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    Hi all, from a COMPLETE newbie

    Hi Guys,

    I've got a Sky+ box and a Humax HDR1000S Freesat box, I also have Kodi on a Minix W10 Mini PC.

    On the MyHumax forum, guys were talking about Enigma 2 machines, in connection with Freesat, but it looks to me that they can do much more.

    Where does a newbie like me find out about the "basics", I've been looking around here and have found loads of options being discussed, with some being "whispered" about.

    Please point me in the direction of the "Start Here" button.

    Regards,

    Paul

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    Just search on the forum and look at the guides n tutorials.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy_Hazza View Post
    Just search on the forum and look at the guides n tutorials.


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    Thanks for the advice, but I've already been looking around the guides etc such as "How to setup AutobouquetsMaker for FreeView HD using OpenViX".

    But I'm not anywhere near needing advice like that, I'm so new I don't even know what questions to ask.

    I really need a "Basic" how to.

    I realise I may be in the wrong place/forum, but would appreciate being pointed in the right direction.

    PS, I don't have a machine yet, I need to know if it is something I can use/benefit from.

    Regards,

    Paul

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    Quote Originally Posted by paulrichasrdson View Post
    PS, I don't have a machine yet, I need to know if it is something I can use/benefit from.
    So what are you trying to achieve/gain from a new receiver ....... what is essential for you?
    E.g.
    Sat/Cable/????
    Tailorable screens/skins
    EPG ?
    Kodi??
    IPTV support
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    Hi twol,

    I was thinking :-

    1) I could receive and record multi channels of Satellite TV (Freesat and maybe Sky).
    2) Screens and Skins aren't a priority.
    3) EPG is a definite requirement.
    4) I don't seem to get on with Kodi, so that's not vital.
    5) IPTV seems to be the future so that would be good.
    6) I'd like to send and or stream recordings to/from other devices on my network (PC / TV in another room / NAS)
    7) Once up and running I wouldn't want too much "maintenance"

    If I could achieve all that with an Enigma 2 Machine, I would be a happy bunny.

    Regards,

    Paul
    Last edited by paulrichasrdson; 23-09-18 at 16:49. Reason: mistake

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    1. No Sky UK .. but ability to watch/record multiple channels/services simultaneously depending on tuner/LNB config.
    3. Excellent EPG facilities
    4. Kodi available .... and the new boxes (eg SF8008 HD60) may be better at handling Kodi.
    5. IPTV works and there are addons(plugins) that support IPTV
    6) Depending on the receiver - can stream to other devices e.g. phone/tablet etc
    7) Built in update/backup facilities
    2) may not be a requirement but skins (which are available in many different forms) can add real life to “your“ setup.

    Lastly many E2 images available, although OpenViX is obviously excellent
    Last edited by twol; 23-09-18 at 17:01.
    Gigablue Quad 4K & UE 4K
    .........FBC Tuners:
    ------------------> DUR-Line DCR 5-1-8-L4 Multiswitch to 1.5M dish(28.2E)
    ------------------> Spaun SUS 5581/33 NFA Multiswitch to 80 cm dish(19.2E)
    .......................> FBC & DVB-S2X into 90cm dish (27.5W) Opticum robust Unicable LNB
    AX HD61, Edision Osmio 4K+, Zgemma H9Combo, Octagon SF8008 , gbtrio4k, h9se using Legacy ports on multiswitches
    Zgemma H9 C/S into Giga4K

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    Quote Originally Posted by paulrichasrdson View Post
    Hi twol,

    I was thinking :-

    1) I could receive and record multi channels of Satellite TV (Freesat and maybe Sky).
    2) Screens and Skins aren't a priority.
    3) EPG is a definite requirement.
    4) I don't seem to get on with Kodi, so that's not vital.
    5) IPTV seems to be the future so that would be good.
    6) I'd like to send and or stream recordings to/from other devices on my network (PC / TV in another room / NAS)
    7) Once up and running I wouldn't want too much "maintenance"

    If I could achieve all that with an Enigma 2 Machine, I would be a happy bunny.

    Regards,

    Paul
    1/ Sky UK FTA is your best option as you get more channels than FreeSat, but nothing stopping you from having both! I would also look at an FBC specific receiver since you mentioned “Multiple Recordings”. But to make full use of FBC, you need a Unicable LNB (Unicable 2/JESS)
    2/ Even if not a priority, plenty of choices.
    3/ CrossEPG is good for Sky EPG.
    4/ Always an option if you want to revisit it, on certain boxes anyhow.
    5/ Suls plugin or even Stalker plugin (specific boxes again) will give you your IPTV needs.
    6/ This is possible.
    7/ Once up n running, you can do a backup of everything and if you did ever bugger anything up, you’ve always got a backup to turn to.


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    Vu+ Solo 2 with 1TB HDD 'White Edition', 2x DVB-S2 tuners
    Mut@nt HD2400 with 1TB HDD, 4x DVB-S2 tuners
    Fixed 28.2E Technomate 65cm Mesh Satellite Dish with Inverto Unicable II/JESS LNB and Inverto Unicable Splitter
    Fixed 28.2E Sky Zone 1 45cm Satellite Dish with Octo LNB
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    Hi twol,

    I think I would prefer my hard drive to be onboard (my wife certainly would).

    Is it common for these boxes to have external drives?

    Is there a technical reason why?

    Regards,

    Paul

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    Internal HDD always better imo. External HDD need additional power source, which uses more energy.


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    Vu+ Solo 2 with 1TB HDD 'White Edition', 2x DVB-S2 tuners
    Mut@nt HD2400 with 1TB HDD, 4x DVB-S2 tuners
    Fixed 28.2E Technomate 65cm Mesh Satellite Dish with Inverto Unicable II/JESS LNB and Inverto Unicable Splitter
    Fixed 28.2E Sky Zone 1 45cm Satellite Dish with Octo LNB
    (All receivers installed with the latest Dev build)

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    Hi Andy,

    Quote Originally Posted by Andy_Hazza View Post
    1/ Sky UK FTA is your best option as you get more channels than FreeSat, but nothing stopping you from having both! I would also look at an FBC specific receiver since you mentioned “Multiple Recordings”. But to make full use of FBC, you need a Unicable LNB (Unicable 2/JESS)

    If I have an FBC Receiver with Unicable LNB, How many channels could I record at the same time.

    3/ CrossEPG is good for Sky EPG.

    Do these EPGs automatically update the recording times if the program gets adjusted?

    5/ Suls plugin or even Stalker plugin (specific boxes again) will give you your IPTV needs.

    I assume I can find which boxes are compatible from the "supplier" of the plugin.

    6/ This is possible.

    I assume I'll need yet another plugin to achieve this?

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    Regards,

    Paul

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    Quote Originally Posted by paulrichasrdson View Post
    Hi twol,

    I think I would prefer my hard drive to be onboard (my wife certainly would).

    Is it common for these boxes to have external drives?

    Is there a technical reason why?

    Regards,

    Paul
    As Andy has commented an external HDD should preferably have its own power source.
    Fashion? Most of the “older“ receivers had an internal HDD and typically the more expensive receivers still offer this feature, but only supporting externall HDD‘S obviously cuts the cost (no HDD internal power supply requirements/cables/caddy) ... hence the “technical“ reason ........ cost!
    Last edited by twol; 23-09-18 at 18:16.
    Gigablue Quad 4K & UE 4K
    .........FBC Tuners:
    ------------------> DUR-Line DCR 5-1-8-L4 Multiswitch to 1.5M dish(28.2E)
    ------------------> Spaun SUS 5581/33 NFA Multiswitch to 80 cm dish(19.2E)
    .......................> FBC & DVB-S2X into 90cm dish (27.5W) Opticum robust Unicable LNB
    AX HD61, Edision Osmio 4K+, Zgemma H9Combo, Octagon SF8008 , gbtrio4k, h9se using Legacy ports on multiswitches
    Zgemma H9 C/S into Giga4K

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    Quote Originally Posted by paulrichasrdson View Post
    Hi Andy,



    Regards,

    Paul
    You don’t mean the new type “Sky LNB” do you, as they won’t work on e2 receivers.


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    Vu+ Solo 2 with 1TB HDD 'White Edition', 2x DVB-S2 tuners
    Mut@nt HD2400 with 1TB HDD, 4x DVB-S2 tuners
    Fixed 28.2E Technomate 65cm Mesh Satellite Dish with Inverto Unicable II/JESS LNB and Inverto Unicable Splitter
    Fixed 28.2E Sky Zone 1 45cm Satellite Dish with Octo LNB
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    And yes you can set EPG to update every morning so you have a 7 day guide which automatically updates.


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    Vu+ Solo 2 with 1TB HDD 'White Edition', 2x DVB-S2 tuners
    Mut@nt HD2400 with 1TB HDD, 4x DVB-S2 tuners
    Fixed 28.2E Technomate 65cm Mesh Satellite Dish with Inverto Unicable II/JESS LNB and Inverto Unicable Splitter
    Fixed 28.2E Sky Zone 1 45cm Satellite Dish with Octo LNB
    (All receivers installed with the latest Dev build)

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