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Just updated my VU Duo using the on-line update, but now the box wont start, all I can see is a red light on the front of the box nothing else.
It's also not visible on my network....What can I do ?
Thanks.
Andy_Hazza
16-08-14, 19:54
Is it a genuine box?
from which build did you update from ?.
Yes, It's a genuine box and I upgraded from Apollo 20 to Apollo 24.....Any way I found this post
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?26735-Redlight-of-Death-Repair
My son is an electrical engineer, he had the said capacitor and now all is good.....Back up and running.
Thanks for the help and a great tutorial.
Cheers.
Hopefully this Red light will never appear on the Duo2 :eek:
Very doubtful as it only ever affected the early Duo's, it' a fault that was rectified well over a year ago.
that's good to know :thumbsup:
did you enjoy your Holiday pheonix it was nice down Seaton Crew :roflmao:
that's good to know :thumbsup:
did you enjoy your Holiday pheonix it was nice down Seaton Crew :roflmao:
still have another week off, so just chilling with the odd day out hunting etc.
Got 62 rabbits last night on a farm I have rites to in north Yorkshire.
My son is very interested in a Twin Tuner Box, I have a early VU+ Duo, now as you all know It's an early model.
So I was wondering what is available in today's market, that is similar to my old VU+ Duo.
Thanks in advance.
Yumy Rabbit and Black puddling pie :D enjoy the rest of your holliday
My son is very interested in a Twin Tuner Box, I have a early VU+ Duo, now as you all know It's an early model.
So I was wondering what is available in today's market, that is similar to my old VU+ Duo.
Thanks in advance.
Depends on your budget but if he's just after satellite and not cable, you cant go wrong with the solo2.
Depends on your budget but if he's just after satellite and not cable, you cant go wrong with the solo2.
Is the Solo 2 the same spec as my VU + Duo ?
I don't have a budget.
Thanks.
Is the Solo 2 the same spec as my VU + Duo ?
Same spec in that it has only 2 fixed sat tuners.
Everything else (besides the remote) is faster & smaller.
Being smaller, it will only take a 2.5" HDD too, it's worth the update though.
Have a look at the chart at the bottom of this page for a proper comparison:
http://www.vuplus.com/productSolo2.html
Same spec in that it has only 2 fixed sat tuners.
Everything else (besides the remote) is faster & smaller.
Being smaller, it will only take a 2.5" HDD too, it's worth the update though.
Have a look at the chart at the bottom of this page for a proper comparison:
http://www.vuplus.com/productSolo2.html
Looks like it has to be a VU+ Solo2.
Thanks.
Is the Solo 2 the same spec as my VU + Duo ?
I don't have a budget.
Thanks.
The solo2 is far superior to the Duo.
just look at this table for a comparison.
Vu+
Ultimo
Uno
Solo
Solo2
Duo
Duo2
*** DM800SE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreambox)
Production
Discontinued
Available
Available
Available
Available
Available
Available
Life cycle
2011 - 2013
2011 -
2010-
2012-
2010-
2012-
2010-
SoC (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System-on-a-Chip)
BCM7413
BCM7413
BCM7325
BCM7356
BCM7335
BCM7424
BCM7405
CPU type
MIPS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIPS_architecture)
MIPS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIPS_architecture)
MIPS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIPS_architecture)
MIPS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIPS_architecture)
MIPS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIPS_architecture)
MIPS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIPS_architecture)
MIPS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIPS_architecture)
CPU (MHz)
2x400
2x400
333*
2x1300
400
2x1300
400
RAM (MiB)
512
512
256
1024
384
2048
256
Flash (MiB)
1024
128
128
256
128
1024
64
Flash type
NAND
NAND
NAND
NAND
NAND
NAND
NAND
Default OS
Enigma2
Enigma2
Enigma2
Enigma2
Enigma2
Enigma2
Enigma2
DVB (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Video_Broadcasting)
3 × P&P (S2/C/T)
1 × P&P (S2/C/T)
1 × S2
2 × S2
2 × S2
2 × P&P (S2/C/T)
1 × S2
HDTV (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDTV)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
3D TV
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
PiP (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picture-in-picture)
Yes
Yes
No
Yes/HD
Yes
Yes/HD
No
Common Interface (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Interface)
2
2
2
1
2
2
0
Smart card (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_card)
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
USB (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Serial_Bus)
3 x 2.0
3 x 2.0
2 x 2.0
3 x 2.0
3 x 2.0
3 x 2.0
2 x 2.0
RS232 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RS232)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
LAN (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_Area_Network) (Mbit/s)
100 + 300Mbps USB-WIFI
100
100
1000
100
1000 + Built in WIFI-N
100
HDD (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_disk_drive)
2.5/3.5 in
2.5/3.5 in
No
2.5 in
3.5 in
2.5/3.5 in
2.5 in
ATA (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AT_Attachment)
SATA II
SATA II
No
SATA III
SATA II
SATA III
SATA
eSATA (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_ATA#eSATA)
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
SCART (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCART)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
HDMI (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI) / HDCP (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDCP)
1 / ?
1 / -
1 / -
1 / -
1 / -
1 / -
1 / -
Display
graphical VFD (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_fluorescent_display)
VFD (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_fluorescent_display)
No
VFD (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_fluorescent_display)
VFD (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_fluorescent_display)
LCD/VFD (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_fluorescent_display)
Color Oled
LNB pass-thru
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Other connectors
1 x YPrPb
1 x YPrPb
1 x YPrPb
1 x YPrPb
1 x Service Mini-USB
Dimensions, WxHxD (mm)
380 x 60 x 290
340 x 60 x 272
280 x 50 x 200
280 x 50 x 200
380 x 60 x 280
380 x 60 x 290
195 x 40 x 140
The solo2 is far superior to the Duo.
Far superior but does the same job, just a lot faster & a bit smaller.
Solo2 would be my preference though for a 2 feed sat box.
Solo2 would be my preference though for a 2 feed sat box.
TM-NANO-2-SUPER isn't a bad choice either & cheaper than the VU.
Far superior but does the same job, just a lot faster & a bit smaller.
Solo2 would be my preference though for a 2 feed sat box.
Agreed, they both do the same job, but the solo2 is a lot faster.
TM-NANO-2-SUPER isn't a bad choice either & cheaper than the VU.
Yes I agree again, in fact I am using one rite now as my preferred daily use receiver.
Yes I agree again, in fact I am using one rite now as my preferred daily use receiver.
Same here. TM-NANO-2-SUPER on current ViX builds also supports DVB-T USB tuners finally, signal strength not as good as a Solo2, but works well, so an extra option for another tuner, always a bonus.
Rather than the SOLO2 I would go for the gigablue quad, the PNP tuner option comes in handy.
It's a great pity that the Solo2 does not have the component output that the Duo had.
Yet another example a penny pinching by VU for no good reason.
The VU+ Duo2 is the only box to buy - extremely expensive, but it's the only box that does everything and is future proof.
Andy_Hazza
17-08-14, 21:40
Wouldn't touch gigablue with a barge pole. :eek:
Andy_Hazza
17-08-14, 21:41
It's a great pity that the Solo2 does not have the component output that the Duo had.
Yet another example a penny pinching by VU for no good reason.
The VU+ Duo2 is the only box to buy - extremely expensive, but it's the only box that does everything and is future proof.
HDMI is the way to go!!
Yes, but that's only one HD output.
With HDMI + Component you get two top quality HD outputs. Sadly the Solo2 lacks that feature which was on the old Duo.
Just noticed from chart on previous page that ultimo is mentioned as discontinued. Any particular reason. People who bought it must feel a bit peeved and also worried about future software support
Conaxthewarrior
19-08-14, 18:58
Well, I bought my VU+ Duo in 2010 or there abouts and its never let me down once -I've changed the latest images, updated the changed images , updated the satellite freqency list , uploaded, downloaded and sodded about with it twice requiring a factory reset then a usb software setup (clever) and it still soldiers on problem free. Pity other industries dont build things as solid as this.
Just noticed from chart on previous page that ultimo is mentioned as discontinued. Any particular reason. People who bought it must feel a bit peeved and also worried about future software support
That chart has not been updated in a while, as far as I am aware all older Vu+ models have now been discontinued or will soon be in favour for their new three teer support system which is as follows.
Entry level
Vu+ Solo SE
Mid level
Vu+ Solo 2
Upper level (high end).
Vu+ Duo 2.
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