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Tiviar Alpha Plus Combo STB

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  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    Have you added and initialised the hard drive?

    No not yet. That is probably it...just have it set up in the last while


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


    No not yet. That is probably it...just have it set up in the last while

    That's definitely it. Pausing saves to disk. You will also have issues with the epg which could crash the box. You need some sort of storage for smooth operation. You can use a usb key for the time being


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    That's definitely it. Pausing saves to disk. You will also have issues with the epg which could crash the box. You need some sort of storage for smooth operation. You can use a usb key for the time being

    Thank you.!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,640 ✭✭✭corsav6


    Just got the Tiviar today..I have just one cable from the dish untill i get a chance to run a second..And I have saorview channels..I can pause the tv pic,but the programme dorsnt pause..it has continued on when I press play again..Will it proper pause when flashed?..Thanks

    Can I ask where you picked it up? I'm in the market for 1 or even 2 myself.


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    corsav6 wrote: »
    Can I ask where you picked it up? I'm in the market for 1 or even 2 myself.

    Satworld I got it from....


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,640 ✭✭✭corsav6


    Satworld I got it from....

    Was hoping you found it a bit cheaper somewhere, but looks like satworld are about the only option.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭Claggan


    I have had this Tiviar box for a while and finally got around to trying it out ... on an older TV ... A Sony Bravia. When I press the Menu button I do not get any Apps showing .... only a Main Menu with 5 items ... Setup, Plugins, Timers, Information, Standby and Restart. Came with OpenVix. Is it to do with the TV??


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


    Claggan wrote: »
    I have had this Tiviar box for a while and finally got around to trying it out ... on an older TV ... A Sony Bravia. When I press the Menu button I do not get any Apps showing .... only a Main Menu with 5 items ... Setup, Plugins, Timers, Information, Standby and Restart. Came with OpenVix. Is it to do with the TV??

    That is what you should see, the apps are on your other smart TV


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,960 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    I would imagine a smart tv is only smart if it has an internet connection.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭Claggan


    Thanks. I will try it on the new TV tomorrow ..... the one I am using is connected to the Net .... but I realise now that it does not have a web OS ....


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,574 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    Claggan wrote: »
    I have had this Tiviar box for a while and finally got around to trying it out ... on an older TV ... A Sony Bravia. When I press the Menu button I do not get any Apps showing .... only a Main Menu with 5 items ... Setup, Plugins, Timers, Information, Standby and Restart. Came with OpenVix. Is it to do with the TV??

    On enigma boxes apps are called "plugins". What "apps" were you looking for or expecting?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,986 ✭✭✭Inviere


    Think I'm going to order one of these for a family members christmas present, and move them from a SAB Titan III. I see Satworld have them with Enigma 2 on them for a few quid extra, is there much involved in getting it all up and running?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 vimes


    whoami1 wrote: »
    I don't know about automation. As far as I can see, the AutoBouquetMaker won't do a retune for Saorview frequencies.

    As for a Saorview retune, this is how I do it:
    • Press the 'Menu' button on the remote
    • Select 'Setup' and click OK
    • Select 'Reception' and click OK
    • Select 'Automatic scan' and click OK
    • Set the first 4 options to 'No' by pressing the left or right arrow button and press down to go to the next menu entry
    • With the last option (Scan Tuner C) set to Yes, press the green button on the remote.
    • Wait for the retune to finish and click OK or close to get out of the menu. (I'm writing this step blind as my system is working fine at the moment).

    Right- absolutely none of that worked for me. The problem is that the "predefined transponder" for me (Spur Hill) still thinks that Saorview is being broadcast on channels 45/49, I updated the transponder definition several times, but for $reasons unknown to me the box keeps reverting to the other one.


    I can get it working again by carrying out a Manual Scan, and just entering the CORRECT channel (39 not 49) When the scan on the correct channel completes, I once again have RTE1.


    Problem is that then ABM comes along and throws its ordure all over my nice clean channels, running a new INCORRECT automatic scan, and losing me my RTE1, so I have to keep fighting the box.


    I can't see how to tell ABM to feck off and leave my Saorview channels alone, the bastard thing seems to have a mind of its own.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,825 ✭✭✭swoofer


    ABM is often set on auto and it will update daily ie usually at night go into menu, setup.service searching and find it, press ok, then menu, turn off automatic updates, use arrow.

    You dont need abm.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,520 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    vimes wrote: »
    Right- absolutely none of that worked for me. The problem is that the "predefined transponder" for me (Spur Hill) still thinks that Saorview is being broadcast on channels 45/49, I updated the transponder definition several times, but for $reasons unknown to me the box keeps reverting to the other one.
    I can get it working again by carrying out a Manual Scan, and just entering the CORRECT channel (39 not 49) When the scan on the correct channel completes, I once again have RTE1.
    Problem is that then ABM comes along and throws its ordure all over my nice clean channels, running a new INCORRECT automatic scan, and losing me my RTE1, so I have to keep fighting the box.
    I can't see how to tell ABM to feck off and leave my Saorview channels alone, the bastard thing seems to have a mind of its own.

    If you turn off ABM, any channel changes will not be updated, so that is a last resort.

    ABM uses "Provider Files", maintained by the development team, to map frequencies to transmitters. An updated Saorview provider file was recently posted for ABM. You should try "Update provider files" in the ABM configuration menu.

    If that doesn't solve your problem, just exclude Saorview, altogether.This should work:
    • Under Configue, set "Keep all non-ABM bouquets" to yes.
    • Under Providers, set Saorview to 'No'


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    So I got the Tiviar Alpha plus box,and I have it up and running with the freesat and saorview.It came with enigma 2.Can the channels be edited to the order that I want,without flashing,even though I understand that they may change,and would need a rescan.I am working up to a flash:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,960 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    Not knowing what image is on box and if it has autobouquetmaker loaded as it can have your own channel list,forgotten what the specific name of folder listed.


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    I should have said its enigma 2..Thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,574 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    So I got the Tiviar Alpha plus box,and I have it up and running with the freesat and saorview.It came with enigma 2.Can the channels be edited to the order that I want,without flashing,even though I understand that they may change,and would need a rescan.I am working up to a flash:D

    Assuming you have it connected to your home network find it's IP address.
    SETUP>INFORMATION> (the exact menu order differs from different images)
    you should see "IP ADDRESS 192.168.xxx.xxx"
    the exact number is unique to your setup. Type that number into any web browser on your home network to launch the WEBIF web interface. One of the many functions in there is a bouquet editor. From there you can create a "favourites" bouquet with the channels in any order you like including a mix of Saorview and satellite.


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    Assuming you have it connected to your home network find it's IP address.
    SETUP>INFORMATION> (the exact menu order differs from different images)
    you should see "IP ADDRESS 192.168.xxx.xxx"
    the exact number is unique to your setup. Type that number into any web browser on your home network to launch the WEBIF web interface. One of the many functions in there is a bouquet editor. From there you can create a "favourites" bouquet with the channels in any order you like including a mix of Saorview and satellite.

    Thank you for the reply Gerry Wicklow....I will have a go at doing what you posted..I am new to this so will try step by step..Thanks


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭SSeanSS


    Is it possible to use this without an internet connection for playing the RTE / free channels? Have a dish outside that wires in


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,955 ✭✭✭✭Shefwedfan


    Just wondering, what is the benefit of this gui versus the standard sky GUI available on the Zgemma? Thanks


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    SSeanSS wrote: »
    Is it possible to use this without an internet connection for playing the RTE / free channels? Have a dish outside that wires in

    The dish will get the free sat channels...You will need an aerial to get RTE and the Virgin channels on Saorview..
    You dont need the internet to get Saorview


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 burgerland


    burgerland wrote: »
    It has worked fine since purchase last August. I left it in standby on Saturday night and yesterday morning it had the Run Alpha+ message on its display. I got it reflashed to Open ATV 6.2 (which it was running) but once the box is rebooted it reverts to the same state. I'm going to remove the HD tonight and try another reflash - Open ATV 6.3, if it still happens I will try OpenVix.


    Just to update - World of Satellite replaced the box under warranty, not sure what the underlying issue was.


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


    Shefwedfan wrote: »
    Just wondering, what is the benefit of this gui versus the standard sky GUI available on the Zgemma? Thanks

    This image is more than just a skin, it's a fully configured image set up to auto update, all you have to do it set your Saorview region in Autobouquetsmaker. There are plenty of skins available to download in plugins > download


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 310 ✭✭Captain Average


    Hi guys,
    Got an Edision combo box installed earlier in the year and it's crap. Gone tits up already. Couldn't be arsed with calling the installer back. I'm just going to replace it. I'm going to get the AlphaPlus with enigma 2 from Satworld. (i'll also have a look at that thread by NewClareMan which looks great).
    So I have a feed from the Satellite and the Ariel. Is it just a case of connect these to the alpha plus box and then there's some initial setup when I turn it on for the first time? Is there an internet connection required for it? If so, does it support wifi ? My router is at the other side of the house.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,520 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    Hi guys,
    Got an Edision combo box installed earlier in the year and it's crap. Gone tits up already. Couldn't be arsed with calling the installer back. I'm just going to replace it. I'm going to get the AlphaPlus with enigma 2 from Satworld. (i'll also have a look at that thread by NewClareMan which looks great).
    So I have a feed from the Satellite and the Ariel. Is it just a case of connect these to the alpha plus box and then there's some initial setup when I turn it on for the first time? Is there an internet connection required for it? If so, does it support wifi ? My router is at the other side of the house.

    There’s a small amount of setup and then you’re good to go. An internet connection is not required for tv viewing, or the full epg. However, the internet brings a lot of extra functionality, as described in my thread.

    WiFi dongles are available, but work very poorly. I use a WiFi extender, with a LAN port, which works without issue. However, powerline adapters also work well.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,807 ✭✭✭Jurgen Klopp


    Anyone know if there's a way to stop picons showing?

    Just have no channel logo at all show. I know you can just not have them in the box but then the skin still shows a blank image where it would be


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    I have Tiviar Alpha a couple of weeks.It has been working great..It didnt have a hard drive,so I put in one yesterday..I can record/pause $rewind etc..but the box has starting freezing..I have ro turn off and on again..Has anyone had this problem?..Thanks


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


    I have Tiviar Alpha a couple of weeks.It has been working great..It didnt have a hard drive,so I put in one yesterday..I can record/pause $rewind etc..but the box has starting freezing..I have ro turn off and on again..Has anyone had this problem?..Thanks

    Did you initialise the drive and check the timeshift and recording paths? I'm not in front of the box to confirm how you do this but I'll check in tomorrow


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