solo2 or duo2

[Tkr001]

But as you would need to format it you will lose your recordings. If you google a bit you may find how you can copy your recordings from the sky HDD to a pc. I think they ate in .ts format so you could probably view them later through the vu+ box

[AJT]

Just convert any media to MKV this is highly compressed format and plays great on solo2 from Hdd.
i just convert on computer and FTP to solo2 hard drive.

As for duo2 v solo2 i choose solo2,for me i only needed a twin tuner, duo2 looks nice though and i am going to get one just to have a play but it wont do anything the solo2 can not do apart from lcd

[Rob van der Does]

Just convert any media to MKV this is highly compressed format and plays great on solo2 from Hdd.
i just convert on computer and FTP to solo2 hard drive.

It is not important to which container you convert, as long as you use a supported codec. I hope you use H264.

[tomos]

Do I format the HD before I fit it into the VU+ box or does the vu box have the function to format a HD?

[Larry-G]

There is a initialize option in the image that will format the HDD to the required format but i cant think of the exact path at present and i'm not near a receiver to check.

[abu baniaz]

You cannot initailse(ie format) the HDD if it is mounted already.

To Unmount,
Blue Button > Vix > Mount Manager > Yellow (read text)

To Format
Menu > Setup > System > Hard disk > Initialisation

[pac2000]

You Can Only Transfer FTA Recordings From Your Sky HDD To A PC... Any Recording From Encrypted Channels, Will Still Be Encrypted On The HDD... You Can Transfer Them, But They Won't Play... (Free-To-View Channels Are Also Encrypted)

[tomos]

One more question is it the Twin DVB-S2 Tuner connection that is the same as the sky connections?

[Larry-G]

One more question is it the Twin DVB-S2 Tuner connection that is the same as the sky connections?

Yes they all use the same f-plugs.

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[tomos]

Last question before purchasing which option in your opinions will offer the best value for money:-
1) A solo2 box at £309 + hd at £50 + a wifi at £18 total = £377
or
2) A Duo 2 box at £449 with build in wifi and reusing my sky box HD

I'm airing on the side of the duo2 box

[Sicilian]

If you can afford the Duo2 budget go for it.

[tomos]

Hi all,

I've purchased a vu Duo2 box last weekend, just need to set it up this weekend, just like to thank everyone that's given their advice, looking into the future and enhancing the box what plugins etc could I add to the vu duo2 for example what are :-
1) Bouquets
2) cccam
3) hbbtv
Could anyone point me in the right directing on a low down on all plugins/enhancements etc available?

[Tkr001]

Hi all,

I've purchased a vu Duo2 box last weekend, just need to set it up this weekend, just like to thank everyone that's given their advice, looking into the future and enhancing the box what plugins etc could I add to the vu duo2 for example what are :-
1) Bouquets
2) cccam
3) hbbtv
Could anyone point me in the right directing on a low down on all plugins/enhancements etc available?

Congrats on your box. To answer your questions

1. A bouquet is a list of channels.
2. CCcam is a soft CAM. If you want to watch anything other than FTA you probably need it installed. Google is your friend here.
3. HBBTV - google is your friend and if you are in the UK you don't have access to it.

As far as plugins go there is no definitive reference, just google any you are interested in to see what they do. Remember depending on the image you choose a plugin may or may not work.