vu+ duo

Sir Oxman

LOL, seen it coming in on email when just about to logout!
I'm going to update the bootloader as it is offciial vu+ code and I only use either vix or blackhole.
BH1.6.6 seems to be getting good reviews so I won't be stuck! (I hope)

dfdream

Anyone know if a Sky Ireland HD Card will unlock ITV2 HD ITV3 HD and ITV4 HD.

Also has anyone that updated to VIX 2.3 get on ok with DTT cards.

Im updating tomorrow.

D

fish fingers

You won't get the extra itv's with a sky Ireland hd card

givecredit

dfdream wrote: »

Anyone know if a Sky Ireland HD Card will unlock ITV2 HD ITV3 HD and ITV4 HD.

Also has anyone that updated to VIX 2.3 get on ok with DTT cards.

Im updating tomorrow.

D

Sky Ireland HD card opens ITV2 3 AND 4 HD just fine.

irishchris

banie01 wrote: »

Hiya folks!
just a heads up for ye all.....
The latest Vix 2.3 image has just been released.
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?13178-ViX-Team-Vu-Duo-Image-v2-3-19-11-2011&p=95161

This image requires the latest bootloader (attached to this post) to be flashed. This is because Vu+ have changed the way the drivers work. So, before updating your image, you will need to first flash the bootloader, then flash the new image. Flashing of new bootloader only takes a few seconds, so once flashing's completed, then just turn off the box, transfer the new image to the usb stick, and flash with that. Also, it is recommended to NOT use older images with this new boot loader, as this may result in a bricked box.
Because of a lot of changes behind the scenes of the image and building, you will not be able to perform an online update. A full flash is required for this version of ViX image. Due to many changes (a.o. renamed settings) it is strongly advised NOT to restore old settings. Of course channel-settings can be backed up using a setting editor and restored later. We strongly recommend that after installing channel settings from feeds or uploading your own that you re-scan all satellites used to avoid any future issues.

I know the latest BH and a few other images are running the new bootloader now too.
I wonder if this is going to temporarily at least restrict the images available to a user after flashing?
I think I'll be waiting for some user feedback before i jump onboard with this latest version.

gambiaman beat me too it LOL

Hi guys
New bootloaders are required for images going forward, be it PLi, BH or VIX. They are simply for allowing bigger images to be flashed 60 MB+ which were restricted in older bootloaders. Warning is simply to let users know that when you update new bootloader you can only use new images which now support it and can't go back to older images as they won't flash correctly due to new structures and namings. Xtrend/Clark tech have also introduced new bootloaders for this purpose also.
PS enjoy new Vix image. Its been a while in the making but worth it.

Hi guys, have just read the first 30 or so pages of this thread and as a definite non-techie my head is melted :eek: There is so much to know about... respect to you who've worked it all out
ATM we've got Sky+ HD box and a TV but it's too expensive so am looking to change to this type of system.
Am wondering if there's a list somewhere of all equipment (besides the box itself) that's needed to set up the Vu+duo?- ie: PC inc. best operating system, what type of satellite dish, is an aerial needed, cables and usb sticks etc. And, following getting all of this, would any of you know of anyone in the Meath area who would (for a fair price) come out and install it all and perhaps show us how to use and update it?
Realise this is not a technical question but answers would be much appreciated. Thanks

Compton

You need a satellite dish and a broadband connection.
Preferably something like a triax 1.1m with motek motor or a wavefrontier to get the best use out of it./

stanley1

If you just wanted freesat (BBC's, ITV's, Channel4 etc), this receiver would be perfect.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Humax-500GB-Satellite-Receiver-Recorder/dp/B0039J42LM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321791121&sr=8-1

banie01

irishchris wrote: »

Hi guys
New bootloaders are required for images going forward, be it PLi, BH or VIX. They are simply for allowing bigger images to be flashed 60 MB+ which were restricted in older bootloaders. Warning is simply to let users know that when you update new bootloader you can only use new images which now support it and can't go back to older images as they won't flash correctly due to new structures and namings. Xtrend/Clark tech have also introduced new bootloaders for this purpose also.
PS enjoy new Vix image. Its been a while in the making but worth it.

Thanks for the Info Chris!(And nice to see ya back here! )
I know the newer images are moving to the new bootloader in their latest Rev's but
just as an aside, can one update the bootloader and revert to a VIX 2.2 image?
Is there a compatability list for images with the new loader?

stanley1

yes, I was running 2.2 with new bootloader.

irishchris

banie01 wrote: »

Thanks for the Info Chris!(And nice to see ya back here! )
I know the newer images are moving to the new bootloader in their latest Rev's but
just as an aside, can one update the bootloader and revert to a VIX 2.2 image?
Is there a compatability list for images with the new loader?

Yes sorry mate - had been crazy busy with work lately but back in full action now here again after beta testing for months this new vix, it was decided this time to spend longer in beta stage and iron out all bugs that we could find so it is now the most stable vix yet.
also bootloader for vu+ increases ability to install larger images only and there is no issue at all with installing older images with this nootloader and vu+.
{xtrend is a different story though ; so for those with one be aware that once new bootloader flashed on xtrend/et you can not go back to older images but can use all new images going forward}

Sir Oxman

In use a day now and it is a fine image.
New 'night' skin looks great, seems lighter etc though I'll give it a while for burn-in.

Still having freezing issues with my DVB-T stick (AF9015 chipset), offciial driver in plugns still doesn't work so using italydtt.

I can watchDTT no problem (used to freeze randomly before) but trying to record causes freeze-up and requires reboot by power switch.
Have tried it with PTS on/off, on hdd/usb.
Picons and swap are on usb.

I think maybe when I have the funds it's time for another DTT stick - I'd love a definitive recomendation for what works without freezing this box for Irish DTT. (cheap as if possible)
My non-pay tv life will be complete then ;-)

joolsveer

I have loaded the new 2.3 image on my Duo. I have a problem that when I go to the menu the items are partially off screen so I can't see the colur buttons to press. I set up through the wizard and screen is set to 16:9 letterbox. I reflashed the Duo but it is still the same.
Can anyone help please?

stanley1

menu > setup > system > osd

settings will allow you to adjust height, width etc.

m1nder

Before I upgrade, just wondering if they fixed the programmed zap issues?

If you programme a zap event, the zap is not recorded or part of the channel history. So the box zaps but is not aware of what channel its on. Behind the scenes it thinks it's still on the previous channel. (causes all sorts of problems)

This is an even more serious issue if a programmed zap occurs while watching a recording. The zap occurs but the box still thinks you are watching as recording in terms of interface etc and you loose your place in the recording.

This has been an issue with VIX from day 1. Reading through the new features, I dont see it mentioned. I'm wondering is this an issue with Enigma that VIX team have no control over? Its a huge bug, probably the biggest bug in VIX IMO. I wish it was tackled.

Phazedup

ok I'm probably being a total n00b here but I flashed the new Vix 2.3 image to my vu+ duo last night, and essentially lost everything, it refuses to read the epg backup I took and show no softcams. When i try and run common interface assignment the whole thing crashes out and restarts.


feel pree to reply in pm (or if you're going to flame me, even justifiably please confine yourselves to pm so as not to annoy others in the thread) I need to be able to install softcams so I can decode the signal and get back to functioning tv once more. I know I could just revert to a previously functioning blackhole image but what I *Want* to do is understand how to fix this so I have a skill base to build upon next time I upgrade, pointers to howtos, pm's with step by stpe guides would be useful, I will happily feed back my 2.3 experinces to the community and share any tips or tricks I learn, I'll even produce a handy idiots guide (Wtih screenshots etc) of what to do if one doesn't exist, I am grateful for any help I recive with this and if you'd rather not post it here, pm me and I'll cheerfully ring you (at my own expense) for a walkthrough.

Thanking you kindly in advance
Phaze
on the "at least it has retained the prgorammes I had recorded but not watched yet, thank the gods for that " ID

stanley1

have a look here, it's where the Vix team hang out.

http://www.world-of-satellite.com/forumdisplay.php?156-ViX-Team-VU-Receivers-Image-support

banie01

Phazedup wrote: »

ok I'm probably being a total n00b here but I flashed the new Vix 2.3 image to my vu+ duo last night, and essentially lost everything, it refuses to read the epg backup I took and show no softcams. When i try and run common interface assignment the whole thing crashes out and restarts.

1st off when you installed VIX 2.3 did you restore settings?
This is known to cause issues as the new build of VIX uses some different addresses in the file structure.
Setting up the EPG on VIX is thankfully a quick and painless task, just go menu>setups>system>EPG and configure it from there, should only take a few minutes to have it back up and running smooth.
With regards to your softcam, VIX no longer support download of softcams via their feeds.
So you will need to download the .ipk file of the cam you use, then ftp it into the .tmp folder of your box and use the install local extension option in vix menu(can also be installed by telnet but the method here is easiest).

Stanley has given you the best startpoint for all things VIX, be sure to check out these threads over there.
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?7376-CCcam-amp-Sly-Setup-on-VIX-2-0-by-dymebox and here is the main Vu+ discussion forum http://www.world-of-satellite.com/forumdisplay.php?11-oscam-on-vix plenty of help and step by steps there

m1nder

Has anyone else's oscam stopped working after upgrading to VIX 2.3?

kierank01

m1nder wrote: »

Has anyone else's oscam stopped working after upgrading to VIX 2.3?

I had to reinstall the .ipk, and recreate the config files, but once I did that, it was fine.


BTW, I have only installed it a day or so, but it seems to be an amazing version (I don't seem to remember being to be able to control the vu+ through the TV remote)

m1nder

I noticed that the last time I upgraded VIX, the dam card/oscam stopped working also. It now occurs to me that the very act of upgrading the image can cause the card to die.

The card is in the VU+, receiving the keep alive signal from Sky. Then you do an upgrade, rescan, reinstate plugins, reinstall oscam etc. The card can be sitting there for over an hour outside of a running cam.

I have put the card back into an old sky box and will leave it on 5USA or some channel overnight. It might be an idea, in future to take out the card prior to upgrading and replace it only when upgrade completes and you have oscam back up and running.

Now the above is just a thought. I have no tech evidence to back it up but its too much of a coincidence to think that the card dies everytime I do an upgrade to VIX.

BTW: My config files are good. They keep the card alive etc

Phazedup

thank you kind people you have given me a point to start from, i have maanged to isntall (And using a random CCcam config file start) a softcam, will see how it goes, I shall fiddle with it for this evening and if I cannot get it to display my decoded channnels I shall plug the old hd box in to re liven the card, fialing that I might just revert to a functional blackhoe image which had the box working fine.
Phaze
on the "not giving up as such but I'm in somerset this weekend so don't have a day off to play with it properly" ID

irishchris

kierank01 wrote: »

BTW, I have only installed it a day or so, but it seems to be an amazing version (I don't seem to remember being to be able to control the vu+ through the TV remote)

this is now supported in vix 2.3 using the hdmi cec standard. working with selected tv models. works a dream with my samsung and sony tvs.

m1nder

Folks

Just installed VIX2.3 and it's great. Can anyone tell me, do I need an updated satellites.xml for new Astra 1N?

If so, do I just d/l from satellites-xml.eu, copy to etc/tuxbon and rescan?

dfdream

irishchris wrote: »

this is now supported in vix 2.3 using the hdmi cec standard. working with selected tv models. works a dream with my samsung and sony tvs.

Chris what do you mean control from the TV remote. I have sony Bravia. Is this a new feature. If yes let me know what to do..

dfdream

DTT on VIX.

All just wondering how others get on. My DTT Tuner (Sundtek) still fails every now and again even on the VIX 2.3.

The first thing I notice is in recordings an RTE 1 program is recording (red dot) but there is no time showing even though the program is on 20 mins.

It seems to happen most on the busy nights when there are lots of recordings as most things are on at 9 pm so all tuners are going.

When the DTT fails all the DTT channels are black and a reboot is required.
Also changing channels in the DTT tuner when they are black takes 20-30 secs but its fine when you switch back to SAT.

This crap really takes away from a great box/image. Pity.....

Are others still having issues with DTT....

stanley1

no problems with playtv dual tuner, it uses nova-t drivers from vix feeds.

banie01

m1nder wrote: »

Folks

Just installed VIX2.3 and it's great. Can anyone tell me, do I need an updated satellites.xml for new Astra 1N?

If so, do I just d/l from satellites-xml.eu, copy to etc/tuxbon and rescan?

Are you using the default VIX satellites.xml that is included in 2.3?
In which case its upto date as of 20/11/2011.
Meaning any TP changes after that date will need to be either manually scanned in via search or you will need to update the .xml and rescan fully.

Or are you using a sats.xml from an old settings list?
If you are when is the last time you updated this sats.xml?
If it was prior to the 24th October, then yes you will need to update your file(Thats when the TPs on 1N started going active, there have been many changes since and continue to be with services in test and moving over)
And yes you will need to copy the new file to var/tuxbox

Just as an aside, its good practise to update your .xml on a regular(I do mine monthly, immediate if there are big changes)basis. keep an eye on the Kingofsat newsfeeds for the sats you use to keep upto date and ascertain your update schedule
Or you could download the tunisia sats panel plugin and use the .xml updater there to keep on top of your .xml.
A word of warning if you use a multilnb setup with merged positions though, that plugin will overwrite your merged file.

m1nder

Folks, sorry for being slightly OTT, but yesterday when I upgraded VIX, my Sky FTV card stopped working. (I use oscam to decode it). Coincidence? I dunno but the same thing happened me last time I upgraded VIX also. Back then, I put the card back into my old Sky box and set it to 5 USA for 24 hours or so. This time, that trick does not seem to be working.

1. Can anyone tell me, how to I re-liven my sky FTV card?
2. Why id this seemingly happening to me when I upgrade VIX

givecredit

m1nder wrote: »

Folks, sorry for being slightly OTT, but yesterday when I upgraded VIX, my Sky FTV card stopped working. (I use oscam to decode it). Coincidence? I dunno but the same thing happened me last time I upgraded VIX also. Back then, I put the card back into my old Sky box and set it to 5 USA for 24 hours or so. This time, that trick does not seem to be working.

1. Can anyone tell me, how to I re-liven my sky FTV card?
2. Why id this seemingly happening to me when I upgrade VIX

Did you reinstall Oscam after you flashed the new VIX image?. Softcams need to be reinstalled after new image flashes.

m1nder

givecredit wrote: »

Did you reinstall Oscam after you flashed the new VIX image?. Softcams need to be reinstalled after new image flashes.

please !

joolsveer

I am using the new 2.3 Vix image and am having bouquet problems. They used be stored in /var/tuxbox/config/enigma/ but that directory does not exist now. Where should I put them to ensure that they are read? Is there a new default directory?

Thanks.

banie01

joolsveer wrote: »

I am using the new 2.3 Vix image and am having bouquet problems. They used be stored in /var/tuxbox/config/enigma/ but that directory does not exist now. Where should I put them to ensure that they are read? Is there a new default directory?

Thanks.

I've always accessed and edited my bouquets via /etc/enigma2 and it still works fine that way for me.

joolsveer

banie01 wrote: »

I've always accessed and edited my bouquets via /etc/enigma2 and it still works fine that way for me.

Thanks. I will give that a try now.

irishchris

dfdream wrote: »

Chris what do you mean control from the TV remote. I have sony Bravia. Is this a new feature. If yes let me know what to do..

yes is new feature which allows you to use the tv remote to control the vu+ also. works perfectly with my samsung and sony bravia. shows up as a tuner when i select source on my sony bravia remote and once selected works great

dfdream

irishchris, is there more info on this feature anywhere. I cant get my head around it. Is there info or screenshots or PDF or something.

Does the TV need any features for this. I have sony kdl 40w4500.
So you use the TV remote to change channels etc on duo ?

D

irishchris wrote: »

yes is new feature which allows you to use the tv remote to control the vu+ also. works perfectly with my samsung and sony bravia. shows up as a tuner when i select source on my sony bravia remote and once selected works great

Gunther_Gloop

Where's Channel 4 HD gone? I'm pretty sure it was there up to a couple of days ago. Well I see the name available to me, but when I go to it service not available. I still have Channel 4.

Has there been some setting change?

(just using FTA Satellite)

kierank01

dfdream wrote: »

irishchris, is there more info on this feature anywhere. I cant get my head around it. Is there info or screenshots or PDF or something.

Does the TV need any features for this. I have sony kdl 40w4500.
So you use the TV remote to change channels etc on duo ?

D

I'm not sure which model sony I have, but it worked out of the 'box' for me, with a hdmi cable.
When I press the power button on the vu+ remote, the tv turns on, when the tv and the box are on, and I turn off the tv, the vu+ turns off.
If I press the tv guide on the tv remote, the vu+ epg pops up.

@Irishchis is there any way to change bouquet form the tv remote?

Gunther_Gloop

Gunther_Gloop wrote: »

Where's Channel 4 HD gone? I'm pretty sure it was there up to a couple of days ago. Well I see the name available to me, but when I go to it service not available. I still have Channel 4.

Has there been some setting change?

(just using FTA Satellite)

I found this. (moved to Astra 1N)

...Can anyone tell me the quickest/ best way to update this on the Duo? ie. if I do a new manual scan with those settings will it just add what's on those settings or will it wipe all my existing presets?

irishchris

kierank01 wrote: »

dfdream wrote: »

irishchris, is there more info on this feature anywhere. I cant get my head around it. Is there info or screenshots or PDF or something.

Does the TV need any features for this. I have sony kdl 40w4500.
So you use the TV remote to change channels etc on duo ?

D

I'm not sure which model sony I have, but it worked out of the 'box' for me, with a hdmi cable.
When I press the power button on the vu+ remote, the tv turns on, when the tv and the box are on, and I turn off the tv, the vu+ turns off.
If I press the tv guide on the tv remote, the vu+ epg pops up.

@Irishchis is there any way to change bouquet form the tv remote?

On mine I push up arrow on Sony bravia remote for TV guide and press blue to change bouquet

rurs

Maybe some of you already know about this, but I hadn't come across it before.

Came across this fix to get ITV4+1 and others showing full listings

Satpimps post, CrossEPG Google code

Basically uses ITV4 data and shifts it by an hour.

Could also be used if RTE mess up the DTT listings again...

givecredit

rurs wrote: »

Maybe some of you already know about this, but I hadn't come across it before.

Came across this fix to get ITV4+1 and others showing full listings

Satpimps post, CrossEPG Google code

Basically uses ITV4 data and shifts it by an hour.

Could also be used if RTE mess up the DTT listings again...

Enable freesat epg in Vix configuration and you will get full ITV4+1 EPG.

kierank01

irishchris wrote: »

On mine I push up arrow on Sony bravia remote for TV guide and press blue to change bouquet

Cheers, is there anyway to do this with the graphical epg?

rurs

givecredit wrote: »

Enable freesat epg in Vix configuration and you will get full ITV4+1 EPG.

I would if I was using Vix:D

This fix is useful for Blackhole et al, or if you're using OpenTV only.

It also adds EPG for STV+1, UTV+1 and Showcase+1.

I do miss the Freesat EPG for the radio stations, I'm looking at another script to download from Radio Times, but it's a bit beyond me.

Compton

does anybody know the best terrestrial stick to use in these?

stanley1

hauppauge nova-t or playtv which is a dual tuner, they both use the same drivers, dvb dib 0700 which is in menu > plugins > drivers.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hauppauge-1401-Nova-T-Basic/dp/B004G5YZ9M/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1322474560&sr=8-8

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Play-TV-PS3/dp/B0017UV0UG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322474422&sr=8-1

Gunther_Gloop

I have a Nova-t. Every few weeks the DTT channels go blank for me and I need to reset the unit. For me that's no big deal, but some others seem to have worse problems with it.
I've not heard of any problems with PlayTV (?). If you don't like resetting your satbox once a fortnight or so, go for that.

Wiggy

Gunther_Gloop wrote: »

I have a Nova-t. Every few weeks the DTT channels go blank for me and I need to reset the unit.

Same for me with Nova-T. But reset frequency more like once a week. Just added a Cron command for a nightly reboot in the hope that it will fix this.

Haven't yet figured out what causes the stick to stop working.

Gunther_Gloop

Wiggy wrote: »

Same for me with Nova-T. But reset frequency more like once a week. Just added a Cron command for a nightly reboot in the hope that it will fix this.

Haven't yet figured out what causes the stick to stop working.

Let us know if this works please.

rurs

Gunther_Gloop wrote: »

I have a Nova-t. Every few weeks the DTT channels go blank for me and I need to reset the unit. For me that's no big deal, but some others seem to have worse problems with it.
I've not heard of any problems with PlayTV (?). If you don't like resetting your satbox once a fortnight or so, go for that.

Same issue with PlayTV on Blackhole, or sound OK but picture jumpy. 1 of each in the last month. Had exactly the same issues with Afatech 9015, a bit disappointed that PlayTV isn't 100% reliable either.

I tend to put the box in Deep Standby overnight, I suppose this is equivalent to a reboot?