AZBOX HD PREMIUM - Should I get one?

[martin20009]

Hi all, Im quite intrested in an azbox. I currantly have a dbox2 and thinking of updating. Now I looked at a dreambox 800c (clone) Im just wondering if any one has any views on direction. One thing swaying to the azbox is maybe fitting 2 cable tuners so I can watch 1 and record 1 if that is possable. Can I receive the same channels on the azbox as i do with the dbox.
I look forward to the replies, Thank you

[satsid]

Hi m8 far as i know cable tuner will only work in slot 2.Well thats what iv seen else where.I have a cable tuner in azbox & have not got it 2 work,i cant get it to scan channels.The azbox does see the cable tuner,im kind of stuck myself on azbox atm.I look forward to hear what the cable guys say here on azbox.

[satsid]

Hi martin thanks for the thanks m8.Back 2 azbox & cable tuner,does anyone know how to scan channels with azbox please.Im 100% live for cable as its been tested with another box.
Set scan settings in settings, TV channels, tuner B to :-

STANDARD
MANUAL
NIT
163000
6952
64
A/C

iv tryed the above without any joy & more then 1 freq with azbox.Will tthe azbox work with this firmware 0.9.3686??Any advice id be greatfull.
thanks guys.

[d-dan]

@ Martin20009

I wouldn't buy one right now, just wait a month as there could be fundamental issues with some of the big features of this box that may not be ever sorted out (hardware constraints of the current motherboard)

Basically, there is murder going on at the moment on another forum

[Renwich]

true dual tuner support on azbox is in doubt at the moment , I'd hold off for a while, if dual tuner is a must

as for other stuff with azbox, there is people using cable tuners successfully in it in the UK, theres a rough guide on another forum,

but this box is ace for sat dudez

[martin20009]

Thanks guys for the advice. I'll keep reading and watching. I like is the movie player too just wonderingis there another box that does that ie dreambox dm800 thanks again

[Renwich]

Thanks guys for the advice. I'll keep reading and watching. I like is the movie player too just wonderingis there another box that does that ie dreambox dm800 thanks again

I find the azbox movie player excellent, plays most files

[d-dan]

I'd be carefull, its a very immature media player.

The design is simpler to the Popcorn Hour (which I also own) and it's not a patch on it so far. The difference is only software and maturity.

I have lots of issues with my present collection of 1080p+DTS films that play flawlessly on the PCH. Audio dropouts, crashing, buffer underunns & loss of A/V sync. Opensat have a lot to learn.

Don't get me wrong, this box has to potential to be fantastic, two tuners and full media unit + open linux with community support. They just need to keep to their title of Opensat. :/

[stavross]

I'd be carefull, its a very immature media player.

The design is simpler to the Popcorn Hour (which I also own) and it's not a patch on it so far. The difference is only software and maturity.

Don't get me wrong, this box has to potential to be fantastic, two tuners and full media unit + open linux with community support. They just need to keep to their title of Opensat. :/

Could'nt agree more find CCcam alot better now they have incorparated it in there own multicas though.
They really do need to sort out all bugs to many to mention maybe let it be open source
I also have both s and c tunners mine works ok even got them both to run through MultiCas D'ont know how though
a lot of reloading plugins.

Stavross

S

[valasante]

I have just bought DVB T for my AZBOX and it works normally in slot 2. After a rather steep learning curve I am quite pleased with my machine

[martin20009]

Thanks . Its goning to be a steep learing curve for me too. I used to DBox2 but I think i'm goona give it a go.

[Fano]

I heard that CCCam doesnt work properly on the Azbox and it cant be used to CS.
Pity as hardware wise its a great spec.

[martin20009]

I decided to plump for 1. I have read both good n bad but I think the media player be good too. I have read there is a cam that does work. Looking forwRd to the learning curve and heping others.