Monthly Archives: January 2012

No picture on the new version OpenBox S10/S12 w/RCA output? Read here

Posted on by dreamboxmy

Our 10112011 firmware was setup for the previous version S10/S12 where there was just HDMI and analog composite video. The default is 1080iHD for HDMI and 480i for the analog.

The new component video will put out whatever the HDMI puts out, so in the case of our S10/S12’s, 1080iHD. If you are using a non-HD TV or a TV with a 720p max resolution you will need to do the following:

1. Hook the analog output (yellow) to your tv.

2. Brand new from us there are no channels in the box so it will boot to the menu. Navigate to SYSTEM SETUP > TV SYSTEM

3. Switch the video resolution to 480i, 480p or 720p_60 to match the maximum resolution of your TV. DO NOT SELECT 720_50 OR A 576 MODE, THESE ARE FOR EUROPE/PAL TVs ONLY!

4. Switch over to your component video outputs, you will now have picture assuming you set the S10 to a mode your TV supports.

When we get new firmware from OpenBox I will mod it so that the default is 480i to avoid issues with older TV’s and the component video.

OpenBox S10/S12 HD PVR Blind Man’s Instructions to get out of PAL mode

Posted on by dreamboxmy

If you hit the VFORMAT button or otherwise get your unit stuck in PAL mode, this is how to get out. Because of the new GUI this is a bit different than the S9 procedure.

Analog Output
If you are using the composite/analog (yellow) output, simply press the VFORMAT button, wait 5 seconds. If no picture, repeat and wait until you hit the 480i mode.

HDMI Output

1. Turn off the unit, then reboot it using the back switch.

2. Position yourself in front of the S10 so you know it is getting a good signal from the remote. Then press the following sequence carefully on the remote:

MENU > RIGHT ARROW > RIGHT ARROW > OK > DOWN ARROW > OK

3. You are now in the video resolution settings, but still in PAL. Press the LEFT ARROW key and wait 5 seconds for the resolution to change. If no picture after 5 seconds, hit LEFT ARROW again, wait 5 seconds, repeat until you hit a compatible mode.

4. Once you get a picture press the OK key while “Video Resolution” is still highlighted. You need to select your proper resolution as outlined below:

– 576i, 576p, 720p_50 and 1080i_50 are all PAL modes. DO NOT CHOSE THESE!

– If your TV is a 720p HDTV you can select 480i, 480p, or 720p_60. 720p_60 is recommended for best picture.

-If your TV is 1080i or 1080p HDTV you can select480i, 480p, 720p_60 or 1080i_60. 1080i_60 is recommended for best picture.

-If you happen to have a old tube TV that has HDMI (rare) you are probably limited to 480i or 480p

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Announcement to All our users: Solution to solve some channels cannot view bug

Posted on by dreamboxmy

Dear All our Users,
We found out the bug that cause some channels cannot view on some user.
Please follow below guide on how to solve certain channels not viewable.

How to back up and restore your Openbox Firmware

First plug in your USB thumbdrive or USB Hardisk

Step1: To backup:
Press Menu, Tools, Dump By USB
Dump mode: image File (*abs)
Press Start, Select all files by press OK button, then Press DUMP (Yellow button)
after done. Reboot your openbox.

Now to restore back what U did on Step 1. Please proceed to Step 2.


Step 2: To Restore back
Press Menu, Tools, Upgrade by USB
Upgrade mode: Image File (*.abs)
Upgrade file: HDS2_DUMP.abs
Press Start, Then press YES to proceed
after done. Reboot your openbox.

See if the problem had solve. Let us know your result.