vu+ duo

gan23

well then a boquet for a motorised set up would be fine for you, I tried to upload the boquet im using now but it wont let me, says a .rar file is invalid. PM me and i will send on the 2 latest files if you would like... latest one inludes 5HD which is available with an FTV card

irishchris

http://www.vuplus-support.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?21-Enigma-2-Settings

or

http://www.satpimps.com/forumdisplay.php?f=516

Offer_asking

nice one m8

Dr Nic

Im looking into the dreambox route at the moment and i just dont know if the price tag on this can be justified when a dm800s can be gotten for less than half the price of this.

I started off getting 3xdm500s at $50 each and now im looking at spending 500euro or more
Hmmm...

glic83

Dr Nic wrote: »

Im looking into the dreambox route at the moment and i just dont know if the price tag on this can be justified when a dm800s can be gotten for less than half the price of this.

I started off getting 3xdm500s at $50 each and now im looking at spending 500euro or more
Hmmm...

a dm800 clone can be got for half the price a vu+ duo,not an orginal,if i had the cash it would be gone on a vu+ duo

Apogee

Has any progress been made with the audio delay issue on DVB-T?

irishchris

nothing whatsoever has progressed with the audio prob but de team have promised they are trying to sort it again so hopefully soon

gedulisg

Hi can anyone please help me how I can delete or sort channels in vu+duo, and how I can create my own vu+ duo bouquets, or edit existing ones, can I do this from my pc? Thanks

clancger

Hi

use DreamboxEdit.

You can download bouquets, edit as they suit you, and upload again. There's loads available on the various sites.

gedulisg

clancger wrote: »

Hi

thanks for response, but I still don't know where to start I have bouquets for sky Sirius hotbird I would like to delete some channels in them and add some but should I do it from pc or on recever,can someone could explain step by step.

irishchris

Once installed , start the program and you'll be met with the main screen.

Options.
From the list of icons across the top of the screen click 'Options'. This is very important and will need some setup.
The most important part of this is the first tab called 'Profiles'. For the scope of this tutorial we will not be looking at any other tabs in Options.


So , the things you need to pay attention to in options are :-
IP Address of Dreambox. - Enter your box IP here.
Dreambox HTTP Server port - Very rarely changed from 80.
Username on Dreambox - Nearly always 'root'.
Password on Dreambox - Standard password is 'dreambox'.though from what i remember on vu+ leave password blank. i have set up custom password for my vu+ but almost certain initially leave the password blank
FTP Port - Nearly always 21.
File paths on the Dreambox.
Now, point six has a little more to it. At the bottom of the Options window you'll see 4 buttons. These refer to the Dreambox 'Type' and also to the preset file paths mentioned in point 6. These should be set as follows :-

Satellite Receiver - Type 2 = DM500 / 600 / 7000 / 7020
C a b l e Receiver - Type 2 = As above ( There will be no more mention of cable receivers in this tutorial)
Version 3 Settings (Enigma2) - Type 3= DM7025
New Enigma2 Settings - Type 4 = DM800 / DM8000 this is vu+ option

Type 3 & 4 have the same 'File paths'.

As you click these different buttons you'll see the 'File paths' changing accordingly but you will not see the 'Type' change until you exit the options screen. The type is shown in the status bar at the bottom of the main window. Its important you get these settings right to match the box your using or you will have trouble transferring your bouquets to and from the box. See the attached images.

FTP

Once you're finished with Options, you can move onto the FTP button, again from the list at the top of the main window.
In here you need to select a folder on your PC where you're going to store your bouquet files for editing. I usually create a folder on my desktop and then select it from here. Once you've made you're folder, click Browse and select it.
Now you have selected the folder we can grab the files from the Dreambox and transfer them to it.
Click 'Receive files from Dreambox'.
Assuming you've scanned the satellites you're interested in, DBedit will now FTP all the required files to your selected folder and open them for editing. Once this completes close the FTP window and move back to the main window.
Now you'll see the main window is populated with the information from your Dreambox.

Main Window

The main window is split into 3 panes.
Left pane = Services
Middle pane = Bouquet contents.
Right pane = Bouquet list.

Within the 3 panes of the main window you'll find the Right Click is very powerful and contains the functions you'll use most.

Creating New Bouquets

In the right hand pane right click on 'TV User Bouquets' and click 'Insert New Bouquet.
Enter the name of the bouquet and press enter. Now you have your first bouquet, all be it empty.
The middle pane of the main window now shows the contents of your new bouquet. (Or Any Selected Bouquet).

Adding Channels To A Bouquet.

In the left hand pane is your list of scanned services from your Dreambox. You'll notice above the services pane you have 2 drop down boxes. Here you can select from the different satellites you've scanned and select different broadcast types, Data , Radio or TV. If you like you can leave both of these choices to display all types and all satellites.

I'm gonna select TV and Astra2 28.2e
This will now filter my services list to display what I've asked for. I can now select channels from the list and drag them into my new bouquet. If I want to select multiple consecutive channels I can hold down the shift key and press the down arrow to select many channels at once. Or if I want to selet multiple channel but not consecutively I can hold down CTRL and click the channels I want. Once I have them selected they will highlight in blue and I can drag them all together into my new bouquet in the centre pane. You can drag multiple or single selections.

Markers
You can insert 'Markers' into bouquet lists if you like to help describe a channel or a set of channels. In the centre pane simply right click and click 'Insert Marker' Enter the text you want and click ok. You can position the marker in the bouquet by dragging it up and down the list.

You can also rearrange the channel list in a bouquet in the same way by dragging a channel up or down the list.

Save & FTP To Dreambox

Once you have done what you want don't forget the click 'Save' at the top of the main window. Once finished you can click 'FTP' again and this time click 'Send Files To Dreambox' this will send the bouquet you've made to your dreambox. Once complete click 'Reload settings on Dreambox' to have the changes take affect.

note this is a guide for dreambox but is exactly the same for vu+.
full guide an program itself for pc is on _http://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/dreambox-guides-stickies-faqs/166654-tutorial-dreambox-edit-create-backup-bouquets.html
if you need any further help with any setup with this box let me know mate

Supercatic4

clancger wrote: »

Kind of a Bargain Blert - VU+ Duo

I got mine for €360 + €20 shipping to Ireland via a joint purchase scheme from the Spanish site below. In the meantime, they've changed the supplier and are now offering for €298.23 but I don't know if the cost of shipping is the same.

I was in Spain when I ordered, so I did a Bank transfer from there which was the only possible payment manner at the time, but as far as I can tell the new supplier takes Paypal.

In order to participate, you'd need to register for the site, and add your name to the joint purchase list.

http://translate.google.ie/translate?hl=en&sl=es&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tododream.com%2Fforo%2Fvu-duo-hd%2F143006-compra-conjunta-vu-duo-electronica-suiza.html

Wow. I have just signed up and managed to find the more recent thread and also reply in spanish!!!

Wait for a reply now. Is this genuine?

They dont do clones for this model yet do they?

redout

For those that are not aware vat is not included in them prices from that Spanish site.

Think its currently 16%

Supercatic4

:mad:

Dr Nic

Supercatic4 wrote: »

Wow. I have just signed up and managed to find the more recent thread and also reply in spanish!!!

Wait for a reply now. Is this genuine?

They dont do clones for this model yet do they?

Do you have the link for that thread? I cant find it...
16% vat on 300euro say and about 20euro shipping brings it to 370euro range.

SatelliteTV.ie have it for 429eur
Is it worth it going the Spanish route?

Supercatic4

I have had a reply, my spanish is none existent but the jist of it is that the price is:

319,00 € - 53.077 PTA (IVA No Incluido)

what is PTA?
I assume IVA is VAT?

I will reply when i know more.

redout

Supercatic4 wrote: »

I have had a reply, my spanish is none existent but the jist of it is that the price is:

319,00 € - 53.077 PTA (IVA No Incluido)

what is PTA?
I assume IVA is VAT?

I will reply when i know more.

ROFL - PTA believe it or not is pesetas!

In Spain a lot of items still carry dual prices even though the euro is in years.

IVA is VAT

Supercatic4

Dr Nic wrote: »

Do you have the link for that thread? I cant find it...
16% vat on 300euro say and about 20euro shipping brings it to 370euro range.

SatelliteTV.ie have it for 429eur
Is it worth it going the Spanish route?

The thread I replyed to is here

319 Euros + 18% tax + delivery.

Not a bad price but still needs thinking about.

TorresLegend

Dr Nic wrote: »

Do you have the link for that thread? I cant find it...
16% vat on 300euro say and about 20euro shipping brings it to 370euro range.

SatelliteTV.ie have it for 429eur
Is it worth it going the Spanish route?

Sold! Just bought one from Satellitetv.ie for €429, shipped today, will have it early next week!

Apogee

Can any Vu+ owners confirm that the box supports the 'Freesat EPG' like the Dreamboxes with full 7 day listings for the radio channels?

byte

SOmething I still don't have working is EPG. Haven't had time much to look into it, though I believe there are a few options - maybe depending on image used *shrug*

irishchris

yep has full working epg. with rytec if you pli or vti image. if you use dream elite image it has freesat epg which it picks up from hip/hop tv or it downloads 7 day full sky and euro epg from satmate or rytec

byte

irishchris wrote: »

yep has full working epg. with rytec if you pli or vti image. if you use dream elite image it has freesat epg which it picks up from hip/hop tv or it downloads 7 day full sky and euro epg from satmate or rytec

Hmm, must figure out how to make Rytec work so.

Apogee

irishchris wrote: »

yep has full working epg. with rytec if you pli or vti image. if you use dream elite image it has freesat epg which it picks up from hip/hop tv or it downloads 7 day full sky and euro epg from satmate or rytec

Thanks Irishchris. It that the only EPG available? The one which uses HipHop is the Sky EPG, not Freesat, so no 7 days for radio.

The PLi Jade enigma 2 images on the Dreambox have the Freesat EPG built in by default, and it populates the EPG when tuned to any Freesat channel. Does the PLi image on Vu+ do the same?

byte

Interestingly, I've just noticed that I do have EPG for Freesat channels (I use OpenPLi).

EDIT: Found how to install Rytec listings - pretty simple really

irishchris

Apogee wrote: »

Thanks Irishchris. It that the only EPG available? The one which uses HipHop is the Sky EPG, not Freesat, so no 7 days for radio.

The PLi Jade enigma 2 images on the Dreambox have the Freesat EPG built in by default, and it populates the EPG when tuned to any Freesat channel. Does the PLi image on Vu+ do the same?

yes hip hop is sky and some freesat channels but pli fills the freesat channels eg bbc etc by tuining into one of them for few mins and it populates the rest of the freeasat channels

Apogee

@Byte - so you can see full 7 day listings for BBC Radio 4?

byte

Apogee wrote: »

@Byte - so you can see full 7 day listings for BBC Radio 4?

LOL, first time I used the radio!

Yes, I've listings for R4 right up til 9.45pm next Thursday!

Apogee

Thanks to you both.

The freesat epg is great for timed recording of stuff off BBC R4.

Sir Oxman

Just to chime in about this box - it's the dogs ballacks.
Fantastic bit of kit.

I've tried all the images and the only trouble free one is PLi for me, hopefully it'll have usb tuner support soon.

Dr Nic

This is more of a satellite question:

Can the vu+ tune freesat hd and sky off the same dish, without moving it? Just use a quad lnb or something?

glic83

if you have a quad lnb yes it can m8

gedulisg

glic83 wrote: »

if you have a quad lnb yes it can m8

Hi just wondering would be possibility to record from vu duo to hard disc connected to my pc, or should I connect hard disc straiht to the box, and how to setup this if possible. Thanks for your help.

slicedpanman

gedulisg wrote: »

Hi just wondering would be possibility to record from vu duo to hard disc connected to my pc, or should I connect hard disc straiht to the box, and how to setup this if possible. Thanks for your help.

I don't own a VU+ Duo but it is a linux box so if you have your PC on your home network and your VU+ Duo on it too you should be able to remote mount the PCs hard drive. Depends on the PCs OS, if linux also should be a piece of cake if Windows you may need to "share" out a particular folder to the network....

Someone here who actually owns one of these should be able to say for sure

recyclebin

I bought a new vu+ and it arrived yesterday. I am having problems getting it to work. I am not getting any picture on my tv when connected via scart or RCA yellow/red/white cables.

I have been in contact with the seller and he says that I need to connect it to a tv via hdmi and then switch on the scart via the menu. Is this the case? I don't have a tv with an hdmi input so can't check it.

Has anyone any experience of connecting the vu+ to tv via scart and encountered any problems? The box came with the original image and i havn't changed anything on it so I think it may be faulty.

byte

recyclebin wrote: »

I bought a new vu+ and it arrived yesterday. I am having problems getting it to work. I am not getting any picture on my tv when connected via scart or RCA yellow/red/white cables.

I have been in contact with the seller and he says that I need to connect it to a tv via hdmi and then switch on the scart via the menu. Is this the case? I don't have a tv with an hdmi input so can't check it.

Has anyone any experience of connecting the vu+ to tv via scart and encountered any problems? The box came with the original image and i havn't changed anything on it so I think it may be faulty.

Does the display on the front of the box light up when in use?

Assuming it does, you can rely on the display window to navigate the menu. See Page 67 in user manual for Menu Structure of the box.

You need to work your way across Setup >> System >> A/V Settings >> Video Output. If you have video output on the matrix display, press right button which will cycle the box between HDMI, YPbPr, Scart, HDMI-PC modes (in that order). Would help to have your TV on the relevant AV input channel, so you might notice the picture pop up.

recyclebin

I can get to where it shows "A/V Settings" on the matrix display on the front of the box.
How do I navigate "Video Output". Is it the first option on the a/v setting menu? Do I have to press green to accept the changes before the setting change takes effect?

byte

recyclebin wrote: »

I can get to where it shows "A/V Settings" on the matrix display on the front of the box.
How do I navigate "Video Output". Is it the first option on the a/v setting menu? Do I have to press green to accept the changes before the setting change takes effect?

Well for me, When at AV Settings, I press OK. After which, Video Output is first option I see on the Vu screen. Toggle right til you get a picture on yer Tellybox (for me here, pressing right twice brings me to Scart).

Yes, you must press Green to save.

recyclebin

It must be faulty.

When I switch on the power the matrix display show the following sequence:
starting...
Vu+ duo
Service unvaila
DVB service

Then if I press menu on the remote control i can navigate through the following screens:
Main menu
Setup
System
A/V settings

Finally pressing right a number of times followed by green but still no picture. Looks like it'll have to go back to the seller.

gedulisg

thanks for the reply Slicedpanman all my stuff at home connected to home network, but I stil can't find how to set my box for recording on hard disc on my network, if anyone has some sugestions please help.! Thanks

recyclebin

Hi byte,

Are you able to get it to say "video output" on the matrix display. The furthest I can navigate to is "a/v setting"?

I'm going to try to get access to a hdmi tv tomorrow and see if I can get it sorted. I've never heard of a box where you had to switch on the scart or RCA component setting before. My Grundig freesat box has both a hdmi and scart and never gave me this kind of trouble.

byte

Yes, it says Video Output, after I press OK at "AV Setting"

I had searched for a Scart lead to test but to no avail.

The fact that there's options on the menu to choose between Scart and HDMi, plus the fact it's Linux box, makes me think it doesn't do both simultaneously, like your Grundig.

The sequence you get when you boot your box exists as it hasn't been tuned to any sats.

TCP/IP

Hi

I got my VU+ today however I can not get my Tring+ card to read can anybody help

Thanks a mill
TCP/IP

recyclebin

I got my vu+ working on a pc monitor in work. There doesnt seem to be an option for scart in the A/V settings. The three options for colour format are CVBS, RGB and s-video. I've took a few photos of the screen.The links are below.

Any other ideas lads?

TCP/IP looks like you just got your box. Can you check if the scart works straight out of the box. Mine isn't working and none of the settings make a difference.
As for your tring+ problem: have you the latest version of cccam installed? From looking at the alsat forums i think you may need this or some other CAM. You need to register for their forum to see alot of their threads.



http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/1447/dsc00603s.jpg
http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/7606/dsc00605ka.jpg
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/5997/dsc00604uv.jpg

slegs

recyclebin wrote: »

I got my vu+ working on a pc monitor in work. There doesnt seem to be an option for scart in the A/V settings. The three options for colour format are CVBS, RGB and s-video. I've took a few photos of the screen.The links are below.

Any other ideas lads?

TCP/IP looks like you just got your box. Can you check if the scart works straight out of the box. Mine isn't working and none of the settings make a difference.
As for your tring+ problem: have you the latest version of cccam installed? From looking at the alsat forums i think you may need this or some other CAM. You need to register for their forum to see alot of their threads.


http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/1447/dsc00603s.jpg
http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/7606/dsc00605ka.jpg
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/5997/dsc00604uv.jpg

I would recommend to update the image to the dream-elite version. It may make a difference in terms of the software settings options for this AV issue

Recommend dream elite also is installed for the Tring card. You should then be able to download cccam to allow you to read the card in the card reader and it will be able to handle EMMs etc to keep the card alive

byte

recyclebin wrote: »

I got my vu+ working on a pc monitor in work. There doesnt seem to be an option for scart in the A/V settings. The three options for colour format are CVBS, RGB and s-video. I've took a few photos of the screen.The links are below.

Any other ideas lads?

TCP/IP looks like you just got your box. Can you check if the scart works straight out of the box. Mine isn't working and none of the settings make a difference.
As for your tring+ problem: have you the latest version of cccam installed? From looking at the alsat forums i think you may need this or some other CAM. You need to register for their forum to see alot of their threads.



http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/1447/dsc00603s.jpg
http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/7606/dsc00605ka.jpg
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/5997/dsc00604uv.jpg

Christ, the stock image must be dire. I never used it much, as from day 1, I flased OpenPLi image on it.

There must be a setting elsewhere that allows you to switch outputs from HDMI to Scart (when on Scart, you'd select RGB on the Video Settings btw).

Maybe you should just flash your box with new image, like OpenPLi, or Dream Elite like Slegs said.

For installing the OpenPLi, you just need a USB pendrive. Have a root folder called vuplus, and inside, a folder called duo. Place the files you downloaded into the duo folder.

Then, switch off Vu at the back, insert pendrive, and switch back on - the box will start updating image automatically. When it has installed you switch off Vu again, but remember to remove the pendrive, or it'll start flashing again! Not sure if installing DreamElite is same?

Slegs: how does DE image compare to OpenPLi? What would make it better? I have only ever used PLi, it worked so I never bothered to change.

recyclebin

The VTI image fixed the scart straight away. I was afraid to use an unofficial image as the guy who sold it to me said it would invalidate the warranty but thankfully it works now.

Thanks for all the help.

byte

recyclebin wrote: »

The VTI image fixed the scart straight away. I was afraid to use an unofficial image as the guy who sold it to me said it would invalidate the warranty but thankfully it works now.

Thanks for all the help.

Glad you got sorted out. As you can see, the stock image seems pretty rubbish compared to others!

Also, I don't believe it invalidates your warranty - pretty sure you can reflash original image back on if you so wish.

banie01

Hi Folks,
I ordered this box over the weekend as I'm about to take my 1st foray into the world of Linux boxes.
I am a total newb when it comes to satellite, but research so for says this box will do all I want and more so I'm looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and learning!
I plan to use a DE or OpenPLI image, but I am wondering is there any specific software that ye experts here could recommend?
I've already got Dreamboxedit but any recommendations for FTP, Channel Bouqets and anything else I may be missing will be much appreciated.

Also initially I will be using a 60cm skydish with quad lnb til funds free up for a new 88cm triax dish.
Will this limit me initially to only Astra 2? Or will it be tweakable to pick up Eurobird at 28.5?? And is there much of interest on that beam?

Sorry for the noobness of my questions but any and all help or advice will be much appreciated!

slegs

byte wrote: »

Christ, the stock image must be dire. I never used it much, as from day 1, I flased OpenPLi image on it.

There must be a setting elsewhere that allows you to switch outputs from HDMI to Scart (when on Scart, you'd select RGB on the Video Settings btw).

Maybe you should just flash your box with new image, like OpenPLi, or Dream Elite like Slegs said.

For installing the OpenPLi, you just need a USB pendrive. Have a root folder called vuplus, and inside, a folder called duo. Place the files you downloaded into the duo folder.

Then, switch off Vu at the back, insert pendrive, and switch back on - the box will start updating image automatically. When it has installed you switch off Vu again, but remember to remove the pendrive, or it'll start flashing again! Not sure if installing DreamElite is same?

Slegs: how does DE image compare to OpenPLi? What would make it better? I have only ever used PLi, it worked so I never bothered to change.

I havent huge familiarity with all the VU+ images but from my experience of Enigma 2 on other boxes the Dream Elite image was very good. Everything is easy to find, works well and the presetup download servers have everthing you will need in Enigma 2. That along with the built in USB DTT support (not perfect yet) make this the image for VU Plus Duo in my book. Seems to be well supported with regular updates.

Yes flashing method is exactly the same as above for dream elite.