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vu+ duo

irishchris

hi everyone

just thought i would mention this new linux open source reciever. i have one ordered so should have it by friday. its sold out accross europe but i ot hold of the one retailer with stock so happy days.

its equivalent to a dm 8000 with the exception it has only 2 tuners, it runs all enigma 2 images including dreambox 8000 images. also runs 90 % of dreambox plugins! for half the price of a dm8000. 419 euro

The box it's name is VU+ Duo and the company that is making it calls Maxdigital.

Specs:
· Open-Source Linux OS (Enigma2)
· Broadcom Mips Prosessor
· Twin DVB-S2 Tuner (Silicon tuner)
· MPEG2/ H.264 Hardware decoding (DVB compatible)
· Alphanumeric VFD Display
· 2 x Common Interface Slots
· 2 x Smartcard-Reader (Conax Embedded)
· 10/100 Mbit Ethernet Interface
· 3 x USB2.0 (1x Front /2x Back)
· 1 x intern SATA (3,5inch bracket)
· 1 x E-SATA
· 1 x V.24/RS232
· HDMI connection V1.3
· 2 x Scart
· YPrPb
· 1 x S/PDIF for digital Audio(optisch)
· Extended EPG
. MHW EPG
. Fastscan plugin
· Plugin Support (JPEG,MP3,XVID...)
. Smartreader+ compatible
· Compatible with enigma2 plugins en settings
. Handy help button on the remote
· Different skins to choose from
· Videotext
· DiSEqC 1.0,1.1 en 1.2

Video:
Video resolution CCIR 601 (720 x 576 lines), 576p, 720p, 1080i
Video decoding MPEG-2, MPEG-4 compatible
Input data rate 2-45 MSymb/s
S/N >53 dB

Audio:
Decoding AC 3, MPEG-4 (AAC-HE), MPEG-1, Layer 1, 2 and 3
Sampling rate 32/44.1/48 kHz
S/N > 65 dB

Power usage:
< 25W (in use, horizontal / 400mA LNB power)
< 20W (in use, withoutLNB)
< 1W (Deep-Standby-Mode)

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Apogee

Are you using automatic settings when doing the scan, or entering all the parameters manually? I have found that Linux based receivers often require you to specify all parameters.

Bandwidth 8MHz
Modulation 64QAM
Guard Internal 1/32
Code rate 2/3
Transmission mode 8k

gan23 wrote: »

Is there anything you need to do to configure the tuner before it will work, i.e. plug it into your laptop and change settings etc.? Im just guessing here....
If it does only work for mpeg2 you should still be able to scan for the channels and pick them up (with no picture) as stated in a previous post. When its in the vuplus can you see anything to indicate signal strenght etc??

There's no such thing as an mpeg2 tuner and it cannot be preconfigured in a laptop.

gan23

Is there anything you need to do to configure the tuner before it will work, i.e. plug it into your laptop and change settings etc.? Im just guessing here....
If it does only work for mpeg2 you should still be able to scan for the channels and pick them up (with no picture) as stated in a previous post. When its in the vuplus can you see anything to indicate signal strenght etc??

stanley1

ok, I have replaced drivers and done a complete scan, still no services showing.

gan23

New drivers released today

"N20100611
- Adjust remote control response time a bit more
- Fix virtual tuner problem. ew Drivers released today "

http://www.vuplus-support.co.uk/showthread.php?911-New-drivers-11-06-2010-please-test-and-post-feedback&p=4824#post4824

Worth a try

stanley1

Got Happauge dvbt stick this morning, enabled drivers in VUDUO and identified in tuner configuration as Tuner C, have done full scan but at 100% no services found, will have another try later. Aerial is in attic and working on Humax trial box pulling in all test channels including HD.

byte

irishchris wrote: »

i have feeling that this is the wrong dtt tuner for ireland as rte is been broadcast in dtt mpeg4 and this is a mpeg2 tuner :eek::eek:

Device Type DVB-T receiver
Enclosure Type External
Interface Type Hi-Speed USB
Video
Type TV tuner
Form Factor External
Interface Type Hi-Speed USB
Digital Video Format MPEG-2, DVB
Features Time shift function

I'm pretty sure they don't do any video decoding, leaving it to the hardware it's plugged into to decode the MPEG4 video.

And, of course, the Vu has MPEG4 hardware.

gan23

I am using open pli image and am directly connected to my router via a cable. I had no problems connecting that way. I havent tried to connect using a wireless dongle so cant give any advice. lots of info available on the forum mentioned in my last post...

clancger

Hi Gan,

which image are you using? I had huge problems getting the box to recognise my home network, and spent days trying to connect via ethernet with no success.
As a last ditch I installed the latest VTI, and managed to connect with a wireless usb stick I had lying about.

VINNIEB

Hi Gan:

Thanks for the reply, great about the cam and the usb hub.

This box is turning out to be an amazing piece of kit, all we need now is some sort of face plate to cover the front.:D

Vinnie

For Sale:http://www.adverts.ie/234309/satelli...mini-2in-1-ip/

gan23

VINNIEB wrote: »

Just placed my order today for the vu+duo.

I have been keeping an eye on this and other vu forums and i am very impressed now they have both USB Wireless and DTT working.

Just a couple of questions though,

Can i use a USB hub with this? e.g. USB Hard Drive,USB Tuner and USB Wireless there goes all three USB slots.

Also is there emu for the SKY White FTV Card?

Vinnie

For Sale:http://www.adverts.ie/234309/satellite/edison-argus-mini-2in-1-ip/

Hi vinnieb,
I have a vuplus and am using cccam 2.1.4 emu (can i mention that? If not, please pm me and i will edit the post) which will read and update your white sky scard in the internal reader. also you can also use the second internal card reader to read almost any other card you want:)

I dont know the answer to your usb hub question but I know smargo readers can be used with a usb hub with this receiver so hope fully you could use your devices with a hub also. here is a good place to ask your question
www.vuplus-support.co.uk

irishchris

i have feeling that this is the wrong dtt tuner for ireland as rte is been broadcast in dtt mpeg4 and this is a mpeg2 tuner :eek::eek:

Device Type DVB-T receiver
Enclosure Type External
Interface Type Hi-Speed USB
Video
Type TV tuner
Form Factor External
Interface Type Hi-Speed USB
Digital Video Format MPEG-2, DVB
Features Time shift function

RogerThis

irishchris wrote: »

hi roger

is this the one for defo as i have ordered it from amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hauppauge-WinTV-NOVA-T-USB-Stick-freeview/dp/B000F8RPQE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1276012538&sr=1-2

i do not see the model number on it that you mention. or if its mpeg 4 capable?

have you tried pointing your ariel towards the galway area as its available on wideband and should be available from your area

Yeah,
That's the one I ordered.

Item Weight: 763 g
Boxed-product Weight: 454 g
Delivery Destinations: Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered.
Find out more about our Delivery Rates and Returns PolicyItem model number: 294
ASIN: B000F8RPQE
Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 29 Mar 2006

It says "model 294" on the bottom of the box, and it says 70019 beside the bar-code on the bottom of the stick.

I won't get a chance to change the aerial around until after the 16/6. Also I think Truskmore is a better option for me.

VINNIEB

Just placed my order today for the vu+duo.

I have been keeping an eye on this and other vu forums and i am very impressed now they have both USB Wireless and DTT working.

Just a couple of questions though,

Can i use a USB hub with this? e.g. USB Hard Drive,USB Tuner and USB Wireless there goes all three USB slots.

Also is there emu for the SKY White FTV Card?

Vinnie

For Sale:http://www.adverts.ie/234309/satellite/edison-argus-mini-2in-1-ip/

irishchris

hi roger

is this the one for defo as i have ordered it from amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hauppauge-WinTV-NOVA-T-USB-Stick-freeview/dp/B000F8RPQE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1276012538&sr=1-2

i do not see the model number on it that you mention. or if its mpeg 4 capable?

have you tried pointing your ariel towards the galway area as its available on wideband and should be available from your area

RogerThis

If anybody is interested in buying it in a shop.
I have attached a jpg of the box that the Nova-T came in.
The model number on the bottom of the box reads
WinTV-NOVA-T-Stick
model 294
SL-294-V2.5-UK

byte

Even if it's not MPEG4, it'd have scanned in the channels (you'd just have no pictures). You'd have picked up the radio stations also.

The fact the receiver has identified the USB stick, and you were able to scan, suggests that it should work (with DTT signal, of course).

RogerThis

I downloaded and installed the new DE image.
I found the USB tuner panel by pressing the blue button and going onto the second page. I activated the Nova T stick driver and rebooted. I went in to the automatic scan and the 3rd tuner was listed.
I attached my aerial that points at Castlebar, and ran a search.
It found nothing. DTT is not enable in Castlebar, and won't be until October.

So I don't know if it can do mpeg 4 or not. I won't be able to do anything more on it until I get back from my holidays.

RogerThis

IT'S HERE, IT'S HERE

http://www.dream-elite.net/forum/showthread.php?4929-Dream-Elite-Vu-Duo-BH-1-3-3&p=22298&viewfull=1#post22298

RogerThis

byte wrote: »

Ooh, now things are starting to get interesting

Have you tried the DE image yet?

I only use OpenPLi, never tried the DE image (or indeed VTi).

I haven't installed the DE image yet.
I still haven't moved the Vu+ into the sitting room, sky sub still has two weeks left. Need to give the wife a chance to watch the remainder of her stuff on sky+. I'm on holidays on Wednesday for a week, so hopefully the DE image will be out by the time I get back.

RogerThis

bassy wrote: »

ROGERTHIS is this the one you have ? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hauppauge-WinTV-NOVA-T-USB-Stick-freeview/dp/B000F8RPQE

Yeah, that's the one I ordered.

bassy

ROGERTHIS is this the one you have ? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hauppauge-WinTV-NOVA-T-USB-Stick-freeview/dp/B000F8RPQE

byte

RogerThis wrote: »

Looks like I purchased the right stick

http://www.dream-elite.net/forum/showthread.php?4922-USB-Tuner-DVB-T-on-VU-DUO&p=22240

Ooh, now things are starting to get interesting

Have you tried the DE image yet?

I only use OpenPLi, never tried the DE image (or indeed VTi).

stanley1

great news, amazon here I come.

RogerThis

Looks like I purchased the right stick

http://www.dream-elite.net/forum/showthread.php?4922-USB-Tuner-DVB-T-on-VU-DUO&p=22240

clancger

Kind of a Bargain Blert - VU+ Duo

I got mine for €360 + €20 shipping to Ireland via a joint purchase scheme from the Spanish site below. In the meantime, they've changed the supplier and are now offering for €298.23 but I don't know if the cost of shipping is the same.

I was in Spain when I ordered, so I did a Bank transfer from there which was the only possible payment manner at the time, but as far as I can tell the new supplier takes Paypal.

In order to participate, you'd need to register for the site, and add your name to the joint purchase list.

http://translate.google.ie/translate?hl=en&sl=es&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tododream.com%2Fforo%2Fvu-duo-hd%2F143006-compra-conjunta-vu-duo-electronica-suiza.html

stanley1

I started a thread on this forum.

http://www.vuplus-support.co.uk/showthread.php?788-Usb-dvb-t

Regards

RogerThis

I've just tried it on that latest 4.8 image, but no joy from that either.

stanley1

Vuplus original 4.8 released today, maybe worth a try.

Regards

http://www.vuplus-support.co.uk/showthread.php?795-Official-original-image-Ver.-4.8&p=4032#post4032

RogerThis

The WinTV arrived to-day. Very quick. It can from Dublin, I didn't know that Amazon had a base here. The model is 70019 even though on Amazon website it says it's a 00294.

I have Openpli install. I plugged it into the Vu+ and nothing happened. So I updated Openpli and still nothing. Can't find any plugins for usb dvb-t.

So I guess I'll have to wait till Dream-Elite bring out there next release.

JHMEG

An Post is the Irish postal service.

EU distance selling regs mean you can return anything you buy online within 14 days of having received it, for any reason at all. Called a cooling off period.