Can the xt8 be later retrofitted with the inteliscope option?
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Although I have not asked anyone at Orion, my opinion based on observation of the 2 units is by the time you were to buy everything to retrofit (just about everything but the tube), you would be well to just buy the entire new scope. Check with Orion for the facts.
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I do not believe so, that is why if you pay extra you can purchase the XT8i. I figure if you want the Intelliscope purchase the XT8i.
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Thanks for the workaround. I agree it stinks to have to do this, but so much functionality for the price I probably will live with it. Maybe if we complain (and pray) enough we'll get a firmware upgrade.
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Hello Jose, go to this site. http://ftazeta.com/viewsat-ultra-ultra-lite/2727-viewsat-xfta-how-complete-guide.html
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I would think not. Thats a significant feature and would probably take another model release to add it back. Obviously no firmware update can enable it.
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Thanks, Eduardo! I do not yet have video (Xsi), but that's a very important consideration in the long range that I would have not thought of.
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I purchased this item for my Simon XT. It works very well. You need to have a programmer/ installer code for your XT. (This is nothing special other than the factory setting code if brand new, or master/ installer code that you have changed and set.) You set the system to its "learn sensor" mode, then trip the glass break detector by opening the cover. This should program new sensor without a problem. My detector came with batteries and basic instructions.
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No, none of the five I have purchased can do that. Though you never know when they might update the firmware and include that ability in the next version. If you happen to need a user's manual, I have included one at the end of my review. Rick S.
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Yes , you can rename any preexisted satellite and save it as new Then you need to program the tp settings one by one manually, then do search you will get. All other settings of has to be correct , like the LNB, frequency and power on for lnb , if you use disiq switch make sure you disconnected till you do you install , then after install set it up again , it is easier to , If you are in america , you need international adaptor ,
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I agree. I love my XT but I also have to put my reading glasses on to view my photos because of the small screen. I've check out the new screen on the XTi and I can read it without my glasses!
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I investigated this and the drive accepts "smartctl -l scterc,70,70" and echoes back the values properly after "smartctl -l scterc". I was unable to get the setting to be preserved across power cycles, so it would have to be repeated on each boot. I did not absolutely prove that the setting definitely has the desired effect, but the tentative presumption is that it does. I am using ZFS, so I do not really need this feature and am not using it.
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Jim,No, the next generation of Evolution Kits released next year will update the UN55H8000 model (which already has the latest Smart TV platform, so no upgrade is necessary... not yet!).--Mr. S
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You can download the firmware needed at www.xpresskit.com - you must have a XK loader though.
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Nope, I didn't have to update the firmware on the Momentus XT, on the drive it said that it was already pre-installed with SD28, which is still the latest firmware, so you don't need to update it :) (the company is shipping the Momentus XT with SD28 pre-installed). So if you were to buy it now, you can just put it in your PS3 straight from the package and format it by going into the PS3's recovery menu. But make sure you download the latest PS3 firmware onto a USB drive because that's required when putting a new drive in your PS3 system.
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No, and as far as i know there is no plan for that in the future as they run on completely different types of firmware. These radios are just like other vendors radios where they are managed directly on the device though a WebGUI.
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Peaking is available in the standard firmware. Phase detect to my knowledge is a function of the new chip being used in the XE-2 and XT-1 so it is not possible to allow that in the XE-1. I love the XE-1 and still use it along with the XT-1. Still evaluating the autofocus on the XT and so far while the 8fps is encouraging the autofocus is not up to task for sports like skiing, speed skating, and judo.
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Sorry... Haven't tried it yet.. I was having difficulty getting it to work correctly for the XE-1 and sidelined it. The battery was difficult to insert and keep in contact with the contacts inside the remote. The XT-1 will use the standard remote pin like a canon rebel through its microphone connection... so anything you already have will probably work better; like a pocket wizard, etc. For unwired remote with the XT-1 I prefer my cell phone or ipad... those wireless applications work well and give remote viewing, focus and triggering.
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Thanks for the info. Guess i have to wait for the newer firmware version. Since I purchase on Amazon, i assume i would have to work it through Samsung if i bricked it. P.S. Funny enough, when I first received the unit, i tried to do a firware upgrade and it said that none were available. It should have been, so maybe i was lucky it didn't work.