New to the world of VU+ Duo

[rafter_01]

Morning All,

Hello to everyone, seems like a brilliant forum

got my VU+ Duo yesterday and would like to flash the VIX image. Slightly confused, i know how to install the image but will i need to install the bootloader first? Some guides dont tell you about the bootloader install?

What is the latest version of VIX image?

[deano41]

http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?14236-Vu-Duo-ViX-2-3-(Linux-3-1-1)-Image-Release-s..Just follow this link .All that you need is on there..:):)

[deano41]

http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?14236-Vu-Duo-ViX-2-3-(Linux-3-1-1)-Image-Release-s.. Just follow this link .All that you need is on there..:):)

Sorry for the double post :rolleyes::rolleyes:

[rafter_01]

thanks for the link, do i still need to install the bootloader even if i have the the original VU+ Duo box?

[mcquaim]

It will do no harm to flash the boot loader first anyway! Follow the guide and any questions then keep posting!

[rafter_01]

thanks for your response,

i know how to install the image but not the bootloader. How do i install the bootoader?

[mcquaim]

Exactly the same process!

Extract onto a USB stick and reboot the receiver!

When prompted, remove the USB stick and power off at the back!

Now, extract the image onto the USB stick, insert into the duo and power on..

You know the rest then...

[Stanman]

hello: and welcome mate. if you had bought from the sponsor, he would have flashed it for you;)

[rafter_01]

How do I install the MGM cams?

[Mr. Mister]

I take it you mean MGcamd..

FTP the ipk file to tmp folder..

Then press blue button..
Then select Vix..
Then select Install Local Extention..
Press the green button to install..
After a few seconds you will be asked to restart GUI..
Select Yes..

Now ftp your mg_cfg and your newcamd.list file into usr > keys

Now press blue button and then select Softcam Manager..
Press green button to start cam.. and then press blue button for Auto Start..

Thats all there is to it..

Hope this helps..

[rafter_01]

I take it you mean MGcamd..

FTP the ipk file to tmp folder..

Then press blue button..
Then select Vix..
Then select Install Local Extention..
Press the green button to install..
After a few seconds you will be asked to restart GUI..
Select Yes..

Now ftp your mg_cfg and your newcamd.list file into usr > keys

Now press blue button and then select Softcam Manager..
Press green button to start cam.. and then press blue button for Auto Start..

Thats all there is to it..

Hope this helps..

Brilliant, lastly where do i download the mg_cfg + newcamd.list from?

Appreciate all the help I've got so far

[rafter_01]

installed bootloader, image and mgcamd. but where do i get the mg_cfg + newcamd.list files from?

Also will i need to add my own bouquet?

[rafter_01]

got it working, free channels working... what i did was ftp'd a bouquet file to my VU+ Duo and now im getting the following message:

Vu+ Duo No Service Found Check Tuner Configuration

i think ive messed up the tuner configuration settings, can someone please assist? the dish is standard Sky dish!

[judge]

Tuner Configuration is done by Menu / Setup / Service Searching / Tuner Configuration
Highlight the tuner & click OK to change the settings.

[rafter_01]

Tuner Configuration is done by Menu / Setup / Service Searching / Tuner Configuration
Highlight the tuner & click OK to change the settings.

What are the default configurations? I have no clue

[judge]

all depends where you are based & what satellites your dish can pick up.
What satellites are you trying to tune?

[rafter_01]

all depends where you are based & what satellites your dish can pick up.
What satellites are you trying to tune?

New to vu+ duo so not entirely what satellites I should be tuning....


What settings Am I suppose to have when configuring the two tuners?

[basilyoung]

if you are motorized, the tuner that controls the dish needs your geo position : ie 53.000 north 2.00 west

[judge]

New to vu+ duo so not entirely what satellites I should be tuning....


What settings Am I suppose to have when configuring the two tuners?

As you said you are on a SLY Dish, i'd presume it's not motorised, so tuner configuration should be set to:
Configuration mode: Simple
Mode: Single
Satellite: which ever you are facing...
Send DiSEqC: No

If you have a motorised or multi LNB dish, the settings will be different, so let us know before we can help any further.

[rafter_01]

As you said you are on a SLY Dish, i'd presume it's not motorised, so tuner configuration should be set to:
Configuration mode: Simple
Mode: Single
Satellite: which ever you are facing...
Send DiSEqC: No

If you have a motorised or multi LNB dish, the settings will be different, so let us know before we can help any further.

I've got a sly dish, is there a mode : single? I thought it was mode: simple???

And how would I work out which satellite I'm facing?

[Larry-G]

if its a sky uk mini dish its likely pointing towards 28.2 east unless it has been moved. how old is the dish and have you used it before for example with a sky uk receiver ?.

as for setup just follow judge's instructions in post 19 above.

[rafter_01]

if its a sky uk mini dish its likely pointing towards 28.2 east unless it has been moved. how old is the dish and have you used it before for example with a sky uk receiver ?.

as for setup just follow judge's instructions in post 19 above.

The sly dish is about 3years old.. Works perfectly fine with sly hd box

[Larry-G]

In that case it's pointed towards 28.2 east so select that in your tuner settings.

[rafter_01]

Cool now working...but my international free channels are not working.... Blank screen, why is that?

[Larry-G]

Which international free channels ? remember that some channels while free still require a sky card to be present in order so that you can watch them these are called FTV or free to view channels.

[rafter_01]

Ok no probs... Even channels like channel 5 hd are not showing?

Some channels are not showing as full screen, why is that

[Larry-G]

you may need to update your bouquet ( channel lists ) on the receiver. as for channels not displaying as full screen, that depends on the format the channel is broadcasting and the program being shown at the time. for example all old episodes of the simpsons broadcast with thick black bars down each side on the HD channels. You can adjust some settings to help ( cant think of the exact ones rite now as i'm at work and not near a receiver ).

[Larry-G]

And for the record CH 5H D is not free to air it is encrypted and FTV.

[Stanman]

go into menu>settings>system>AV Settings and select just scale for 4.3 16.9 content

[rafter_01]

go into menu>settings>system>AV Settings and select just scale for 4.3 16.9 content

Wicked, got it sorted...thanks

[Stanman]

Theres a thank you button;)

[rafter_01]

i dont think my mgcamd 1.35a is installing properly. Because when i go into softcam manager i see no cam info at all. Just blank??

confused..

[Mr. Mister]

Did you FTP the ipk file into tmp folder.. ??

then did you go to :

Blue Button > Vix > Install Local Extention > Green Button.. > Restart GUI ...??

[rafter_01]

Did you FTP the ipk file into tmp folder.. ??

then did you go to :

Blue Button > Vix > Install Local Extention > Green Button.. > Restart GUI ...??

Yes did all that... But no info in soft cam manager

[rafter_01]

Up and running, tried a different mgcamd..

Now i need to READ THE RULES.

[judge]

Up and running, tried a different mgcamd..

Now I'm part of someone's server but all channels don't work, for eg sly sport 1 doesn't work but sly sports 2,3,4 works...

You need to go back & read the rules you agreed to when you joined the forum.
You won't get help with non local cards here.

[rafter_01]

You need to go back & read the rules you agreed to when you joined the forum.
You won't get help with non local cards here.

Oh ok .. Ignore my post

[ramuk]

Hi,

Hello to everyone, seems like a brilliant forum

got my VU+ Duo yesterday and would like to flash the VIX image. Slightly confused, I am trying to install install the image but will i need to install the bootloader first? Some guides dont tell you about the bootloader install?

What is the latest version of bootloader and VIX image?
I have tried several time to boot with suggested files but no luck, Box display says starting .... nothing happens any help would be appreciated.
Thank you

[Larry-G]

The latest bootloader is V 3.0, The latest Public ViX image is 2.3-204.

both can be found here.

http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?14236-Vu-Duo-ViX-2-3-(Linux-3-1-1)-Image-Release-s