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AZBOX /Elite / HD / Premium

jackbauer · 2009-04-14 06:58:13

hi, thinking of getting an azbox hd premium as a replacement for my troublesome 6900 as it seems to tick all the boxes. Does anyone have any experiences or comments on this receiver? cheers.

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#482 06-02-2010 8:42pm
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gtg60 wrote: »

Make sure your USB stick is formatted in FAT and rename the firmware as patch.bin

derek_c wrote: »

Make sure the file on the memory stick is called patch.bin

Sussed, upgrading as I type.

Many thanks.:):):)

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#483 07-02-2010 7:13pm
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Subtitles keep coming on, I switch them off, move channel and they're back:(

Any views?

Thanks JD

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#484 07-02-2010 7:21pm
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Greenman wrote: »

Subtitles keep coming on, I switch them off, move channel and they're back:(

Any views?

Thanks JD

Turn Subtitles on in different language

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#485 07-02-2010 7:37pm
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joe250 wrote: »

Turn Subtitles on in different language

Can't do that.

Maybe new firmware install??

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#486 07-02-2010 7:47pm
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You have to turn off subtitles in Home->Settings->Language to have them off by default. Otherwise you have to turn them off on every channel.

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#487 07-02-2010 10:08pm
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slegs wrote: »

You have to turn off subtitles in Home->Settings->Language to have them off by default. Otherwise you have to turn them off on every channel.

Thats sorted thanks.

Now to the 4:2:2 feeds, what is the modulation setting?

Thanks JD.

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#488 09-02-2010 9:51pm
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BUMP please.

Greenman wrote: »

Thats sorted thanks.

Now to the 4:2:2 feeds, what is the modulation setting?

Thanks JD.

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#489 09-02-2010 11:46pm
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Just experiment with different combinations of Modulation, FEC and Pilot On/Off settings, they can vary from feed to feed.

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#490 11-02-2010 12:08pm
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There are some websites that track the live feeds listing the settings..dont have the links here.

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#491 11-02-2010 11:06pm
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here's one

http://www.satelliweb.com/index.php?section=livef

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#492 12-02-2010 1:54pm
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Here is another one, not far from yourself.;)
sat-benelux.nl

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#493 01-03-2010 5:05pm
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Folks,

Looking for advice. I'm looking to hook my Azbox Elite up to my wireless network ( i already have a Premium).
Can anyone tell me to the best of their knowledge whether this Wireless adaptor would work?

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055841330

Thanks.

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#494 01-03-2010 10:29pm
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you would be better off hard wiring it.. If its not possible due to where router is try using av home plugs..
Even with the premium azbox, the wireless interface is crap and rarely works in my experience..

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#495 02-03-2010 9:37am
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psham wrote: »

you would be better off hard wiring it.. If its not possible due to where router is try using av home plugs..
Even with the premium azbox, the wireless interface is crap and rarely works in my experience..

I have to say that the wireless interface on my AZBOX Premium is perfect and hasn't given me any bother for a long, long time. I did have some problems on earlier firmware releases.

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#496 02-03-2010 11:12am
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taung wrote: »

I have to say that the wireless interface on my AZBOX Premium is perfect and hasn't given me any bother for a long, long time. I did have some problems on earlier firmware releases.

Yep agree with above, on the Premium the Wireless is working fine, a couple of firmware upgrades sorted out the few remaining bugs.
The Elite I have is too far away form the router/modem so I need a wireless adaptor. I've looked into the homeplugs but they are pricey (€60/€70) whereas I was thinking of the cheaper option of the usb wireless adaptor ( the link above).

What homeplugs are you's using lads?

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#497 02-03-2010 1:07pm
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Superfin wrote: »

Yep agree with above, on the Premium the Wireless is working fine, a couple of firmware upgrades sorted out the few remaining bugs.
The Elite I have is too far away form the router/modem so I need a wireless adaptor. I've looked into the homeplugs but they are pricey (€60/€70) whereas I was thinking of the cheaper option of the usb wireless adaptor ( the link above).

What homeplugs are you's using lads?

I dont think the box supports a USB wireless adapter to be honest.
The homeplugs are pretty pricy as you have to buy a pair at least. How about a wireless bridge/accesspoint? Something like this:
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=575834
or the linksys one on the same site?

You can just hardwire the azbox into the bridge and let that do the wireless connection. Cheaper than the home plugs anyway.

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#498 02-03-2010 2:00pm
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I have a few of these in the house...great value at 25eurish. This is the 200mbit version even though the listing says 100mbit (have bought from this seller)

http://cgi.ebay.ie/LINKSYS-PLE200-WIRELESS-HomePlug-NETWORK-BRIDGE-ADAPTER_W0QQitemZ290408034331QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_Networking_SM?hash=item439daaf01b

Homeplug is the way to go...

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#499 16-03-2010 5:25pm
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Great to see EPG service now working for this thanks to bpmurray.

Details on http://saortv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=405

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#500 23-03-2010 5:58pm
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Has been rumored for a while but reliable sources now confirming that a first release of Enigma 2 firmware for AZbox will be made available to the public at the end of this week.

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#501 23-03-2010 6:16pm
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slegs wrote: »

Has been rumored for a while but reliable sources now confirming that a first release of Enigma 2 firmware for AZbox will be made available to the public at the end of this week.

......I'm skeptical
I'm relatively happy with what I got at the moment, barring the EPG and lately hanging when playing certain video files (since a recent update), the slow USB/LAN speeds and lack of back up option.

I wonder will EPG mean a new lease of life for this box?

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#502 23-03-2010 6:23pm
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kippy wrote: »

......I'm skeptical
I'm relatively happy with what I got at the moment, barring the EPG and lately hanging when playing certain video files (since a recent update), the slow USB/LAN speeds and lack of back up option.

I wonder will EPG mean a new lease of life for this box?

I was too Kippy but some serious AZBox developers like kanber_kav on satpimps have confirmed 28/3 as a release date. He would have bee a strong skeptic on Enigma for AZBox and also a strong Opensat critic but would also have connections with the Enigma development teams.

This is not to say that Eingma 2 initially will be better than what we have in the default firmware but at least it is another choice for users.

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#503 24-03-2010 9:15pm
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slegs wrote: »

I was too Kippy but some serious AZBox developers like kanber_kav on satpimps have confirmed 28/3 as a release date. He would have bee a strong skeptic on Enigma for AZBox and also a strong Opensat critic but would also have connections with the Enigma development teams.

This is not to say that Eingma 2 initially will be better than what we have in the default firmware but at least it is another choice for users.

Indeed, options are good. And developer support will be critical.
Lets hope all goes as planned.

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#504 26-03-2010 11:26am
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Latest info is that there will be a release on Sunday.

looks like it is a hybrid between the original firmware and e2 with e2 modules for TV replacing the AZBox TV pieces. The original firmware for mediaplayer etc to remain in place.

We will see

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#505 05-04-2010 5:09pm
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slegs wrote: »

Latest info is that there will be a release on Sunday.

looks like it is a hybrid between the original firmware and e2 with e2 modules for TV replacing the AZBox TV pieces. The original firmware for mediaplayer etc to remain in place.

We will see

Did this release happen? If so any first impressions?

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#506 05-04-2010 7:22pm
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No release yet. A lot of talk but nothing out. Looks like there will be a lot of development needed before it will be available & stable.

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#507 06-04-2010 3:38pm
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Yes, a bit disappointing. Seems to be a few weeks off at least.

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#508 06-04-2010 7:58pm
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Noticed today that pixmania are listing the AZBOX receivers, however not listed under sound and vision, but listed as a multimedia hard drives.

Home > Computing > Computing > Storage > Multimedia hard drives > AZBOX

Just go to their site and and put azbox in search window, prices seem to be very competitive.

Tuner is even €10 cheaper that what I paid for my one when purchasing.

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#509 26-04-2010 8:44pm
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can anyone tell me what the quality of the youtube videos is like. Can you save them to the hard drive to replay again, say for a party. Thinking of getting one v soon.

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#510 26-04-2010 8:58pm
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Quality of YouTube is excellent , and no you can't save to harddrive using the azbox. You can however save YouTube videos using youtubekeep.com to your PC and then transfer them accros to azbox hardrive to watch later for your party .. Hope this helps.

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#511 27-04-2010 10:30am
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psham wrote: »

Quality of YouTube is excellent , and no you can't save to harddrive using the azbox. You can however save YouTube videos using youtubekeep.com to your PC and then transfer them accros to azbox hardrive to watch later for your party .. Hope this helps.

Thanks for your reply. Thats what I wanted, defo going to get one now. Anywhere in Dublin stock them ?.

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