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Tiviar Alpha Plus Combo STB

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  • #2792
    Sigma101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,362 ✭✭✭Sigma101


    Channels are organised in bouquets according to NCMs image. BBC News HD is still not available. However in my Freesat bouquet (all freesat channels I think) I can select and watch BBC News (SD) .


  • #2793
    swoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,824 ✭✭✭swoofer


    There are 2 ways to fix, scan each channel or run autobouquets. Autobouquets are usually scheduled to run regularly but may be switched off.

    Try this, I don't have that NCM image so if its different come back and I'll tell you how to scan.

    Menu, setup, reception, autobouquets, start scan, that will scan sat and downlaod latest channel details and put them in bouquets.

    I am waiting on a delivery so report back


  • #2794
    Sigma101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,362 ✭✭✭Sigma101


    Thanks again for that. ABM is set up to run automatically once a week. I triggered an ABM scan. It breaks off with the message "Failed to tune Freesat UK on tuner A". I've also tried an automatiic scan of the tuner. It picks up 251 channels in total (this seems low). It does not appear to pick up the missing channels, e.g. BBC News HD.


  • #2795
    swoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,824 ✭✭✭swoofer


    251 is very low there are about 858. You could look at providers and see if Freesat is selected, mine is set for BBC LONDON/ITV LONDON.

    Ncm may be along later with the fix but in you are not busy, do a scan for each channel like above. Go here to get frequencies, just put in channel name etc It should replace channel in bouquets.

    https://en.kingofsat.net/find.php?question=e4


  • #2796
    rizzo 1976
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭rizzo 1976


    Has SKY News moved or no longer on FreeSat. When I scan and find it, it just displays as a black box. Anyone else loose SKY News?


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  • #2797
    swoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,824 ✭✭✭swoofer


    check on kingofsat as above for new frequency


  • #2798
    rizzo 1976
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭rizzo 1976


    swoofer wrote: »
    check on kingofsat as above for new frequency


    Yeah I scanned it on the box and it appeared but how do I save it? When I press ok it just kicks me back to the scan menu


  • #2799
    swoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,824 ✭✭✭swoofer


    green button


  • #2800
    rizzo 1976
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭rizzo 1976


    swoofer wrote: »
    green button

    Not green or red.

    Green is scan and red is cancel. Tried a few other buttons and just getting an X


  • #2801
    swoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,824 ✭✭✭swoofer


    oh gosh, can you say exactly what image you are using? This hobby can be a nightmare. Go menu information about. Also when you scan the channels can be saved under last scan.


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  • #2802
    rizzo 1976
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭rizzo 1976


    swoofer wrote: »
    oh gosh, can you say exactly what image you are using? This hobby can be a nightmare. Go menu information about. Also when you scan the channels can be saved under last scan.

    I'm on OpenATV 6.4


  • #2803
    rizzo 1976
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭rizzo 1976


    swoofer wrote: »
    oh gosh, can you say exactly what image you are using? This hobby can be a nightmare. Go menu information about. Also when you scan the channels can be saved under last scan.


    I'm talking about a manual scan, it doesn't save in any folder.


  • #2804
    swoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,824 ✭✭✭swoofer


    I just switched to openatv 6.4 put in frequency for sky news sd, did a scan loads of channels came up, scrolled to sky news, channel opened, pres up arrow and saved under last scanned, all of the channels on that frequency, with signal finder it gives you a signal bar so you know you have input correct details.

    Try that.


  • #2805
    Sigma101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,362 ✭✭✭Sigma101


    swoofer wrote: »
    251 is very low there are about 858. You could look at providers and see if Freesat is selected, mine is set for BBC LONDON/ITV LONDON.

    Ncm may be along later with the fix but in you are not busy, do a scan for each channel like above. Go here to get frequencies, just put in channel name etc It should replace channel in bouquets.

    https://en.kingofsat.net/find.php?question=e4

    I eventually just switched out the receiver with an old one and had the same problem- lots of missing channels (I should have tried that first!). So I guess it's the dish or the cabling and not the Tiviar. Strange though how so many channels work and EPG is there for all channels. The dish hasn't moved from its position in 10 years. Could the LNB be defective? IT's a quad core LNB with just one core being used. Is there any point in swapping over one of the cores in the attic? Thanks again.


  • #2806
    swoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,824 ✭✭✭swoofer


    Is that LNB new and with a tiviar you are supposed to have 2 feeds tuner a tuner b, is the other box a tiviar as well. You can buy two types of quad lnb, a normal one that gives vertical and horizontal or a quatro that splits V and H so one output would be V and the other H ie 2 v and 2 h.

    Has the box been ok so far. You have me intrigued. Try anything but you got bbc news so dish must be ok.

    When you say core you do mean output?? ie 4 outputs.

    Try a Vertical channel

    https://en.kingofsat.net/find.php?question=e4


  • #2807
    Sigma101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,362 ✭✭✭Sigma101


    swoofer wrote: »
    Is that LNB new
    No, it's 10 years old
    and with a tiviar you are supposed to have 2 feeds tuner a tuner b,
    Yes, but we don't have the wiring to support both. We've managed fine without the two tuner functionality. (We've an antenna connected to C for Saorview).
    is the other box a tiviar as well.
    No, it's an old Smart MX04 - probably also 10 years old.
    You can buy two types of quad lnb, a normal one that gives vertical and horizontal or a quatro that splits V and H so one output would be V and the other H ie 2 v and 2 h.
    Apologies, I don't know the difference. It has 4 outputs and all seem identical from appearance
    Has the box been ok so far.
    We've had lots of problems with the Tiviar. Was ready to chuck it out and look for an alternative. Freezing controls, random reboots, etc. It's been back for warranty repair (PS replaced) but problems still persist. You have me wondering now if these could be EMC issues that the less sensitive older box tolerated.
    You have me intrigued. Try anything but you bbc news so dish must be ok.

    When you say core you do mean output?? ie 4 outputs.
    Yes, outputs.
    Try a Vertical channel

    https://en.kingofsat.net/find.php?question=e4
    Home school is over for the day so the TV is off limits to me now:). Will try again and report back when I can. I should have a look in the attic at the weekend also.


  • #2808
    swoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,824 ✭✭✭swoofer


    I have 2 tiviar going for 2 years with no trouble. Before you get rid, is it well ventilated, these boxes like lots of air circulation? Have you checked to see if it is running hot? Do you power off completely at night? Have you an HDD installed? You may have just fried the one output on that LNB so try the 3 others.

    And finally is your image openatv from on here ie THB or NCM? Or did you build box from scratch? Are you using a fancy skin ie one that mimics sky.

    You may be able to get box back.


  • #2809
    NewClareman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,520 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    Sigma101 wrote: »
    Yes, but we don't have the wiring to support both. We've managed fine without the two tuner functionality. (We've an antenna connected to C for Saorview).

    Just replace your LNB with a Unicable one - it only requires one cable to support two tuners. You can get versions that also have legacy outputs, like your current LNB, for older receivers.
    Sigma101 wrote: »
    We've had lots of problems with the Tiviar. Was ready to chuck it out and look for an alternative. Freezing controls, random reboots, etc. It's been back for warranty repair (PS replaced) but problems still persist. You have me wondering now if these could be EMC issues that the less sensitive older box tolerated. Yes, outputs.

    It could be a faulty image, or a failing drive.

    You could try using my latest image. I've been using it for months, with no issue. Better still, I'll load a new version, tomorrow. The only difference is that I updated E2iPlayer and it is now working on many sites.


  • #2810
    NewClareman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,520 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    rizzo 1976 wrote: »
    I'm on OpenATV 6.4

    I tried OpenATV6.4 two or three weeks ago and I had lots of niggles. I reverted back to OpenATV6.3.


  • #2811
    rizzo 1976
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭rizzo 1976


    NewClareman wrote: »
    I tried OpenATV6.4 two or three weeks ago and I had lots of niggles. I reverted back to OpenATV6.3.

    Yes I've had a few aswell, like the blue screen error stating the box has crashed and will restart. I went from 6.0 to 6.4 so I might revert to 6.3 instead and see how I get on.


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  • #2812
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,574 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    There was a time I swore by openATV until 6.4 Then I only swore at it. They seemed to lose their way both in the background approach to things and quality control. I switched to openVix and it does all I want without issue. The only thing I miss is my favourite skin is not available on Vix. I never found a nice one on Vix.


  • #2813
    NewClareman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,520 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    rizzo 1976 wrote: »
    Yes I've had a few aswell, like the blue screen error stating the box has crashed and will restart. I went from 6.0 to 6.4 so I might revert to 6.3 instead and see how I get on.

    6.3 is very stable and gives no problems whatsoever. My only suggestion is to do a settings backup followed by a new install. When you restore the settings you'll get the option to reinstall any plugins you have.
    Gerry Wicklow wrote: »
    There was a time I swore by openATV until 6.4 Then I only swore at it. They seemed to lose their way both in the background approach to things and quality control. I switched to openVix and it does all I want without issue. The only thing I miss is my favourite skin is not available on Vix. I never found a nice one on Vix.

    As they both use the same core software, I suspect it is all down to the plugins used. I had lots of stability issues with OpenATV, when I started out. I quickly learned to settle on a small set of plugins that I actually used, and keep changes to the absolute minimum. Something as simple as an online update caused problems, on multiple occasions.


  • #2814
    peking97
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 884 ✭✭✭peking97


    I've two Enigma boxes, a Tiviar Alpha+ in one room and an Edision OSmega in another and I'd like recordings made on either box to be watchable on the other. Both boxes are running Open ATV 6.3 and are on the same network.
    Any pointers?


  • #2815
    greasepalm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,956 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    On both boxes use Utilities Samba and when up and running in Network look for Mounts then Network Browser and scan.

    Find box and click on it to see your hdd and mount it save and exit out.

    Any linux box in your network can view recordings from other boxes which is handy.


  • #2816
    Bards
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,863 ✭✭✭Bards


    Apologies if this is asked already but - does anyone have a link to the latest model of Tiviar combi box (Sateliite and Saorview) that I need to buy as I just ditched Sky

    I've looked through quiet a few pages but can't seem to find the relevant info - Info on the first page is from 2018


  • #2817
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,574 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    Bards wrote: »
    Apologies if this is asked already but - does anyone have a link to the latest model of Tiviar combi box (Sateliite and Saorview) that I need to buy as I just ditched Sky

    I've looked through quiet a few pages but can't seem to find the relevant info - Info on the first page is from 2018

    The Tiviar is an older model by now and getting scarce. The Zgemma H7S is a better option IMO.
    Further info here


  • #2818
    swoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,824 ✭✭✭swoofer


    That box is getting on now and can be tricky. I would suggest you get the zgemma H7S. I have both and the zgemma is streets ahead and cheaper.

    World of sat was the favourite but with Brexit it can be more expensive but they will load an image, get openvix.

    Satworld.ie have it but I'm not sure if they will load an image. They do the tiviar as well. here is the link.

    To get real benefit out of the zgemma h7s get an ssd as well. With the zgemma there is a slot at back for the HDD but I could not get my normal 2.5 hdd to fit the slot.

    https://www.satworld.ie/zgemma-star-s.html

    To flash box initially use the openvix with emmc recovery and that puts 4 partitions on box so you can try different images later. After a little play it all falls into place.


  • #2819
    greasepalm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,956 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    What slot in back as mine was inside i thought H7S


  • #2820
    swoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,824 ✭✭✭swoofer


    in mine it sticks out and it does say H7S on front!!! Interesting I looked at pic on WOS and no slot at rear. Either my version is very new or very old but who cares, for the moment it works like a charm.


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  • #2821
    rizzo 1976
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭rizzo 1976


    NewClareman wrote: »
    6.3 is very stable and gives no problems whatsoever. My only suggestion is to do a settings backup followed by a new install. When you restore the settings you'll get the option to reinstall any plugins you have.



    As they both use the same core software, I suspect it is all down to the plugins used. I had lots of stability issues with OpenATV, when I started out. I quickly learned to settle on a small set of plugins that I actually used, and keep changes to the absolute minimum. Something as simple as an online update caused problems, on multiple occasions.

    have everything backed up. Do you recommend to do a clean Install via a USB or flash online?


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