Ultimo owner to be

[mr rx]

Hi Guys,

Ordered the Ultimo from the sponsor and really looking forward to taking delivery.

Ive been reading up on a various how to's and there is still couple of questions i need to ask.

In the old E1 we used to load the new image by serial to prevent bricking the box, now its all done by USB.

My questions are:-

1. Do you delete and install the flash everytime you install a new image? If so, is the flash contained in the image pack or do you load that first separately?

2. Do you get asked to install the flash everytime you install the image leaving you to yes or no?

I've probably over complicated this as I have yet to see one.

Thanks

[Stanman]

1. No mate, you just need to put the new image on to USB and away you go, only time you might need to update system files is if there is a new bootloader.

2. No

[mcquaim]

No need to clear down the flash at all..

It is as simple as unzipping the image onto a USB stick and then rebooting the receiver! When the flashing is complete it will tell you to remove the USB stick and reboot the receiver!

And that is it, all flashed. All you do then is to follow the on-screen instructions to set it up!

Good luck and enjoy!

[mr rx]

1. No mate, you just need to put the new image on to USB and away you go, only time you might need to update system files is if there is a new bootloader.

2. No

Thank you.

I noticed the new Vix image requires new system files, when installing this image would you follow the same procedure from USB or would you first install the bootloader then image?

Or again am I over complicating things

Thanks

[Stanman]

This is in the Ultimo forum so assuming you have that box?

If so no bootloader to install, just stick the image on USB and away you go.

When we release an image if the BL needs updating its listed in the release thread

[mr rx]

Thanks Stanman,

Yes I am from the old D2MAC days right through E1 and then on to E2 using the Ultimo, purchased today from the sponsor here. I just had to question it again as the procedure seems a lot more simplified than older linux boxes and just wanted to be 100% before flashing.

I am sure I will be back to ask about something else as I'm new to E2

Thanks again

[Stanman]

Thanks Stanman,

Yes I am from the old D2MAC days right through E1 and then on to E2 using the Ultimo, purchased today from the sponsor here. I just had to question it again as the procedure seems a lot more simplified than older linux boxes and just wanted to be 100% before flashing.

I am sure I will be back to ask about something else as I'm new to E2

Thanks again

Thats what we are here for buddy. Any questions you have, please do a search and if no help than create a thread.

Good choice of box, lovely piece of kit and nothing like having a new toy to play with

[parkher]

Good choice of box, lovely piece of kit and nothing like having a new toy to play with

I also need a new receiver to replace my ailing old Octagon.

I am thinking about Ultimo.

I currently have Vu+ Duo and ET9000.
I like them both but especially ET9000 (except that time bomb in it).
How does Ultimo compare to ET9000?

Additionally, Ultimo might come handy with the third tuner for cable, 2 sat + 1 cable.
That way I hope to be able to record stuff from cable too.
I am aware of the issues with 3 tuners installed, though. Seems like the power supply is too weak?


Currently I have a problem with Vu Duo that it does not record some channels. In particular, Eurosport 2 NE HD on Hotbird - this channels has so many audio tracks, that seems to be causing the problem (just a guess).
It records fine most channels, though, for example Eurosport 1 HD with only two audio tracks.
I hope there will be no such problem with Ultimo.
I think I need to update my Duo image maybe that will fix the problem on Duo too.

It seems that so far there is no newer bootloader to flash into Ultimo?
This step is not needed no matter what image?

[mr rx]

I've read up some more and it appears all Ultimo's have the latest bootloader already installed so no need unless there is an image later down the line that requires an update.

As for comparision i do not know, others will help

[parkher]

Thanks.
Comparison with ET9000 would be very interesting as both Ultimo and ET9000 have the same processor.
Maybe not comparison but feedback/impressions of people who have both

[Rob van der Does]

ET timebomb???

[Trial]

Hi Rob,
wasn´t there a battery which is urgently needed for operation?

ciao

[Rob van der Does]

wasn´t there a battery which is urgently needed for operation?

Yes, there is a fixed battery inside, that should never be removed. But the same applies to all components inside the box

[Larry-G]

To be honest the battery should by far outlast the operating life of the receiver it self.

[parkher]

It should, but will it?
And also the danger of deterioration of the contact between the battery and the socket because of oxidation.
The owners of ET9000 may have to pay way more for xanax than the price of ET9000 itself.
In America you would get millions for continuous emotional distress.

But still, I love ET9000 and I would like to hear here from somebody who has both and likes Ultimo more.