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Hey guys, starting to get sick of my recordings clashing with the wife's, can anyone advise me if there are any compatible USB tuners for my solo 2? I am running vix 742 cheers :)
Hey guys, starting to get sick of my recordings clashing with the wife's, can anyone advise me if there are any compatible USB tuners for my solo 2? I am running vix 742 cheers :)
There are a few on flea bay but you need to do some homework.I have heard of one make that works with linux and has the drivers and thats "Sundtek"
http://linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/Hardware_Device_Information
There are a few on flea bay but you need to do some homework.I have heard of one make that works with linux and has the drivers and thats "Sundtek"
http://linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/Hardware_Device_Information
Cheers mate. That's why I was asking on hear as I believe that a lot of them are not compatible with Linux sat boxes and do not want to waste my money buying in that won't work
Hmm anyone tried any other USB tuners on vu boxes?? The sundtek one is £80 bit pricy for me :(
BubbleBalls
23-09-13, 17:56
I am using a hauppauge wintv (if that's the correct spelling) on a Duo (not Duo2). I am based in Ireland so not sure of comparability for your local.
Can check model number later if you like?
Tapatalker
I am using a hauppauge wintv (if that's the correct spelling) on a Duo (not Duo2). I am based in Ireland so not sure of comparability for your local.
Can check model number later if you like?
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Yes please mate, then maybe I can find out if it will work with my sly uk card
satellite or s terrestrial tuner?
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satellite or s terrestrial tuner?
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Satellite for my solo2 using sly uk HD card, only really want it as back up as the wife is constantly recording stuff and clashing with my programs on a daily basis :(
sorry for hijacking please can someone recommend a VIX compatible USB tuner for terrestrial?
BubbleBalls
23-09-13, 23:49
My USB is terrestrial, sorry.
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sorry for hijacking please can someone recommend a VIX compatible USB tuner for terrestrial?
I have two usb dvb-t dual tuners (as per my signature below). The Hauppauge WinTV Nova TD (DIB0700 chipset drivers) works well with both the Duo and the Duo2. The Avermedia Twinstar (AF9035 chipset drivers) currently works well with the Duo but is not detected with the Duo2. I'm not sure why the Duo2 doesn't 'get on' with the Twinstar (the Duo2 firmware is still getting lots of changes?). These tuners do not support dvb-t2.
Cheers
My USB is terrestrial, sorry.
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What model are you using bubble and on which receiver?
What model are you using bubble and on which receiver?
Dunno about bubbles, but I personally use a Hauppauge pctv nanostick t2 tuner... Works perfectly fine using em28xx drivers...
One of these:
http://www.pctvsystems.com/Products/ProductsEuropeAsia/DVBTT2products/PCTVnanoStickT2/tabid/248/language/en-GB/Default.aspx
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BubbleBalls
24-09-13, 07:52
What model are you using bubble and on which receiver?
Hauppauge WinTV Nova-T for Saorview in Vu Duo with drivers dvb-usb-dan0700 (1.0-6) from feeds
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Dunno about bubbles, but I personally use a Hauppauge pctv nanostick t2 tuner... Works perfectly fine using em28xx drivers...
One of these:
http://www.pctvsystems.com/Products/ProductsEuropeAsia/DVBTT2products/PCTVnanoStickT2/tabid/248/language/en-GB/Default.aspx
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Thanks for the info, I am in UK there is no Geo restriction with this USB Tuner is there?
Thanks for the info, I am in UK there is no Geo restriction with this USB Tuner is there?
Not sure what sort of restriction your expecting? But I too am in the UK, as well as many others on here who have used one of these, and we have no problems...
I think it was the first that allowed dvb-t2 reception, so probably why it was so popular in UK, so we could all receive hd channels from freeview with it...
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Anybody got the AverMedia A867 working on Vix?
From feedback on amazoom..PCTV Systems DVB-T2 290e nanoStick HD TV Tuner - Watch, Pause & Record Digital Freeview Hi Definition and Standard Definition TV on your PC. Stream LIVE TV to your iPad, iPhone, PC. (Electronics)
Installed into rear USB slot on VU+ Duo2 receiver. Worked perfectly receiving all transmissions from my transmitter (DIVIS) in Belfast and ALSO RTE services via my aerial for Clermont Cairn in County Louth (Rep. of Ireland) some 40 miles away...!!
Perfect reception of both T & T2 (HD) transmissions.
There is one new for £42 on flea bay
pctv systems Dvb-T2 290e Nanostick HD TV Tuner - USB - Watch & Record HDTV on PC
Anybody got the AverMedia A867 working on Vix?
I understand that the A867 works for the more established VU+ models under Vix. However, I would be surprised if it works with the Duo2, since my A825 (Twinstar dual usb dvb-t) which is also based on the AF9035 chip doesn't. However, I don't have an A867 to try out.
So has anyone got a dvb-s or s2 USB tuner running on Linux boxes? If so which box and what image cheers :)
You are joking aren't you? Pmsl... Look at the signature of the guy above your last post
From what I remember reading once, babsy had a usb dvb-s running on open aaf (I think), and andy tried it on vix. I can't remember whether it worked or not, and what model it was though...
You are joking aren't you? Pmsl... Look at the signature of the guy above your last post
All the usb tuners in his sig are dvb-t though, not dvb-s...
All the usb tuners in his sig are dvb-t though, not dvb-s...
Ok fair point, sorry sirius
You are joking aren't you? Pmsl... Look at the signature of the guy above your last post
Yeah I seen these but they all seem to be terrestrial tuners. I want a satellite one to be able to record movies an stuff.
From what I remember reading once, babsy had a usb dvb-s running on open aaf (I think), and andy tried it on vix. I can't remember whether it worked or not, and what model it was though...
Hmmm would be really good if i manage to find one to work with my box.
I have an old USB dvb-s what I use to use on my PC, have tried on my solo 2 but not working :(
DaMacFunkin
24-09-13, 21:46
Scan sell this dvbs2
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/compro-s900-usb2-dvb-s-s2-tv-tuner-box-with-remote-control but don't know if the box has drivers for it.
DaMacFunkin
24-09-13, 21:49
Also found this dual tuner t2 on amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TBS5280-DVB-T2-Freeview-channels-Channel/dp/B008EFHUFQ
Apparently, this dvb-s2 works with all the boxes:
http://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00C0PV4LW/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
just install driver 'dvb-usb-dw2102'
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DaMacFunkin
25-09-13, 19:10
That's really tempting, I've spent a lot of money recently though :-(
DaMacFunkin
25-09-13, 19:20
Infact the one at scan says it is dreamdvb 3rd party compatible.
Apparently, this dvb-s2 works with all the boxes:
http://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00C0PV4LW/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
just install driver 'dvb-usb-dw2102'
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Really cheers mate might order my self one on Friday :)
I have got the elgato eyetv dtt tuner up and running. Just installed sundtek from plugins and all sorted.
DaMacFunkin
09-10-13, 15:52
I've ordered one of the S2 960 off amazon, I'll let you know how it is.
DaMacFunkin
12-10-13, 14:16
Seems fine, pic is great, zaps reasonably quick , I'm well happy. Ta.
Apparently, this dvb-s2 works with all the boxes:
http://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00C0PV4LW/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
just install driver 'dvb-usb-dw2102'
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I've just put 2 of these on and all seems to be working well. I've had 5 things recording all at once across 4 transponders - amazing to see it all working. They even have a red led so you can see when the external tuners are in use.
Thanks
Bdbdbd
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DaMacFunkin
12-10-13, 17:44
Might get another 2 next payday then :thumbsup:
I have one ordered but still not received :(
How much did it come to in total from Germany and how long did it take?
DaMacFunkin
12-10-13, 19:35
Ordered via amazon uk, ordered Wednesday, arrived today, total '£49 including delivery.
This Is Only £44.90 With Free Delivery From The UK...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/DVBSky-satellite-M88DS3103-consumption-Blindscan/dp/B007MCFENC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381604827&sr=8-1&keywords=DVBSky+S960+DVB-S2+USB
And It Comes With A USB Stick As A Bonus... Ideal For EPG/Picons...
This Is Only £44.90 With Free Delivery From The UK...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/DVBSky-satellite-M88DS3103-consumption-Blindscan/dp/B007MCFENC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381604827&sr=8-1&keywords=DVBSky+S960+DVB-S2+USB
And It Comes With A USB Stick As A Bonus... Ideal For EPG/Picons...
Said £49.90 for me...
Must be 2 listing as I just bought this one
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00C0PV4LW/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
at £44.
Must be 2 listing as I just bought this one
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00C0PV4LW/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
at £44.
Yup, that one's £44.90...
Yeah Mine Was A Different Listing To Both Of Yours... But Mine Had The Free USB Stick...
Does Anyone Know If The Vu+ Duo Can Handle 5 Tuners??? 2 Internal, 2 USB Terrestrial, 1 USB Satellite...
DaMacFunkin
13-10-13, 09:13
..they added 2.99 delivery on mine which is probably why it turned up so quick, but it was the £44.90 one i bought.
p.s. make sure you have a 2 pin adapter if you live in blighty.
DaMacFunkin
13-10-13, 16:18
Anybody else had this prob, hope its just a one off, left box on normal standby or the last 15 hours, turned it on and USB tuner wouldn't tune any channels (pat error) had to fully restart box :confused:
I've Got A Play TV Dual DVB-T USB Tuner, And Have Had A Problems That I Needed To Overcome... One Was To Put The Box In Deep Standby At 4am Using An Power-Timer And The Other Was The Auto-Timers Not Working For Freeview... But After Updating To The Latest Build, The Auto-Timer Problem Has Been Resolved...
Simple Thing To Do Is Set An Power Timer To Deep Standby When You Know You'll Be In Bed...
DaMacFunkin
14-10-13, 07:02
I think that is what I am going to have to do it has happened again when I have got up this morning, I wonder after how long it happens, reason is I need for the mrs to be able to come in from work and just be able to turn the box on and use it, if I have to keep explaining power cycles we are in trouble, is there a setting where the box will deep standby if on normal standby for say 4 hours ?
Ps. Maybe all that is needed is a refresh command sending on retune or exiting normal standby.
sandiego69
14-10-13, 10:37
Anyone looking for a USB DVB-T2 Tuner should look here. For £9.98 you cannot go wrong. You save about £40.
sandiego69
14-10-13, 10:38
Sorry here is the link
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/pc-accessories/tv-cards/tv-cards/pctv-nanostick-t2-290e-hdtv-usb-tv-tuner-card-10962120-pdt.html
DaMacFunkin
14-10-13, 12:21
I saw this link 3 weeks ago, they are totally out of stock, I doubt they ever had any stock at that price.
Anybody know about auto standby? Or does anybody know if BH has the same probs?
Does Anyone Know If The Vu+ Duo Can Handle 5 Tuners??? 2 Internal, 2 USB Terrestrial, 1 USB Satellite...
I have a Duo2 with 3 internal tuners (dual dvb-s2 + dvb-c/t) and 2 external tuners (Hauppauge Nova-TD dual dvb-t) running happily on OpenVix 3.0.750. This covers your query of 5 x tuners... no problem.
Ideally I would like to add another dual dvb-t usb device (= 2 external tuners). Vu+ has recently revised their firmware for the Solo2 and Duo2 to suppport a maximum of 4 x external tuners (vtuners). So in theory it might be possible to have eight tuners (4 x internal + 4 x vtuner). I know that some (maybe all?) Vix skins have been modified to support 6 x tuners. This doesn't stop the 7th and 8th tuners but would mean that their tuner info would not be visible in some areas.
The Vu+Duo is limited to a maximum of 2 x vtuners (eg usb). Therefore you could not have 5 x tuners (==> 3 x vtuners).
DaMacFunkin
14-10-13, 19:11
Will the unit wake itself from deep standby for recordings? Reason is I've found how to get the system to deep standby if left on normal standby for a certain amount of time.
Anybody else had this prob, hope its just a one off, left box on normal standby or the last 15 hours, turned it on and USB tuner wouldn't tune any channels (pat error) had to fully restart box :confused:
I wanted to wait for a couple of days before replying to see if I was going to get this problem but I haven't seen it on my solo2 with 2 usb tuners it all seems to be very stable so far - touch wood!
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DaMacFunkin
15-10-13, 06:58
Are you using one of your USB tuners as a primary though?
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No. The 2 internal tuners will be the primaries. However, since it was recording 2 things on the internal tuners yesterday one of the external tuners became active so that live tv could be viewed. It has stayed active since then but still no hangs.
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Rob van der Does
15-10-13, 08:02
No. The 2 internal tuners will be the primaries. However, since it was recording 2 things on the internal tuners yesterday one of the external tuners became active so that live tv could be viewed. It has stayed active since then but still no hangs.
This is normal behaviour, until you zap to a channel on another transponder/frequency.
Can you confirm that in this case?
sandiego69
15-10-13, 10:42
I saw this link 3 weeks ago, they are totally out of stock, I doubt they ever had any stock at that price.
Anybody know about auto standby? Or does anybody know if BH has the same probs?
You are right that the web site says out of stock but what I did was ring them up and ask them to check individual stores stock. I found that Reading store for example had two for sale and I snapped one up. The trick is to be persistent and try as many stores of PC World/ Currys as you can.
DaMacFunkin
15-10-13, 12:29
I tried all my local stores at the time and none had any, well done for getting one.
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DaMacFunkin
15-10-13, 12:32
Back on topic does anyone know if the tuner going to sleep can be fixed, or am I going to have to get creative with power timers.
Ps what do cron timers do and where can I find some examples of these?
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This is normal behaviour, until you zap to a channel on another transponder/frequency.
Can you confirm that in this case?
Hi Rob
Yes. When I changed channel it reverted back to using Tuner A.
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Rob van der Does
15-10-13, 20:27
OK, so that's good then.
DaMacFunkin
16-10-13, 12:41
Rob sorry to mither about this , but why is it the USB tuner is going to sleep? Is it because the port switches itself off to conserve power? If so can it be fixed, my panny vt50 has a setting to keep USB power on even in power off.
I've tested the DVB-S2 (dw2102) tuner mentioned above. After zapping a bit (2-3 times are enough) there's no video/audio output anymore, screen stays black. Receiver remains responsive. This is with a Unicable LNB, the Sundtek DVB-S2 does not have this problem.
DaMacFunkin
17-10-13, 12:25
I think some sort of tuner refresh on zapping is needed. ..
Well finaly after a very long wait I have received my sly dvb s2 960 and I must say it seems to be working really well. Tried it on my fixed dish first zapping was just as fast as internal and pic was brill. Then tried it on my motor all seems ok it moves the motor no probs and zapping is quiet fast too. Only thing is it don't seem to show the SNR correctly only showing 1% on most sats but the picture is excellent ??? Very strange maybe a bug or something.
DaMacFunkin
17-10-13, 19:09
Yes I think bug CBS drama I seem to remember only showing 1
Most of my channels range between 1-15% but I have mine connected to my motor. I have created a new thread for it anyway.
These tuners are really good, think I may invest in another next pay day :)
Hi,
What does a USB tuner allow one to do? How do you connect this to the solo2 or PC?
Thanks
Hi,
What does a USB tuner allow one to do? How do you connect this to the solo2 or PC?
Thanks
You plug info the port on the stb box. It allow you to have an extra tuner depending for aerial or satellite.
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Hi,
What does a USB tuner allow one to do? How do you connect this to the solo2 or PC?
Thanks
Highly recommended no more recording clashes for me :)
do you know of any usb dvb-c sticks that will work on the vu+ solo2 running vix 3.x image?
Perhaps a novice question, but do these S960 tuners become auto-select additional, or do they need their own bouquets? Thanks.
autoselect and treated like a normal tuner.
DaMacFunkin
13-11-13, 13:35
Except for the going to sleep...
Except for the going to sleep...
Hi DaMacFunkin,
What do you mean?
Except for the going to sleep...
Mines been used on a solo2 since I bought it around 2 - 3 weeks ago and never had an issue whatsoever.
My box goes in to DSB at 1AM and rewakes for EPG at 4PM and standby at 10AM.
I am well impressed with it so far
'Morning Stanman,
One more question before I take the plunge and get an S960: Does it work OK with subscribed channels? Not just the FTA Satellite channels?
Thanks.
'Morning Stanman,
One more question before I take the plunge and get an S960: Does it work OK with subscribed channels? Not just the FTA Satellite channels?
Thanks.
Yes it's just the same as the internal tuners
I have 2 fixed 28.2E and 1 motor.
The motor is on the internal B tuner and boxes uses and records subby channels from the C USB tuner. Not had any issues with it whatsoever
DaMacFunkin
14-11-13, 20:28
Its because i use C as my main that it tends to go to sleep if tuned to a fta channel for a length of time, or in soft standby, usually needing a reboot, if i could set my tuner priority as A,C,B i wouldn't have a problem, but what we found with main tuner set to 'A' was if we was watching say BBC1, and emmerdale and then coronation street started to record, we couldn't then access the motorised on 'B' without canceling the recordings or waiting for them to end :-(
Like i said you dont notice it because 'C' is only used for some recordings, what it needs is the ability to set A,C,B or for the USB port driver to stay awake, and not going to sleep because we aint zapping the channel.
Taken the plunge and ordered an S960 via Amazon today. Will report back any issues. Hopefully none :)
Its because i use C as my main that it tends to go to sleep if tuned to a fta channel for a length of time, or in soft standby, usually needing a reboot, if i could set my tuner priority as A,C,B i wouldn't have a problem, but what we found with main tuner set to 'A' was if we was watching say BBC1, and emmerdale and then coronation street started to record, we couldn't then access the motorised on 'B' without canceling the recordings or waiting for them to end :-(
Like i said you dont notice it because 'C' is only used for some recordings, what it needs is the ability to set A,C,B or for the USB port driver to stay awake, and not going to sleep because we aint zapping the channel.
I have tuner A set as fixed 28E, tuner B as motorised, and tuner C as fixed 28E, with record priority set to (auto) and have no issues at all.
Tuner A is main one when watching stuff then if recording something it always starts with tuner A then if another recording starts then tuner C steps in then if I need to turn channel or another recording starts tuner B steps in.
DaMacFunkin
19-11-13, 15:30
So how come it doesn't choose b for the second recording, that doesn't make sense unless you are actually tuned to b or 28.2 is disabled on b?
Ps if you are watching one transponder on A and a recording starts surly it has to choose another tuner unless both the programs are on the same transponder.
So how come it doesn't choose b for the second recording, that doesn't make sense unless you are actually tuned to b or 28.2 is disabled on b?
Ps if you are watching one transponder on A and a recording starts surly it has to choose another tuner unless both the programs are on the same transponder.
My mistake I was referring to a recording when the box is asleep, tuner A always first. Then C then B.
If I were watching say bbc1 it would be tuner A I was using, if a recording starts on itv tuner C would step in for the recording. Then if another recording starts on discovery tuner B will step in.
Don't know why it does this this way round, tuner B is motorised and set up for all sats available to me.
Maybe this is because most of the time my motor is pointing at another satellite and the box makes the decision to go to tuner C as it's faster.
Rob van der Does
20-11-13, 05:44
Maybe this is because most of the time my motor is pointing at another satellite and the box makes the decision to go to tuner C as it's faster.
Nope.
When set to 'auto' the box will always (try to) use the tuner with the least number of satellites. And that isn't always the wisest choice, but there is no intelligence involved (such as looking into the timerlist to see if a recording is imminent. Or even better: use a motorised dish for live-TV).
Cheers rob thanks for clearing that up, always wondered why it automatically goes to tuner c for recordings
Could someone please confirm, if I have solo2 with twin dvb-s2 and then I install a dual dvb-t tuner, I will have four standalone tuners?(2 sat & 2 terr)
Could someone please confirm, if I have solo2 with twin dvb-s2 and then I install a dual dvb-t tuner, I will have four standalone tuners?(2 sat & 2 terr)
Yep. As per my signature, my vuduo has the setup you propose. my vuduo2 has two dual tuners (usb) and three internal tuners. All works well.
But is this ok with SOLO2?
But is this ok with SOLO2?
Yep. It should be okay with Solo2 which can suppport up to 4 x vtuners (eg usb tuners). You just need to find a compatible usb dual tuner. Solo2 and Duo2 use the same kernel version, so the Hauppauge Nova TD (sometimes called Duet) should work. There are quite a lot of usb dual tuners and I cannot guarantee any except the one I have used. (Note that the Avermedia Twinstar doesn't work on my Duo2 and probably won't work on the Solo2 under Vix 3.0). These tuners I have experience with support only dvb-t and so would not cover UK broadcasts (because they are dvb-t2 I believe).
where can i get the drivers for my nova-t?
BubbleBalls
19-02-14, 01:24
I used a nova t on a Duo. Drivers were in feeds - DVD-USB-dib0700. You could try these. Install and reboot.
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