Hi everybody! Is it possible to install one of the latest bin files on the receiver only using a SD memory card, Pansat 3500S (without a cable for loader and boot file, cable"s missing)? Thank you for your help!
Follow the procedures in chronological order.
Format SD Card:
First, you must place the sd card into the ird slot first so that the pansat ird will program format your card into three directories: a) CH Data (channel lists), b) Code (working bins) and, c) MP3 (music). Then, Remove the card from the slot on the ird.
Saving Unto SD Card:
To save working bins or channels lists unto the sd card, find a good channel list for the sats you have and then use Channel Master or the Pansat 3500 Channel Editor, to modify the list to best suit your needs. In other words, you would likely modify the locals and/or the favourite lists. (Note: Don't forget to get the latest version of the stated programs.)
Top Box Settings (Channel Master):
Once you modify the channel list, or even before, make sure the list is configured to your specific ird. In Channel Master, you can do this by either right clicking the mouse button on the sat or favorite lists within the window content, or click the Edit on the Tab bar and scroll down and click properties. In the pop up, select the project type (ie. Pansat 2700a, Pansat 3500) and hit OK to exit. Now you have a channel list suited for your Pansat. You can use this file and download into your ird via com port, as is. However, if you want to use your SD Card, you must first convert the channel master document into a "bin" format.
Saving the Channel List unto your SD Card:
Insert your SD card into the card reader of your computer. In order for the ird to recognize the file on your SD Card, it must first be converted into a "bin" format. To do this, go to File on the Tab menu in the Channel Master program and scroll down to "save as." A pop up directory will appear. Now locate the CH Data directory for your SD card in the drive of your reader (ie. removable drive G). Name your file and then use the scroll down button as to file type. Select Bin Channel Files (*.bcf, *bin). WAIT. This is very important. Whatever you named your file, add the extension bin before saving. For example, the full file name could look like - "Sept27CMList.bin" Now click Save and your bin channel file will be download into your SD Card via the reader.
(The Pansat Channel Editor does not seem to have the ability to convert the channel list into a bin file. This is a shame and hopefully, updates to allow this conversion will be forthcoming for this program.)
SD Card to Receiver:
Now take your sd card with the bin file and plug it into the sd slot of your receiver. Go to Main Menu..and then click on the SD. A pop up should appear with the three directories. Click on Ch Data and select your newly created channel list bin file. Uploading will then occur. When complete, exit program
Backing Up Working Bins and Channel lists to SD Card:
For backing up a channel list for example, select CH Data and the hit the red button at the bottom of the remote. A pop up will come up to confirm. Select yes. Then use the next pop up to name your file. Once this is done, hit your OK button and a download screen will appear. After download is complete, exit out. You can do the same for the working bins. Just place the backup under the Code directory.
c/p from kokes (nice job)
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