Download Coolsat R-Link Quick Setup Guide How To Do a Database

Coolsat R-Link Quick Setup Guide
1) Do a Factory Set (Reset) 2 times just to clear any code in the receiver.
2) Download and unzip the Coolsat Receiver File designed to work with the R-link.
3) Then use the Coolsat Pro Loader v2.4 to load that unzipped receiver file onto the receiver.
4) Go ahead connect up your receiver to your TV set and setup your satellite setting.
Setup the first satellite and Auto Scan it. Then setup the next satellite and Auto Scan it.
Note: You seem to get better results and scans when you do it this way...
5) Now connect the R-Link to your computer using the R-Link cable with the blue colored ends and power it up
by plugging it into a wall outlet.
6) Update the R-Link using the R-Link (R10) Patch Loader v100.
7) Connect the R-Link to the Coolsat Receiver using the all black cross over cable that came with the R-link.
8) Hook up the Ethernet cable coming from your Router/Modem.
9) Plug the R-Link power supply into an electric outlet and power up the R-link
.
Note: The R-Links Status Light should turn Green when it connects to the server.
10) Turn on the receiver and watch TV
How To Do a Database Reset > Factory Set
Record your Satellite Installation Settings prior to doing a Factory Set on the Receiver
1) Press MENU go to System Setting then press OK
2) Select Database Reset then press OK.
3) Enter 0000 and select Delete All Channels then press OK
Note: This will delete all your Channel Data
4) Now scroll to and select Factory Set then press OK
Note: This will delete ALL your User Input Settings and Data
How To Update Your Coolsat Firmware
1) Turn OFF back switch on Receiver
2) Connect the receiver to your computer using the correct RS232 serial cable for your receiver.
3) Turn ON back switch of Receiver and power ON the receiver and let it fully boot up.
4) Open the Coolsat Pro loader 2.4 Program
5) Click "Browse" and locate the latest receiver file that you downloaded.
6) Select your computer's Serial COM Port number - if needed
7) Click "Auto Detect" a window will open showing the previous File version and active com port.
Possible Error Messages
"Connect your Receiver" make sure your receiver is connected and back switch is on.
"Connect your Receiver" make sure you’re using the proper RS232 Cable for your receiver.
"Invalid File" more than likely you selected the wrong file or wrong file type
"Com Port Switching" go into device manager and set an active com port
8) Click on "Connect" a window will open displaying the current File version on the receiver
9) Click "Start" You will see the loader go through a couple different stages
---- DO NOT INTERRUPT THIS PROCESS!! ---10) Click “Finish” to continue and exit.
11) Verify the file version by clicking “Auto Detect” the current file version loaded will appear.
12) Exit Loader > Turn Off Receiver > Disconnect Serial Cable > Connect Receiver to TV
Coolsat R-Link (R10) Patch Loader
1) Download and extract the R-10 Patch Loader Program.
2) Connect the straight cable (black with blue ends) between your computer and R-link.
3) Plug in the power supply and power the R-link (Automatic On)
4) Double click the R10-Patch-v*** file and the loader will start
5) Type in your Serial Com Port number in the serial port box.
6) Click "Open" and then click on "Patch Run"
Note: If done correctly, you will see the blue progress bar filling up and the patch processing percentage.
If your settings where incorrect you will see "Patch Failed" - Restart the loader and try select a different port.
7) Click OK and unplug the R-Link
8) Connect R-Link to your Coolsat Receiver using the (all Black) cross-over cable between R-Link and
receiver.
9) Connect Ethernet cable and R-Link power supply.
10) The Status Light between the Power Jack and Ethernet Port will turn Green when connected to the server
11) Turn on Receiver and watch TV. (This is assuming you loaded the newest R-Link Receiver File already)
R-LINK - COMPLETE KIT
1) R-Link
1) Power Supply
1) Straight Serial Cable (Black Cable w/ Blue Ends)
1) Crossover Serial Cable (Solid Black Cable)
How To Access the Coolsat Diagnostic Menu
With the receiver turn off (Standby Mode)
From the Front Panel - Hold the channel up button and press the power button
After a few seconds a Diagnostic Menu Screen will pop up.
R-LinkPower Configuration Tool
This Tool will let you assign a Static IP to your R-link – If you know your Actual Network Configuration Values
The configuration tool is only needed if you cannot get a green status light when connecting thru your network.
Connect the R-link to your network if you get a green status light - your good to go and do not need this tool.
1. Download and extract the R-LinkPower Config Tool.
2) Connect the straight cable (black with blue ends) between your computer and R-link.
3) Plug in the power supply and power up the R-link (Automatic On) - Do Not Connect the Internet Cable
3. Double Click the Dongle Config Tool
4. Select and Click on your Com Port
5. Uncheck DHCP Box - this will allow you to configure the R-Link to use a Static IP Address
6. Fill in the Gateway – Subnet Mask and Local IP Address
7. Click on "Write Config" - this will write your settings to the R-Link
8. You can power down and connect to router, the status light should turn green quickly
Example Settings on a Linksys Router
By default the DHCP Server on a Linksys Router uses IP Address Range from 192.168.1.100 - 192.168.1.149
You should select a Static IP Address Setting above that DHCP Server Range. 192.168.1.150 or above
The above is an Example using a Linksys Router – Your Actual Network Value’s may differ. See Below!!
How To Find Your Actual Network Configuration Values (Network Settings)
1) Go to Start Menu, Click on the Accessories Folder and then Click on the Command Prompt Shortcut
2) Type in “ipconfig” and then hit Enter
3) You now have a Dos Box just like above example – but it will have your Actual Network Values
Highlighted below is your Network Values – although you will use the Actual Network Values you attained
Basically, every device on your network will share these Network Values
Note: These Values are a Constant on your Network and they should match throughout your Network
Highlighted below is your Device Value – this Device Value will be different for every Device on your
Network. Basically, each device on your network requires a different Device Value
Note: This is the only Value that we need to change when configuring a Device to use a Static IP Address
By default the DHCP Server on a NetGear Router uses IP Address Range from 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.98
You should select a Static IP Address Setting above that DHCP Server Range. 192.168.1.99 or above
By default the DHCP Server on a Linksys Router uses IP Address Range from 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.149
You should select a Static IP Address Setting above that DHCP Server Range. 192.168.1.150 or above
By default the DHCP Server on a DLink Router uses IP Address range from 192.168.0.100 to 192.168.0.199
You should select a Static IP Address Setting above that DHCP Server Range. 192.168.0.200 or above
By default the DHCP on a CradlePoint Router uses IP Address range from 192.168.0.100 to 192.168.0.199
You should select a Static IP Address Setting above that DHCP Server Range. 192.168.0.200 or above
Note: It is recommended that you use a Device Value of 200 thru 254 when configuring a Static IP Address
Those Value’s will put your Static IP Address out of (and above) most Routers Default DHCP Servers Range
Here is an example of – Static R-Link Values – using the above example
Note: The highlighted yellow Network Values stayed the same when configuring the R-Link device
Note: The highlighted red Device Value was changed to a Static Value above the Routers DHCP Range
How to Verify the R-Link’s Internet Connection
First load the R-link Communicator with R-10 Patch Loader
Then connect the R-link to your modem or router and power up the R-link
There are 3 lights on R-Link R-10 unit.
Two of those lights are located on the Ethernet Port and they are for connection speed and network traffic.
The third light is located in Center of the rear panel in between the Power Jack and the Ethernet Port.
Once you power up the R-Link the third light will be Amber and then it should fairly quickly turn Red
The third light is your Status Light and it will turn Green when it has made a connection with the server
Note: You do not need the R-Link connected to the receiver to check for (or verify) an internet connection.
*** R-link and WIZnet - Interference Warning ***
The following solutions use wiznet based dongles:
The ShowMeX2 for Sonysat
The iHub for Sonicview
The R-Link R-10 Communicator
If you are mixing any of these solutions on your network the R-Link R10 especially will interfere with the
Wiznet Loader and the software loading of your other devices
Using Wiznet with the R-Link connected to your network has resulted in 82 errors and Runtime Errors.
When configuring any Wiznet device, remove ANY and ALL other wiznet devices by unplugging the network
cable going to the device or powering off the device via the receiver.
Only have the wiznet device you are currently working on connected to your network to prevent interference.
Once the updates are completed, you may restore the network connections of the other wiznet devices.
Let's just say that this is a lesson learned by some. And should also serve as a warning to us all.
How to Clear a Static IP address from the R-Link
Go into the R-Linkpower Configuration Tool
Select your COM Port and hit open.
Check the DHCP Box.
Hit write.
Close the tool and reopen it.
Select your COM Port and hit open.
Select read.
Close out the tool and reopen it
Select your COM Port and hit open.
Select read.
It should have zero-ed out those prior values.
And NOW will accept DHCP values from the Router or Modem
How to Load a Coolsat Channel Database List
Items needed
1. Working Channel list or template (This template can be downloaded via the Internet).
2. Coolsat v2.4 programming software.
Procedure to properly load a Coolsat Channel List
1. Via the remote press the Menu button and select System Setting.
Select Database Reset then press the OK button and select Delete All Channels then press OK again.
All channels will be deleted. Press Exit to leave the Menu. A message will display of No Channels.
2. Connect the Receiver to the computer using the Straight through Programming Cable
3. Run the Pro Loader V2.4 software and select the Channels tab on the upper top application make sure To
Receiver and Normal Channels are checked.
4. Next, click the Browse button on the application and select the path/directory where the desired Channel list
is located. When found highlight it and click on the Open button to continue.
5. Next, click Connect button. A dialog box opens and shows the current File version.
6. Press the Start button to continue the programming process. ***DO NOT INTERRUPT***
7. After completion a dialog box will show FINISH displays, click on it.
8. The Coolsat will reboot and in just a few seconds you have successfully loaded the Working Channel list into
the Coolsat. You can now reconnect the receiver and watch TV.
To create a backup channel list - Select To Computer > Click Connect > Name your File > Click Save >
Click Connect and your download will complete.
Enjoy!!
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