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  • #1102
    smelly sock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,820 ✭✭✭smelly sock


    Lads can the Irish channels be integrated with the English ones on the same EPG? Looking at a humax 1000s


  • #1103
    decor58
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 871 ✭✭✭decor58


    smelly sock wrote: »
    Lads can the Irish channels be integrated with the English ones on the same EPG? Looking at a humax 1000s

    You can't get Irish channels on a freesat box.


  • #1104
    dulpit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,409 ✭✭✭✭dulpit


    smelly sock wrote: »
    Lads can the Irish channels be integrated with the English ones on the same EPG? Looking at a humax 1000s

    They can if you get a combo box, an Enigma 2 box will give you loads of flexibility. The Humax 1000s is a Freesat box though, which means you can only get the Freesat channels, which won't include Irish channels (Irish channels are not FTA on satellite).


  • #1105
    swoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,563 ✭✭✭swoofer


    did you ever get the tiviar?


  • #1106
    andy1249
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,379 ✭✭✭andy1249


    smelly sock wrote: »
    Lads can the Irish channels be integrated with the English ones on the same EPG? Looking at a humax 1000s

    I have a 1000s , had it for years and it was good while it was working , then it stopped recognising the hard drive.
    This is a known fault , nothing actually wrong with the hard drive which is now working fine in something else.

    1000s is a freesat box which means it works with the branded freesat EPG service , recordings are encrypted to each box , no channel four HD , and known ongoing issues.
    It is not a combo box , it is satellite only and there is no recording for channels not on the freesat EPG service.
    Humax have lost the freesat contract and Arris have it now.

    I wouldn't buy a humax box now.

    At the moment , the best bang for buck Combo box is the Zgemma H7s
    With one of those you can combine Saorview terrestrial and FTA satellite channels onto one EPG.

    In terms of user friendliness , openvix has a full manual that you can download , its the only enigma 2 image that does.
    The blueHD skin looks like the skyHD menu so is easy to get used too.

    Once you've learnt all the terms , this takes a while , then you can switch from openvix if you like.
    The menu items/terminology are the same between images , they are just in different places , so because openvix has a manual , that's the best one to start with.


  • #1107
    swoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,563 ✭✭✭swoofer


    andy you can get the 1000s repaired in ENNISKILLEN for about €54.00 that is all in. And they are quick.


  • #1108
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,144 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    Hi Guys, I've been using this guide for idea on how to configure my Zgeamma H7s, so thanks.

    It wasn't passing the wife test with the multiple tuners showing in multiple bouquets, but I think I'm finally getting the hang of it. Does anyone have a bouquet already made with both saorview and satellite channels together?

    Thanks


  • #1109
    swoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,563 ✭✭✭swoofer


    this thread is for the Tiviar!! There is a separate thread for the H7S and you can configure it to do as you asked?

    Its this one

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057971250&page=18


  • #1110
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,144 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    swoofer wrote: »
    this thread is for the Tiviar!! There is a separate thread for the H7S and you can configure it to do as you asked?

    Its this one

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057971250&page=18

    Thanks, I'll check it out.


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  • #1111
    NewClareman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    MarkR wrote: »
    Hi Guys, I've been using this guide for idea on how to configure my Zgeamma H7s, so thanks.

    It wasn't passing the wife test with the multiple tuners showing in multiple bouquets, but I think I'm finally getting the hang of it. Does anyone have a bouquet already made with both saorview and satellite channels together?

    Thanks
    @MarkR with a small amount of work the setup I have shown can be used with any enigma 2 box. I will upload the files and give instructions on using them in the next couple of days.
    swoofer wrote: »
    this thread is for the Tiviar!! There is a separate thread for the H7S and you can configure it to do as you asked?
    @swoofer much of the information on this thread relates to any enigma 2 box.


  • #1112
    swoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,563 ✭✭✭swoofer


    I was applying logic and common sense. This thread is for a Tiviar and the OP has a zgemma H7S. There is a separate thread for the zgemma. So on this thread there will be tiviar users and the other will have zgemma = simples.

    But if you are saying your image can be loaded on any enigma 2 box then you should edit the first post.


  • #1113
    NewClareman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    swoofer wrote: »
    I was applying logic and common sense. This thread is for a Tiviar and the OP has a zgemma H7S. There is a separate thread for the zgemma. So on this thread there will be tiviar users and the other will have zgemma = simples.

    But if you are saying your image can be loaded on any enigma 2 box then you should edit the first post.

    I know you're trying to be helpful but much of the information on this thread applies to any Enigma2 box. By the way, the same applies to the "Tiviar Alpha Plus Combo STB" thread. :)


  • #1114
    fireless
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭fireless


    Using NCM latest 6.3
    sudden loss of signal while watching BBC4, suspected LNB, fitted new dish and quad LNB, aligned dish to 28.2 and checked reception all OK.
    Still no signal on tuner A or B but if I change PID up one in 'tuner config.' get signal on both A and B still no program signal for any satellite station and no EPG now (must have wiped it while trying to download) have not tried to reflash as I have some programs that I don't want to lose.


  • #1115
    NewClareman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    fireless wrote: »
    Using NCM latest 6.3
    sudden loss of signal while watching BBC4, suspected LNB, fitted new dish and quad LNB, aligned dish to 28.2 and checked reception all OK.
    Still no signal on tuner A or B but if I change PID up one in 'tuner config.' get signal on both A and B still no program signal for any satellite station and no EPG now (must have wiped it while trying to download) have not tried to reflash as I have some programs that I don't want to lose.

    I suspect that you have aligned the dish to the wrong satellite, which is very easy to do. (If you are pointed at the wrong satellite you lose the EPG, as well as not receiving channels.) To check, run ABM, which will automatically tune in the correct frequencies, and the satellite channels that use them, if they are being received.


  • #1116
    joejoew
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭joejoew


    I've spent the last few weeks setting up my Tiviar box with NCM's image and have managed to get everything working well thanks to all the advice here and on the main Tiviar Alpha Plus thread. I knew nothing when I started so it's been an interesting journey!

    I only seem to have one issue which must be down to a setting which I inadvertently changed somewhere along the way... every 3 or 4 days the bouquets reset and I end up with lots bouquets/channels which I don't want and the channel order is also reset. It's even including bouquets which weren't visible on the original NCM image.

    Any advice much appreciated.


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  • #1117
    greasepalm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,460 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    joejoew wrote: »
    I've spent the last few weeks setting up my Tiviar box with NCM's image and have managed to get everything working well thanks to all the advice here and on the main Tiviar Alpha Plus thread. I knew nothing when I started so it's been an interesting journey!

    I only seem to have one issue which must be down to a setting which I inadvertently changed somewhere along the way... every 3 or 4 days the bouquets reset and I end up with lots bouquets/channels which I don't want and the channel order is also reset. It's even including bouquets which weren't visible on the original NCM image.

    Any advice much appreciated.


    If you set abm or auto bouquets up for daily scan your lists will get changed.
    Make sure neither are setup on box then your bouquets will stay as they were.


  • #1118
    joejoew
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭joejoew


    greasepalm wrote: »
    If you set abm or auto bouquets up for daily scan your lists will get changed.
    Make sure neither are setup on box then your bouquets will stay as they were.

    Brilliant, abm was set up for daily scan so have changed it now.
    Thanks a mill :)


  • #1119
    NewClareman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    joejoew wrote: »
    I've spent the last few weeks setting up my Tiviar box with NCM's image and have managed to get everything working well thanks to all the advice here and on the main Tiviar Alpha Plus thread. I knew nothing when I started so it's been an interesting journey!
    Yeah, it's quite a journey alright.
    joejoew wrote: »
    I only seem to have one issue which must be down to a setting which I inadvertently changed somewhere along the way... every 3 or 4 days the bouquets reset and I end up with lots bouquets/channels which I don't want and the channel order is also reset.

    ABM is set up to scan for channel changes, every night. It automatically updates the bouquets with any new Freesat/Sky channel changes. If you make changes to bouquets, e.g. by using the WebIF, these will be reversed.

    You have two options to customise bouquets, depending on how deep in you want to go. The simplist approach is to set up your own favorites list. You then need to configure ABM to keep this bouquet. This option has the advantage that it is easy to add/remove channels from the favorites list, even using the remote.

    If you want to change channels in one of the existing bouquets you need to edit the custom mix file. If you search this thread I've given details on how to do this. Its not difficult, once you get the hang of it.
    joejoew wrote: »
    It's even including bouquets which weren't visible on the original NCM image.
    You must have been playing with the ABM settings. You can select any mix of Freesat/Sky bouquets you want.
    greasepalm wrote: »
    If you set abm or auto bouquets up for daily scan your lists will get changed.
    Make sure neither are setup on box then your bouquets will stay as they were.

    Disabling ABM is not recommended. The whole purpose of this thread is to provide a solution that is simple to implement and that automatically handles channel changes.


  • #1120
    greasepalm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,460 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    You would suggest for him to use abm and have his list on his own bouquet which is not touched by abm scan.I am unsure of that bouquet name which is not touched?


  • #1121
    NewClareman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    greasepalm wrote: »
    You would suggest for him to use abm and have his list on his own bouquet which is not touched by abm scan.I am unsure of that bouquet name which is not touched?

    You can create a bouquet with any name you want. You can also set ABM to ignore it, once it is not the same name as a Freesat/Sky bouquet you want to use.


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  • #1122
    joejoew
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭joejoew


    NewClareman wrote: »
    Yeah, it's quite a journey alright.



    ABM is set up to scan for channel changes, every night. It automatically updates the bouquets with any new Freesat/Sky channel changes. If you make changes to bouquets, e.g. by using the WebIF, these will be reversed.

    You have two options to customise bouquets, depending on how deep in you want to go. The simplist approach is to set up your own favorites list. You then need to configure ABM to keep this bouquet. This option has the advantage that it is easy to add/remove channels from the favorites list, even using the remote.

    If you want to change channels in one of the existing bouquets you need to edit the custom mix file. If you search this thread I've given details on how to do this. Its not difficult, once you get the hang of it.


    You must have been playing with the ABM settings. You can select any mix of Freesat/Sky bouquets you want.



    Disabling ABM is not recommended. The whole purpose of this thread is to provide a solution that is simple to implement and that automatically handles channel changes.


    Thanks for this (and for all the previous posts which I've been disgesting for a couple of months now).
    I'll have a look back through the thread and give this a go.
    Cheers


  • #1123
    timmyjimmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 494 ✭✭timmyjimmy


    hi All, do catch up tv apps still work on linux boxes? If so, can someone direct me towards where I might some of these apps. Thanks.


  • #1124
    fireless
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭fireless


    Hi using NCM 6.3 with mods for 3rock and a new Favourites bouquet which I have loaded with data.
    I noticed while aligning aerials that there is no signal from tuner C set up for Saorview but if the channel is changed to 35 instead of 21 signals appear.
    Would it be advisable to make 35 the default value and if so where can this be done? M.any thanks to NCM for reply and just to let you know that a reload of image was required but I have now backed it up as I should have done before


  • #1125
    greasepalm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,460 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    Three Rock on zgemma h7s


  • #1126
    tech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,849 ✭✭✭tech


    greasepalm wrote: »
    Three Rock on zgemma h7s

    HI Greasepalm what OS is that, I have aH7s running Open vix


  • #1127
    greasepalm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,460 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    tech wrote: »
    HI Greasepalm what OS is that, I have aH7s running Open vix


    OPENVIX 5.3.039
    VIX NIGHT-hd -skin


  • #1128
    NewClareman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    fireless wrote: »
    Hi using NCM 6.3 with mods for 3rock and a new Favourites bouquet which I have loaded with data.
    I noticed while aligning aerials that there is no signal from tuner C set up for Saorview but if the channel is changed to 35 instead of 21 signals appear.
    Would it be advisable to make 35 the default value and if so where can this be done? M.any thanks to NCM for reply and just to let you know that a reload of image was required but I have now backed it up as I should have done before

    With this build you set up your Saorview region under 'Provider', in ABM. ABM uses this information when it does its scheduled scan.


  • #1129
    NewClareman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    timmyjimmy wrote: »
    hi All, do catch up tv apps still work on linux boxes? If so, can someone direct me towards where I might some of these apps. Thanks.

    The RTÉ app no longer works. The UK apps (ITV and BBC) are installed in this build but are geolocked.


  • #1130
    NewClareman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    greasepalm wrote: »
    Three Rock on zgemma h7s
    greasepalm wrote: »
    OPENVIX 5.3.039
    VIX NIGHT-hd -skin

    This thread is dedicated to a specific build, based on OpenATV. it only confuses people bringing in other information.


  • #1131
    darced
    Registered Users Posts: 7,056 ✭✭✭darced


    Can I use 32 gb drive to flash this? How important is internet connectivity?


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  • #1132
    greasepalm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,460 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    8 gb max,yes very handy to have a lan connection


  • #1133
    NewClareman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    darced wrote: »
    Can I use 32 gb drive to flash this?

    It may, or may not, work - it depends on the particular drive. You won't lose anything by trying.
    darced wrote: »
    How important is internet connectivity?
    It depends on your particular requirements. You don't need internet connectivity just for watching tv and recording programmes. The EPG is downloaded from the satellite or terrestrial transmitter, so no internet required.

    You need Internet connectivity to:
    • Get information on films/tv programmes from the internet database.
    • Listen to Internet radio.


  • #1134
    NewClareman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    darced wrote: »
    Can I use 32 gb drive to flash this?

    It may, or may not, work - it depends on the particular drive. You won't lose anything by trying.
    darced wrote: »
    How important is internet connectivity?
    It depends on your particular requirements. You don't need internet connectivity just for watching tv and recording programmes. The EPG is downloaded from the satellite or terrestrial transmitter, so no internet required.

    You need Internet connectivity to:
    • Get information on films/tv programmes from the internet database.
    • Listen to Internet radio.


  • #1135
    greasepalm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,460 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    Moving files from one box to another lan is handy.


  • #1136
    flashinthepan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    Also Handy to have the Lan connected for using webif
    also on a couple of occasions when my box crashed I was able to reboot it through telnet rather than switching it off at the mains


  • #1137
    darced
    Registered Users Posts: 7,056 ✭✭✭darced


    just connected the box there, there is a sky type skin on it already.

    Does this need to go?

    When i download the latest backup,do I open the zip or just add it to the usb as is?


  • #1138
    flashinthepan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    Havent flashed a box in ages
    But from what I remember
    You extract the zip so there is just a folder called enigma2 i think it was


  • #1139
    darced
    Registered Users Posts: 7,056 ✭✭✭darced


    Thats it flashed there now, looks great. I have no wifi, whats the easiest way to get the picons? connect to the router? download the folder on laptop and send across?


  • #1140
    flashinthepan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    Yeah connect the lan of the box to your router
    And use something like filezilla / reflections to transfer the picons

    I stored mine on the hdd of the box


    You could also use a cheap usb drive and leave them on that permanently plugged in I think

    Or possibly saved in flash memory of the box depending on how much free memory is available I would imagine newer boxes have a lot more memory than they used to back in the day of the amiko alien :-)


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  • #1141
    darced
    Registered Users Posts: 7,056 ✭✭✭darced


    flashinthepan wrote: »
    Yeah connect the lan of the box to your router
    And use something like filezilla / reflections to transfer the picons

    I stored mine on the hdd of the box


    You could also use a cheap usb drive and leave them on that permanently plugged in I think

    I want it on the HDD, anyone got a quick guide for the filezilla process?


  • #1142
    flashinthepan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    darced wrote: »
    I want it on the HDD, anyone got a quick guide for the filezilla process?
    I think filezilla is straight forward
    On the top of the screen you have Host ( IP address of the Box )
    Username ( my duo 2 is root )
    Password of your box
    Then hit quick connect

    You should have 2 panels 1 is the box and the other is your pc

    Locate the files on your pc and drag it across


  • #1143
    darced
    Registered Users Posts: 7,056 ✭✭✭darced


    flashinthepan wrote: »
    I think filezilla is straight forward
    On the top of the screen you have Host ( IP address of the Box )
    Username ( my duo 2 is root )
    Password of your box
    Then hit quick connect

    You should have 2 panels 1 is the box and the other is your pc

    Locate the files on your pc and drag it across

    perfect all working lovely.


  • #1144
    flashinthepan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    darced wrote: »
    perfect all working lovely.

    Well done glad you got sorted :-)


  • #1145
    gar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,100 ✭✭✭gar


    Hopefully an easy fix.
    Have ftp'd a video file to the box with 2 audio tracks on it.
    Can't for the life of me figure out how to switch audio track.


    Thanks


    Gar


  • #1146
    greasepalm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,460 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    Try your audio button.


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  • #1147
    NewClareman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    gar wrote: »
    Hopefully an easy fix.
    Have ftp'd a video file to the box with 2 audio tracks on it.
    Can't for the life of me figure out how to switch audio track.

    This key should work...


  • #1148
    PacMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 574 ✭✭✭PacMan


    Can anyone post a link please, to obtain the irish and UK channel picons.
    I am missing rather a lot, including the virgin 1/2/3 and RTE news and BBC radio station picons

    Many thanks and much appreciated.


  • #1149
    gar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,100 ✭✭✭gar


    NewClareman wrote: »
    This key should work...

    Yup that's the one!
    Thanks so much


  • #1150
    NewClareman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    PacMan wrote: »
    Can anyone post a link please, to obtain the irish and UK channel picons.
    I am missing rather a lot, including the virgin 1/2/3 and RTE news and BBC radio station picons

    Many thanks and much appreciated.

    If you're using my build, dsayers picon updater is already built in. If you run this it will update most of your picons. (It does miss a small few.)

    e2piconizer appears to be the recommended plugin, if you're not using my build. (However, I have not tested this.)


  • #1151
    JDxtra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,933 ✭✭✭JDxtra


    Virgin is usually a problem because the picons are labelled Virgin Media One instead of Virgin Media 1. RTE News is broken because they recently dropped the "Now" from the name.


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