Topic: Cable/sat tv boxes

[Pheeny]

oh and still not got TCM2 but who really cares


edit just seen that they are off air ...

[fletched]

Can anyone help me before I go mental?

Went through the guide and seemed to be goin ok. Got the files installed correct(I think) on my VU box, got a sub from someone and put the code in, but nothing. Got all free to airs but no pay.

[Pheeny]

Can anyone help me before I go mental?

Went through the guide and seemed to be goin ok. Got the files installed correct(I think) on my VU box, got a sub from someone and put the code in, but nothing. Got all free to airs but no pay.

have you checked the network connection?

[fletched]

have you checked the network connection?

Yeah I've got a green light on the connection setting on menu

[Teapot]

have you activated the cam? press the blue button then press right or left and press select.

[Pheeny]

Yeah I've got a green light on the connection setting on menu

when I first got my box,all be it was already set up for me,I had to reboot it twice before it worked.

[Yosser0_0]

You can use the following settings in your cccam.cfg for diagnosis purposes:-

ALLOW WEBINFO: yes
SHOW EXTENEDED CLIENT INFO : yes
WEBINFO LISTEN PORT : xxxxx
WEBINFO USERNAME : Username
WEBINFO PASSWORD : password

Then log into your box from a web browser using it's IP address and port number in the format http://192.168.0.xxx:xxxxx

This will show if your cam is up and running and if you have a server connection.

[fletched]

have you activated the cam? press the blue button then press right or left and press select.

Yes the cam shows as being active on the screen

when I first got my box,all be it was already set up for me,I had to reboot it twice before it worked.

Wish that worked for me, was at it for 5 hours earlier. Must have reset the box 10times

You can use the following settings in your cccam.cfg for diagnosis purposes:-

ALLOW WEBINFO: yes
SHOW EXTENEDED CLIENT INFO : yes
WEBINFO LISTEN PORT : xxxxx
WEBINFO USERNAME : Username
WEBINFO PASSWORD : password

Then log into your box from a web browser using it's IP address and port number in the format http://192.168.0.xxx:xxxxx

This will show if your cam is up and running and if you have a server connection.

This is where my beginner problems begin.
When got a 'code' from some nice chap for 24 hour access I got something like
N: uk***.org 3333 tvtest abcde 01 02 03 04 05 06 etc

He said all I need to do is open notepad paste that in then save it as CCcam.cfg and put it in Var/etc

So do I just need to add that bit you put too it?

[arsestar]

i take it your using cccam, how about trying mgcamd or oscam?

and also if your using notepad make sure the file extension stops at cccam.cfg and not cccam.cfg.txt

[fletched]

i take it your using cccam, how about trying mgcamd or oscam?

and also if your using notepad make sure the file extension stops at cccam.cfg and not cccam.cfg.txt

I swear i could kiss you!!!! the file had saved with .txt on the end even though i only saved it as .cfg

Thanks so much for everyones help. :-)

[Yosser0_0]

Yes the cam shows as being active on the screenWish that worked for me, was at it for 5 hours earlier. Must have reset the box 10times
This is where my beginner problems begin.
When got a 'code' from some nice chap for 24 hour access I got something like
N: uk***.org 3333 tvtest abcde 01 02 03 04 05 06 etc

He said all I need to do is open notepad paste that in then save it as CCcam.cfg and put it in Var/etc

So do I just need to add that bit you put too it?

He's given you an N Line, A NewCam server connection from CCCam client, it should work. You shouldn't however be using notepad and should be using a Unix editor such as TextPad then set file properties to 755 after FTP-ing over to the box.

[Pheeny]

I swear i could kiss you!!!! the file had saved with .txt on the end even though i only saved it as .cfg

Thanks so much for everyones help. :-)

so welcome to the world of free tv...

[fletched]

Whats the score with them getting onto the data your transferring through your isp? Do i need to hide this somehow?

[Teapot]

Whats the score with them getting onto the data your transferring through your isp? Do i need to hide this somehow?

no, you're fine 

[owens_2k]

Didnt want to start a new thread and thought this would be the best place to put this.

Need to put my virgin box in a cupboard so going to need an infrared repeater so the remote will still work, can anyone suggest one or where I could obtain one? Cheers

[Harinder]

Didnt want to start a new thread and thought this would be the best place to put this.

Need to put my virgin box in a cupboard so going to need an infrared repeater so the remote will still work, can anyone suggest one or where I could obtain one? Cheers

Marmitek

http://www.marmitek.com/en/products/audio-video-at-home/operate-anywhere/operating-outside-the-infrared-range.php

[Smudgester]

Don't suppose anyone has any experience of the EagleBox ?

Basically, before going 'all the way' with this (so to speak) I was thinking maybe try a single tuner (non-PVR) box that could be easily config'ed and put it the 'man cave'.

Does anyone have any recommendations on either this box or another similarly cheap model that is easy to setup and able to card-share ?

[owens_2k]

Marmitek

http://www.marmitek.com/en/products/audio-video-at-home/operate-anywhere/operating-outside-the-infrared-range.php

Dont understand how those work? Seem to use a 3.5mm jack but there isnt a socket for that on my Virgin box

[Harinder]

Dont understand how those work? Seem to use a 3.5mm jack but there isnt a socket for that on my Virgin box

One part goes in front of the Virgin box (where the IR sensor is). Other part outside the cupboard acting as the IR sensor that you aim the remote at.

[owens_2k]

Where does this 3.5mm jack plug into then? See http://www.amazon.co.uk/Marmitek-Eye-universal-extender-cable/dp/B000MBY1FC

[Harinder]

Where does this 3.5mm jack plug into then? See http://www.amazon.co.uk/Marmitek-Eye-universal-extender-cable/dp/B000MBY1FC

That's just the eyes 

There is a unit in between

Not knowing how your cupboard looks I'm assuming the most basic of setups so the one you need is http://www.marmitek.com/en/product-details/audio-video-at-home/operate-anywhere/operating-outside-the-infrared-range/invisible-control.php

[owens_2k]

Oh right now I see! Was hoping for somethin smaller. My TV is wall mounted so there is nowhere for that unit to fit really. Also looks like that amazon link is just the cable and doesnt include the unit. Cheeky beggars!

[CognacBut]

Can anyone shed any light here, I've got a vu+ solo all nicely set up and working, just one issue, when you watch the music channels I am getting the same audio on all the mtv channels and VH1, even though the picture changes as it should for each one.

Could it just be a case of having to re-scan for channels again?

[Harinder]

Oh right now I see! Was hoping for somethin smaller. My TV is wall mounted so there is nowhere for that unit to fit really. Also looks like that amazon link is just the cable and doesnt include the unit. Cheeky beggars!

Not a problem. Use this instead. http://www.marmitek.com/en/product-details/audio-video-at-home/operate-anywhere/operating-outside-the-infrared-range/videocontrol-3.php

Small piece behind tv with the eye either below or on top. Coax cable from behind tv to cupboard. The other piece with the eyes then goes in cupboard and attaches to the coax

[Pheeny]

Can anyone shed any light here, I've got a vu+ solo all nicely set up and working, just one issue, when you watch the music channels I am getting the same audio on all the mtv channels and VH1, even though the picture changes as it should for each one.

Could it just be a case of having to re-scan for channels again?

Press the audio button on the remote and a menu will pop up and you can change the audio settings,You sometimes have to do that on other channels to turn off the Narrative.


Oh and yes I did have the same problem took me ages to figure it out

[CognacBut]

Press the audio button on the remote and a menu will pop up and you can change the audio settings,You sometimes have to do that on other channels to turn off the Narrative.


Oh and yes I did have the same problem took me ages to figure it out

Mate, you are an absolute star, that has been doing my nut for over a week now.

Kicking myself in the nuts even harder as I've been doing it like you say on other channels to turn off narrative.

Big thumbs up, cheers! 

had it in my head that it was an issue with my line or with my channel download.

[Pheeny]

Mate, you are an absolute star, that has been doing my nut for over a week now.

Kicking myself in the nuts even harder as I've been doing it like you say on other channels to turn off narrative.

Big thumbs up, cheers! 

had it in my head that it was an issue with my line or with my channel download.

I've lost count on how many times I re scanned MTV before I sorted it Best thing is I never watch the music channels anyway...

[CognacBut]

I've lost count on how many times I re scanned MTV before I sorted it Best thing is I never watch the music channels anyway...

haha! Nor do I, but it's like an unswept cobweb in my head, my box works perfectly until I get hold of the remote and start fiddling. I tell myself I know what I'm doing. I have the remote in one hand and the other hand covering my eyes in case it goes tits. 

[Pheeny]

haha! Nor do I, but it's like an unswept cobweb in my head, my box works perfectly until I get hold of the remote and start fiddling. I tell myself I know what I'm doing. I have the remote in one hand and the other hand covering my eyes in case it goes tits. 

I've deleted all the music channels along with loads of other crap using the guide Harinder posted above.

[arsestar]

Don't suppose anyone has any experience of the EagleBox ?

Basically, before going 'all the way' with this (so to speak) I was thinking maybe try a single tuner (non-PVR) box that could be easily config'ed and put it the 'man cave'.

Does anyone have any recommendations on either this box or another similarly cheap model that is easy to setup and able to card-share ?

I was gonna get one of these a while back as I had the original eagle (dm500 clone) but I read quite a few things from people saying the box didnt handle cccam to well and the support for it wasnt great. If you're after a cheap easy to configure box get a skybox f3, there basic and easy to configure and theres decent channel lists out for them already. If you're feeling brave and have a bit more cash get an amiko 8900, its a dual boot box, spark is basic works well and has youtube/youporn plugins and theenigma 2 side is decent also, harder to setup but you'll have a 7 day epg using crossepg.

[FiSh77]

haha! Nor do I, but it's like an unswept cobweb in my head, my box works perfectly until I get hold of the remote and start fiddling. I tell myself I know what I'm doing. I have the remote in one hand and the other hand covering my eyes in case it goes tits. 

it's the only way to do it

if it goes tits up just do a factory reset and reflash

[CognacBut]

it's the only way to do it

if it goes tits up just do a factory reset and reflash

 

my box came from the supplier with VIX already installed, if I was to do a factory reset in the future would it still be there or would I have to re-install this as well?

[Smudgester]

I was gonna get one of these a while back as I had the original eagle (dm500 clone) but I read quite a few things from people saying the box didnt handle cccam to well and the support for it wasnt great.

Ok, think I'll give that a wide berth then

If you're after a cheap easy to configure box get a skybox f3, there basic and easy to configure and theres decent channel lists out for them already

Do those do ccam out of the box, so to speak ?

If you're feeling brave and have a bit more cash get an amiko 8900, its a dual boot box, spark is basic works well and has youtube/youporn plugins and theenigma 2 side is decent also, harder to setup but you'll have a 7 day epg using crossepg.

The primary concern, at the moment, is the cheaper setup cost. I am happy mucking about with firmware and stuff and config - but good userbase, history is also good to know.

Out of interest, is the amiko mini HD a good start ? Mind you it's only £20 less than the 8900.

[arsestar]

go with the skybox f3 for now then mate, its cheap (£50) off ebay, has cccam and mgcamd out of the box, update cccam.cfg and newcamd.list files and channel lists via usb.

[Smudgester]

thanks again arsestar

[Harinder]

Happy New Year!!!

A new year, a new guide!

Vu+ Ultimo. Same usually for Vu+ Duo

Link to old guide http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=268203.msg9024546#msg9024546

1 – Buy box with image installed. For simplicity everything is based around the Vix Image as it is so well supported
2 – If you bought box but didn’t have the option for 1 read appendix a

Setup

Ok , the most important part is for tuner setup. I’m doing this based on what I have which is two feeds in so tuner A and tuner B use my sky dish and nothing else

Use the left/right arrow buttons to do this for Tuner A. Once done press OK and you can repeat for Tuner B

Configuration mode. Simple
Mode Single
Satellite 28.2E Eurobird 1..Astra 1N/2A/2B/2D
Send DiSEqC No.

Right now that’s done you may see that the screen is a little bit off. To resolve press Menu and select Setup. Then click system and scroll down to select OSD. From here select OSD position setup and play with width/height/left/right until your happy. Click the green OK button when done



Now we need channels

1 - download this Dreamset 2.25 http://dreambox4u.com/downloads/tools/editors/dreamset/
2 - unzip and and run dreamset.exe
3 - interest of time a few pics here to describe the rest of what I am posting :-)
http://www.sat-universe.com/showthread.php?t=132625

4 - download latest set of channel lists. For Vu+ boxes this will be Enigma 2 settings. They do change as Sky changes frequencies/move channels/add new. This aspect of channels and updating is something you need to get to grips with. Luckily it is very easy!

bottom of this thread dated 15/12/12
http://www.satstation.co.uk/forum/f29-enigma-2-settings/catseye-enigma-2-settings-file-75-east-58-west-25/index6.html

5 - unzip and remember where you did that!

6 - in dreamset click on set up. Name the configuration whatever you like, enter the IP address of your box and username root (if you've not changed) and select firmware as enigma2 ver 4



7 - hit test connection and it should all come back positive

8 - Save it

9 - Click open in Dreamset and go to where you unzipped the channel list. You should see a file called lamedb. Select this and open


10 - you'll now see loads of channels and settings (ch2 of pics attached) Click transfer and then write (ch3 of pics attached) it will start updating and then your box will reboot. Welcome to updated channels!





EPG – so now we have channels but where are the details of what is on tv?

Configure cross EPG.  Menu>Setup>System>EPG. I’m working on assumption you’ve got a hard drive installed.

Make it look like the following and click green for OK. Pay attention to the yes’s and no’s!



Click exit so you can go back and pick CrossEPG. Click update rytec providers. Once system confirms done go to XMLTV providers and scroll down and press OK against Rytec UK TV and you’ll see green tick. Press orange button for download and let it do its thing. Happy days – you’ll now see programme information next to the programme itself. For full setup go here http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?14373-How-to-setup-Crossepg-in-all-ViX-Images or if you're lazy do this

1. Make sure you have a USB stick or HDD attached for EPG data storage.
 2. Press Menu > Setup > System > EPG > Settings. Using left & right buttons either side of OK set the EPG location to /media/hdd or /media/usb. Other settings in this screen can remain as default for the purpose of this guide.
 3. Press green OK.
 4. Now select Crossepg and press OK.
 5. Select configure and press OK.
 6. Change scheduled download to once a day as for most users this is enough.
 7. Set scheduled download time.
 8. Press Red button for BACK.
 9. Select Update rytec providers and press ok.
 10. Select Update XEPGDB providers and press ok.
 12. Select the EPG source that you want to use for EPG data. Do not select more than what you actually use and need as selecting too many will cause memory issues. For the purpose of this guide we will select Open TV Providers > highlight open TV (astra 28.2), press OK to enable this provider and GREEN tick will appear.
 13. Press RED for BACK and keep pressing exit to exit all screen.
 14. Press Blue button > Select Crossepg and press OK. Crossepg will now download EPG data. Be patient and let it finish then the EPG that you selected will be populated.
 
This should get most peeps started with Crossepg.
 
EPG data will always be saved provided your power down and reboot your receiver in the correct manner by pressing standby or holding down the standby button on your remote and selecting restart.
 

Cardsharing

Providers are like opinions on players so I'll say this as a guide. Use test lines, stick with three month subs to reduce risk of bad provider/going offline and ask if stuck. Someone on here will know a good one. If you PM me I will happily tell you who I use

1 – download mgcam ( I used one I had older in my setup pics but the below is good)
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/enigma2/openvix/index.php?dir=ViX-Softcams/&file=enigma2-plugin-cams-mgcamd.1.35a_1.0-r3_mipsel.ipk

2 – FTP to tmp folder. From the old guide the tools used there still work with the Vu+. I’ve just never bothered changing 
That tools item is here ET9000 control centre - http://www.satstation.co.uk/forum/f80-clarke-tech-xtrend-specific-tools/clarke-tech-et-9000-control-centre-1540/

Once unzipped and installed you’ll get the picture. Enter IP of your box, hit connect, then use FTP

3 – Back to your box and then Menu>Setup>Vix>install local extension

4 – you should see this



5 – press green button to install and then once complete say yes to restart GUI

I’ve got my CS details – what do I do with them?

When I first started I used cccam. MGCAMD is better so you’ll probably have some config that needs to newcamd.list. Worrafucksh that?

Back to FTP – now you’ve installed MGCAMD you’ll see this on your box /usr/keys/newcamd.list. Update this with the details your CS provider gave you which will probably look a bit like this

CWS_KEEPALIVE = 150
CWS_INCOMING_PORT = 10000
CWS = something.sites.com 11111 ENX111 AA1XA1 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14

Save the file. If you've been given something like

N: blah.blahblah.org 10000 rawk rawk 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14

Simply drop the N: and add to the bit that look likes CWS =

A good provider will give you exactly what you need.

Now go to the box and activate this MGCAMD!

1 – Menu>Setup>SoftCam/CI>Softcam Manager
2 – Select mgcamd and press the blue button to enable startup
3 – press OK. It may start or stop depending on state. If it stops, press OK again to start




Appendix a – flash image on box.

You’ll need your box, a USB flash drive (1GB is fine as is 500mb – the image is less that 100mb) and a PC. Internet connection goes without saying :-)

1 – download image from here http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?20202-New-ViX-Team-VU-Ultimo-OE3-0-Release If you’ve got a Duo or Solo or something else then apply common sense and go to their main forum and find what you need!
2 – unzip it and recall where you’ve saved it to
3 – insert USB drive to PC and format it to FAT 32
4 – now open the folder from the unzipping done earlier. You should have a folder called Vuplus. Copy this and its contents across to the USB flash drive
Insert image here
5 – Ensure your new box is off and no other USB devices are attached. Once done connect USB flash drive to the USB port. If you pull the flap down on the front right side then you’ll see one there :-)
6 – Power on box and press "-" button on the front. After being powered on the box will automatically start the flashing process using the files on the USB memory stick. You can see the progress at the front display. Things like starting and flash0 avail0 means its happening!



7 – the box will restart a few times. DON’T remove the USB until you see a setup menu appear on your telly!
8 – box is flashed and you just need to go through the setup motions as prompted

[CognacBut]

Thats a great guide mate.

I'm currently using CCcam, in what way do you find MGCAMD to work better? Will look into trying it out.

[Harinder]

Thats a great guide mate.

I'm currently using CCcam, in what way do you find MGCAMD to work better? Will look into trying it out.

More stable. I don't get as many glitches as I did with CCcam and Setanta Ireland improved dramatically

[iSmiff]

 my favourite bit of the guide is when you scribbled out the home network ip

[Harinder]

my favourite bit of the guide is when you scribbled out the home network ip

Thing is with these you can set them up to be used outside of the home...