Vu+ Duo Newbie

[mforbes6186]

Hi all,

I have just ordered my vu+ duo box (previously used openbox s11) and was looking for a bit of advice on images/plugins etc. With the openbox it was all preloaded so didn't really have to do too much to get it to do what I wanted. I've done a bit of research and I think I know what I need for the vu+ duo but was really just looking for confirmation. The other thing is I think the box may be a clone given the price (?175 delivered) but i'm ok with this, I just don't want to brick it with the wrong images etc.

Anyway, I think I want the vix image with crossepg, auto timer (??), cccam & newcamd plugins. Basically I want a good stable image with a decent (7 day hopefully) epg and the ability to use something like a series link. These are the main 2 reasons I upgraded to be honest. So...

Can anyone confirm if I am on the right track with the above?

I have 2 dishes joined with a Diseqc switch that I would like to continue using too (Astra 28.2e & hotbird 13e), can these be used with the twin tuner?

I hope to use the box as almost like a 'media centre', so can anyone advise if this is possible and stable?

Can I use 'apps' like youtube or netflix (not specifically those but along those lines)?

And can I stream to my PC or mobile device from the box and if so do I need a seperate plugin to do that?

Any other tips/advice is greatly appriciated! I won't have the box till the end of the week but it's just so I can hit the ground running when it arrives.

Cheers all!!

[dell_xps]

One word to answer everything.....YES.

[mforbes6186]

thanks mate, it all seems a bit too easy...

[dell_xps]

It is, for a first timer I recommed the Vix image, then once confident with using that, try different images, ie black hole etc.
Personally I've stuck with the vix images, but thats just me.
Any probs, just ask or shoot a pm ok.

[mforbes6186]

ideal, thanks for the advise. do I need to download any specific vix image as this box may be a clone?

[RuberDuck]

ideal, thanks for the advise. do I need to download any specific vix image as this box may be a clone?

If the box has a V2 sticker then it has already been updated and therefore any image will work. if it's the V1 box then you will need to update the box via the supplied RS232 null modem cable and IC board. note though you must use a dedicated comm port not a USB to serial adapter as these do not work.

[mforbes6186]

will check that then mate. cheers for the help!

[mforbes6186]

one last thing, is there any pre-configured channel boquets that I need or do these come with the epg plugins? thanks

[dell_xps]

Check out sgtflipflops on the forum or the ones Rubber Duck posts, both good bouquets m8.

[mforbes6186]

sorry I might be being a bit thick here but is there a vu+ section in the downloads page that i'm missing or is it in with one of the other categories. tried searching but the 3 character search rule limits 'vu+' & 'duo'

[RuberDuck]

sorry I might be being a bit thick here but is there a vu+ section in the downloads page that i'm missing or is it in with one of the other categories. tried searching but the 3 character search rule limits 'vu+' & 'duo'

Any enigma2 bouquet pack will work. try this one.

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f216/sgtflipflop-skyuk-bouquets-updated-regularly-163750/index99.html#post1504402

[mforbes6186]

Well got my clone box today, turned it on and thought it was bonfire night! Counted at least 3 separate components blowing within the first 10 secs of switching it on. Safe to say, don't buy a clone!!

[dell_xps]

Well got my clone box today, turned it on and thought it was bonfire night! Counted at least 3 separate components blowing within the first 10 secs of switching it on. Safe to say, don't buy a clone!!

Jeezo m8, first person I've heard with that problem, will you get your money back ok ?

[mforbes6186]

fingers crossed! I paid by paypal through aliexpress so should be ok.

I should have known something wasn't right because it had the whistling sound you get with a dodgy transformer. the red led was on at the front, i tried pressing the power on button on the remote but the light went orange then back to red when i let the button go a couple of times then it popped! raging too because I was all set up for it arriving today!

[damiensk]

might have been knocked about in transit or something!!
where did you buy from? someone on e-bay or a search round the internet, would be interesting to see if anybody else has had troubles of the seller, i know its not much consulation for you, but it might save other peeps buying from them.