Coolsat Receiver Testing Manual

For 4000 Plus and Pro Models

A CMG production
By jcghound

Version 050415

Coolsat 4000 Pro

Coolsat 4000 Pro Rear View

 Table of Contents

Coolsat 4000 Pro Specifications ………………………………. 3

Coolsat 4000 Plus Specifications ……………………………… 6
Introduction to Coolsat Receiver ……………………………… 9
Loading Coolsat Receiver ………………………………………. 9
Setting Antenna Settings ………………………………………... 11
Coolsat Tweaks………………………………………………….. 12
NDFEdit Channel Edit Program ………………………………… 14
Quick Reference Guide Lyngsat ………………………………… 17
Dishpro Conversion Chart ……………………………………. 18
Conclusion ……………………………………………………… 21

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 Coolsat 4000 Pro Specifications

The Coolsat 4000 Pro has quickly become the most wanted and loved free to air satellite receiver. From day one when
the Coolsat hit the market it was hard to stop it, with more customers and dealers falling in love with the Coolsat
everyday its truly become the best free to air satellite receiver.

The Coolsat 4000 Pro not only gives you one of the clearest pictures and best sound around but it has, S-video for
higher resolution and Digital Surround Sound. If you are TV crazy and just have to have the best when it comes to your
home entertainment center then this makes the best addition. It will hook up to all your units and be the center of it all
if wish. A really easy to use free to air receiver.

The Coolsat 4000 Pro insures the best picture and sound quality out of any free to air satellite receiver on the market.
The Coolsat 4000 Pro has some advanced features like; On Screen Display Menu, Fast Blind search, S-video high
resolution output, Dolby Digital sound & EPG. For those reasons and much, much more the Coolsat 4000 pro is the
best all around unit.

The New and Improved Blind Search feature in the Coolsat 4000 Pro surpasses all other FTA receivers in terms of
speed, interface, and usability.

Along with powerful specifications, adding an additional RCA ports as well as an industry standard S-Video port for
the highest clarity signal possible for a non-HDTV source expands the feature set on the 4000 PRO.

Digital AC3 SPDIF port has been added for users who wish to hook up their receiver to a sound system and enjoy
Dolby Digital.

Let the included Universal Remote control all of your media consoles in your entertainment center. With the push of a
button you can change from controlling your TV or VCR to your DVD and of course the 4000 Plus Receiver.

As you can see, the Universal remote has standard functions that you can appreciate, such as mute, recall, audio
function, and text function.

Standard Play, Pause, Rewind and Record functions are accommodated by menu interface controls.

Coolsat Pro Features and Specs

* Mpeg-2 Digital and Full DVB

* On-Screen Display with 256-Full Color Interface
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 * Blind Search (Power Scan)
* Extended EPG and Program Reservation through EPG
* Dual RCA
* S-Video
* SPDIF Digital Sound
* DiseqC Control Version 1.0, 1.2 and USALS
* Re-namable 8 Favorite Channel Groups
* Powerful Channel Control by Favorites, Loc, Skip, Move and Channel Sorting by Alphabet, Transponder
* 10 Languages (OSG and Menu): English, Spanish, Portuguese, French,
* German, Turkish, Arabic, Parsi
* Extended EPG and Program Reservation through EPG
* Tele-text Support (OSD and VBI Insertion)
* Last Channel Memory Function
* Total 4,000 Channels
* Pre-Installed Channels (Optional)
* Multi-Satellite
* Various Games Included (Tetris, Sokoban)
* Parental Lock/Installation Lock
* Zoom-In Function

Specifications:

Tuner and Channel

Input Connector F-type, IEC 169-24, Female
Loop Through Out F-type, IEC 169-24, Female
Frequency Range 950MHz ~ 2150MHz
Input Impedance 75? unbalance
Signal Level -25 to -65dBm
LNB Power 13.5V/18V, max.500mA
22 Khz Tone (22±2) KHz, (0.6±0.) V
Diseqc Control V1.0/1.2/USALS Compatible
Demodulation QPSK
Input Symbol Rate 2 ~ 45 Ms/s
FEC Decoder 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 with Constraint Length K = 7

MPEG2 Transport Stream A/V Decoding

Transport Stream MPEG-II ISO/IEC 13818
Profile Level MPEG-II MP@ML
Input Rate Max. 15 MBit/s
Video Formats 4:3 LetterBox, 4:3 PanScan, 16:9
Video Resolution 720 x 576, 720 x 480
Audio Decoding MPEG/MusiCam Layer 1 and 2
Audio Mode Stereo/Joint Stereo/Mono
Sampling Rate 32 Khz, 44.1 Khz and 48 Khz

Main System
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Main Processor STi5518
Memory Flash-ROM: 2MB
SDRAM: 8MB
EEPROM: 256KB

A/V In/Out
Video CVBS Video Output (RCA x 2), S-Video (Mini-DIN)
S-video S-Video (Mini-DIN)
Audio L/R RCA (Volume and Mute Control) x 2, AC-3 Dolby Digital (SPDIF)

Data Port
RS-232C Transfer rate 115 kbps, 9 pin D-sub type

RF Modulator
RF Connector F-type, IEC 169-24, Male/Female
Frequency CH 3: 61.25 MHz
CH 4: 67.25 MHz
Output Channel CH 3/CH 4
TV Standard NTSC-M
Preset Channel CH3 (or TBD) Software changeable by Menu

Physical
Size (W x H x D) 260mm x 54mm x 232mm
Net Weight 1.8 Kg
Operating Temperature 0 ° C~ +45 ° C
Storage Temperature -10 ° C~ +70 ° C

Front Console Physical User Interface

3-Keys Channel Up/Down, Standby
4-Digit 7-SEG Channel No. or Time Display
2-LED Standby, Remote

Power Supply
Input Voltage AC 90 ~ 250V
Type SMPS (Switching Power)
Power Consumption Max. 20W
Stand by Power Max. 8W
Protection Separate Internal (Input contains surge protection)

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 Coolsat 4000 Plus

Coolsat 4000 Plus Specifications

Note: The Coolsat 4000 Plus is no longer in Production

The CoolSat 4000 Plus Digital FTA Receiver is the most features packed and best unit on the market. This FTA
receiver provides digital free-to-air satellite reception for USA and Canadian markets. It has an edge over all other
brands and models on the market with the following features:

- 2mb Flash Rom for Fast GUI, channel changing and satellite search
- Auto Scan Satellite Search
- Universal Remote
- Easy-to-use User Interface
- 4000 Channel Programmable
- 2-year warranty

Specifications

Tuner and Channel

Input Connector F-type, IEC 169-24, Female

Loop Through Out F-type, IEC 169-24, Female
Frequency Range 950MHz ~ 2150MHz
Input Impedance 75? Unbalance
Signal Level -25 to -65dBm
LNB Power 13.5V/18V, max.400mA
22 Khz Tone (22±2) KHz, (0.6±0.2) V
Diseqc Control V1.0/1.2/USALS Compatible
Demodulation QPSK
Input Symbol Rate 2 ~ 45 Ms/s
FEC Decoder 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 with Constraint Length K = 7

MPEG Transport Stream A/V Decoding

Transport Stream MPEG-II ISO/IEC

Profile Level MPEG-II MP@ML

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Input Rate

Max. 15 MBit/s Video Formats 4:3 LetterBox, 4:3 PanScan Video Resolution 720 x 576, 720 x 480 Audio Decoding
MPEG/MusiCam Layer 1 and 2 Audio Mode Stereo/Joint Sampling Rate 32 Khz, 44.1 Khz and 48 Khz

Main System

Main Processor STi5518

Memory

Flash-ROM: 2MB SDRAM: 8MB EEPROM: 32KB

A/V In/Out

Video RCA/Cinch, Video Output (CVBS) Audio L/R RCA/Cinch, Volume and Mute Control (16 bits DAC, Max. 2Vrms

Data Port

RS-232C Transfer rate 115 kbps, 9 pin D-sub type

RF Modulator

RF Connector F-type, IEC 169-24, Female Frequency CH 3: 61.25 MHz CH 4: 67.25 MHz Output Channel CH 3/CH
4 TV Standard NTSC-M Preset Channel CH3 (or TBD) Software changeable by Menu

Physical

Size (W x H x D) 260mm x 54mm x 232mm Net Weight 1.8 Kg Operating Temperature 0 ° C~ +45 ° C Storage
Temperature -10 ° C~ +70 ° C

Front Console Physical User Interface

3-Keys Channel Up/Down, Standby 4-Digit 7-SEG Channel No. or Time Display 2-LED Standby, Remote

Power Supply

Input Voltage AC 90 ~ 250V Type SMPS (Switching Power) Power Consumption Max. 20W Standby Power Max. 8W
Protection Separate Internal (Input contains surge protection

Why Coolsat is the next version of Pansat, Fortec, Blackbird, etc.

HIGHER TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES THAN PANSAT 2500A, PANTEC, FORTEC ULTRA, ETC
All Pansat, Fortec, Blackbird, etc products will become second to the Coolsat 4000 Plus. Coolsat is better than all the
current generation FTA Free to Air receivers. The Coolsat is now the hottest FTA Receiver on the market.

ONE-MINUTE SEARCH FEATURE

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Besides the smart-upgrade solution in Coolsat 4000 Plus, all Coolsat models are generally high-end and have more
features and options available than any other competing FTA receivers. Our Coolsat 4000 Plus receiver is the fastest
searching FTA receiver to date. It searches all available satellites in One Minute. Compare to the Pansat 2500a, which
takes 10 minutes per satellite!

2MB FLASH ROM

The 2MB Flash Rom provides a faster response time and a speedy, seamless user interface. On-Screen Menu
Navigation and User Functions all take advantage of the 2MB Flash to make for a refined FTA viewing experience.

UNIVERSAL REMOTE
The Coolsat 4000 Plus comes with an excellent Universal Remote that will save you precious space and time when
lounging around watching your favorite FTA programs or listening to hifi audio tracks. The Coolsat 4000 Plus
Universal Remote conquers many media electronics and is a great value.

The Coolsat 4000 Plus will just get better over time. New improvements to the unit will be made as RnD continues,
making this the most featured, easy to use FTA Receiver at a great price.

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 Introduction to the Coolsat Receiver

This manual is written for the purpose of providing some shortcuts and reference material for my fellow testers of the
Coolsat Receiver. This has kind of been an ongoing project and accumulation of notes that I have gathered and read
while testing the receiver. I wish I could say that I was the one who found all the tricks and methods on what
makes the IRD do its thing, but I can not, so credit goes to a lot of testers that have communicated and shared what
they knew and found about this new receiver. At the time of this manual version being produced, the newer Coolsat
4000 Pro Model is now replacing the Coolsat 4000 Plus. As a general note, all files and applications of the Plus
Model are carried over to the newer Pro Model, thus there is no need to worry about mixing up bin, key or channel
data flashes between the two. As with anything new, the Pro Model has some up grades from the Plus Model, which
can be seen if you examine the receiver specifications of the two receivers. The main difference between the receivers
is that the Pro Model uses the RS232c straight modem transfer cable, whereas the Plus Model uses the null modem
crossed transfer cable. Most dealers sell the cable with the IRD so you should be set for using the right cable. If you
have problems flashing the receiver, most likely you have the incorrect cable.

Loading your Coolsat Receiver

A nice feature of the loading tool for the Coolsat is its ability to load all flash files with just one tool. The receiver will
not or need to reboot after flashes. Below is a picture of the STBTOOL v1.5.

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Downloading Firmware
Make sure STB is connected to the computer using RS 232c straight cable for Pro or null modem crossed cable for
Plus.
1. Turn STB power ON.
2. Open STBTOOL.exe application icon.
3. STBTOOL v1.5 screen appear. Firmware page and Download button will be selected which is preset.
4. Browse and locate COOLSAT4000_124_20050331.stb (EPG/Autoroll Flash File) and Open it.
5. Click Auto Detect button to verify your computer COM port then click Exit.
6. Click Connect, when Version 1.00 detected, click Start. It will take about 1 minute
do not interrupt until download is completed.
7. Once you see Version 1.00 detected, you can move on to next flash or click X on the top right to exit.

Downloading Key (Note: Ignore this step if you have flashed anything except the
factory bin. All EPG/Autoroll Bins contain the keys in the Bin Flash File.)
Make sure STB is connected to the computer using RS 232c straight cable for Pro or null modem crossed cable for
Plus.
1. Turn STB power ON.
2. Open STBTOOL.exe application icon.
3. STBTOOL v1.5 screen appear. Firmware page and Download button will be selected which is preset.
4. Select Keys page and select Download button.
5. Browse and locate SoftCamAmerica.Key and Open it.
5. Click Auto Detect button to verify your computer COM port then click Exit.
7. Click Connect, when Version 1.00 detected, Click Start. It will take about 10 seconds
DO not interrupt until download is completed.
8. Once you see Version 1.00 detected, you can move on to next flash or click X on the top right to exit.

Downloading Channels
Now is the time to decide if you are going to use a channel list or not. The advantage of using a pre-made list is that
you control what you want on it and the way it is set up. The ADD@82,97_11022004.NDF is a base channel list with
most of the satellites on it. Although channel data is given for some of the satellites, the list is in no order and channel
names are poor. For these reasons, it is a good idea to get your own channel list ready and enter your antenna settings
into the channel list for each satellite you plan to view with the NDFEdit Tool to match up with your hardware settings
on your antenna in your channel list prior to loading it.

Make sure STB is connected to the computer using RS 232c straight cable for Pro or null modem crossed cable for
Plus.
1. Turn STB power ON.
2. Open STBTOOL.exe application icon.
3. STBTOOL v1.5 screen appear. Firmware page and Download button will be selected which is preset.
4. Select Channels page and select Download button.
5. Browse and locate a .ndf channel format of your choice (or you can use the ADD@82,97_11022004.NDF channel
file) and open it.
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6. Click Auto Detect button to verify your computer COM port then click Exit.
7. Click Connect, when Version 1.00 detected, Click Start. It will take about 20 seconds
DO not interrupt until download is completed.
8. Once you see Version 1.00 detected click X on the top right to exit.

Once all flashes are completed that you need for your IRD, go ahead and power down with the rear-reset button and
disconnect the IRD from your pc. With power off, reconnect your IRD with the Lnb cable in and cable out to your TV.

Setting Antenna Settings for Coolsat Receiver

NOTE: Use channel up down, volume up down and ok button to navigate the options in the menu selection.

After completion of flashing the bin, key and channel files with the STB v1.5 tool, power down and disconnect receiver
from pc. Make your connections for lnb cable in and TV out cable for receiver, Power up when connections are
complete.
Click on menu:
While in installation click ok;
When asked for password, enter 0000;
Click ok on "Dish Setting "window (top window); Select satellite with left or right volume buttons to locate your
satellite, when found, scroll down and set antenna settings using left or right volume buttons to make each selection
all the way down the settings. The following are for single lnb installation: (Be sure to set KWz and Diseqc settings if
using more than 1 lnb.) lnb=on; lnb type=single; lnb freq=11250 (circular lnb used by dish & bev) (or 10750 used
by linear lnbs-KU); 22KWz=off; and Diseqc switch=off. For two or more legacy type lnbs, match diseqc setting Lnb
# to match the input port used on the 4x1 diseqc switch for that satellite’s lnb when setting the diseqc setting for that
satellite in the receiver.
When paths are set correct in antenna setting, signal strength and quality will show in green at bottom of Dish Setting
Window.
Press exit to save.

No Signal on 119
TP #1 is the default transponder on each satellite in Dish Setup. Since TP #1 for 119 is 12224 (R) is inactive, there will
be no signal quality for 119 on TP #1. Delete TP #1 and TP #2 12239(L) will move up and become the default TP in
Dish Setup and you will receive a good quality reading in Dish Setup.

Dishpro Diseqc Settings

For Dishpro to work, set commit to #1 on 119 and #2 on 110 and run 1 cable from lnbs without using any external
switch to receiver if using only 1 dish. If using more than 1 dish use the 4x1 diseqc switch and run both cables from
the lnbs to diseqc inports #1 and #2 on the switch, your others on #3 and #4. In the receiver, set antenna settings for
Lnb #1 for 119 and Lnb #2 for 110 and the others the same as you connected to inports on the switch. This must be
done this way because of the internal Dishpro Switch. Be sure to use a Dishpro Channel List with this set up. Some
testers report Lnb #2 and #4 will work also.

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DP34 Switch and Coolsat
Attach both cables from the Dishpro 500 to the DP34 switch. Set it up as 119 on #1 and 110 as #2, and your other dish
on #3.

Some Coolsat Tweaks

AC3
The feature works with the factory bin but does not work with the current modified bins. Hopefully the next bin update
will contain a fix for this issue.

To Change Language
Click Menu;
Scroll down and click on System Settings;
Scroll over and down and click on OSD Display;
Scroll Language bar to English; and
Click OK and exit out.

Manual Access to Keys

Already we have seen the Coolsat go through several key rolls on Dish with no problems. The keys can be manually
accessed for viewing and changing by entering “8282” with your remote to open the menu. Once in the menu, the Info
Button will cycle through A-F for your alpha letters to be entered as keys.

Password Setting
The password function can be turned off for all functions except accessing the Security Settings in the Receiver. You
can also change your other security settings, including password (default 0000). You will always need a password to
access the Security Settings.
To Turn off the feature:
Click on Menu;
Click on System Setting;
Click on Security Setting;
Change Install Lock=OFF; and
Exit/Save.

Changing Favorites Names

The Coolsat has 8 categories or groups for saving favorite channels. You can change the names with the use of your
remote. To change the name of a favorite list:
Click on menu;
Click on channels;
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Click on Set Favorite (You may have to enter password);
Scroll down to the name of favorite list you want to change name of;
Click on Red “Recall” Button on remote;
Enter new name for favorite group; and
Exit/Save

How to find Favorites

Click on Satellite;
Select Group;
Click on Guide; and
Select Channel.

To Scroll the Guide preview window

Press the Green “Audio” button while the TV Guide is open, to scroll the preview window for show or event
information.

Changing Comm Port Setting on Computer

The STBTool uses comm port settings 1-4 to communicate between the computer and IRD. The USB port can be used,
provided the proper drivers are loaded on the computer and an adapter or USB-Serial Cable is used. To change comm
port settings on your computer: (XP Operating System)
Click on Control Panel;
Click on System;
Click on Device Manager;
Click on Ports (Com & LPT);
Click on Port Settings;
Click on Advanced;
Click on Comm Port Number;
Change the Comm Port Number You will use (Select 1-4);
Close Device Manager;
Unplug Data Transfer Cable;
Connect Data Transfer Cable; and
Now it should be associated to the Comm Port you wish to use.

Using Scan Feature

Click on Menu;
While in installation, Click “OK”;
If asked for password, Enter “0000”;
Scroll down to Auto Scan, Click “OK”;
In Satellite list in left Window Panel, Select Satellite, Click “OK”;
In right Window Panel, Select Search Type=All;
Scroll down to Scan, Click “OK”; and
Let it finish scanning, when done saving, Exit out of Menu.
Note: There is no Blind Scan feature for Plus Model. Scan options are: Satellite, TP and PID.

Decimal to Hexadecimal Conversion

The NDFEdit Tool for the Coolsat shows hexadecimal values in final saved settings for channel data in the channel list.
The tool will allow you to enter decimal values while entering channel data with the tool and will convert it
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automatically to hexadecimal on final save. The easy way to convert hexadecimal to decimal (or vice versa) is to use
the Windows Calculator. Open the calculator in scientific view and click on the “hex” button. Enter the hexadecimal
value and click on the decimal button “Dec”…. it will convert the value for you.

Brief Introduction to the NDFEdit Channel Edit Program

The channel edit program although somewhat different than gtools is not that difficult to use and set up channel lists.
As noted previously, when you open the tool you will see some differences as compared to gtools and channel master.
After opening the channel list in the tool, you will see a list of satellites in the list. By clicking on the satellite you wish
to view, you will see settings for the satellite in the right window. You will see degree set out in 360 setting instead of
normal settings we are used to seeing. For example you will see 105 satellite set out as 255 degrees, which is same as
360-255=105. Another difference is lnb type. Here the tool offers 3 type options, single, universal and ocs. Enter
“single” for DSS KU band and Standard FSS linear lnbs. Enter 11250 for dss or 10750 for linear type lnbs in LNB
FREQ. As of the posting of this revised manual, work has beem completed by SharpC in revising the Channel Master
Program version1.1 to work with the .ndf channel format. This tool makes it very easy to convert any .gtd channel
format into a .ndf channel format used by the Coolsat. Below is a brief introduction on how to use the NDFEdit Tool.

Adding a Satellite
The base channel list in the Coolsat+ package contains a list with most of the satellites listed in the
(ADD@82,97_11022004.NDF channel file). You can use this file or any other .gtd channel file. To add a new satellite
to the list, click on “------“ and enter the satellite name and then enter the settings for the satellite in the satellite
settings window to the right.

Deleting a Satellite
Most likely, you may not want to delete the satellite entirely from the list, but will delete all data listed under the
transponders on the satellite. This in effects closes the satellite for all practical purposes, but leaves you with the
option of adding it back with relative ease. To delete a satellite in this manner, click on the satellite name in the list
while the edit tool is opened to the list you are working with. Click on “Transponder” in the toolbar and then click on
“Delete All in Net” in the drop down window. A satellite that contains no channel data will appear in the list without
the “+” sign in front of the satellite when viewing the list. For those who want to delete the satellite from the list
entirely follow the steps set out previously and continue over to the right to the satellite setting pane and click inside
the box with satellite name and delete the name. Be sure to enter “- - - - “ in the box, other wise “No Name” will be
displayed in your list.

What is a PID?
PID stands for Packet ID, each transponder has several TV channels on it, they all have a unique ID.
When you select a channel to view, that ID is used to "pick" digital packets from that transponder’s stream.
A TV channel will have a Video PID and an Audio PID (and sometimes a Dolby5.1 PID), music channels will just have
Audio PIDs. If you just scan the transponder it will ID all the channels and their PIDs. If you want to do it manually
go to www.lyngsat.com, select your satellite, then find the transponder you want and start writing down the PIDs for
each channel.

Adding Transponders
Before going any further into adding transponders and the channels, you need to get your information for the data to
enter for transponder frequencies, polarities and the channel data information. This can be done by using a previous

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channel list with the information you need or by going to the Lyngsat Site on the net. Attached with this manual is a
“Quick Reference Guide to Lyngsat Packages” that will take you to the appropriate Lyngsat page site with the
information you need to enter tansponder and channel information. It is best to copy it and print it out for your use.
To add transponders, click on satellite, and then click on “+T” or you may click on “Transponder” in the toolbar and
then click on “Add New” in the drop down window. Either way opens a transponder setting window to the right where
you will enter transponder number, frequency, symbol rate and polarity. The polarity setting will give you the option of
using Left and Right for dss circular type lnbs or Vertical and Horizontal for fss linear type lnbs. Keep in mind, all odd
transponders are right or vertical and even number transponders are left or horizontal in polarity.

To convert a Legacy type list to Dishpro when entering transponders, input all right or vertical transponders as is and
input all left or horizontal transponders by changing the polarity from left or horizontal to right or vertical and
entering a new transponder frequency determined by subtracting the frequency of the L/V transponder from the base
address (usually 25600) and entering that new number as the converted frequency. Thus changing the polarity of all
L/V transponders to that of a R/V transponder and entering the new frequency allows you to use the stacking
technology used by the Dishpro System. Note: Most satellites use a base address of 25600 but some satellites use a
different base address. Be sure to check before doing a conversion. Attached is a conversion chart from Legacy to
Dishpro for 110, 119 and 121 satellites at the end of this manual.

Deleting Transponders
Click on Satellite, click on the transponder you want to delete and click on “-T” or you may click on “ Transponder”
in the toolbar and then click on “Delete Selected” in the drop down. You can delete more than one transponder by
using the later option.

Adding Channels
To add channels, locate the info as to what satellite and transponder the channel appears on from the lyngsat
information. Click on satellite, click on transponder the channel is located on. Click on “+P” in the toolbar and this
will open the channel setting window on the right. Enter the name of the channel (Hint: Enter Dish channel # in front
of name to make it easy to line up in Dish matching order later.), Service ID number (SID), PMT PID is always 0x0021
for all Dish or 0x0020 for Bell Vu, PCR and Video PID (these are same), Audio Pid and click on the “scrambled
channel” box if signal is scrambled for the channel. You can also enter alternate Audio Pids if desired. Be sure to
check your entries before hitting ok as the next time you view it, after saving, it will be in hex format.

Deleting Channels
To delete a channel, click on satellite, expand to show the transponder list, click on transponder to show channels,
click on channel you wish to delete and click on”-P” to delete channel or you may go to “Programs” in the toolbar
and use the appropriate command in the dropdown window. The later option allows deletion of more than one
channel.

Arranging Channel Order

NDFEdit cannot sort numbers above 999 but you can auto sort the troublesome numbers 1000 and above to the start of
your list for a 110-119 edit. In NDFEdit move all the 1000 and above channels 1 space to the right by clicking curser
at the extreme left of the number then hit spacebar / enter on keyboard. When you have moved them all 1 space to the
right, then sort by name in 'view channel list' and they will all move in numerical order to the start of your list, then
trim them down to 99 channels maximum (001 to 100) and channel 101 will fall in right after them.
An auto sort for a 91, 110, and 119 channel list is a little more work. Move all the numbers 1000 and above 2 spaces
to the right and all dish channels (video channels only) for 110 & 119 1 space to the right. When creating filler channel
numbers, type in 'space' 201, space 202, space 203 etc.

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When that is complete, all 110 & 119 will be in correct order and match remote on " ALL SATS" and all 91 will match
remote on "SAT 91" setting after fillers have been placed normally in the 91 list.

Another method of arranging channel order is to use the remote to move a channel to a new spot in the list. To use
remote:
Click on menu;
Scroll to channels and click on it;
Click on Move Channels; and
Click on the channel to want to move.
Note: To keep the Dish Channel order, you will need to move the previous channel being replaced to the rear of the
list.

Another method of moving channels can be done with the NDFEdit Tool. To move channels around, open up NDFEdit
and open the channel list you want to work with. Click the Channel List button (blue/white - right side) or click View,
then, Channel List. From there you just drag and drop the channels where you want them. To add filler channels to
your list, you can use empty transponders (containing no channels or "programs"). Click on any satellite. Choose a
transponder with no channels and click on the +P (add program) button or click Program. Then click on Add New in
the drop down window. Now you can add filler channels such as 001, 002, etc. as needed (just put 001 in the Name
field and click OK). Used in conjunction (adding and moving channels) you can make your channel list match DN
channels exactly.

Copying and pasting channel data from one list to another

The NDFEditing tool will support copying and pasting from one list to another. Info from one list can be transferred to
another as long as they are from the same transponder. To add a channel in this manner, locate the transponder you
want to add the channel to, select Program in the toolbar, select “New” in the dropdown window. This opens the
channel setting window, paste your info in, one line at a time from the other list. You can also copy from a gTools
channel list to NDFEdit. To manually enter a channel in NDFEdit after creating a new channel position on the correct
TP frequency:
Copy and paste from gtools into the name box the channel name & number (example: 300 - HBO);
Copy and paste from gtools into service id box the SID number;
In PMT id box enter 0x0021 for Dishnetwork or 0x0020 for Bell Vu:
Copy and paste into the PCR PID, VIDEO PID & AUDIO PID from your gTools list; and
Input the check for scrambled channels.
Now you have a new channel.

Uploading your channel list

Connect IRD to PC. Open the STBTool v1.5 Tool and click on channels and then upload. It will show you a file name,
be sure to change (by default the original name will appear) the name to what you will call your list your are
uploading. Begin your upload and it will save for you.

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 Quick Reference Guide to Lyngsat Packages:

Use the following links to obtain Satellite, Transponder and Channel data information for Dish and Bell Vu Satellites:

http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/dish61.html

http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/dish105.html

http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/dish110.html

http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/dish119.html

http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/dish121.html

http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/dish148.html

http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/dish157.html

http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/expressvu1.html (91 sat)

http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/expressvu2.html (82 sat)

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In conclusion, hopefully this manual will be of some aid to beginning testers of the Coolsat 4000 Plus and Pro Models.
I again extend my thanks to all my fellow testers who have shared so generously with their conversations and postings
of their knowledge furthering the notion that FTA is freeware. This manual is dedicated to all of those that share in the
joy and fellowship of the testing hobby. All errors, mistakes and omissions are mine alone.

jcghound
CMG4LIF3

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