Hi, I am a beginner at this, and wondered if anyone can point me in the direction of how I can set up my vu+ which is on its way over from the UK. Is it a difficult thing? I know nothing of how it works but am ok wìth set up stuff most of the time. Bit I am pretty sure it is going to require some help and advice and I know this forum has some very clever and helpful people in it ;)
Ps ... I'd there is some one I could send it to that does set ups that might be good too. I am I Wanaka so technicians are not readily available I am guessing?
Wait until it arrives, then come back here with details of your setup - specifically details of your satellite dish(es), and I'm sure it won't be too difficult.
Wait until it arrives, then come back here with details of your setup - specifically details of your satellite dish(es), and I'm sure it won't be too difficult.
Good plan! Watch this space. 10 days I reckon, but that depends on the postie I guess! LOL! Cheers.
I have just bought a Vu+ Duo2 from the UK. I live in Christchurch so have DVB-T tuners installed. But some of the similar items are in the setup. Here are some of the items I found useful when setting up my box.
Go to Vuplus-shop.co.uk and download a manual for the Solo. Print out.
Try and get a manual for the version of the Image that is installed, if you know this before the box arrives.
If you are not familiar with linux and/or the Enigma kernel then download a glossary of terms.
Learn how to Flash the box so that you can install an updated image if required.
Have a look on YouTube for setup videos of the Vu+ range to get familiar with some of the screens.
You will probably need an FTP program to load/install some files. So if you don't already have one; then download a free version & learn how to use.
Go to World-of-satellites.co.uk and check out the downloads & forums for helpful details.
Get a download of the picons for the satellite feeds. Australian/Sky/NZ Satellite Picons are available from http://www.austech.info/showthread.php/69526-Optus-D1-SkyNZ-Freeview-Picons . These are Provider ICONS that help jazz up the EPG. These can be installed at a later time.
It is suggested best practice to use a USB stick to store the EPG data and picons. It ahas to be formated to FAT32 or you can format it via the box to linux ext3 or ext4.
You will also need a second USB stick (at least 4GB) if you want to flash a new image onto the box.
It's arrived! I have connected it up, flashed the new Openvix NZ image from the above link but get an "error tune failed" message. The EPG lists the NZ channels but no info. Presumably as it is not receiving the channels it is expecting. Can anyone point me in the direction of what to do next please? I have read the manual but it hasnt really helped me with this speific issue. Thanks!
Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly
to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.
ID Verified
