that depends on your needs. with an octo-lnb you probably have hooked up more than just a solo2.Originally Posted by jonnyflash
how many "virtual tuners" do you need on your solo 4k (max is 8)?
jonnyflash (30-11-15)
My setup will be
Solo4k, Solo2 (twin DVB s2) and 2 x zeros
What would you recommend for LNB?
solo2 = 2 universal feeds, 2 x zeros = 2 universal feeds, solo 4k = 1 unicable feed (4 or 8 scrs).
so, we need 4 universal feeds and 1 unicable feed (4 or 8 scrs).
the "biggest" lnb i know of has 3 universal feeds and 1 unicable feed (4 scrs).
so, for your config we probably need a quattro lnb plus a reqular switch and a cascaded unicable switch.
or...
we could also drive the solo2 and the 2 zeros with unicable.
for that we would only need a quattro lnb plus a unicable switch.
i'd probably go for this one.
or...
there will be also lnbs with 8 scrs soon... then a unicable lnb with 8 scrs could suffice.
lots of options.
Last edited by 2stein; 30-11-15 at 22:33.
jonnyflash (30-11-15)
Could you explains scr and the switches?
Just thinking I could leave my existing setup and mount a separate satellite for 4k, then what LNB would suffice?
1 scr is kind of a virtual tuner.
the solo 4k has 2 physical fbc tuners but 8 scrs. so, a solo 4k would be equivalent to a box with 8 conventional tuners.
for a switch you could use something like this one:
http://www.inverto.tv/products/produ...tion=49&id=278
2 scrs would go to the solo 2, 1 each for the zeros, and the remaining 4 to the solo 4k.
with that the solo 4k would have 4 "virtual tuners", 4 would be left unused. if you wanted to use those 4 as well, you would need a switch with more scrs.
jonnyflash (30-11-15)
for full exploitation you would need something like this:
http://www.inverto.tv/products/produ...id=323&cat=126
this seems to be brand new... don't know whether you can already buy it.
or...
a quattro lnb plus the unicable switch with 8 scrs/user bands mentioned above.
Last edited by 2stein; 30-11-15 at 23:10.
jonnyflash (30-11-15)
Would this be OK to supply just the Solo 4K ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261160931025 @eBay
this one gives you 4 virtual tuners... which basically fully loads 1 fbc tuner.
i have a similar one for a duo2 with 4 tuners. works perfectly.
not sure putting up a new dish is justified for just getting 2 additional tuners...
Last edited by 2stein; 01-12-15 at 09:16.
Hi 2stein,
this is not correct.
Solo2 with 2 cable = 2 transponder from 2 bands
Solo4k with 2 cable = up to 8 transponder from 2 bands
ciao
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Sat:VU+ Ultimo4K/Solo4K/Duo2/2*Solo2/Ultimo
Remote: Harmony 200, 700, Link, Smart Control, Smart Companion, Elite, 2*Ultimate, Keyboard
yes, you are right... forgot the transponder thing... this is really complex...
but the 2 bands can be limiting... that's why i switched to unicable on my duo2 to get access to all 4 bands on all tuners with just one cable.
so, if the channels you are watching are just on 2 bands (H/H, H/L, V/H, V/L) then 2 feeds from your octo-lnb might be good enough. :-)
Last edited by 2stein; 01-12-15 at 09:34.
Hi,
in Germany the 2 bands is almost no limitation a 99% of the channel are high/low horizontal.
ciao
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Sat:VU+ Ultimo4K/Solo4K/Duo2/2*Solo2/Ultimo
Remote: Harmony 200, 700, Link, Smart Control, Smart Companion, Elite, 2*Ultimate, Keyboard
i don't buy the 99% but anyway: i prefer 100% solutions :-)
That was a bit like the American man bragging to the Irish man, saying that when they built the space shuttle to .0001% tolerances, The Irish fella replied "That would be no use in Ireland, we'd have to be bang on"
Still a bit confused though,
What LNB would fully exploit a 2 tuner Vu Solo4k on its own?
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