DVR Chatter

I just got a 3412/2305 and followed the procedures for hdd wipe and cold boot to download new firm and software. (Shaw Victoria)
It seemed to wipe the hdd fine and seems to download new firmware fine going from the animated dl on the display to ep then fp then 4 dashes(----) then it turns off. It does not give me a "0". Do I need to wait longer for this "0"?
When I turn it on however, the display comes on and goes to any channel I choose but I can't get anything on the tv. No picture, guide or menu, nothing.
The dct did have a picture before flashing. It showed the menu and guide just fine.

Am I mising something?