pauldaw Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 just did a forced download on foxtel sat s/w version 41.259.21 epg version 1.25.1.10S from what I can see they YUV is back and the i button changes description from now to next without having to leave the screen, thats all I noticed at a quick glance if anyone else can advise of any other added features please do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanOnTheGC Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 The smaller font is back. The red A in a circle is back to denote Autotune. Movies A-Z and New Releases is back in the Box Office menu Cable version is: Software: 41.259.22 EPG: 1.25.1.10C Seems to be exactly the same as the one that was pulled a few months ago...... hopefully without the "bugs" that caused it to be pulled. Evan :-> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesboags Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Yep it's back (YUV that is)... wonder for how long.... ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentry Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 The smaller font is back.The red A in a circle is back to denote Autotune. Movies A-Z and New Releases is back in the Box Office menu Cable version is: Software: 41.259.22 EPG: 1.25.1.10C Seems to be exactly the same as the one that was pulled a few months ago...... hopefully without the "bugs" that caused it to be pulled. Evan :-> <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Could you please tell me how to force the upgrade for cable? i'd like to give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evolve Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 I'm on Satellite, but I presume Cable to use the same sequence of buttons. To force the firmware upgrade, I first switched my box off, then (using the on-box buttons) pressed the Select and Back buttons simultaeneously. All lights should then come on. Then in sequence, press Power, Up, Down, Power. You should be greeted with a screen informing you of the upgrade. Hope this helps! Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gojiro77 Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 I'm on Satellite, but I presume Cable to use the same sequence of buttons.To force the firmware upgrade, I first switched my box off, then (using the on-box buttons) pressed the Select and Back buttons simultaeneously. All lights should then come on. Then in sequence, press Power, Up, Down, Power. You should be greeted with a screen informing you of the upgrade. Hope this helps! Tim <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Is this upgrade desireable? gojiro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayguitarist Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 I'm on Satellite, but I presume Cable to use the same sequence of buttons.To force the firmware upgrade, I first switched my box off, then (using the on-box buttons) pressed the Select and Back buttons simultaeneously. All lights should then come on. Then in sequence, press Power, Up, Down, Power. You should be greeted with a screen informing you of the upgrade. Hope this helps! Tim <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Is this sequence for the Pace box or UEC box? I have both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertieb Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 The smaller font is back.The red A in a circle is back to denote Autotune. Movies A-Z and New Releases is back in the Box Office menu Cable version is: Software: 41.259.22 EPG: 1.25.1.10C Seems to be exactly the same as the one that was pulled a few months ago...... hopefully without the "bugs" that caused it to be pulled. Evan :-> <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok .. ok , stop teasing... Can you please tell me about the component output ? Ive just done a forced download on cable, and the component output is there. Of course, being a complete beginer, I only have the foxtel output to my new Panny plasma via an S-video connection. Im off to invest in a Denon 2805 and a whole bunch of component cables over the next week. How does the component output compare to the S-video output ? Will I notice an improvement ? Despite what a lot of forum members say, Ive been mightily impressed by my Svideo Foxtel digital - I think the pictures have been superb. Watching Nine and ABC etc, it looks incredibly clear. bertieb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
des Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 with mine it went from 32.... something now to 40. though ep guide is same still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fattchoi1503559854 Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 I managed to force an upgrade on my Pace box as well. Now, to enjoy the full glory of the component picture, I need to get a SCART to 5 RCA cable which will carry both the video and audio signals. I managed to find one at Jaycar but it is only 1.5m. But I need a 2m - 3m length. Anyone come across one anywhere? Would JBHifi have it? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesboags Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 I managed to force an upgrade on my Pace box as well. Now, to enjoy the full glory of the component picture, I need to get a SCART to 5 RCA cable which will carry both the video and audio signals. I managed to find one at Jaycar but it is only 1.5m. But I need a 2m - 3m length. Anyone come across one anywhere? Would JBHifi have it?Cheers. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There is a 3m one on ebay ending in 10 h ... $49... Recommend this ebay seller I have bought a lot of Neotech stuff from him ..!!!! Do a search for "Neotech SCART"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacekeeper Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 QUOTE(evolve @ Feb 8 2005, 09:56 PM)I'm on Satellite, but I presume Cable to use the same sequence of buttons. To force the firmware upgrade, I first switched my box off, then (using the on-box buttons) pressed the Select and Back buttons simultaeneously. All lights should then come on. Then in sequence, press Power, Up, Down, Power. You should be greeted with a screen informing you of the upgrade. Hope this helps! Tim Ok can someone confirm the Pace cable box setup steps. I (actually wife did) tried above but still on old version 32.222.22. When you press power up etc are you still holding the back button down as I read back a couple months. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesboags Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 confirm that these are the steps: Press Select first then the Back buttons (simultaneously). Release both.. All lights should then come on. Then in sequence, press Power, Up, Down, Power. Do this in fairly quick succession and really press them to make sure l... Upgraded this morning.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacekeeper Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 confirm that these are the steps:Press Select first then the Back buttons (simultaneously). Release both.. All lights should then come on. Then in sequence, press Power, Up, Down, Power. Do this in fairly quick succession and really press them to make sure l... Upgraded this morning.. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> OK our problem was she did not press the power up down etc when all the lights were still on. i.e. the lights went off fairly fast. Updated EPG software 1.25.1.10c Software 41.259.22 Thanks for the tip Now did it really improve the picture when you setup component? Actually i have a spare component (jcar version) cable so all i need to test it is a scart/component/rca adapter. Will see if I can find 1 at jaycar/DSE this arvo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesboags Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 I have been running component through an RGB to component convertor (long story) so the upgrade to me is not that important .. I just need to toss up whether to remove the convertor and use the Foxtel native STB YUV output... although if they withdraw this firmware again and I recable I won't be happy Jan.!!! .. The component is a better picture (slightly) over SVideo though I can't compare both side by side... I always go for the best option in relation to connections so I get the best possible picture... that way I know I am getting the best I can get and can't pursue the "I wonder if I can get better picture quality if I do this ...??."...thoughts in my head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelwayMan Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Hi, Is this on the Pace, UEC or both? Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacekeeper Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Hi,Is this on the Pace, UEC or both? Tim <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Mine was on Pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwiconehead Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Did mine on Pace sat box this morning - YUV is there and so is the EPG improvements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stahc Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 praise the lord its back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evolve Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 I am not sure whether or not this works on the UEC - I have a Pace reciever myself. Anyone with a UEC care to comment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMB Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Is the Jaycar cable referred to the WQ7255 Scart to 5 x RCA RGB and Audio cable? I'm currently running Foxtel through S-Video into my Sony KVHR32M31. The two component inputs on the TV are used by the HD STB and the DVD player. I'm thinking I could route Foxtel and DVD through the two (currently unused) component inputs on my Pioneer VSX-D811S into the TV. The question is, would what I gain in PQ by going component for Foxtel be lost to loss in PQ on DVD going via amp? Is it worth spending $40 on a jaycar cable and more on another component cable when I may end up taking one step forward and one step backward? The irony in this is that I never watch Foxtel anyway. My 15yo son is the only one in the house who ever switches to foxtel. So perhaps the real question is, Why am I spending almost $80/month for something I don't use? When does that contract expire again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delbz Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 I'm thinking I could route Foxtel and DVD through the two (currently unused) component inputs on my Pioneer VSX-D811S into the TV. The question is, would what I gain in PQ by going component for Foxtel be lost to loss in PQ on DVD going via amp?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have found that there is no discernable loss of picture quality by plugging the component leads into the Pioneer amp to switch. Infact, I'm intending to do exactly this. The improvement from s-video to component is noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venus Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Well, I just forced the upgrade on one of my UEC boxes out of curiosity (I don't actually need the YUV option) and lo and behold; there it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groover ! Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Ive always used RGB (far better than S-Video) and there is no improvement using YUV on the NEC Plasma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairy Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Worked for me a few moments ago. Guess I'm off to jaycar or similar on the weekend to buy a cable and scart adaptor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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