How to Perform a Factory Flash on a Pansat 3500

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How to Perform a Factory Flash on a Pansat 3500

A Factory flash is often used to resolve repeated freezing and pixilation, and/or persistent rebooting, and always for b-70 lock up/out, though try the back switch first.

Start the process by downloading the latest software at pansatusa.com, both Gtrom Loader 3.4 and Factory Bin 122, then proceed with the following step by step guide.

1) Flip the switch at the back of the IRD, turning the power OFF

2) Correctly attach the RS232 Null Modem cable from the receiver to the Computer.

3) Open the GTRom Loader V3.4 and select the unzipped Factory Bin File

5) Choose the File Type marked as APP FILE ONLY

6) Flip the switch at the rear back ON, and at the instant you see b-70 appear on the front display, click the download button of the GTRom loader quickly. You must act quickly as timing is everything.

Alert: Do not disturb the receiver or computer for any reason until after the Ird re-boots on its own.

7) Press OK on PC screen, when prompted by message that reads "Download Complete".

Note: If you did not catch the cycle in the precise instant for the download to take effect (in order to avoid a flash failure) repeat the process again.

This concludes the Factory Flash, but continue with Steps 8 to 13 to avoid further issues. You may now rely on the SD slot, or continue to use the Null Modem Cables already in place.

8) Flash the latest Bl Bin, using the Loader provided by Blacklist. Follow the same steps described above.

9) Go to menu and click on Factory Setting, and then re-align your Sat settings correctly under Antenna setup.

10) Under Antenna Setup, perform a Blind scan for each satellite. If NOT using Dishpro LNBs select Sat scan.

11) Using remote key pad, set the time on clock (military), day, month, and year. Then, under Menu, click on User Setup, then on Time Setting and adjust for GMT Time Zone.

12) On your remote, click on the Sat button and select Echostar package to sort the channels.

13) Tune to any channel on Echo 7, in order to point at 119°w, as this will populate the EPG fully. You may need to turn off with remote for a few secs to cycle the change. When turning back on, click Ok to the EPG prompt and allow it to fully load.

Now, sit back and enjoy watching TV.