vu+ duo

Robxxx7 · 01-08-2011 07:40AM

ocy wrote: »

Looking at getting a new box, trying to decide between
VU+ duo
or
Humax HD Freesat receiver with recording 500gb

From my limited research the Humax seems not to have the ability to set up favourites list for channels.

Also think there isn't a cutlist editor with humax, can the files be edited by computer, or what do people commonly achieve this. Want to cut adds from recorded material.

I think from scanning this tread that some images on the Vu+Duo do have a cutlist editor

We dont have hd tv, or saorview approved tv and hope to use for FTA channels. What are the options around recording/viewing RTE channels via the humax box or VU+duo (without getting extra dish or motorised dish).

Is it worth spending an extra ~€100 on a VU+ Duo and then buying an external hard disk.

Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask

I'll throw another box into the mix

Xtrend ET9000 ... same price as the DUO but with better hardware .. no need to setup silly swap spaces for over bloated images.

Try the Egami image with it, has DVB-T drivers built in and works well

NUTZZ · 01-08-2011 01:50PM

redout wrote: »

As for the attitude problem it would seem you have the wrong poster.

Wasnt it only yesterday that you helped another poster "to turn our wonderful Soccer forum into a 12 year olds MySpace page!"

Thanks for just proving my case! I was clearly joking in the soccer forum as the thread had gone totally off topic, and then you just jumped right in with your own conclusions!

redout · 01-08-2011 02:34PM

NUTZZ wrote: »

Thanks for just proving my case! I was clearly joking in the soccer forum as the thread had gone totally off topic, and then you just jumped right in with your own conclusions!

Yes the thread had gone off topic and you off all persons should have known as you jumped in early on to help contribute to its going off topic. Obviously not happy with me pointing that out after you accused another poster of dragging the thread down you saw an opportunity here to make a snide remark.

It is because of posters like yourself that that forum is such a complete an utter mess. I would suggest constructive remarks, ignore lists or no comments as appropriate courses of action in such situations as opposed to adding to the unnecessary and irrelevant ones which only serve to fan the flames.

givecredit · 01-08-2011 04:48PM

Vu Duo new drivers in latest version of VIX enables 2 satellite positions at 9deg east for KU/KA band. This should mean that those of us that have existing ku lnb pointed at 9east should not loose these channels if we want to install ka lnb for saorsat. We can effectively have 2 lnbs pointed at 9east. Second small dish will probably be required for saorsat.

kierank01 · 01-08-2011 04:55PM

on topic:

I did an online upgrade of VIX, from 2.2 to 2.2.107

now the andriod app: dreamdroid that I was using, to control my vu+, has stopped working.

The web interface is working normally, but I am getting a 500 internal server
error, when I go to extras/device info.

Anyone else see this, or a workaround?

irishchris · 01-08-2011 07:38PM

kierank01 wrote: »

on topic:

I did an online upgrade of VIX, from 2.2 to 2.2.107

now the andriod app: dreamdroid that I was using, to control my vu+, has stopped working.

The web interface is working normally, but I am getting a 500 internal server
error, when I go to extras/device info.

Anyone else see this, or a workaround?

Just noticed this myself today. Will get team on it. Would help if you and anyone who experiences it could report it on vix forum. Thanks

NUTZZ · 01-08-2011 08:31PM

redout wrote: »

Yes the thread had gone off topic and you off all persons should have known as you jumped in early on to help contribute to its going off topic. Obviously not happy with me pointing that out after you accused another poster of dragging the thread down you saw an opportunity here to make a snide remark.

It is because of posters like yourself that that forum is such a complete an utter mess. I would suggest constructive remarks, ignore lists or no comments as appropriate courses of action in such situations as opposed to adding to the unnecessary and irrelevant ones which only serve to fan the flames.

How exactly did I contribute to it going off topic? I was the one trying to get back on topic, it was my thread after all! You talk about 'constructive remarks', and how exactly was your contribution in any way considered constructive?

It's because of posters like you that ignore lists are required in the first place seeing as your post was highly unnecessary and irrelevant and really only served to fan flames as you put it.

No need to drag this out any longer and take this thread even more off topic, so I'll leave it here!

redout · 01-08-2011 08:37PM

PM sent.

irishchris · 02-08-2011 09:26AM

kierank01 wrote: »

on topic:

I did an online upgrade of VIX, from 2.2 to 2.2.107

now the andriod app: dreamdroid that I was using, to control my vu+, has stopped working.

The web interface is working normally, but I am getting a 500 internal server
error, when I go to extras/device info.

Anyone else see this, or a workaround?

It is now fixed for next update - 2.2.108

kierank01 · 02-08-2011 12:52PM

irishchris wrote: »

Just noticed this myself today. Will get team on it. Would help if you and anyone who experiences it could report it on vix forum. Thanks

irishchris wrote: »

It is now fixed for next update - 2.2.108

Cheers, I don't really logon to the VIX forum that much, it is too much like hard work trawling through the site.

irishchris · 03-08-2011 12:13AM

kierank01 wrote: »

irishchris wrote: »

Just noticed this myself today. Will get team on it. Would help if you and anyone who experiences it could report it on vix forum. Thanks

irishchris wrote: »

It is now fixed for next update - 2.2.108

Cheers, I don't really logon to the VIX forum that much, it is too much like hard work trawling through the site.

Tested today with the latest beta image with fix and it works flawless once more with dreamdroid. Will be in next public release

MrSneeg · 03-08-2011 03:24AM

18 months on, 1362 posts, and you are still getting away with what is not allowed to be mentioned,

if this was a thread about Dreamboxox you would be banned.

its a long, long, thread about a linux rx that thieves an EPG from elsewhere, isnt a true combo box and is very expensive.

as this isnt a card sharing forum etc, I would expect a mod to look at this thread to ensure the forums rules are not being breached,

after all its just a twin tuner FTA SAT receiver out of the box.

Gipo3 · 03-08-2011 09:02AM

Why dont you read the 1362 posts and let them know?

irishchris · 03-08-2011 09:05AM

MrSneeg wrote: »

18 months on, 1362 posts, and you are still getting away with what is not allowed to be mentioned,

if this was a thread about Dreamboxox you would be banned.

its a long, long, thread about a linux rx that thieves an EPG from elsewhere, isnt a true combo box and is very expensive.

as this isnt a card sharing forum etc, I would expect a mod to look at this thread to ensure the forums rules are not being breached,

after all its just a twin tuner FTA SAT receiver out of the box.

Lol. There's always one. I for your information do not use and do not believe in CS whatsoever as many that use it don't. But this reciever has the ability to read my Cyfra+ card and my jsc sport card without the need of separate official recievers for each and uses a software cam instead of hardware came and hence works out very good value. Add to that the fta UK channels (eg BBC HD , itv HD etc) and its ability to add a usb tuner for all saorview channels and it provides more channels than one could wish for. Now the alternative is for me to buy a Cyfra reciever, a freesat HD reciever, a jsc sports reciever and a saorview reciever. So in effect spend more money to clutter my living room with FOUR recievers and remotes. No thanks I will take the vu + duo and have it all in one. Nothing wrong with the epg system either. It automatically downloads the epg from either skys stream OR by downloading rytec compiled sources and all do.e automatically daily after the initial setup.
I get all the footy I could want from my Cyfra and jsc subs and latest movies / shows in HD on Cyfra, all UK shows (and the missus' soaps in Hd) and all the Irish and HD saorview channels. For me is perfection with the odd issue which are fixed by endless updates.
So i think you may have to review your comment on it being just a expensive fta reciever lol or leave it to people who have one as they are truly only the people who could review it.

Dotts · 03-08-2011 08:06PM

MrSneeg wrote: »

18 months on, 1362 posts, and you are still getting away with what is not allowed to be mentioned,

if this was a thread about Dreamboxox you would be banned.

its a long, long, thread about a linux rx that thieves an EPG from elsewhere, isnt a true combo box and is very expensive.

as this isnt a card sharing forum etc, I would expect a mod to look at this thread to ensure the forums rules are not being breached,

after all its just a twin tuner FTA SAT receiver out of the box.

What a Muppet!!

VINNIEB · 10-08-2011 08:26PM

Hi all, just a couple of questions,

Recently an error has appeared on my vu duo as follows, online check error or similar, does anyone know what this might be.

Also I tried to re tune in dtt from kippure for the + channels using a full scan with nothing found althoug I have the other channels, I am using the Sony play TV tuner with no problem's, should I try with the nova stick which is crap on vix.

Vinnie

irishchris · 10-08-2011 10:29PM

VINNIEB wrote: »

Hi all, just a couple of questions,

Recently an error has appeared on my vu duo as follows, online check error or similar, does anyone know what this might be.

it is the check which vix does to check if there are any online updates available for the image and uses your internet connection. if there is no network connection active then it shows the online check error message onscreen

dnme · 10-08-2011 11:03PM

Just completed a software update. Then tried the following

Menu, Setup, Service searching, Satfinder.
When I choose one of my tuners are press OK, I get the green screen of death. Tried twice with same result each time.

I dont ever go near that other forum, never will, so if anyone could try and see if they have the same issue perhaps?

irishchris · 11-08-2011 02:52AM

dnme wrote: »

Just completed a software update. Then tried the following

Menu, Setup, Service searching, Satfinder.
When I choose one of my tuners are press OK, I get the green screen of death. Tried twice with same result each time.

I dont ever go near that other forum, never will, so if anyone could try and see if they have the same issue perhaps?

Yes its a known issue which should be fixed in next update

VINNIEB · 11-08-2011 10:51AM

irishchris wrote: »

it is the check which vix does to check if there are any online updates available for the image and uses your internet connection. if there is no network connection active then it shows the online check error message onscreen

Thanks Irishchris,

Thats what i thought, so nothing to worry about, even though i am connected to the net.

Vinnie

dnme · 11-08-2011 12:42PM

irishchris wrote: »

Yes its a known issue which should be fixed in next update

Mighty, what are ya!

Gunther_Gloop · 15-08-2011 10:46AM

I think someone mentioned an Android app to be able to record things on the Duo remotely..? If so, link/ info please...?

dfdream · 15-08-2011 11:05AM

If its to set recordings on android I use DreamDroid.

Works perfectly.

You also need to set your router if you want to access from outside.

It gives you lots of other features like remote control and EPG.

D

ocy · 15-08-2011 08:01PM

So ordered the Vu+Duo and arrived today, have tried to register on http://www.world-of-satellite.com/forum.php to download image, but waiting on confirmation mail. anyone know how long this normally takes?

Also bought Sony Play Tv on ebay, so here's hoping it all comes together. Anyone know if the hard drive from my DM7025 will fit the Vu?

redout · 15-08-2011 08:03PM

ocy wrote: »

So ordered the Vu+Duo and arrived today, have tried to register on http://www.world-of-satellite.com/forum.php to download image, but waiting on confirmation mail. anyone know how long this normally takes?

Also bought Sony Play Tv on ebay, so here's hoping it all comes together. Anyone know if the hard drive from my DM7025 will fit the Vu?

You can download images here http://linuxsat-support.com/vu-duo-images/

Oat23 · 16-08-2011 12:09AM

I ordered the Vu+ Uno from ielektronics for €299 last Monday. Still says processing! Has anyone ordered from them before? I thought they would have sent it within a week!

ocy · 16-08-2011 07:27AM

I ordered on 5th and it arrived yesterday 15th

Gunther_Gloop · 16-08-2011 11:11AM

Oatesy23 wrote: »

I ordered the Vu+ Uno from ielektronics for €299 last Monday. Still says processing! Has anyone ordered from them before? I thought they would have sent it within a week!

A friend of mine ordered one recently. He put my address since I was the one setting it up for him. The status was processing right up to the day it arrived (around a week later) and beyond.

Expect it today/tomorrow/this week I'd say.

Gunther_Gloop · 16-08-2011 11:14AM

dfdream wrote: »

If its to set recordings on android I use DreamDroid.

Works perfectly.

You also need to set your router if you want to access from outside.

It gives you lots of other features like remote control and EPG.

D

Do/ can you use it for streaming recorded programming too? That sounds amazing (on the website I see people say they can't get that working, but supposedly it does work on some setups).

Unfortunately it doesn't seem to be an option for my device (Eee Pad Transformer/ 3.2). Hopefully it'll be available soon.

If there are any other such 'apps' available I'm all ears.

ocy · 16-08-2011 12:01PM

Gunther_Gloop wrote: »

A friend of mine ordered one recently. He put my address since I was the one setting it up for him. The status was processing right up to the day it arrived (around a week later) and beyond.

Expect it today/tomorrow/this week I'd say.

any chance you could set mine up too:D, had a go at it last night, but it keeps freezing (using the VIX image)!

Tonight is another night

vu+ duo

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