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weird audio and some buttons not working on SA 8600 box w/ 40 Pin installed
I just sent a topic and rec\'vd this message "Topic req\'d admin or moderator approval before viewing". What the heck does this mean? Will my topic (questions) be answered or not. All questions are addressed or answered. Let us, explain what this means.This means your question will be read and if within our rules and regulation governed by the forum will be addressed by a engineer.Once your post is approved you will receive an email alerting you that the post is approved. When the post is addressed, you will receive another email alerting you that the post has been responded too.If you have any more difficulty in understanding how a forum works then please let us know and we can try our best to explain it to you or point you in the right direction to get more help.

Movies
Currently your movies are available only to customers that have placed order within the last 30days.Suggestion:Offer them for sale via download similar to iTunes whether have recent order or not.If price is right I would buy them.M.Peters Thank you for the suggestion, but the movies is free and will remain free for as long as we offer them. This is just one of the bonuses we offer to our customers. So no charge will ever be charged for this luxury.You can always extend your technical support beyond 30 days if you need more time. Extending your technical support will allow you more download time if that is what you want to receive from the forum.Keep up the good suggestions and feel free to let us know what you feel. Have a good day.

T M X DVR internet access
Need help with accessing digital TriStar T M X DVR when away from home over internet.  Home internet service is DSL ethernet connected to LinkSys Wi-Fi router and T M X unit is ethernet connected to the same LinkSys Wi-Fi.  T M X is set to DHCP enabled and receives local 192.168.xxx.xxx IP address successfully.Question #1:When I am away from home and connect my laptop to the internet using whatever internet service available at away from home location, such as a relatives internet, library etc, once I am connected to internet how do I connect to my T M X back at home?Question#2Can I view live streaming TV from the home TV if I left it on and if so is there a way to change TV channels?End  Are you familiar with private connections?

Unit will not copy all tapes
After recieving my unit and hooking it up and setting it up according to the manual, I find that the unit will not copy some tapesInstead it flashes across the screen COPY PROTECTED when I press the copy button.I can copy other tapes so I know that the unit is hooked up right with the correct cables .I have also reset the unit as per instructions in an other forum post., and then re set up the unit but still can not copy some tapes.the ones that I tried are a Disney tape and a tape from HBO.I thought that the unit was suppose to remove copy protectionDon Is it possible to make the connections you are using on your Tristar MX DVR Home Theater Digital Video Recorder PVR privy to us? There are several inputs on the Tristar MX DVR Home Theater Digital Video Recorder PVR: Component input (CVBS, R, L), S-Video, Composite (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr), LAN (Ethernet), USB, and memory slots. Please tell us in details which you are using with your set up. The more detailed information you tell us the better we can assist you without asking many more questions. Your description of your set up it vital to us because we are not in your home with you looking at the unit; so please explain to us as if we are not there. Through your descriptive words we can visually picture your set up and provide some assistance for you. We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your cooperation in advance.

Deleting Movies already supplies on my TriStar DVR PVR
I tried deleting movies already viewed, that were supplied with my TriStar and receivied a Delete Error Message, that the file coldn\'t be deleted. Sounded pretty simple to do and i did it on "My Recordings" but was unable to Deleted Movies after viewed. Can you Help with instructins please! frisk117 Thank you for taking the time to contact us. We will try to explain as best we can how you can accomplish this task using the Tristar MX DVR Home Theater Digital Video Recorder PVR product.We have simulated an example of your query here. This is what you did from the Home Screen: Select Browser Highlight Movie File you want to delete Press delete on the remote control Highlight and select delete, press enter Confirm to Delete: OK was selected Delete Failed appeared Now there are 2 easy ways that you can use to delete any movie from the Tristar MX DVR Home Theater Digital Video Recorder PVR, and we will try our best to keep it simple and understandable. So please bear with us. Here is what you should do from the Home Screen:Method 1:This method will leave 2 files on your hard drive that cannot be deleted or renamed. To fully delete all content please see method 2. Highlight and Select Browser (press enter on the remote or on the control panel of the Tristar MX DVR Home Theater Digital Video Recorder PVR) Highlight and Select Movie File you want to delete, press enter to open it You should see a file called VIDEO_TS (/VIDEO_TS/). Highlight it and press enter Now delete each file in the folder Highlight the file you want to delete, for instance we will highlight VTS_01_0.IFO Press the delete button Highlight Delete and press enter Confirm to Delete: Select OK and press enter File will delete Do this for all the files in the folder and this will delete the movie Method 2: Connect the USB Cord that came with your Tristar MX DVR Home Theater Digital Video Recorder PVR to your computer Connect the other end of the USB cable to your Tristar MX DVR Home Theater Digital Video Recorder PVR The Television screen will turn off. Now you should see the Tristar MX DVR Home Theater Digital Video Recorder PVR on your computer Select the folder of movies you want to delete, here we will select IGOR Follow the movie below for how we deleted the movie file from the Tristar MX DVR Home Theater Digital Video Recorder PVR and movie player

Tristar MX DVR Home Theater Digital Video Recorder PVR
I purchased a new PVR and am having trouble installing the device to my system and getting it to work.The unit is attached thru CVBS output per figure 3.2 in the manual to Video 2 input on a Onkio AV Control Receiver TX-DS555 then to a Toshiba 51" projection TV via CVBS cable. I do have other devices attached to the Video 1 input and to the DVD in via CVBS inputs and they all work as expected with no issues.With the Video 2 input selected, I turn on the PVR, a boot up screen comes up with the NEX logo in color, then the PVR goes to the set-up screen, in black-and-white and the unit looses horizontal refresh. If I PIP the Video 2 input, the set-up screen can be seen, the horizontal refresh is stable, but the display is black-and-white. That is as far as I have got.I have read the manual and forum posts and did not find any specific topics to help me. My service contract will expire on 5/22, this is the 1st chance I have had since purchase to try and install this device and I want to get this unit installed before the end of the technical support period.Should the set-up screen be in color?Can you advise what I could try to stabilize the horizontal refresh? Welcome to the tech support. We are happy that you have taken the time to contact us. We have read through your issue and can tell you exactly what the solution is or maybe present a possible solution to your query thanks to your detailed description of your issue.There are many ways to resolve this issue, it is merely a setting. Since you have been dealing with this for awhile please let us get to the point. Grab the remote. Look on the top. You will see a button called "TV System"Press that button. It will take you from PAL display which you are currently in to NTSC display. You want to be in NTSC because your TV and everything else you have connected is NTSC.Also the next time you buy one of these ask about FREE movies before you place your order and we can load it up for you. Enjoy your new toy , and let us know if you need anything else. Thank you.

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Sling Box
Gentlemen:Do you have a device that has the same features as a SlingBox?If so, will it work with my TMX DVR/PVR Digital unit?M. Peters You can use anything with our DVR including the slingbox if you want. Our newer DVR technology that we will release will surpass the current technology of both our DVR and hopefully the infamous slingbox.

TriStar MX PVR Problems
Gentlemen:I received my Tristar MX PVR yesterday and have been practicing with it but need help with several issues. I have listed the issues below by number. In your reply please refer to each issue by its number. Example: Issue #1 \"NewElectronx investigated this issue and .........\"Issue #1: screws for mounting base plate where missing from box. Can you send missing screws?Issue #2: I downloaded the manual and received it in Acrobat PDF Maker 8.1 for Word format. When you hopen document it is in *.pdf (Secured) format. In this format there are no options shown when normally open a pdf document in Adobe Reader where \"File\" \"Edit\" etc or PrinterIcon on task bar are available. I was able to print document by right clicking on it and selecting Print; however for your information I doubt the average computer user would be able to figure out how to print the document without the \"File\" or PrinterIcon on task bar.Issue #3 - I powered off the Tristar MX PVR using the remote \"Standby\" button. Apparently this button or the Power button on top of the unit do not actually power off the unit but just put it in a sleep mode. Later when I walked by unit it had powered back on for no reason and neither the buttons on the unit or the remote would work. I had to physically unplug the power cord for it power off. Any ideas about what caused this abnormal behavior?Thank you,M.Peters 1. All screws necessary for the DVR Home Theater system are in tack. We do not ship out incomplete parts, items with missing parts, etc etc. So that we can help you clear this up swiftly let us explain: The "mounting base plate(s)" slide into place and clip on the Tristar MX DVR Home Theater Digital Video Recorder PVR w/ Video Stabilizer. There are no additional hardware parts (screws, etc) necessary to secure the "mounting base plate(s)" to the unit. It is perfectly fine. It will remain securely in place with the present design without unnecessary additives like screws or anything else.

RemoteControl for TMX DVR PVR digital
In the Users manual for the Tristar MX DVR PVR Home Theater System item numbered "2.4 Remote Control" the keys 1 thru 33 are identified on the hand held remote control unit; however, an explanation of the function for each key is not shown.  Obivisouly some of them are self explanatory but some are not.  Where can I find an explanation for the function of each key? Each key is (as you identified) self explanatory and like any other remote keys or buttons that you commonly use in your entertainment system. The manual explicitly explains each button / key throughout the entire manual where applicable; not just in area 2.4. To negate redundancy of the manual please unambiguously list each button you need help with. Perhaps a more detailed description of the functions can be generated to help you clearly understand that particular button function more; or we can direct you to the page where that key or button is already well explained in the manual.Please identify the buttons from the list below in which you need more information about.1. DISPLAY2. Number buttons3. STANDBY4. VIDEO IN5. REC LIST6. BROWSER7. SETUP8. RETURN9. Navigation buttons10. HOME11. A-B12. GOTO13. REPEAT14. NEXT15. ZOOM16. STOP17. PREVIOUS18. PAUSE19. TV SYSTEM20. MUTE21. VOL+ (up)22. VOL- (down)23. COPY24. ENTER25. DELETE26. REC27. AUDIO28. Time shift29. SUBTITLE30. FAST REWIND31. Timer32. FAST FORWARD33. Play

Problem with copy protection
I recieved my unit and after trying to set it up for over 3hrs (because the unit was set to PALand I couldnt read the menu on my TV.)  I hooked the unit up to mu computer moniter and it now works, however the unit will NOT copy my vhs tapes. every time I press record , I get a message "Copy Protected"What is wrongDon Thank you for taking the time to contact us. The DVR / PVR can work in PAL or NTSC TV systems. It is pertinent that you follow the manual and do a set up before you try to use the DVR media system. It normally does not take 3 hours to get the set up done correctly. Most customers do the set up in less than 5 minutes, but we are happy to hear that you got it working. Now that you have the unit connected properly please tell us how you have it so that we can best assist you. Describe what cables you are using and what cables are going where. We will try our best to aid you in your continued set up to record video tapes. Thank you.

cable box not working properly
I have purchased a new tri star  mx nano home theater cable box and cant seem to get it to work as it should I get some stations but not all of them, some are clear ,some are like a goasting pic. and with my reg cable I get stations over 100 but I cant get anything over 99 with this box,I would like to keep the system but if the cable box doesnt work I cant use the rest of the system.Can I exchange this system for another cable box that works if you can not resolve this issue.                                                     Thanks                                                      Don It is a pleasure to hear from you. We will try our best to assist you with your issue.You mentioned something very strange, but important in your post. The product that you ordered is the TriStar MX Nano Combo System or rather the Tristar MX Nano Home Theater Universal Cable Box STB DVR PVR Combo w/ Avenger MX Card InstalledYou do understand that the TriStar MX Nano is an analog product, right? Analog products will only receive analog programming or in other words analog television stations. Most cable companies in the United States are broadcasting analog (for a limited time now) on channels 2 to 99 (in most areas). Anything between that spectrum can be received on the TriStar MX Nano.Any channels over 99 are generally digital tier / band channels and you certainly cannot expect the analog universal cable box (TriStar MX Nano) to receive those said channels. It is not designed for that.So if you want to receive analog 2 to 99 then the TriStar MX Nano is performing its duty according to what it is designed for; and what the description about theTriStar MX Nano universal cable box can do: Tristar MX Nano Universal Cable TV Box w/ Avenger MX Card InstalledSince the cable box is actually working as it should, can you please tell us which channels have the ghost pictures on it? If those channels are beyond 99 then perhaps they are not analog channels. At any rate please let us know more. Thank you.

Pioneer BA6150E Fam Upgrade, nothing... just nothing
ok i just posted this to the trouble list also but i am desperate at this point my frieght forwarder just gave me my box, box is in perfect condition the packaging didnt have the slightest ding on it, i just hooked it up next to my old real cabletv box and ... nothing static, just static, it doesnt flicker it doesn\'t go dark theirs no image nothing... if i barely touch the cabletv cable to the back of the box plug the freetoair channel comes on from the cable company, but if i screw it in i get nothing but static... i get the freetoair even without a box.... the box turns on fine, i get the numbers changing but thats it nothing... thats all i see is static and numbers on the cable box. It is certainly a pleasure to be given the opportunity to assist you with your issue. Hopefully we can help you get to a speedy solution. First, some pertinent information is desperately needed to fully assist you.1.    What is the full model number of the cable box that you ordered with us?2.    Are you saying you can barely touch the cable box that you received from us with the coax cable and get a picture? And then when you screw the F connector of the coax all the way on the cable box the picture disappears? Please clarify.3.    Is the television set to channel 3 or 4?4.    Does your provider still send analog signal to your home?5.    Is the coax wire new or giving a good feed for signal?

I need help to see if this Test Chip does not work
Yesterday has received test chip {NEX0307VIP}, Has removed old EPROM-135110015Set Up in BOX, {Once the chip is removed (and/or an optional socket is in place), take the new test chip from its shipping container, and place it in the socket on the PCB (or in the area where you remove the previous chip). The orientation must be the same as the removed chip. If not, the EPROM and decoder will be damaged when the decoder is plugged into power. Make sure all pins are seated securely into the socket, and that none are bent out or underneath the IC. Return the old chip to the shipping container to keep safe. Test Chip Installation is now finished}! But full service Test Mode and is not present! Probably in we wash BOX \"frozen chip\".RAM Reset did repeatedlyI can send an image old EPROM-135110015, for the problem analysis In what my problem?Kind Regards, Roman Kuznetsov Can you please provide some simple information (that seems to be missing from your initial post) to help us to help you troubleshoot this issue if possible?1. Can you please provide the full model number of the cable box you are working? Normally you can locate the model number under the cable box on a white label.for more help on model numbers please see this help tip: http://newelectronx.com/help.php?faq_id=202. did you install a socket or did you solder the test chip to the main circuit board?3. what country are you located in?4. can you explain what \"ram reset\" procedure you used?Hopefully we can help you address this issue speedily without any more questions. Try to provide as much input as possible. If you have extra datum then please add it. The more information we have the better we may be able to assist you.

SCG not lighting up
Hey guys. I have a SCG and after I hook it up and plug in the power, the SCG will not blink. I found the 5v on the white connector and connected the red clip to it, connected the black to the case and found the data out to connect the white wire but I am not getting any power.Any insights as to what is wrong? How many times did you use the SCG?Is this the first time that this has happened?

CFT2200
I am trying to upgrade my box to get the 244 channel max...what do i need to purchase for this upgrade and can u provide me with the instruction.  Also i previously purchase the 3.8mm and the 4mm  the open said box and they did not fit. Where can i get the tool needed for this security lock CFT2200 can be upgraded to 244 channels with the Select 244 from the Amount of Channels area.Keep in mind this will only work on analog channels, not digital. So if your area is providing channels beyond 99 or 125 on the analog tier then this is what you need.The 4.5mm Gamebit is the tool that you need to open any Jerrold, Motorola, Tocom, and many more cable boxes. 3.8mm gamebit will not work. The Jerrold CFT-2200 cable box has always been fitted with the linehead screw and the 4.5mm gamebit or j-tool will open it.Instructions can be downloaded from the order status page or in the forum. Please read these links for more information.• Why did I not receive any instructions with my purchase?• Forum: Download a Manual• Download a Manual• How to get manualsManuals / Guides / Installation BooksIf you need more help about manuals then please search the knowledge base for quick and easy answers.

Why did I not receive any instructions with my purchase? - Contacting Us
There are several ways to obtain the manual from us once you complete your purchase. As a courtesy to you, we conveniently allow you the ability to obtain your manuals via download from the order status page. We do not send manuals packaged in the package along with your order (you should remember this from reading our policy at newelectronx.com/policy.php). You can download the manual via our web site from the order status page. You can download the instructions from our free forum.You will be required to use your user name (order id) and password (email address) to login and download your manuals or you can request to join the discussion forum. -

Forum: Download a Manual - Ordering, Order Status, Shipping
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Download a Manual - Ordering, Order Status, Shipping
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How to get manuals - Manuals / Downloads
Looking for Cable Box Test Chip Manuals?Your manuals can be conveniently downloaded from our order status page when you login to see the status of your order. Manuals can also be downloaded from the forum. You will have full access to NewElectronX Figures, Diagrams, Images, Software, and Installation Page. These files are available for diagnostic and educational purposes for trained certified techs (who have sole permission from local authorities to work on owned equipment). NewElectronX is not responsible for special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from use of these manuals and under any legal theory, including lost profits, downtime, goodwill, damage to or replacement of equipment property, and any cost or recovering, reprogramming, or reproducing any data stored in or used with NewElectronX products. All files are in PDF, GIF, JPEG, etc. – respectively and zipped with WinZip. You will need to obtain Adobe Acrobat 5.0 or Higher and WinZip to access the files. Please feel free to report any broken, dead, or null links by pressing HERE. Here are some of the titles you will have access to: Information on how to install a test chip into Scientific Atlanta Cable Boxes, model numbers 8570, 8580, 8590, 8600 Wireless or Solderless style board that replaces the SA 2 Wire Quick Board, QN Notch Board, F1 Square, Z-Board, 8600J Long Board, 8590J2 Long Board, Quick Pro 1 Wire, and the 40 Pin Chip Avenger MX 2006 which beats the Boss 7 Board, Apollo, Oz, or any Universal Chip Jerrold and General Instrument Test Chip Descrambler Installation Universal LCD Learning Remote Advanced Jerrold Universal 4 n 1 Remote Motorola DCT Advanced Jerrold Universal 4 n 1 Remote Super Test Chip Descrambler 8 Pin Board 4 Wire Professional Quickboard Test Chip Descrambler Ali Test Chip Descrambler Super J 5 Wire Test Chip Descrambler 8 Pin Board - Español Jerrold 550 210 Figure Jerrold 550 2026 210 V5 Figure Jerrold 2100 & 2143 Figure Jerrold 7316 V5 Figure Jerrold CFT22XX Cable Box Jerrold CFT22XX Remote Pioneer 3 & 4 Wire Test Chip Descrambler Pioneer Writer Jerrold Pop In Test Chip Descrambler Scientific Atlanta 8600 40 Pin Test Chip Descrambler Scientifc Atlanta 86XX Cable Box Scientifc Atlanta Solderless Professional Quick Board Test Chip V1 Descrambler Scientifc Atlanta Solderless Professional Quick Board Test Chip V2 Descrambler 8 Pin Repair Chip Scientifc Atlanta Solderless Professional Quick Board Test Chip V1 - Español Descrambler SCG SCG - Portuguese Tocom Test Chip Descrambler Sound Board Descrambler Avenger MX 2006 Descrambler Data Logger Pioneer Cable Box -

Problems with SA 40 pin
I bought this chip for a 8600STNNI install the chip as you described in to instrucions. When i turned on the box, i have descrambles all channels but the sound was distorted. I then try to short the two holes but the unit begins to "smoke"I tested the voltage between the holes and i have 4.5 v so i don´t think the jumper will work. I noticed .500 amp. My box neither has the w113 jumper.Please let me know what i´m doing wrong.BTW i´m in mexico It is unfortunate, but it is safe to say that this particular cable box is not going to be operable. Thus, we recommend that you acquire another SA 8600 cable box. They are relatively inexpensive.Most units either have a w113 staple (or jumper) on the top of the printed circuit board or on the bottom. You will have to find it. Once you locate the w113 then cut it. If there is no w113 then just go through the proper set up of the 40 Pin test chip and the unit should receive all sound and video.Another side note is to look for outside block filters in the incoming coax line.Generally these installations are fairly simple, sorry to hear you have found a stone in your path.Hope this information serves you well.

General instruments CFT-2100
Hi all,could you then please tell me what chip, or what  I need, to unlock all channels in my area, UK. I have a General Instruments CFT-2100.Tnx Welcome to the Forum! If your interest is to use the CFT-2100 Jerrold cable box / STB receiver to test analog then you can use any of the Jerrold Test Chips from the Jerrold Test Chip section. Most CFT2100 models made by General Instruments have an internal timer inside of them and normally they need to be reset prior to modding. Thus you will need an item called the SCG (or SCG Programmer, or Service Code Generator). The SCG will reset the internal timer of the Jerrold Decoder. This will allow you to apply a test chip to the cable box. You can select to use any test chip you like, but we personally recommend the Super J 5 Wire, 3 Wire Quickboard or 4 Wire Quickboard. The 3 and 4 Wire Quickboard test chip is the same test chip. NewElectronX has found a way to fuse these 2 types of chips into one test chip mounted on one quickboard. Also our test chips are the only ones with colored wires and easy application. Once you have either the Super J 5 Wire or Quickboard you can mod your unit. 4 Wire / 3 Wire Jerrold Pro QuickboardSuper J 5 Wire Test ChipService Code Generator (SCG) Another smashing piece of information that you may like to know about is the TriStar MX Nano. You can substitute your CFT-2100 General Instrument cable box with one TriStar MX Nano universal cable box. Or if you want to continue using the CFT-2100 in one room then you can use the TriStar MX Nano in another room of your home or office. It will not take long before you notice you like the TriStar MX Nano more than the CFT2100. You can then use the Avenger MX Video board inside of the TriStar MX Nano to make it more than just a tuner receiver. This is just like using the Super J 5 Wire or 4 Wire Quickboard with the CFT-2100; with the exception you are using the TriStar MX Nano and Avenger MX Card instead. If your CFT-2100 has video and audio RCA or composite outputs then you can connect it to the TriStar MX DVR ( Tristar MX DVR Home Theater Digital Video Recorder PVR). This will allow you to record live television much life a VCR Player or DVD Player, but with much more features and storage capacity. A bonus is that you can also connect the DVR to your TriStar MX Nano too. You can turn your television into a picture frame and show all your pictures directly on the television. You can also turn your television into a personal musical juke box. You can store endless hours of music, movies (free in forum download area), pictures, and live recording on the DVR. Hope this information helps you in your buying experience with NewElectronX. Have a wonderful day and happy New Year to you.

CFT 2254 and Super J 5 chip
Hi,I do have a CFT 2254 that is showing only one channel no matter what channel number is set on the screen.This box I got from a friend that was not using it for long.On Super J 5 testimonials some guy said it clearly "... no need SCG..." and I bought the test chip. Now, after ready a topic from a guy who have a jerrold 550 with same sintoms of my box I am afraid about that. Will super j 5 test chip be enough to active it again or SCG is necessary too ?RegardsRobson From your post, it sounds like the CFT2254 cable box that your friend gave you timed out. The CFT-2254 may have an E1 error on the front display when you turn it on or it may not. Nonetheless, the fact that only one station will appear on the television screen may mean that the CFT 2254 has not seen the refresher code from the headend. In other words it means that the cable box has been disconnected for a prolonged period of time. The usual time from General Instrument’s specification sheets is approximately 382 hours. If the CFT2254 cable box does not see a refresher signal it will time out or go into an error mode.The CFT2254 needs to see a good FM packet of commands and the Super J 5 Wire Test Chip can deliver those packets of commands to the Jerrold CFT2254 family cable box models. If this is indeed your issue with your Jerrold cable box then you will need to locate the tuner inside the CFT2254. Inside the tuner of the cable box you will find a pin leading to the printed circuit board. Download the manual from the forum manual section for the Super J 5 Wire and find out which pin you need to solder the yellow wire from the Super J 5 Wire too.Once the proper pin is found the Super J 5 Wire Test Chip will do the rest and reset the Jerrold CFT2254 cable box for you.Essentially the SCG can do the same thing on any General Instrument or Jerrold Cable box. The Super J 5 Wire can only do this on CFT2200 family models. If you already have the Super J 5 Wire Test Chip then do not spend money on extra items. Simply use the Super J and it should clear the problem, if this is your issue. Good luck!

SA 8600 Test chip installation
Hi, I bought a SA 8600 box and 40pin test chip and I am having some trouble.The installation of the chip went very smoothly, but when the box was turned on, the audio was distorted. I followed the manual exactly, and found that there was no w113 jumper to cut (was probably previously removed from the box) The label is there, but the jumper/short was not just bare holes.I then proceeded to step 2 and shorted the legs of the capacitor mentioned in the guide and this is when things went terribly wrong. The box no longer powers on. Please help me to get this test system working as soon as possible.Thank you. It is a pleasure to help you troubleshoot the Scientific Atlanta 8600 cable box descrambler.If you purchased the unmodified Scientific Atlanta Cable Box from us then the cable box has not been tampered with or modified. These are true unmodified boxes with no mods or tampering.In stalling test chips is sometimes tricky and confusing, but we are happy to hear that the manuals and knowledge base made it seamless up until the sound part.What you should note is that if the w113 jumper is missing that you do not need to cut the capacitor, and you do not need to be concerned with the w113 jumper. On certain versions of the Scientific Atlanta 8600 cable box the original manufacture made several variations to certain internal printed circuit boards. Thus, some will have the w113 jumper connected and some will not.What you should do now is remove the AC power cord from the wall outlet and solder the capacitor back together. This should restore the box back to normal, considering nothing else out the ordinary was done.Once that is done, you will need to:1.    Select channel 3 (or 4) on your TV/VCR and connect the output of the 8600 to the input of the TV/VCR.2.    Connect the power cord from the Scientific Atlanta converter to your 110V AC outlet.3.    Connect the input cable to the input jack on the converter.4.    Your lock out code is “34132” (24124). Do not loose this number as some of the functions of the cable box cannot be addressed without it. When the 40 Pin Test Chip is shipped to you it is in a mode that does not allow any scrambled signals to be unscrambled. To over ride these features simply press the AU key for each channel that is scrambled.After you enter the code and press on the AU channel without sound and picture, the sound and picture should be restored.You can use an LCD Home Theater Customizable Universal Touch Screen Remote 6-in-1 to enter use the AU feature or use the front button on the Scientific Atlanta Cable Box. The LCD Home Theater Customizable Universal Touch Screen Remote 6-in-1 can be programmed to match the OEM Scientific Atlanta remote for the 8600 with all the special function buttons like BUY, SLEEP, SELECT, etc.An excellent test chip to use on the Scientific Atlanta Cable Boxes is the: Scientific Atlanta Cable Box Converter SA 8600 V1 Solderless 1 Wire Test KitorScientific Atlanta Cable Box Converter SA 8600 V2 Solderless 1 Wire Test Kit both of these test chips do not need to have the w113 wire cut and both of these test chips are fully automatic. The 40 Pin or 8600GOLD is good too, but it is manual, meaning you have to set it up after installation. You can view more about the setup or operation of the Scientific Atlanta Cable Box Converter SA 40 Pin 8590 and 8600 Test Chip in the manual.

avenger 2005 and tristar mx nano universal PAL
Hi there,I have just received my nano PAL and avenger 2005 test chip:-). I have installed the avenger mx into my PAL nano using J4 on nano matching all 5 pins with the jumper cable provided in the correct order starting from +12v. diaginal white(and black) lines across screen so i tried adjusting via the green trimpot which had no effect clockwise or anticlockwise. I can adjust brightness ok adjusting blue trimpot. I have tested with the MX 2005 removed (and rejumped AO AI) and white  lines disappeared / FTA channel quality good. It appears my avenger 2005 test chip is faulty?(i also tested on J6 to make sure and same lines appear and they do, tuning green trimpot does nothing)furthermore, I cannot find the option to activate the avenger board to descamble decoded analog encrypted channels to test monitor them. function not listed in the nano manual(or is this automatic?). also my remote has none of the buttons mentioned in the manual ie. X-RAY needs the "mem1" or"select" buttons. should be button called STD or HRC or IRC (cant select/change these from menu either)I have read all of the tutorials and both nano and avenger manuals. Im sure there is a simple solution.any help is appreciated !! i have purchased another test chip to verify the 1st ones results(I was thinking i had a faulty avenger). Im 90% sure this type of test chip doesn\'t work on my cable and their encryption. Same diagonal parallel white lines on screen, wont decrypt channels at all. only thing that works on the test chip is the brightness control. All pins 100% matching. I just dont understand why I have white lines on the screen even though it appears to be doing nothing. I confirmed the nano is outputting 12.8V from 12v pin and the test chip is receving the same measuring to ground. I find that inversion doesnt work either mem1 AV button on remote, does this confirm anything to you?what will users usually experience when chip does NOT decrypt? white lines by any chance? I just want to confirm before giving up on this.thanks

Avenger MX 2005
Dear sir,I am having dificulties trying to tune MX 2005 in a VCR.I know you stated not to provide support for "VCR" instalation, but I kindly ask. I already instaled it and it worked, but unfortunally sometimes it does not.I mean, sometimes I power up the vcr and it worked like a charm. someother it give "no signal" and no any channel appear.Can you help me find solution for this? Problem solved.Got another old VCR in good condition from a relative and it has no blue screen function.Everything working fine now.Thank you guys for your support.Best Regards.

Problems to descrambler some channels...
My new Tristar MX Nano W/Avengar mx card instaled won\'t descrambler some channels in any systems and others ones have white lines moving like ligthning bolt.. but i have now some new ones.It\'s from Brazil, using in a TVA cable Co.I wait for some helpThanks When you received the universal cable box the secret code was "000". If you did not change anything on the tristar mx nano then the secret code is "000". Enter secret code “000” to unlock the channels that are parental locked. There is a full section on parental locks in the manuals. Please read over it. If you have forgotten your code then please return the tristar mx nano back to us and we will reset it for you.

Issues with Avenger MX 2005 Video Board
I have a generic Tristar MX Nano case that I\'ve installed the Avenger 2005 board into (on J4) since these lined up perfectly with the cable & pinouts needed (had to remove jumper over VO/VI prior to installing cable). The test board is not descrambling any channels- even those that are currently grainy even without the board installed. It does continue to allow the basic cable channels through (same with & without the Avenger 2005 board installed). I have digital cable, but was told by NEX that this box & board should work. Tried it with second Avenger 2005 board, same results. Tunes basic cable, nothing else. Any ideas/ help? I have the Home Theater remote control (got as package with Nano box), which I haven\'t configured yet, so potentially I have an issue with an option not being enabled on the Nano box via the remote. ??Thanks! Thank you for taking the opportunity to contact us. Let us first clear up your misunderstanding. Apparently you got confused in all of this and misunderstood something.A NEX personnel would never tell you that an analog product would work on an digital system. In fact we explicitly told you the opposite. Thus this is 1 of 2 things a flat out lye or a flat out misunderstanding.After reviewing your entire ticket and the conversations you have had with representatives the aforementioned is likely the suitable sentence to fit.On 12 Sep 2008 at approximately 14:41:04, you were informed after making a purchase in our store \"the TriStar MX Nano will not work with digital cable\"On 15 Sep 2008 at approximately 15:31:59, you seemed to be very clear and said this, \"Not looking for digital (unless it happens to be released)- you already let me know there were no digital cable boxes back on 8/5/08.\"In fact, your order was canceled and your money was returned in full. You then made another purchase and expressed that you understood clearly what you are buying and further expressed that you understood the store policy and to authorize the next purchase and send it immediately.So you understood clearly. So please do us a huge favor and do not try to slander our representatives because you made a mistake.If you need to refresh your memory then read your own words here:http://newelectronx.com/contact.php?pageaction=viewticket&ticket_id=3290&email=jason.marty@yahoo.com

Dead Jerrold box
Hi,I have a Jerrold 550 model. When I plug cable in it, I do not receive different channels (it powers on and shows always the same channel), so I presume that the box has been locked by the Cable provider. If I install the Super J 5 Wire on it, will I be able to view all channels again?Thanks Most Jerrold Boxes like the Jerrold 550 Model have an internal timer that will generally time out after approximately 382 hours, and displays the E1 error code on most cable boxes. This happened because the Jerrold 550 Cable Box was not connected to any coaxial line for the given time frame (382 hours). Or in other words the Jerrold addressable box did not receive a FM packet of commands from the headend (cable company) within the time specified.Once the addressable cable box times out connecting it to the headends cable line will not reactivate (unlock) it. Sometimes deactivated Jerrold Cable boxes like your Jerrold 550 model will display the same channel on every station you set the box too. Meaning if you place the Jerrold Cable Box on channel 5 - you will see the same station displayed on 7, 8, 18, etc. Some may say the cable box is locked.So that we can better assist you with your query please tell us where you are located: city, state, and country.Is your system: PAL or NTSC (or other)Also provide the full model number for the Jerrold 550. You can find the model number on the bottom of the addressable cable box.You can read this link for information about model numbers:http://newelectronx.com/help.php?faq_id=20