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Hello,

I have an Aston Simba 202s, and when I turn it on, the 3 front buttons light up (2 red and 1 green) and blink, but nothing happens.

I wanted to know what the problem is and what I can do to fix it.

Thank you
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16 answers

  1. abdou
     
    receiver blocked not responding to either the remote control commands or the keyboard commands, it displays "UA it".
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  2. mehdi
     
    Hello,

    I have an Aston Simba 202S, and when I turn it on, the 3 front buttons light up (2 red and 1 green) and blink, but nothing happens.
    This is the first time it has happened.
    The receiver is stuck and is not responding to either the remote control or the keyboard, and it displays "boel."

    I would like to know what the problem is and what I can do to fix it.

    Thank you.
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    1. tremoul82
       
      same problem as before
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    2. badi3 > tremoul82
       
      Change the capacitors as explained below.
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    3. oucherif
       
      I have an Aston Simba 202 and I have the same problem as you.
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    4. marty
       
      Yes, that's right, I had the same problem, the failure appeared gradually and then no more boot, changed 2 capacitors taken from an old motherboard! 2x 1000 uF Thank you very much.
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    5. zeffouni86 Posted messages 1 Status Member
       
      I have an Aston Simba 202 demo. It turns on and then displays CC11 followed by the range, but I don't have any image on my TV screen. Could you please help me? Thank you.
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  3. abdou
     
    Hello,

    I have an Aston Simba 202 that is frozen and not responding to either the remote control or the keyboard; it displays "UA it".

    I wanted to know what the problem might be and what I can do to fix it.

    Thank you;
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  4. youyou
     
    Hello,
    This problem is due to a defect in the power supply board: the two 1000 microfarad capacitors are defective, they do not filter the output voltages properly, which is why the LEDs seem to flicker. Solution: replace the capacitors while respecting the values (capacitance and voltage).
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  6. Allolu
     
    Hello

    Have you resolved your issue?
    If so, how?

    I have the same thing with my Aston Simba 202.

    Thank you
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  7. tom
     
    Hello,

    I also have a Simba 202s receiver; I changed the 2 capacitors of 1000μF/16V/105°. The device works, but another problem appears on the image. A horizontal line on the image moves from top to bottom.
    Are the capacitors faulty, or is there another issue?

    Best regards.

    Tom.
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  8. youyoucoc Posted messages 1 Status Member 2
     
    Hello,
    This issue is due to a fault in the power supply board: the two 1000 Micro capacitors are defective, they do not filter the output voltages properly, which is why the LEDs appear to be flickering. Solution: replace the capacitors while respecting the values (capacitance and voltage).
    Sorry for the bad handwriting, I had to register.
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  9. hamidsat
     
    For the 3 red and green buttons that light up, it may be the power supply. The 5V is not enough, change the 2 capacitors C19 and C20 (both 1000 mF/16V) =
    As for the display, it says "Boot" and it freezes, reflash it and everything will be fine.
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    1. Fabio
       
      Thank you, I will try to install the two capacitors C19 and C20 of 1000μF / 16V.
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    2. badi
       
      Hello, I dismounted them, it's "1000mF/10V 105°".
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    3. badi 3 > badi
       
      TO HELP EVERYONE WHO HAS A BLOCKAGE ISSUE WITH THE SIMBA 202, I CHANGED BOTH CAPACITORS as written! I DISMANTLED THE 2 capacitors 1000nF/10V and replaced them with 1000µF/16V. I ordered them online at https://www.ovh.co.uk/mail/ € 12.18. Thank you, it works and good luck to all the DIYers.
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    4. daejung13 Posted messages 1 Status Member > badi 3
       
      Hello,

      I have the same problem as you with an Aston Wamba 311 (actually two Wamba 311 since I bought one in 2003 and a second one in 2006 when the first one broke down).

      I don't know much about electronics, but I would like to try changing the capacitors myself since the cost of repairs often ends up being as expensive as new devices.

      I can't identify the capacitors on the Wamba, but I will find them. However, I don’t understand one point: you replaced a 1000nF/10V with a 1000µF/16V. Can you really go from 10V to 16V?

      Thank you.
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    5. badi3 > daejung13 Posted messages 1 Status Member
       
      Hello, apparently you can replace the 10V with a 16V without any danger, it still works very well at my place. However, it's the 1000uF/10V that should be replaced with 1000uF/16V.

      Good luck!
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  10. serge45210
     
    Hello everyone,
    I probably made a wrong manipulation because my Simba 202 displays a "dld" message and I can only turn off this device using the switch at the back of the unit! Also strangely, I have a blue frame on the TV receiver displaying:
    version not downloaded
    try again at the new standby: yes or no
    V0000000
    etc (satellite...frequency)
    Can someone help me!!
    My device is 4 months old
    Thanks for your help.
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    1. BOGEY54
       
      Hello,

      dld stands for Download. You must have performed an update via satellite. Indeed, satellite updates are not always very reliable. I had the same problem as you several times. The Aston support was not much help to me.
      I managed to get through by toggling the switch at the back of the Simba numerous times. (It's a bit of a lottery) But each time, the Simba restarted. Since then, I've taken precautions and bought a PC Simba connection cable, and I perform updates via the Internet.
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    2. cherche solution aston simba
       
      Hello, I have the same problem as you. Did you find the solution?

      Thank you in advance

      Lounis
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  11. loarobi
     
    replace the filter capacitors: C19, C20. same capacity, same voltage
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  13. bibe
     
    Hello. I have a problem with my Simba 202, I am subscribed to Canalsat and I deleted all the channels to do a new scan, and now I only receive one package called BSKYB. I have restarted the search several times, but it’s always the same thing. I would like you to help me get back the Canalsat package. Thank you.
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    1. BOGEY
       
      It is preferable to manually add the channel bouquets with a Simba 202.

      You will find the list of channels and the values to enter by clicking on the link below

      https://fr.kingofsat.net/pack-canalsat.php

      Operating instructions for the Simba
      - Menu
      - Installation
      Adding a bouquet or a channel
      In the television list

      Position yourself on "bouquets"

      Press the red "add" button on your remote control

      The "add a transponder" window

      Enter: The frequency
      The bitrate
      The polarization
      The satellite

      Do this for each frequency that contains the channels you want to receive.


      Example: Canal Plus bouquet, Canal Plus décalé, Canal Plus Cinéma, etc. ...


      Frequency: 11856
      Bitrate: 27500
      Polarization: vertical
      Satellite: Astra 1

      Click OK to validate the acquisition of the channels


      This operation is a bit more tedious than the auto search, but it is much more reliable.
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      1. balajo > BOGEY
         
        Me, on the contrary, I have the Canalsat package, but all the channels are mixed up, meaning that, for example, the weather channel, which is number 76 on the magazines, is going to be 618 on my screen (that's just an example). I'm getting frustrated trying to retake them, but in the favorites list, we can't replace the numbers.
        It's a hassle.
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      2. BOGEY54 > balajo
         
        Attention,
        The numbering of channels on a Simba has nothing to do with the numbers assigned by Canalplus on their decoder.
        In fact, the numbers are created as channels are searched.
        For this, go to the Kingofsat website, you will find all the frequencies of channels on various satellites.
        In the favorites, you can organize the channels as you wish. (See the manual). However, the favorites list is limited to 100.
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  14. bob2
     
    A bogey54
    I can't find various channels like RTL9 on the canalsat bouquet, when I search on my simba 202. I can find them on other bouquets. What should I do?
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    1. BOGEY54
       
      Hello,

      Click on the link below and you will have all the Canal Plus bouquet and Canal Sat channels
      https://fr.kingofsat.net/pack-canalsat.php
      RTL 9 is at the end of the list

      - Frequency 12285
      - Polarization V (vertical)
      - Bitrate: 27500

      Just enter these parameters using the procedure I mentioned in a previous message and you will have the channels broadcast on frequency 12285, including RTL 9.
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  15. BOGEY54
     
    Hello again,

    You will find below the procedure to enter the
    You will find the list of channels and the values to enter by clicking on the link below

    https://fr.kingofsat.net/pack-canalsat.php

    Operating mode on the Simba
    - Menu
    - Installation
    Adding a bouquet or a channel
    In the TV list

    Position yourself on "bouquets"

    Press the red "add" button on your remote control

    The "add a transponder" window

    Enter: The frequency
    The bitrate
    The polarization
    The satellite

    Repeat this operation for each frequency that contains the channels you wish to receive.

    Example: Canal Plus bouquet, Canal Plus décalé, Canal Plus Cinéma, etc. ...

    Frequency: 11856
    Bitrate: 27500
    Polarization: vertical
    Satellite: Astra 1

    Press OK to validate the acquisition of the channels parameters of the different channels:
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  16. cristalogus Posted messages 2 Status Member
     
    Hi bogey54, thanks for the tips on manually adding bouquets.
    However, it doesn't work for me...
    The process seems to go smoothly, but no channels are added to my list.
    I've made space by deleting the bouquets that aren't useful, but that doesn't help...
    My issue is that I just received my new Csat card to switch from the TPS offer to the Csat offer and I'm unable to reprogram my channels from the Csat bouquets...
    I checked the manual for the Simba 202 terminal, nothing different from the method you mentioned here.
    Is there a trick somewhere? I've also tried configuring the search criteria to load all channels (including encrypted ones) but no luck, still not working...
    Help, help, help please :o)
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    1. cristalogus Posted messages 2 Status Member
       
      oops... issue resolved!!!
      I hadn't changed the polarization to switch from horizontal to vertical.
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      1. BOGEY54 > cristalogus Posted messages 2 Status Member
         
        Very well!
        With the Simba, it's best to use the manual input method!
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      2. jpf69 > BOGEY54
         
        Hello
        I read that you know this device very well and maybe you could help me?
        I no longer receive movies rated 18+, whether they're adult or horror films, I always get a black screen and a message saying that I need to check my rights. Is this problem coming from the device or from Canal?
        Thank you in advance.
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      3. BOGEY54 > jpf69
         
        Flims +18 on Canal Plus the bouquet and Canalsat

        If I remember correctly, I think you need to make a request to receive +18 films.
        It should be possible to make the request on the Canal Plus website.
        The Simba is not concerned.
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  17. t33 Posted messages 1 Status Member
     
    After the equipment is powered on, the image and sound take a long time to appear.
    Thank you.
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    1. LUNIX
       
      Hello everyone.

      I solved my problem a long time ago, but this forum sent me a message.

      Actually, I had a hard time for a while over a "screw-up": I previously had a decoder rented from CANALSATELLITE, and on that one there was an RJ socket allowing the device to be connected to a phone line for commands.
      I thought that this same socket present on my SIMBA had the same function and I reconnected the cable (luckily unplugged from the phone socket), which could have damaged the device.
      It was only by rereading the manual that I realized this socket was not for that purpose, so I unplugged this cable which I think acted as an antenna, and everything returned to normal.
      However, I still have a small problem, not important: since I cut the power after each use to prevent lightning from damaging the device, as soon as I turn it back on, it takes "a certain time" to decode, which did not happen with the rented model.

      Have a good day everyone, and long live the FORUMS!
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    2. GIGAXP
       
      Thank you all
      Please, I have a Samba 202 and I would like to update it. Can someone help me? Thank you in advance.
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