Amiko Alien 2 Triple Tuner Combobox

Slevster

pod2011 wrote: »

No joy, maybe an older version of cool r rewrite the comand lines in col if any 1 wud know how!

Try pressing the "OK" button when watching a channel.
Should bring up a list of channels with what's on now, and small screen showing current channel

pod2011

hotwhiskey wrote: »

OK solved it!

Press- Menu
Press- Setup
Press- System
Press- User interface
Press- Change third option on list to NO. (Enable Multiple bouquets)

Brilliant thanks alot! Should keep her quiet for another while!
Nice 1

Scoobydoo 2

Hi Folks
What is my best option to ( or is it possible ) to stream to an addtional tv
The old sky box had an RF out which I was able to run another cable to tv in the kitchen and watch the same channell that was on tv in living room
but as you know no RF out on amiko alien 2
what could I use to send picture to tv in kitchen now
I would like to be able to watch a different channell if possible
What about the google chromcast dongle or something like it anyone any ideas
Thanks
AA2 Hyperion 4 running great

hallo dare

Scoobydoo 2 wrote: »

Hi Folks
What is my best option to ( or is it possible ) to stream to an addtional tv
The old sky box had an RF out which I was able to run another cable to tv in the kitchen and watch the same channell that was on tv in living room
but as you know no RF out on amiko alien 2
what could I use to send picture to tv in kitchen now
I would like to be able to watch a different channell if possible
What about the google chromcast dongle or something like it anyone any ideas
Thanks
AA2 Hyperion 4 running great

I use an Android box on the second tele and stream from the AA to it.

FlexMcMurphy

The cheapest and easiest option would be to stream to a laptop using the web interface on your enigma2 image and then connect the laptop to the second TV with an HDMI cable (~€10).

I use a Raspberry Pi (miniature computer).. Here's a thread which talks about connecting one between your router and the second TV to stream channels from the Alien 2 plugged into the first TV. (~€60).

The most costly, but best solution, is to run another cable from your dish and buy a second box (~€250 - €300).

All these options will let you watch a different channel on the second tv provided you have two feeds going from your dish to the Alien2.

Flex

Scoobydoo 2

Thank you both for the quick replies
have a couple old laptops but dont think any of them have a hdmi out
will have a look on fleabay see if theres a usb to hdmi adaptor
Cheers

championc

You could also consider a HDMI Android Stick. That can then run Dreamdroid and VLC and away you go. Look on eBay for an Equiso Smart Stick or some other Android HDMI stick




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Scoobydoo 2

Thanks for that Champ
just having a look on fleabay €55 is not too bad I suppose to get the tv sorted in the other room
Going to borrow one of the kids quad core tablet's which has a mini hdmi out as I have a cable that i bought for the video camera
I can plug in to the TV to test if the wifi is up to it streaming from the tablet
I also have a cat5 network point below the other tv as i put in network points in all the rooms a few years back so maybe theres a rj 45 version of that dongle ?
the Amiko is connected via the network point in the living room but im using a bog standard eircom dsl router which are not great but when i stream to the pc from the alien it looks good
no jitter or lag

Thanks again to everyone for your tips & help

givecredit

Scoobydoo 2 wrote: »

I also have a cat5 network point below the other tv as i put in network points in all the rooms a few years back so maybe theres a rj 45 version of that dongle ?
the Amiko is connected via the network point in the living room but im using a bog standard eircom dsl router which are not great but when i stream to the pc from the alien it looks good
no jitter or lag

Thanks again to everyone for your tips & help

The TR 42 has a rj45. Nice little android receiver.

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/T-R42-Quad-Core-Google-Android-4-2-2-RK3188-28nm-Cortex-A9-1-6-GHz-Mini-TV-BOX-HDMI-HDD-Player-2G-8G-BT-RJ45-External-Wifi-Antenna-with-IR-Remote-Controller-Black-317424.html

I would also recommend this:

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Tronsmart-TSM-01-Air-Mouse---Keyboard-for-TV-Box---PC---Motion-Sensing-Games-317283.html

Digidol

If I'm watching a stream on my laptop (sports event for example), is it possible to stream that to the Alien 2 to view on the TV?

I know I can use a HDMI cable but was wondering if it could be streamed to the box also.

Scoobydoo 2

Thanks Givecredit that looks like a nice bit of kit love the little keyboard for around the same price as the dongle
Tried the android tablet today was a little tricky to connect to the amiko dreamdroid app dident work for me
tried VU+ app and seemed to work ok on std def but HD channels were a bit jumpy and jittery

hallo dare

Scoobydoo 2 wrote: »

Thanks Givecredit that looks like a nice bit of kit love the little keyboard for around the same price as the dongle
Tried the android tablet today was a little tricky to connect to the amiko dreamdroid app dident work for me
tried VU+ app and seemed to work ok on std def but HD channels were a bit jumpy and jittery

Same as that with the sd/hd channels. Seems like a common issue.

Scoobydoo 2

hallo dare wrote: »

Same as that with the sd/hd channels. Seems like a common issue.

Yep seemed to be fine though on the laptop only streaming from the android tab it was jittery
so would getting an android stick be any better or would the best bet be to buy another alien for the kitchen ?
Cheers

FlexMcMurphy

Streaming can always be flaky over Wifi. If your Alien2 is connected to your router by network cable then running more cable from the router to a Pi or Android device connected to a second TV should give you rock solid picture on the second TV.

Flex

Scoobydoo 2

FlexMcMurphy wrote: »

Streaming can always be flaky over Wifi. If your Alien2 is connected to your router by network cable then running more cable from the router to a Pi or Android device connected to a second TV should give you rock solid picture on the second TV.

Flex

Cheers

mcbod

My box, with a version of hdmu enigma image, keeps the splash screen displayed always
Can see nothing else, even tho I can hear the tv channel

If anyone has any ideas, a quick fix would be nice :-)

Alternatively, anyone recommend a good image if I am to reinstall one?
And are PogMoThoins instructions still the best to drive me thru installing an image if i want my hand held?

hallo dare

mcbod wrote: »

My box, with a version of hdmu enigma image, keeps the splash screen displayed always
Can see nothing else, even tho I can hear the tv channel

If anyone has any ideas, a quick fix would be nice :-)

Alternatively, anyone recommend a good image if I am to reinstall one?
And are PogMoThoins instructions still the best to drive me thru installing an image if i want my hand held?

In fairness, all the images from the lads here are great. Just depends on your favourite. If you look up give credit's image he has a step by step guide. Its for hyperion 4,but the same rules apply.

mcbod

Forgive the ignorance, but whats hyperion 4?

mcbod

Any idea where I might find his image and guide? He seems to have about 1000 posts and the board for this box is 400 pages long :-(

hallo dare

mcbod wrote: »

Any idea where I might find his image and guide? He seems to have about 1000 posts and the board for this box is 400 pages long :-(

Hyperion 4 is just a new image, just like hdmu is an image.

Fresh pots also has a hyperion 4 image. Use the "search this thread" bar and find the latest from give credit.

mcbod

hallo dare wrote: »

Hyperion 4 is just a new image, just like hdmu is an image.

Fresh pots also has a hyperion 4 image. Use the "search this thread" bar and find the latest from give credit.

Thank you very much

hallo dare

givecredit wrote: »

Below is a link to my new Hyperion v4 based Complete Image - for the Amiko Alien2, Golden Media Triplex and other ST7162 Based Boxes.

Enjoy!

This image is working with the following:
AutoTimer
AutoVolumeAdjustment
AutoBouquets Oct 2013 version (I have tweaked this to suit people who use receivers for FREE to Air and Free to View channels. Free to view require active card in top slot. Insert upside down)
CacheFlush
CrossEPG 0.6.2
CoolTVGuide v7.0
EMU Manager
OpenWebIf
OSCam v9550
PermanentTimeShift
Various selection of Skins
Rats Picons
RTE WEB Player
Samba Server
NEW HD bootlogo
Soarview and Satellite Picons
TSMedia 6.5
Virtual Zap (MODIFIED VERSION).

Instruction for Amiko Alien 2, GoldenMedia and other ST7162 Based Boxes with new software.

1. Press RED button, select crossepgdownloader to upload tv guide for 1st use.

2. RED button also has RTE web player if connected to internet.

3. Press MENU for Internet Movie player under tsmedia if connected to internet.

4. Press P up or down for channel change.

5. Press EPG for tv guide. Navigate to desired genre and navigate to desired channel and press OK button.

6. In EPG you can change bouquets (Entertainment, movies, music etc) by pressing Page+ Page- buttons.

7. In EPG you can also set a one off recording by pressing GREEN button. (timer)

8. In EPG you can also set a recording to record a whole tv series by pressing BLUE button. (Autotimer)

9. In EPG you can jump forward to 8pm in EPG by pressing YELLOW button. Pressing yellow again jumps forward to 8pm the following day. Repeat pressing of yellow jumps forward a day on TV guide.

10. In EPG you can change bouquets by pressing RED button.

11. Press RECORD to start recording straight away. See options when you press record. First option is most common used.

12. To stop recording press RECORD again.

13. To navigate in EPG press up/down/left/right/buttons. Press OK to select program.

14. Press INFO to see information on what’s on tv now and next. Press INFO again to see more info. Press INFO 3rd time to get option for single epg. Yellow button. This shows your TV guide for current channel for 7 days. You can also set a recording (timer) here.

15. Press RECALL to go to previous channel.

16. Press FOLDER to see all your recordings. You can also press PLAY button to see recordings.

17. Press PLAY to play recording.

18. Press OK to see what’s on now and next on channels. Press PAGE+ PAGE- to change bouquets.

19. TV/RADIO changes from TV to Radio.

20 Press FAV to bring up bouquet list. You can then navigate to desired bouquet.

21. Press Left/right arrow < > to see now and next on next channel. Keep pressing left/right < >to see info on more channels and press OK to switch to desired channel.

22. Some channels will be blank. EG Sony TV, Sony movies, LFC TV, Motors TV, London Live and 4 MUSIC. An active viewing Free to View card or Active EX subscription card is required. Put card in top slot upside down.

23. Can be set to full channel list incl encrypted in Autobouquets. Change scan FTA only to = No.

Installation instructions

1. Unplug USB Stick from back of receiver.
2. Turn Off receiver using toggle switch at back left side.
3. Open front flap. (from top)
4. Insert memory stick with new software in front USB port to right of receiver
5. Press ok button on front panel, turn on receiver at back switch, keep ok button pressed. Wait to see Forc on front display. Release ok button and press the p+ button on front panel until you see SPAR then press ok button again.
6. Box will bootup in spark.
7. Press menu on remote and go to plugin, select.
go to E2upgrade.If icon on screen to right of E2upgrade is already green go straight to step 8 below, if it not green press ok, plugin will start.
8 Press red again, "upgrade path/storage/c/ will appear. press ok and select "back_of_E2"
9.Press red again.
10. Box will upgrade. When finished (takes about 2 mins) it will say success and return to "upgrade path"
11. Exit out of menu.
12. Turn off receiver using switch at back, remove front USB stick and reinsert back usb stick.
13. Press ok button on front panel.
14. Turn on box using switch at back, keeping ok button pressed.
15. When you see FORC on front display release ok button and press p- button, until you see ENIG
16 Press OK button. Box will reboot and you have upgraded software.



https://www.dropbox.com/s/ii79zf8xt2m5nym/back_of_e2.zip

Here @Mcbod..

mcbod

Thanks

mcbod

That Hyperion image from givecredit is excellent
Nothing but improvements so far

Although I do have one question
My old HDMU image appeared to have extra entries in menu-system-network to define a network mount
I like to use mine to play media off my network but cant seem to define a network location for the media centre

Any ideas?

Zardoz

mcbod wrote: »

My box, with a version of hdmu enigma image, keeps the splash screen displayed always
Can see nothing else, even tho I can hear the tv channel

If anyone has any ideas, a quick fix would be nice :-)

Alternatively, anyone recommend a good image if I am to reinstall one?
And are PogMoThoins instructions still the best to drive me thru installing an image if i want my hand held?

Most likely a skin issue.
Are you using the SKY skin ?
Try the default skin and see if the issue is resolved.

I will be uploading an updated HDMU image in the nest week if I get time.

Zardoz

Just wondering if anybody has tried out a Neutrino image yet ?
I see there is one out by FFTeam,looks a bit beta though.

SteJay

Hi guys

Anyone point me in the right direction-I'm looking to put the alien stb out of sight behind the tv and use something like the sky magic eye to control it with the remote.
Is it possible with these boxes? Thanks

hallo dare

SteJay wrote: »

Hi guys

Anyone point me in the right direction-I'm looking to put the alien stb out of sight behind the tv and use something like the sky magic eye to control it with the remote.
Is it possible with these boxes? Thanks

You will need a tri-link to work with the magic eye. Not 100% sure on the setup, but a quick Google should put you right.

pod2011

Hi all, give credits image working a treat but,
tried to configure cross to download to hdd
only option is internal, says drive must be mounted in rw,' if you cant see drive here its probably mounted as read only mode' says mount manually again, how do I do this without loosing al the recordings on the hd? Mount manager shows my hd mounted as dev/sda1

When I press play I all my recordings are available

pod2011

Enabled swap and rebooted working again!