New 2015 Enigma2 Boxes DVB-C and DVB-S2 Zgemma Star H1 & 2S

[digicon]

Just remember on these types of receivers and others that the DVB-C/T/T2 tuner not only does Cable but also Freeview and some Freeview HD and that is why the tuner is equipped with a Female Coax type adapter as you would not fit an 'F' type connector to your Aerial feed would you.

[redondo5]

I wouldn't worry about connectors my vu+ uno and my gigablue quad+ both have the same type of C/T tuner connectors. What version of openatv are you using. I've just set up an H1 on openatv 5.0 with no issues and have an H2 arriving in the next few days so we'll see if it is an image issue or a user issue. The open atv feeds do sometimes go down from time to time.

I was using the latest version of both from the zgemma.tv site which has the images for download.

I had a similar issue with openpli, so dont know why openvix seemed to work straight off. Like i said, i would have preferred any of the other images but had no luck with them.

Regarding connecters, i was referring to the f plug add on you can get 10 x for ?3 on ebay. The one that screws on the a coax connecter at one end and plugs straight into the cable in on the other end. What i was getting at, it should be much easier for them to provide a little connecter add on like that, than the composite av cables they send out, hdmi is already provided. I'm sure most uk customers would prefer thatconnecting to virmin lines. On a positive nice to see they come with a 3 pin fused plug.

Even with it being a chinese build, it's one of the better built boxes i've seen and easily competes with the LX receivers which are korean made with twin tuner being ?40 more. Even the IR sensor on the zgemma is pretty good from what i've noticed.

[happy_highlander]

I want to see a future model capable of having an internal hard drive and maybe a better boot up time. The package you receive from airsat could probably do with updating to, with coax f plug cnnecters (especially on dvb-c tuner models rather than the now almost obsolete composite AV leads).

I wouldn't worry about connectors my vu+ uno and my gigablue quad+ both have the same type of C/T tuner connectors. What version of openatv are you using. I've just set up an H1 on openatv 5.0 with no issues and have an H2 arriving in the next few days so we'll see if it is an image issue or a user issue. The open atv feeds do sometimes go down from time to time.

[redondo5]

Anyone have an idea of how to make a backup of the latest patched openvix image hades 09? I want it so i just have to flashh the image and don't need to set everything up again.

I personally would try to avoid openvix as better to avoid any potential disasters by bricking while using an unsupported image. But had trouble setting up openatv and openpli... Both refusing to download plugins and other minor issues.

So far i'm really pleased with the receiver. Have a H2 and i might do a little review as they doesn't seem to be many about. The one drawback of this receiver coming from a previous solo2 and now mutant receiver is the speed. It is a bit unfair compAring them as those receivers were bought nearer to ?300 when new while this is barely ?80. But the i do remember the old days of taking forever to boot up my vu+ duo with these, while setup you shouldn't really need to be boot up while watching tv, it is one area maybe they could improve with a better bootloader perhaps... Not sure it might just come down to raw processor speed where the zgemma is definately from the older generation of CPUs. Overall zgemma is the receiver for the low end market. One it blows all closed source receivers out of the park in terms of features and plugins being enigma2 and the fact you can get a twin tuner receiver for this price - means it should be the go to receiver IMO for the lower price range.

It may not be as easy to setup as an openbox skybox f3 f5 etc. but can do a whole lot more and gives a more closer experiance to official subscriptions in my opinion,with channel layout, and epg planning etc. it probably even gives more flexibility in terms of customisation and appearance than official subs.

I want to see a future model capable of having an internal hard drive and maybe a better boot up time. The package you receive from airsat could probably do with updating to, with coax f plug cnnecters (especially on dvb-c tuner models rather than the now almost obsolete composite AV leads).

[kurt6]

Went for the 2S. Will let know once I got it set up and running

[redondo5]

But what's the difference between the H1 and 2S? They're similarly priced and all the main specs look the same.

H1 has 1x DVB-C/T tuner and 1x DVD-S2 tuner
2S has 2x DVB-S2 Tuner

[kurt6]

Ok, will do!

[cactikid]

read back as already answered

[kurt6]

But what's the difference between the H1 and 2S? They're similarly priced and all the main specs look the same.

[digicon]

Im looking at getting this box and would like to be able to use my tivo alongside the zgemma for a while. Would it be better to split the line to the two boxes or just take the rf out of the back of the zgemma to the tivo?

Use a splitter Preferably one that does 5-1000mhz frequency range

[morficles]

Im looking at getting this box and would like to be able to use my tivo alongside the zgemma for a while. Would it be better to split the line to the two boxes or just take the rf out of the back of the zgemma to the tivo?

[cactikid]

dont forget even original vu solo and vu duo are now classed as slow that cannot run new stuff which slows boxes down.

[happy_highlander]

The processor in the zgemma is 3 times as fast (your solo clone is underclocked) and has twice as much ram so will wipe the floor with the solo for streaming. I've just set one up and during install of all plugins had no blue screen without having to set up file swap. I'll be swapping my solo for the h2 within a week or three.

[kurt6]

Thanks! I often use my Solo box as a media player and it's crashing 4 times out 5 when I try to play .mkv files or whatever media and it's driving me nuts! So I'm just looking for a cheaper and more reliable alternative media player which can also act as a tuner So I think I'll have a go with this Zgemma.

[digicon]

Hey guys, I currently have a Vu+ Solo Clone and it's constantly crashing (when streaming, etc.) and I'm not very happy with it in general. Would that Zgemma Star H1 be a good improvement over the Solo? They are like ?73 online so I don't want to buy another box that needs constant rebooting and tinkering. Thanks for any advise.

It will run far better and has the advantage of having a DVB-C/T tuner installed should you wish to use it, as for the solo clone you are having to wait for patched images before you upgrade with the Zgemma if you use officially supported images such as OpenDroid,OpenATV etc... then no wait upgrade when you want without fear of bricking the box.

Just so you know every Linux Enigma2 receiver needs tinkering at some point as not all images with features are stable they are all a work in progress. This applies to Clone and original receivers.

If you can up the budget and just need a Single tuner satellite model then look at the official Vu Zero or TM Nano SE for around ?100