Lots of questions about VU+ Ultimo (EPG, Wireless, Recording, Tuner Configuration)

**SatelliteJunkie** · Jan 1st 2013

EPG

I would like to have an EPG that resembles something like which is in a Sly UK box. Is there anything like that? The EPG at the moment seems to be broken, some channels don't show anything on the EPG and I can only see what's on in the next hour or two. So it's not possible to set what program you want to record at the moment as you can't see beyond the next hour or two.

I see three Sly Sports 4 HD channels. The first one is actually Sly Sports 1 HD, the other 2 are the correct channel and appear to be the same as each other showing the exact same program. There's seven Channel 4 channels! What is the point of those duplicate channels? Does it matter which one I watch with regards to picture and signal quality?

I would like to be able to set a channel as my favorite and then be able to view all my favorite programs. How do I do that?

Does the receiver automatically download new channels as they are released or do I have to manually check every month or so? Is there any newsletter I can subscribe to that informs me of new channels?

Channels that I haven't subscribed to don't show an EPG so I can't see what stuff is on the channel. Is that normal? I would like to see what's on the channels otherwise how will I know if I want to subscribe to it or not?

What does the Zap feature do?

Is it possible to control the EPG via my PC because the remote control isn't very intuitive.

Recording Programmes

If I delete a program that is still being recorded then the program continues to record but the recording doesn't appear in the recorded files menu.

Is there any way to record a Standard Definition program in h264 instead of MPEG2?

Is the box not able to record in 5.1 surround? When I copy a Sly HD live football recording to my PC and view the information it says it only has 2 audio channels.

Tuner Configuration

I have 2 connections from my Sly UK dish so I can record 2 channels at once. I did the config below, is that correct?:

Configuration Mode: Simple
Mode: DiSEqC A/B
Port A: Astra 2/Eurobird 1 (28.2E)
Port B: Astra 2/Eurobird 1 (28.2E)
Set Voltage and 22 Khz: Yes.
Send DiSEqC only on satellite change: Yes.

Could anyone explain what the above settings mean?

If I get 3 of the twin tuner modules which allow me to record 6 channels at once, then what settings should I use?

Wireless Connection

How do I install the Wireless connection so that it just connects to my PC and not my router? I'm only using it so I can copy recordings from my Ultimo to my PC.

mrgmx · Jan 1st 2013

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Quote from SatelliteJunkie

EPG

I would like to have an EPG that resembles something like which is in a Sly UK box. Is there anything like that? The EPG at the moment seems to be broken, some channels don't show anything on the EPG and I can only see what's on in the next hour or two. So it's not possible to set what program you want to record at the moment as you can't see beyond the next hour or two.

I see three Sly Sports 4 HD channels. The first one is actually Sly Sports 1 HD, the other 2 are the correct channel and appear to be the same as each other showing the exact same program. There's seven Channel 4 channels! What is the point of those duplicate channels? Does it matter which one I watch with regards to picture and signal quality?

IMO for your box and your requirements i would install the Vix Image...has a nice layout and simple to use....somewhat close the Devil SLY lol
Now i have a Duo so can only speak for that image but there are/should be lol the same!
With Vix i have CrossEpg installed and this is set to download on a regular basis to keep info up to date! - Using EPG button you are able to view all info
in a nice coloured layout or by channel in a listing.....you can also search for certain programs e.t.c so i hope this will be what you are looking for!

Channel Lists - there is a autobouquets plugin that used with Catseye Channel settings (all in the forum - Channel settings and E2 Plugins) gives me the latest channel information and SLY numbering! Using Autobouquests plugin you can set you channel lists to your region and keeping an eye on the forum you will pick up when lists change - at most its downloading settings again or re-running autobouquets tool!
Install Dreambox Edit on a pc and connect to your recieiver IP and you will get a greater control on your channels lists!

Sorting and using the above will sort out your duplicates and errors in list!

I would like to be able to set a channel as my favorite and then be able to view all my favorite programs. How do I do that?

You could Use DreamboxEdit and create a Favourtes Bouquet and add channels to that! Then access bouquests folder through box and view your selected channels!

Does the receiver automatically download new channels as they are released or do I have to manually check every month or so? Is there any newsletter I can subscribe to that informs me of new channels?

Keep active on the forum and you will see when things are changed.....files updated! at worst monthly sometimes longer channel lists/settings wise!

Channels that I haven't subscribed to don't show an EPG so I can't see what stuff is on the channel. Is that normal? I would like to see what's on the channels otherwise how will I know if I want to subscribe to it or not?

Havent seen this and not sure if they should or not! if you havent got them why would you get information! as i have all lol i wouldnt know if they should show up sorry!

What does the Zap feature do?

Is it possible to control the EPG via my PC because the remote control isn't very intuitive.
Control as in do what buddy! I use Idreamx on my mac to view tv in my office and can control,view EPG to certain extent! But box would be main source of control. Enigma Tv can be used on PC

Recording Programmes

If I delete a program that is still being recorded then the program continues to record but the recording doesn't appear in the recorded files menu.

Is there any way to record a Standard Definition program in h264 instead of MPEG2?

Is the box not able to record in 5.1 surround? When I copy a Sly HD live football recording to my PC and view the information it says it only has 2 audio channels.

Not sure on details of recording options and playback stuff but using the [R] button on remote combined with Menu (for Vix) you can see what is being recorded....delete stuff e.t.c when deleting you should get a panel asking you to stop recording and delete or wait till recording finished e.t.c! (Bare in mind for Vix deleted Items are stored in Trash Can and have to be deleted a 2nd time from there lol!
DCC will also give you access to control and delete stuff from box but familrise yourself with how the box works before deleteing files using that option! Folder Layout etc....Recorded stuff will be in Media folder!

Tuner Configuration

I have 2 connections from my Sly UK dish so I can record 2 channels at once. I did the config below, is that correct?:

Configuration Mode: Simple
Mode: DiSEqC A/B
Port A: Astra 2/Eurobird 1 (28.2E)
Port B: Astra 2/Eurobird 1 (28.2E)
Set Voltage and 22 Khz: Yes.
Send DiSEqC only on satellite change: Yes.

Could anyone explain what the above settings mean?

If I get 3 of the twin tuner modules which allow me to record 6 channels at once, then what settings should I use?

Only diff i have is DiSEqc is set to off lol
I recreate this for tuner B

Someone else will add on extra LNBS and the like lol

Wireless Connection

How do I install the Wireless connection so that it just connects to my PC and not my router? I'm only using it so I can copy recordings from my Ultimo to my PC.

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TBH connection via Wire or HomePlugs is the best way! Wifi can be hit and miss for some! House build specific e.t.c (Thick Walls)
This can be setup in the Network section of Your Image (Vix) much the same way you would setup wireless on PC....have key e.t.c to hand! If you plan to record and move stuff to a PC wired option would be best anyways!

Just bare in mind buddy you have been quiet active sorting your box out....anything you may have installed and is not working you may need to delete as it may conflict!

It will be wise to install TSPANEL as it has various tools on there to delete/remove stuff and links to various addons!

To install stuff find the various IPK plugins from forum....ftp the ipk to /tmp folder on box....or copy to usb > plugin to box > copy over to tmp using filebrowser (plugin)

Dreambox Edit (Channel List settings/changing)
http://linuxsat-support.com/ch…-edit-latest-version.html

Catseye Channel Settings
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TSPANEL
http://linuxsat-support.com/en…ddons-server-updates.html

AutoBouquets
http://linuxsat-support.com/en…uquets-e2-28-2e-beta.html

That should give you plenty to get your teeth into! Watch the Bones!