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Cost-Effective, High-Functionality, User-Friendly Replacement for Pay TV

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    #362
    Anaki r2d2
    Registered Users Posts: 894 ✭✭✭Anaki r2d2


    swoofer - bought from satworld in Dublin thinking I was buying the same thing. Was this a mistake? New user and cannot poste hyper links fully -
    satworld.ie/tiviar-alpha-plus-triple-tuner-combo.html


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    #363
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users Posts: 4,542 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    @green123
    Sounds like it is using the Freesat db which does not include CH4 HD.
    Try SETUP>EPG>CROSSEPG>OPENTV PROVIDERS> select "openTV astra 28.2" and green to save.

    When in crossEPG check that it is configured to download to your HDD on a nightly basis. If not, do so.


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    #364
    green123
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭green123


    Just checked that setting and sky Uk openTV Astra2 on 28.2 is the only option in there and it was already selected with a green tick beside it.

    In the configure menu i can see storage device is set to Hgst and scheduled download is set to once a day at 04:00

    I do have the 7 day epg on the other channels


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    #365
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    green123 wrote: »
    Just checked that setting and sky Uk openTV Astra2 on 28.2 is the only option in there and it was already selected with a green tick beside it.

    In the configure menu i can see storage device is set to Hgst and scheduled download is set to once a day at 04:00

    I do have the 7 day epg on the other channels

    Do a full satellite scan with clear before scan enabled then run Crossepg again


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    #366
    NewClareman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,443 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    green123 wrote: »
    Just checked that setting and sky Uk openTV Astra2 on 28.2 is the only option in there and it was already selected with a green tick beside it...

    It’s working fine for me, with both images.

    The settings above are correct. Do a full scan, suggested by the THHB, then Menu (password 0000) / Setup / EPG / Load-Save-Delete / Delete EPG, then download the EPG in CrossEPG, again. That’s all I can think of.


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    #367
    swoofer
    Registered Users Posts: 5,416 ✭✭✭swoofer


    @Anaki r2d2 thats the right box, only mistake its cheaper elsewhere.

    To get started I would read through this thread, its long but has loads of info and you will learn a lot.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057827739

    1. thread on the tiviar plus and use image by THB.

    2. this thread is for the NCM image, a cut down version.

    go with the THB one and then change if you want.


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    #368
    Anaki r2d2
    Registered Users Posts: 894 ✭✭✭Anaki r2d2


    Thanks. Learnt a lot yesterday. All the information is here. Just a lot to get through. My main issue was the box I bought did not have the open ATV image to begin with. The instructions provided i believe on page 13 were correct. Sorry not allowed to post links. But in summary the info here is 100%. Bought in Ireland in case I needed local support.


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    #369
    Anaki r2d2
    Registered Users Posts: 894 ✭✭✭Anaki r2d2


    Does the NCM image have webif and if so where is it?


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    #370
    M00lers
    Registered Users Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭M00lers


    Hi all, just setting this box up for someone.
    What is the correct setup when using only one sat feed feed from an old Sky dish. (Terrestrial is also being used)
    Do I need to use the loop cable supplied in the box?
    Do I need to change tuner settings at all?
    Any help would be gratefully received.


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    #371
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users Posts: 4,542 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    Anaki r2d2 wrote: »
    Does the NCM image have webif and if so where is it?

    To access webif enter the box network address 192.168.xxx.xxx in to any web browser on your home network.

    SYSTEM>NETWORK>DEVICE SETUP>ADAPTER SETTINGS will show the current IP address if you don't know it.


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    #372
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users Posts: 4,542 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    moolers2000 wrote: »
    Hi all, just setting this box up for someone.
    What is the correct setup when using only one sat feed feed from an old Sky dish. (Terrestrial is also being used)
    Do I need to use the loop cable supplied in the box?
    Do I need to change tuner settings at all?
    Any help would be gratefully received.

    If only using one sat feed it's best to disable the unused tuner. Loops etc only confuse you and the box.

    SETUP>SERVICE SEARCHING>TUNER CONFIG> select unused tuner and set CONFIGURATION MODE to "NOT CONFIGURED"


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    #373
    M00lers
    Registered Users Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭M00lers


    Gerry Wicklow wrote: »
    moolers2000 wrote: »
    Hi all, just setting this box up for someone.
    What is the correct setup when using only one sat feed feed from an old Sky dish. (Terrestrial is also being used)
    Do I need to use the loop cable supplied in the box?
    Do I need to change tuner settings at all?
    Any help would be gratefully received.

    If only using one sat feed it's best to disable the unused tuner. Loops etc only confuse you and the box.

    SETUP>SERVICE SEARCHING>TUNER CONFIG> select unused tuner and set CONFIGURATION MODE to "NOT CONFIGURED"
    Great, thanks. Everything should work correctly in regards to EPG updates etc. ?


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    #374
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users Posts: 4,542 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    Should be fine. If you didn't disable the unused one, EPG and recordings would try to use it instead and cause issues/errors.


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    #375
    M00lers
    Registered Users Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭M00lers


    Thanks again. Much appreciated.


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    #376
    Anaki r2d2
    Registered Users Posts: 894 ✭✭✭Anaki r2d2


    Does the alpha plus box need the internet connection once it's set up and working correctly? Where does the epg come from? The saorview and satellite signals? Only using it for these two sources, no need for iptv rte catchup etc.

    By the way, really appreciate the effort that people on here have gone too. Bye bye sky TV!


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    #377
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Anaki r2d2 wrote: »
    Does the alpha plus box need the internet connection once it's set up and working correctly? Where does the epg come from? The saorview and satellite signals? Only using it for these two sources, no need for iptv rte catchup etc.

    By the way, really appreciate the effort that people on here have gone too. Bye bye sky TV!

    Once setup it doesn't need a net connection, the EPG comes from satellite and terrestrial


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    #378
    limktime
    Registered Users Posts: 142 ✭✭limktime


    Got an Alpha Plus yesterday and setup all done. Very easy, but I noticed Food Network and Travel Channel are missing. I see they've move to 12382.00 H DVB-S 27500 but I'm not sure how to change it to the new frequency. Could someone point me in the right direction?


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    #379
    swoofer
    Registered Users Posts: 5,416 ✭✭✭swoofer


    go menu, , service searching, signal finder, arrow down to type of scan, arrow right to change it to user defined ,arrow down and put in new frequency, and so on, press green to scan and then green to save, it may replace existing but you may have to add to favourites.

    give it a go


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    #380
    Anaki r2d2
    Registered Users Posts: 894 ✭✭✭Anaki r2d2


    In the epg, I know you can search by title , but is it possible to skip forward by 24hrs at a time? Sky HD box has coloured button for that function. Would be cool if that's possible


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    #381
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Anaki r2d2 wrote: »
    In the epg, I know you can search by title , but is it possible to skip forward by 24hrs at a time? Sky HD box has coloured button for that function. Would be cool if that's possible

    When in the guide you can press menu and change what each colour button does


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    #382
    Anaki r2d2
    Registered Users Posts: 894 ✭✭✭Anaki r2d2


    Did anyone figure out how to dim the two lights on the front and tone down the led display.

    Mine flicks from the Rte than the rec status when it's off. Kind of annoying. The original Fortis image allowed the big triangular led to be switched off


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    #383
    NewClareman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,443 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    Gerry Wicklow wrote: »
    Should be fine. If you didn't disable the unused one, EPG and recordings would try to use it instead and cause issues/errors.

    Why do people keep posting this incorrect information? The box, and OpenATV, are designed to allow both tuners work with a single tuner. The setting just needs to be changed to loop through and everything works correctly.

    With this image this allows BBC1, BBC2 and ITV to be watched/recorded with one cable as all are currently on the same band and polarity.


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    #384
    NewClareman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,443 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    swoofer wrote: »
    @Anaki r2d2 thats the right box, only mistake its cheaper elsewhere.

    To get started I would read through this thread, its long but has loads of info and you will learn a lot.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057827739

    1. thread on the tiviar plus and use image by THB.

    2. this thread is for the NCM image, a cut down version.

    go with the THB one and then change if you want.

    Why you you post on this thread to discourage people from using this image?

    Have you used it?
    What do you believe is missing?

    @OP all the information you need to setup this image is in this thread.


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    #385
    NewClareman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,443 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    limktime wrote: »
    Got an Alpha Plus yesterday and setup all done. Very easy, but I noticed Food Network and Travel Channel are missing. I see they've move to 12382.00 H DVB-S 27500 but I'm not sure how to change it to the new frequency. Could someone point me in the right direction?

    This image auto-updates, so you should have all channels. If using this image check that you have entered your local transmitter details in ABM - check by trying to download the channels. If your local transmitter details are wrong the auto updating does not work, as it checks for changes to terrestrial as well as satellite channels.


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    #386
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users Posts: 4,542 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    NewClareman wrote: »
    Why do people keep posting this incorrect information? The box, and OpenATV, are designed to allow both tuners work with a single tuner. The setting just needs to be changed to loop through and everything works correctly.

    With this image this allows BBC1, BBC2 and ITV to be watched/recorded with one cable as all are currently on the same band and polarity.

    So what happens if you are recording one channel and it wants to record from different polarity or band? Or what happens if it is recording and the EPG tries to update?


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    #387
    McBain11
    Registered Users Posts: 1,272 ✭✭✭McBain11


    Hey lads. Just setting this up today.

    So I put the new NCM image onto a 8gb kingston usb stick. Put it in the back of the tiviar. Powered on and nothing happening. just goes straight to the original image from the box.

    Have I the right image on the stick? Do I need the 2 files 'tiviar' and 'childrens bouquet'?

    This is what I have on the usb stick

    Screenshot (44).png

    Screenshot (45).png

    Sorry for silly questions lads. I'm harmless with this stuff


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    #388
    M00lers
    Registered Users Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭M00lers


    You need to press the button on the front of the box when prompted to do so on the front display.


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    #389
    McBain11
    Registered Users Posts: 1,272 ✭✭✭McBain11


    moolers2000 wrote: »
    You need to press the button on the front of the box when prompted to do so on the front display.

    When it says L1.16 is it? Press it then?

    As it's just going from L1.16 into rte1 about 5 seconds later


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    #390
    M00lers
    Registered Users Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭M00lers


    McBain11 wrote: »
    moolers2000 wrote: »
    You need to press the button on the front of the box when prompted to do so on the front display.

    When it says L1.16 is it? Press it then?

    As it's just going from L1.16 into rte1 about 5 seconds later

    No, it actually says to press power on the front display, if you're not getting this message you probably need to try another USB drive. You have the correct folder on the USB stick right?


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    #391
    McBain11
    Registered Users Posts: 1,272 ✭✭✭McBain11


    I believe I have the correct folder (in the image above).

    I'll try another usb stick so. thanks


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