Advice for streaming client box

[Mickkie]

I'm not sure what the correct terminology is, so I will describe what I want to achieve in the hope I can get some pointers:

Currently we are using the DLNA client app on an old Sony TV to stream recorded programs (only) from a Mut@nt PVR. The Sony TV firmware is quite old and it will not play 1080p videos over DLNA from the Mut@nt, unless I transcode them first to AC3 audio. At the same time I also have to transcode the video to h264 and remux into a ts, otherwise the playback has repeated momentary audio glitches. This is quite tedious to do, requires planning in advance and is limited to recorded programs, not live TV transmissions (terrestrial TV reception is bad in the room where the Sony TV is located).

I am looking for a 'box' which will act as a streaming client for the Mut@nt PVR, to stream both live TV and recorded programs from the Mut@nt to the Sony TV, up to 1080p resolution. It should have an HDMI port to connect to the Sony TV and 1Gbps ethernet. I do not need wireless capability, as the two locations are connected with wired ethernet. I also do not need a second PVR, just to use it as a streaming client. The client should be operated with a remote control and be able to pause and resume playback, rewind, etc. I thought of repurposing a PC and using OpenWebIf on it, but given the need to configure and maintain yet-another-PC-system, I would prefer the simplicity of a purpose built device.

Grateful for any suggestions,

[twol]

I'm not sure what the correct terminology is, so I will describe what I want to achieve in the hope I can get some pointers:

Currently we are using the DLNA client app on an old Sony TV to stream recorded programs (only) from a Mut@nt PVR. The Sony TV firmware is quite old and it will not play 1080p videos over DLNA from the Mut@nt, unless I transcode them first to AC3 audio. At the same time I also have to transcode the video to h264 and remux into a ts, otherwise the playback has repeated momentary audio glitches. This is quite tedious to do, requires planning in advance and is limited to recorded programs, not live TV transmissions (terrestrial TV reception is bad in the room where the Sony TV is located).

I am looking for a 'box' which will act as a streaming client for the Mut@nt PVR, to stream both live TV and recorded programs from the Mut@nt to the Sony TV, up to 1080p resolution. It should have an HDMI port to connect to the Sony TV and 1Gbps ethernet. I do not need wireless capability, as the two locations are connected with wired ethernet. I also do not need a second PVR, just to use it as a streaming client. The client should be operated with a remote control and be able to pause and resume playback, rewind, etc. I thought of repurposing a PC and using OpenWebIf on it, but given the need to configure and maintain yet-another-PC-system, I would prefer the simplicity of a purpose built device.

Grateful for any suggestions,

I have a very small, Octagon sfx6008 ip that would do that (1080p max) in C/S mode. Has lan connection and hdmi out.

[Mickkie]

Thanks twol,

Does the Octagon sfx6008 allow the streaming of live TV from your PVR, besides playing video recordings?

I'm trying to understand what interface is presented on the TV driven by the Octagon sfx6008, or a modern equivalent model with a 1Gbps ethernet port. Will it mirror the Mut@nt interface?

[twol]

Thanks twol,

Does the Octagon sfx6008 allow the streaming of live TV from your PVR, besides playing video recordings?

I'm trying to understand what interface is presented on the TV driven by the Octagon sfx6008, or a modern equivalent model with a 1Gbps ethernet port. Will it mirror the Mut@nt interface?

I am assuming that the mutant pvr you mention is hd51 or ? ..running an enigma image?
As long as teh above is true, then the Octagons setup as C/S (client server) in tuner settings and set to the IP address of your Mutant it will mirror the channels on the mutant and the remote will be similar to the mutant in controling teh Octagon and its menu‘s, channels, epg etc, Unless you share the HDD on the mutant you will have to add a usb stick to take recordings.

[Mickkie]

I am assuming that the mutant pvr you mention is hd51 or ? ..running an enigma image?

Yes, HD51 with Openvix E2.

As long as teh above is true, then the Octagons setup as C/S (client server) in tuner settings and set to the IP address of your Mutant it will mirror the channels on the mutant and the remote will be similar to the mutant in controling teh Octagon and its menu‘s, channels, epg etc, Unless you share the HDD on the mutant you will have to add a usb stick to take recordings.

Thanks, I can enable DLNA on the Mut@nt, assuming Octagon or whichever I end up with has a DLNA client.

So, am I right I should be looking for one of these Android media streaming boxes, or is there some particular specification/capabilities I need to pay attention to; e.g. should they be running OpenVix too, capable of h264 video and AAC-HE audio codecs?

[twol]

Yes, HD51 with Openvix E2.

Thanks, I can enable DLNA on the Mut@nt, assuming Octagon or whichever I end up with has a DLNA client.

So, am I right I should be looking for one of these Android media streaming boxes, or is there some particular specification/capabilities I need to pay attention to; e.g. should they be running OpenVix too, capable of h264 video and AAC-HE audio codecs?

If you run with the Octagon, teh C/S package is a built in plugin that doesn,t need anything else except a lan between the 2 boxes - so,what you have in terms of services/channels on the Octagon is the same as the hd51

[Mickkie]

What protocol is the C/S setup using? Does it require E2 to be running in the client, or will something like Kodi on OSMC also work in this fashion?

[twol]

What protocol is the C/S setup using? Does it require E2 to be running in the client, or will something like Kodi on OSMC also work in this fashion?

Both boxes are running E2 with one as teh client and one (mutant) as server