CW 600S New OSD Setup Guide

We will try to make this guide easy and as useful as possible and I hope it will answer all of the questions. First of all you need following tools to update your receiver.

1- A CW600s receiver
2- Null Modem Cable
3- New OSD software bin files “CX_KroundV1.06.bin and CX-LoaderV2.50.bin” for CW600s model FTA receiver
4- Loading Software CW600 v1.04 and also New CW600 V1.05

All file are available for download in file section bundled in a package.

1) Connect your PC and receiver with twisted RS-232C Null modem cable.

2) Power off the receiver from the back switch.
3) You must load this new OSD in “boot” MOD. Here how you get into “boot”MOD:
Hold power button on the front of the receiver and turn the power ON from the back of the receiver. You will see a word “boot” on the front LCD screen of the receiver.

4) If you have USB to serial cable and a Virgin brand new receiver then you have to first load new OSD bin file using a null modem cable or load old OSD V142 or latest bin file to make your USB to serial cable work.

5) Run the LoaderV1.04 on your PC. Select the right COM port where you connected your null modem cable usually COM1, then select

<Download Main S/W>, press <Open> and select the bin file,CX_KroundV1.06_24138Chip.bin then click <Start>, upgrade will begin.

6) After finishing, the receiver LED will display "-End"
If your experience any problem during the upgrade start over again.
7) Turn receiver Off from the back and then ON the receiver; you will see 00:00 now press "POWER" key on front of the receiver panel to make it standby, the LED *** will display “- - : - -“.
8) Start New LoaderV1.05 check if the right COM port is selected then select
<Download Main S/W>, press <Open> and select the bin file,CX-LoaderV2.50 then click <Start>, upgrade will begin

If you will not upload the CX-LoaderV2.50.bin you will not be able to Enable the Patch to watch scrambled channels. While loading the software make sure Power is always ON and do not touch any buttons while loading these new bins. It may damage you receiver.
From now on you have to use Loader V1.05 to upgrade your receiver for new updates. Since you have loaded the new OSD bin to your receiver now you can not roll back to older OSD anymore. Do not try to load old OSD bin to your receiver it may damage your receiver. DO NOT load this file into any other receiver other than Captiveworks CW-600S receiver because it may damage your receiver.

Now you have successfully loaded the latest software to your receiver. It is now ready to scan satellites channels and have fun with it.

Here is a guide to Scan your Satellites
Connect your sat cable to your receiver and hook up your receiver to your TV set. You can scan Single or Multiple satellites for channels at the same time.
Single Satellite search can be done by going to:
Main Menu -> Installation -> Antenna Setup -> Select the satellite you want to scan for channels and press “Red” key on your remote
Here are typical Configuration settings for a DSS LNB

Antenna Setting

Satellite name 22 Echostar 6,8 (110W)
Transponder 12224 / V / 20000 / 5 / 6
LNB Freq 11250
LNB Type Normal
22 KHz Off
Diseqc Number LNB1
Legacy SW Off
Motorized System None

You can use “Legacy switch” by changing it to “SW21 Dish1” and changing Diseqc Number back to NONE.
-After you have done changing the configuration according to your setup press “RED” key on you remote. It will start scanning all of the channels for that particular satellite.
-You can also access Blind Scan feature from the same screen by pressing “Yellow” key from your remote.
-If you want to scan only one transponder then press “Blue” key from your remote.

Multiple Satellites Scan
You can scan maximum 4 satellites at a same time using easy tuning feature available in New OSD
Main Menu -> Installation -> Easy Tuning
Here is a typical setup for multiple satellites using Easy Tuning feature:

Status Satellite name Diseqc LNB Freq

OnEcho 3LNB1 11250
On Echo 6,8LNB2 11250
OnEcho 7LNB3 11250
OnNimiq 1,3LNB4 11250


To go from Status to Satellite name scroll down until you see Satellite name field get highlighted then use right/Left key to change satellite you want scan; now scroll down again until you get to Diseqc switch setting change it to whatever your switch setting; scroll down to LNB Frequency setting and change it to appropriate frequency.

After you have finished configuring all Satellites press OK key using right or left press “Fast Tuning” or “Auto Tuning” system will start scanning all of the satellites one by one.

Enable the Patch
To watch scrambled channels you must Enable the patch
Exit all menus, Press F1 key; the LED will display 'H', then press '000'

Proper installation tips

Proper satellite cable installation tips;

1. Make sure all connections are correct and each connection is seated/tightened properly.
2. Inspect the inside of each cable end for dirt or possible case/shield shorts.
3. Make sure the Azimuth, Elevation & Tilt (skew) angles are specific to your zip code.
4. Make sure the mast is plumb/straight by checking with a level. (this can cause major alignment difficulty)
5. Remove any existing TV specific components, such as TV splitters, etc. Such components may not work with the satellite signal and may be in the wall or attic where you can’t see them. When in doubt, run RG6 cable directly to your receiver.
6. Make sure there are no obstructions (trees, buildings, corner or overhang of your roof)
7. Your LNB depends on your receiver to supply power, so, the longer the cable length to the lnb, the greater the DC voltage drop.
8. Your receiver depends on the antenna (dish) to supply signal; the longer the cable run, the greater the signal amplitude attenuation.
9. RG6 cable lengths of more than 100ft. should be avoided if possible.
10. RG6 cable w/solid copper center conductor is preferred, due to it lower voltage drop compared to RG6 w/steel center conductor.
11. RG59 causes too much drop and signal loss; it can NOT be used to pass the signal. RG6 coaxial cable MUST be used.
12. Make sure the satellite cable is connected to “Sat in” or “LNB in” and NOT to “antenna in” of your receiver.
13. Last but not least, some after-market, off the shelf components may NOT be as advertised. When in doubt, remove such components, and go back to a basic straight cable installation and verify signal.

For installations where cable runs exceed 150 ft., you need to use an AC power booster module as well as an additional RF signal amplifier to compensate signal amplitude loss. Otherwise your antenna and receiver may not work properly, causing erratic behavior and outages, or system reboots.

Other problems that may be overlooked include a loose dish that can be blown out of alignment from a heavy wind. Heavy snow accumulation is also a concern for northerners during winter months. Tree foliage growth into an antenna’s line-of-site may also result in signal loss. These are just a few common problems to look for that can make your equipment appear as if it isn’t functioning properly. As always read, read, read and familiarize yourself with your equipment and installation. This will ensure a personal sense of satisfaction and your continued, pleasurable viewing experience.

What is antenna Skew?

When you set the skew (Polarity) on your LNBF you are lining up your dish exactly to the same horizontal/vertical position as the satellite in the sky. The satellites all lie in a curve in the sky ( Clarke Belt ) and so are at different heights. Ku satellites use Horizontal and Vertical liner polarization and so the skew has to match the (H/V) position of the satellite for optimum satellite signal strength/quality.

When standing in front of your dish, rotate the LNBF anti-clockwise for
+ skew values.

Rotate the LNBF clockwise for - skew values.

When the LNBF is straight up and down it is in the zero position.

Keep your LNBF in the zero position when using a motor mount.

This info is relevant only for liner Ku band LNBF.

Polarization is not a factor with circular (L/R) polarized DBS LNB.
On a multi LNB DBS satellite dish (Phase III / Dish 500...) the reason the skew is set is to simply level or align the LNB'S with the satellites in the sky.