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tfi016304
21-06-15, 13:14
Sorry if this is in the wrong place. But after weeks of searching how to set things up like sky with the channel numbers in the EPG, I made a guide to try and help other people.


OpenVix Install Guide
VU+ SOLO2

With Channels in the Correct order 28.2E
WITH HDD AND USB
ALL FILES NEEDED ATTACHED



With Channels in the Correct order 28.2E
WITH HDD AND USB
ALL FILES NEEDED ATTACHED



FIRST: FLASH IMAGE

1: Download Latest Openvix - http://www.openvix.co.uk/index.php?dir=Vu%2BSolo2/
2: Extract with WinRAR or other software
3: Copy VUPLUS folder from extracted file to a FAT32 formatted flash drive
4: Turn off receiver at rear rocker switch
5: Insert USB stick and turn on rocker switch
6: When prompted on front of box press the power button (Blue Circle front of box
7: Image will be flashed


SECOND: SETUP WIZARD

1: Follow the on screen instructions (Very straight forward)
2: **TAKE NOTE OF YOUR NETWORK IP Example (192.168.1.1)**
3: At tuner setup (SET SATELLITE TO 28.2E)
4: At Service scan select (NO, SCAN LATER MANUALLY)


THIRD: INITALISATION OF HDD AND USB

1: Menu>System>Storage Devices>Initialisation
2: Select USB (Press Red circle on remote to Initialise)
3: AND AGAIN FOR HDD
4: Select HDD (Press Red circle on remote to Initialise)


FOURTH: SETUP

1: Menu>Setup>System>EPG>Settings
2: Set EPG location to (/media/usb/)
3: ON NETWORKED COMPUTER - Run FileZilla
4: At Host (Enter Network IP, noted down earlier)
5: Enter (root) for the Username and Password
6: Quick Connect
7: You should now see folders in the right hand window
8: In Left hand window select PICON folder and copy to /media/usb/
9: REBOOT

I AM GOING TO ASUME THAT YOU NOW KNOW HOW TO USE FILEZILLA


FIFTH: PLUGINS

1: Menu>Plugins
2: Green Circle on Remote (Download Plugins)
3: Select Extensions> Autobouqets-E2 and Install
4: REBOOT


SIXTH: SERVICE SEARCHING

1: Menu>Setup>Service Searching>AutoBouquets (28.2E)
2: PRESS Menu on Remote
3: Setup as per picture changing Border Scotland for your Region



4: Press Green to save and again to scan
5: Once completed RESTART


SEVENTH: CROSSEPG

1: Menu>Setup>System>EPG>CrossEpg
2: Configure (Once a Day) (04.30)
3: Open TV Providers select (Sky UK OpenTV)
4: Download Now


EIGHTH: SOFTCAM (MGCAMD)

1: Menu>Plugins
2: Green Button to download
3: Select SoftCam (Enigma2-Plugin-Mgcamd 1.38). Install
4: Use FileZilla – Copy contents of mgcamd config files to (/usr/keys/)
5: Now Copy your Newcamd file to same location
6: See newcamd.Example if unsure
7: Restart
8: Menu>Setup>SoftCam/ci>SoftCam Manager
9: Start and Enable Startup

Now Restart and all is done http://www.world-of-satellite.com/images/smilies/smile1.gif

You can change the skin if so desired, to look like Sky use (Blue HD) from plugins skins.

Disclaimer: The attached software was supplied by other members of this forum. I have only mad up the Guide to try and help People setup there VU+ SOLO2 easily.
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john doe
21-06-15, 13:26
very nice. but there is a guide on here under vix support menu, showing how to set up a receiver already. ABM also setup everything similar to sky
lincsat
21-06-15, 14:48
You can also skip the installation of DVB snoop and the full automatic scan when using ABM. When using Open TV on CrossEPG, you don't need to update Rytec or Xepgdb providers - should save you 20 mins or so :)
tfi016304
21-06-15, 15:59
Sorry I did not know that you could skip DVB snoop.

I was struggling to find the information to set the box up like sky (Wife friendly) and could not find a guide to do what I wanted. All channels in the correct order and same feel as sky.

All is working perfect now with the way I set things up and I was just trying to help other people from struggling like I did:o:o:o:o:o
bbbuk
21-06-15, 17:53
I use built-in AutoBouquetMaker along with OpenTV via CrossEPG which automatically sets up bouquets and epg all from the same sources as Sky use, rather than internet sources.
abu baniaz
21-06-15, 20:55
@tfi016304 (http://www.world-of-satellite.com/member.php?75738-tfi016304)
Thank you for taking the time to post the guide.

As pointed above, there are a few areas of improvements/corrections required. Please feel free to amend as appropriate.
tfi016304
22-06-15, 12:44
@abu baniaz

Sorry for the stupid question, but how do I amend my first post.
abu baniaz
22-06-15, 14:46
Just post it here. One of the moderators, will move/merge/edit as required.
Larry-G
22-06-15, 15:29
Personally I am totally befuddled at users who buy a e2 based receiver, often spending several hundred pounds then try to make it into a sky lookalike. If you want a sky box get a flaming sky box for Pete sake.
chumley
24-06-15, 14:28
I think you are confusing functionality with usability - a lot of people like Sky's usability but feel it's functionality falls short. I think it's perfectly valid to want a Sky look and feel with the extended functionality of of an Enigma2 box, it gives you the best of both worlds!
tfi016304
26-06-15, 12:32
Amended setup guide.

Please update first post. Thank you to the forum members who offered advice.


OpenVix Install Guide
VU+ SOLO2

With Channels in the Correct order 28.2E
WITH HDD AND USB
ALL FILES NEEDED ATTACHED



FIRST: FLASH IMAGE

1: Download Latest Openvix - http://www.openvix.co.uk/index.php?dir=Vu%2BSolo2/
2: Extract with WinRAR or other software
3: Copy VUPLUS folder from extracted file to a FAT32 formatted flash drive
4: Turn off receiver at rear rocker switch
5: Insert USB stick and turn on rocker switch
6: When prompted on front of box press the power button (Blue Circle front of box
7: Image will be flashed


SECOND: SETUP WIZARD

1: Follow the on screen instructions (Very straight forward)
2: **TAKE NOTE OF YOUR NETWORK IP Example (192.168.1.1)**
3: At tuner setup (SET SATELLITE TO 28.2E)
4: At Service scan select (NO, SCAN LATER MANUALLY)


THIRD: INITALISATION OF HDD AND USB

1: Menu>System>Storage Devices>Initialisation
2: Select USB (Press Red circle on remote to Initialise)
3: AND AGAIN FOR HDD
4: Select HDD (Press Red circle on remote to Initialise)


FORTH: SETUP

1: Menu>Setup>System>EPG>Settings
2: Set EPG location to (/media/usb/)
3: ON NETWORKED COMPUTER - Run FileZilla
4: At Host (Enter Network IP, noted down earlier)
5: Enter (root) for the Username and Password
6: Quick Connect
7: You should now see folders in the right hand window
8: In Left hand window select PICON folder and copy to /media/usb/
9: REBOOT

I AM GOING TO ASUME THAT YOU NOW KNOW HOW TO USE FILEZILLA


FIFTH: PLUGINS

1: Menu>Plugins
2: Green Circle on Remote (Download Plugins)
3: Select Extensions> Autobouqets-E2 and Install
4: REBOOT


SIXTH: SERVICE SEARCHING

1: Menu>Setup>Service Searching>AutoBouquets (28.2E)
2: PRESS Menu on Remote
3: Setup as per picture changing Border Scotland for your Region



4: Press Green to save and again to scan
5: Once completed RESTART


SEVENTH: CROSSEPG

1: Menu>Setup>System>EPG>CrossEpg
2: Configure (Once a Day) (04.30)
3: Open TV Providers select (Sky UK OpenTV)
4: Download Now


EIGHTH: SOFTCAN (MGCAMD)

1: Menu>Plugins
2: Green Button to download
3: Select SoftCam (Enigma2-Plugin-Mgcamd 1.38). Install
4: Use FileZilla – Copy contents of mgcamd config files to (/usr/keys/)
5: Now Copy your Newcamd file to same location
6: See newcamd.Example if unsure
7: Restart
8: Menu>Setup>SoftCam/ci>SoftCam Manager
9: Start and Enable Startup

Now Restart and all is done 

You can change the skin if so desired, to look like Sky use (Blue HD) from plugins skins.

Disclaimer: The attached software was supplied by other members of this forum. I have only mad up the Guide to try and help People setup there VU+ SOLO2 easily.
tfi016304
26-06-15, 12:38
Personally I am totally befuddled at users who buy a e2 based receiver, often spending several hundred pounds then try to make it into a sky lookalike. If you want a sky box get a flaming sky box for Pete sake.


I don't want a flaming sky box, I was just trying to get it setup similar to sky to keep the wife happy. I will be motorising my 1.2m dish and hopefully adding Netflix when this is stable. I am trying to do an all in one box. Just to clarify.
TK4|2|1
26-06-15, 17:47
I don't want a flaming sky box, I was just trying to get it setup similar to sky to keep the wife happy. I will be motorising my 1.2m dish and hopefully adding Netflix when this is stable. I am trying to do an all in one box. Just to clarify.

I once thought like you, "keep the wife happy", but she actually now prefers it to our sky box.


Sent by pressing the screen on 1 of my Apple devices, cuz that's how I roll..
abu baniaz
26-06-15, 17:59
Unless the numbers being printed next to the chanenl name are a must, you can also use AutoBouquetsMaker. It completes in roughly half the time of AB 28.2.
tfi016304
27-06-15, 22:35
Thank you, The channel numbers are a must for the wife, this is what she likes. I am slowly trying to convert her, but alas I have to take baby steps or buy some very good ear plugs.

Just one thing that I have been stuck with is How do you turn off the narrator permanently. Then things will be perfect.

Happy wife happy life :):)
Charmed
06-10-15, 23:18
Finally!!! Thank you so much!! I spent days struggling to get this to work. May god bless you.