************************************************************************************************************************** EchoStar Software for use with the EchoStar PVR-5020 Satellite Receiver. (c) 2006 EchoStar International Corporation - All Rights Reserved. ************************************************************************************************************************** HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT ---------------------------------------------- To view ReadMe.txt on screen in Notepad or WordPad, maximize the Notepad or WordPad Window. To print Readme.txt in Notepad or WordPad, choose Print from the File menu. If you use another word processor, select the entire document and format the text in 10-point Arial before printing to ensure proper spacing. To print ReadMe.txt from the DOS prompt, type COPY ReadMe.txt PRN ************************************************************************************************************************** There are 2 ways to update the software: --------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Via serial loader: a) Find the latest softwareloader version for your receiver on our internet site http://www.echostar-int.com b) It can be found in: Support-->Downloads-->PC-Software and find your PVR-5020 Software loader c) Read the ReadMe.txt which came with the Softwareloader for instructions on how to load this software in your receiver --------------------------------------------------------------- 2 via USB: a) Alternatively you can also update the receiver over USB by placing the software in the "\PVR\Firmware" Directory on your receiver b) Safely disconnect the receiver from the PC! c) Press the PVR button on the remote of the receiver. d) Press the Right button twice e) Select the latest software version f) Confirm to load the software. ************************************************************************************************************************** The following issues have been addressed in this software release (107_V800) compared to previous version (106_V700) 1. Audio hick-ups problem solved. 2. Display “R” Icon on a reserved event in the EPG screen. (in case a timer is set on an event) 3. Improved Timer Behaviour. (Same start & stop time now possible) 4. Improved MediaHighway EPG. 5. Possible to set weekly timers per day (e.g. mon-fri or sat-sun). 6. Timer padding option added, to extend timer if event runs longer. 5. Added feature to change the name of the recording during timer programming. 6. Fast Teletext start mode. 7. Fast Teletext display by pre-buffering the data. 8. Channel now has different color in the channel list if a recording is running. 9. Added “channel copy” option in Program SAT menu (green button) for T1/T2 setup. 10. Added channel selection button (green) to the EPG menu. 11. Solved channel change bug in Media Highway EPG. 12. Added refresh button (blue) for Media Highway EPG. 13. Database & settings can be stored on the HDD (via USB the in "\PVR\Firmware" DIR) for fast reloading of favorites & settings after factory reset. (new database editor v2.3 is needed to create a ird file first, should be available on our website soon) 14. New updated satellite & transponder DataBase. (106) 15. Other minor improvements and fixes. When you want to use this software version you have to do a factory reset after loading this software. After the factory reset you also have to power-off the receiver with the mains switch on the back of the receiver. For detailed instructions about the factory reset, please refer to the user guide. Make a note of the most important system settings prior to the factory reset to make the reinstallation easier. Reactions & feedback are welcome on echonav.beta@echostar.com Your PVR-5020 support team ************************************************************************************************************************** ************************************************************************************************************************** About USB ************************************************************************************************************************** !!! Attention !!! Before disconnecting your PVR-5020 receiver from your PC always safely disconnect first! Steps to do so: 1- Click the remove hardware icon in your computer's taskbar. 2- In the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box, click the option for the USB Mass Storage Device. 3- In the Stop a Hardware device dialog box, click OK. 4- In the Safe to Remove Hardware dialog box, click OK. 5- Disconnect the USB cable from your PVR-5020. It is also advised not to use a USB hub but to connect the receiver directly to the PC to get maximum performance. ************************************************************************************************************************** About the File system ************************************************************************************************************************** Important note – due to the inclusion of a new FAT32 driver the file system is not backwards compatible. This means that it is possible to playback recordings made with pre-105_v602 software, but it is not possible to playback recordings made with 105_v602 software (or later) with pre-105_v602 software version (in case the user loads pre-105_v602 software). **************************************************************************************************************************