-06
0000

or master password 9876
 

Silver Member
Username: Pu_da_munda

Post Number: 101
Registered: Feb-07
When I press F1 on remote, "H" doesnot come on the LED?
 

Gold Member
Username: Plymouth

Quebec city, Quebec Canada

Post Number: 2073
Registered: Jan-08
Do a hard reboot every time after load bin
 

Gold Member
Username: Doreenakadj

Ontario Canada

Post Number: 1579
Registered: Dec-06
press "F1 000"
 

Silver Member
Username: Pu_da_munda

Post Number: 102
Registered: Feb-07
Is F1 is "F1 Sleep" key? and if I try to do "F1 000" it shows the setting of color on screen.
 

Silver Member
Username: Dimwitt

Post Number: 645
Registered: Aug-06
F1 for patch enable doesn't work with factory bin ,load bin CW600PV1.81

http://www.howtofta.com/captiveworks/cw600s-premium-sw-upgrade-guide/
 

Silver Member
Username: Pu_da_munda

Post Number: 103
Registered: Feb-07
Thanks Tooter, I will catch you later if it doesnt work.

Thanks for your help
 

Silver Member
Username: Pu_da_munda

Post Number: 104
Registered: Feb-07
Tooter: I have load latest BIN CW600PV1.81 and enabled the patch also. It still showing "Scrambled Channel"
 

Silver Member
Username: Dimwitt

Post Number: 646
Registered: Aug-06
"Scrambled Channel" is displayed during autoroll and when new bin is needed.

wait on a channel as it autorolls

or enter new keys manually
 

Silver Member
Username: Pu_da_munda

Post Number: 105
Registered: Feb-07
02 BA 6B 74 E5 8E 8F 63 EE BC 1B F1 3D 60 CC 94 (Active)
8E 8D BC FB A2 8D 3D 70 F8 58 A0 37 E8 07 0F 62

in nagra2...is it OK...
but it still not working.....
 

Silver Member
Username: Pu_da_munda

Post Number: 106
Registered: Feb-07
Tooter: Can you help in solving this issue?
 

Silver Member
Username: Pu_da_munda

Post Number: 107
Registered: Feb-07
Tooter: Its working now....Thanyou very much for your help and support.

You are great
 

Silver Member
Username: Dimwitt

Post Number: 647
Registered: Aug-06
You're welcome


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go to a channel -- 200

press the bottom part of the page button on remote , a key menu should come on the screen . that is where you enter the active key.
 

Gold Member
Username: Brucester

Post Number: 1437
Registered: Jul-06
sidhu here are the how tos this info will help you finsh getting your box set up right so your epg matchis up with tv guide and good going tooter keep up the good work


CaptiveWorks 600S Premium Features Guide


Created by Mrokarvi
Here is a How Tos guide for all of the features available in CW600s Premium.

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1.How to change EPG style? (Available in V1.13 Premium)
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Now EPG style can be changed to new or old style. New epg style looks great but if you are using full channel name Old epg style will work good for you because it got more room to show full channel names. Here is how you can change EPG style.
Main Menu ->System settings-> OSD -> EPG Style -> Old or New

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2.How to Turn ON/OFF Display Icon feature? (Available in V1.13 Premium)
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Premium model allows you to see Icon in EPG and also on right upper corner of the screen. To make this feature work you have to load the Icon.bin file to your receiver. After you have loaded the Icon.bin file must turn this feature ON/OFF to see Icons in EPG and on screen.
Main Menu ->System settings-> OSD -> Display Icon -> Yes / NO

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3.How to set 10/24 channels display?
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Main Menu -> System Setting -> OSD -> Scroll down to Channel List change that option to 10 or 24.
Now whenever you will press Ok button on your remote it will show 10 channels or 24 channels.
If you press F1 key system will sort all of the channels

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4.How to set Event Timer on fly?
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With new OSD you can set event timer to certain event that will start in future sometimes on fly. Before set an event timer just make sure EPG is fully loaded.
EPG -> Scroll to the event that you want to tune automatically and press "Green" key from your remote. A window will open to confirm date and time that event will start; Now just Press Ok to set.

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5.How to Factory Default a CW600?
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New OSD the location for this feature is changed but it works exactly the same as in old OSD.
Main Menu -> Installation -> Factory Default

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6.How to set time?
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Main Menu -> Channels Manager -> Timer -> Time setup

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7.How to Enable Patch or Disable Patch?
===========================Exit all menus, Press F1 key; the LED will display 'H', then press '000'
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8.How to Edit Patch key?
===================After Enable patch key, go to
Main Menu-->Accessories--> Key Menu

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9.How to configure the SID sort?
========================From main menu->system setting->system->channel No. style can change: Normal: Normal sort order
SID sort: Dish order

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10.How to Category Search?
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1) Make sure the epg is loaded- to do that just open the epg screen and see if the boxes are full, if not go choose any box that has no epg and wait 15-20 sec and it will be filled. (You only need to do this once in the beginning).

2) Then exit and hit F2 on your remote.

3) Category box will open, just choose what category you want to watch and hit ok

4) After 2-3 seconds, a list of channels will open which are CURRENTLY playing these categories (every half hour this list changes when a new show is finished or started)

5) Next to the channel there is the title of the show, if you hit INFO button it will open the full information, hit INFO again and it will disappear. Just select what you like and watch.

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11.How to Blind scan?
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BLIND SCAN function can be accessed by going to
Main Menu-> Installation -> Antenna Setting -> selecting the satellite
that you want blind scan and press Yellow key on your remote.

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12.How to Clone CW600s Box to Box?
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From DigitalPlus:
1) Connect the master and slave box with twist RS232 null modem cable (pin2 to pin3, pin3 to pin2, pin5 to pin5).
2) Start the master receiver and press "POWER" key to make it standby "- - : - -".
3) Start the slave receiver, in the master box the led will display 'H' and blink it.
4) Input the password:
111 ---- Transfer S/W
222 ---- Transfer data
333 ---- Transfer data, then S/W
444 ---- Copy whole flash except Boot Loader.
5) After finishing inputting the password. Transfer will begin. When it finish, the LED will Display "-End". Disconnect the cable, start your receiver. Note: By the different password, you can do what ever you want to do for Box to Box.

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13.How to set DishPro LNBs?
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DishPro LNB settings can be accessed by going to
Main Menu-> Installation-> Antenna Setting-> LNB type-> OCS-DP

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14.How to Set Legacy SW21/42/44/ Switch?
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Legacy Switches settings can be accessed by going to
Main Manu-> Installation-> Antenna Settings-> Legacy SW
Set the type of switch you got on your dish setup. Don't forget to set DISCQ setting to none otherwise it will not work properly.

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15.How to set channel lock on certain channels?
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Channels can be locked by going to
Main Manu->Channels Manager->TV Channels -> Right Arrow-> Lock/unlock go to specific channel and press OK key on your remote.

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16.How to video adjustments option menu?
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Video options can be accessed by pressing zero "0" when view your normal TV. Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue, Sharpness and Tint can be adjusted

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17.How to Auto TP?
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Auto Transponder Update can be Turn ON and Turn OFF by going to:
Main Menu ->System settings-> system-> Auto TP changed to ON or OFF.

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18.How to get Seven Days of EPG on a CW600s Premium?
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CW600s Premium allows to get 7 days of EPG. To get full 7 days of EPG tune to any channels on listed Transponders. EPG will Populate for full 7 days in about 10-15 mins, if you have more than one echo sats connected it will take 15-30 mins to populate for all of sats.

Some TPs below help you get 12 hour EPG:
Dishnetwork:
TP: 12530
CHs : 457 or 517
BellVU:
TP:12268
CHs : 212 or 615


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19.How to change Time setting from Military to Regular?
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To change time from Military to Regular go to
Main Menu -> System Setting -> OSD -> Time Display Format change to 12/24.

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20.How to search Favorite show channel number and time?
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Shows can be searched with start time and channel number by pressing the Click on
Find key on your remote -> select OK -> then type your show name and search.

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21.How to Turn ON/OFF Auto Roll feature?
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Autoroll feature can be turn OFF and ON by going to:
Main Menu -> System Setting -> OSD -> Autoroll -> ON/OFF

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22.How to Turn ON/OFF key update message?
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Key update message can be turn OFF or ON. This feature can be accessed by going to:
Main Menu -> System Setting -> System -> Key Update Message -> ON/OFF

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23.How to turn ON/OFF Dishnet/BellXvu full name display?
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This unique feature can be accessed by going to:
Main Menu -> System Setting -> System -> Scroll down to the next page -> ON/OFF

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24.How to select packages for Dish and Bell?
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Echostar and Bell ExpressVu packages can be accessed by pressing the "SAT" Button from your remote and choose the option you like


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25.How to fix NTSC/PAL scrolling screen?
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This is very frusctrating when we hook up our receiver to the TV and video is rolling. If we dont know how to fix it, it is imposible to fix this kind of problem some times. It hepens most of the time by chaning the system info by mistake or by load a custom channels list. Here is a little "how to" guide to fix this kind of problem. You can use this guide for both Premium and regular CW600s model.

Reboot your system once; just to make sure you are out of all menues
A: Press Menu
B: 3 Times down Key
C: Ok
D: OK again
E: 5 Times Down key
F: Right/Left key untill it goes to NTSC
 

Bronze Member
Username: Vasu_vijay

Post Number: 51
Registered: Nov-06
is DN down in Captive Works 600s premium.Mine is showing scrambled channels
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