is there any way that i can save my channel list on my computer or usb drive for just incase i have to reinstall everything on my rec'er? if so do you have the instruction to do so? i haven't scan my rec'd (sat.) since i first set it up over 7 months ago, do i need to do so to pick up more channels before i save my channel list?

thanks

Insert USB in receiver

MENU > SYSTEM INFORMATION > RECEIVER UPGRADE > USB > PRESS OK

PRESS F1(RED) on remote and a copy of the channel info is saved on the USB (example... channel 00200.cha)

PRESS F2 (GREEN) on remote and a copy of satinfo is saved on the USB (example... satellite 000130.sat)

This process is meant to keep a copy of your Chaninfo & Satinfo as a backup...

Chaninfo file can be loaded back to receiver if you did a factory default... it restores your channel lineup and Favorites that you have programmed.

BUT... DO NOT load these two files (Chaninfo + Satinfo) to other Viewsat Models! ( VS ULTRA uses a little different format!)

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Thanks, I have another question for you. I haven't scan my rec'd (sat.) since i first set it up over 7 months ago, do i need to scan my sat. again to pick up more channels before i save my channel list or the channels are still the same now as they were 7 months ago?

Thanks

You should do a new scan some TP's changed on sat 119 few months ago, you are probably missing some channels.

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definately ,there were major changes by dishnet a couple of months ago ,many channels changed ,ppvs deleted from 501-525 and added at location 526+ ,many more too

I tried saving my channels by following your instruction buy it didn't work. When I PRESS F1(RED) on remote or F2 (GREEN) on remote nothing happen. Please help what am I doing wrong.

You can try downloading it using a null modem cable if the USB stick is not working for you.

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i have a old channel list from 2007 can i use that and if so how?

that list would be out of date

try this
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Get to receiver upgrade...
Channel, then OK...
Select USB...
Start Transfer, then OK...

Then I did the same for satellite upgrade...