ITV HD on Passion+ Newbie needs help

surfgeek · 11-07-2008

Hi, just bought my Passion+ Kit today from Maplins, great price at £160 include PVR recording.

I have tried all the suggestions on this site to get ITV HD running, but had no joy yet.

I have updated to Loader 1.5 and installed the other channels file on the passion website ( is this the updated firmware ?)

I have re scanned Astra, interesting I live in yorkshire, but the 2 yorkshire regular channels do not work either, having to select Midlands as my area.

Please can somebody give me a real easy step by step guide of what to do.
P.s. I am still using my Sky 45cm dish, going to install the 60cm dish tomorrow.

Thanks

**Llew** · 12-07-2008

Moved to appropriate section.

If ITV HD isn't appearing in your regional list, try a factory reset, then re-upload the firmware/channels file.

If still no go, you can manually add the ITV HD channel by pressing Menu on your remote, clicking Advanced Scan and entering these values -

11428 H 27500
DVB Standard = DVB-S
FEC = Auto
Video PID = 3401
Audio PID = 3402
PCR PID = 3401
Service ID = 10510
PMT PID = 3400
HD/SD = HD Channel

Llew

surfgeek · 12-07-2008

Thanks, please can you confirm the firmware file for me, is it v1.14 ( june 27, 2008) ?
To install I have put on a memory stick and loaded by switching on the passion and pressing the OK button on the front. The pasison then re boots after installing the file.

I have tried thye second suggestion but do not have the option in input
"Service ID = 10510
PMT PID = 3400
HD/SD = HD Channel"

Thanks

**Llew** · 12-07-2008

Strange, the additional parameters to allow scanning ITV HD have been added since firmware version 1.12. What version does it show in System Information?

surfgeek · 12-07-2008

Perhaps I am not loading the firmware correctly, please can give a brief step by step of what I need to do.

I have installed Loader 1.5 without a problem, but only showing software version 1.0.

Is the file p_av114_20080627.dnl the correct file. How do I install it?
Thanks very much

**Llew** · 12-07-2008

Yes, that's the latest version.

I assume you've transferred the file like this -

Choose Data Transfer - USB
Transfer Mode - USB Read

Then choose p_av114 from your USB stick

surfgeek · 12-07-2008

sorted it, had corrupt data on my usb stick, used my Mac and all went well. Thanks for your assistance.

**Llew** · 12-07-2008

surfgeek, I notice you mention that your Passion has pvr capability.

So you have the latest model, which is not the same as the original Passion (different chipset).

Nevertheless, if it is working OK with the Passion loader and channel S/W, fair enough.

Llew

lopos2000 · 14-07-2008

@surfgeek
The kit you bought at Maplins is the receiver the Passion + one?
If so, did the update work ok. I tried to update one today (Passion+) and it did not work. There is no update on the Fortec website for the + version.

surfgeek · 15-07-2008

Originally Posted by lopos2000

@surfgeek
The kit you bought at Maplins is the receiver the Passion + one?
If so, did the update work ok. I tried to update one today (Passion+) and it did not work. There is no update on the Fortec website for the + version.

I had to try a number of times, I have a number of issues with my usb stick not being rcognised properly. But yes it is the new Passion + with PVR and the files I used is the current file for Passion HD. Cheers

**Llew** · 15-07-2008

Originally Posted by surfgeek

I But yes it is the new Passion + with PVR and the files I used is the current file for Passion HD. Cheers

So the files for the non-pvr Passion do work on the Passion+.
Fortec brought out the Passion Innovation before the Passion + ( I thought they were one and the same until I checked Fortec's site), and that is the one with the different chipset. For a moment I thought you might be loading software into the wrong box. Panic over

Llew

lopos2000 · 16-07-2008

Thanks surfgeek for your info. Will try it out later.

outerdelta · 17-07-2008

Originally Posted by Llew

So the files for the non-pvr Passion do work on the Passion+.
Fortec brought out the Passion Innovation before the Passion + ( I thought they were one and the same until I checked Fortec's site), and that is the one with the different chipset. For a moment I thought you might be loading software into the wrong box. Panic over

Llew

Hi Llew, I also have a passion + and cant seem to be able to load new firmware. The firmware i have at the moment is v1.0.0
I have tried 2 different usb memory sticks and the software wont load.
Is the firmware the same for the passion +?

also i dont have all of the parameters available like the other guy to enter the itv hd settings to manually search for itv hd.

Thanks
Neil.

Ratchet · 17-07-2008

Originally Posted by outerdelta

Hi Llew, I also have a passion + and cant seem to be able to load new firmware. The firmware i have at the moment is v1.0.0
I have tried 2 different usb memory sticks and the software wont load.
Is the firmware the same for the passion +?

also i dont have all of the parameters available like the other guy to enter the itv hd settings to manually search for itv hd.

Thanks
Neil.

I don't know for sure but doubt that the original Passion HD firmware would be compatible with the Passion +. A closer match is likely to be the Innovation software as the boxes have almost identical specs. The Innovation has 2 embedded card readers as well as 2 x CI slots whereas the Passion+ only has the 2 x CI slots, apart from that and visual appearance they look to be identical. There is new firmware available for the Innovation on the FS web site.

Edit - outerdelta has just noticed the actual Passion+ FW is also available (listed as 'HD Passion+' just to confuse everybody).

outerdelta · 17-07-2008

Originally Posted by Ratchet

I don't know for sure but doubt that the original Passion HD firmware would be compatible with the Passion +. A closer match is likely to be the Innovation software as the boxes have almost identical specs. The Innovation has 2 embedded card readers as well as 2 x CI slots whereas the Passion+ only has the 2 x CI slots, apart from that and visual appearance they look to be identical. There is new firmware available for the Innovation on the FS web site.

I have just noticed a new update on the official web site for the passion+. I will try that now.
Thanks.

Tried this and it works, the passion+ has its own firmware.

lopos2000 · 18-07-2008

I can confirm it. I tried it out and it worked.

mattybee · 19-07-2008

Maybe i'm a bit slow here but i'm sure i read that ITV HD was only availble on Freesat!?!

Or has things changed?

surfgeek · 19-07-2008

Originally Posted by mattybee

Maybe i'm a bit slow here but i'm sure i read that ITV HD was only availble on Freesat!?!

Or has things changed?

ITV HD is available on your Passion, needs latest updates. Just excluded from Sky

**Llew** · 19-07-2008

It's not exclusive to Freesat. It's open to any HD receiver capable of setting the vpid manually ( that excludes the Sky HD box).

Llew

Briamb · 23-07-2008

Hi Llew
I note a number are having trouble getting ITV HD to list I had the same problem until after downloading update and factory reset I chose UK & RIO instead of ALL CHANNELS and it listed

**Llew** · 23-07-2008

Just the ticket Briamb. I only use the All Channels list myself, had to enter the ITV parameters manually with an earlier channel list if I remember.

Cooldude007 · 1 Week Ago

Hi everyone
Its my first timer here. And whatever I have read so far was very usefull. But I still have a few questions regarding Passion+:

1- What is the newest software available online? I think I have loader 1.5 and software is 1.0.2. Is this the latest?

2- I managed to put VPID etc for ITV HD and all i can see is the logo. ITV say most of the films will be in HD. On sunday Harry Poter was on but on HD there was still the logo. Maybe I was not watching the correct channel. Pls help.

3- People talk about getting luxe HD. What is that? What are the VPID's etc for it? Is it english?

4- I dont know but does any of you have seen that their SD screen are not focused. I had this receiver for 1 week now from Maplin. I cant see properly whereas the Sky freeview was focused. Shall i change the receiver.

5- What is the difference between getting this receiver and Humax HD, available from say comet for same price. Shall i return this and get that cause of EPG reason as that's quite shit.

Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards and thanks

S

**Llew** · 1 Week Ago

Hi, welcome to the forum.

1. Yes, that's the official software and loader. Later beta versions of the software can be downloaded through the Laural site ( _www.laurals.net).

2. The logo is all you get unless there is a simulcast of films and sport etc. (not very often -check TV mags for possibilities).

3. Luxe HD should be in your channel list. Nothing much to see really, as the name suggests, big boys' toys, fashion, holidays etc. for the rich.

4. Not sure what you mean by focused, you mean it doesn't fit the screen correctly?

5. A 7-day EPG for the Passion+ is being released soon by Fortecstar.

Llew

Cooldude007 · 1 Week Ago

Hi

Does anyone know the universal code for Passion+ so that i can control it using my Onkyo remote. Basically Passion+ remote sucks. Thats true.

Thanks a lot

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