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

[endemall]

Hi people I've been an enigma2 user for many years and I have been waiting a long time for a good affordable box especiallywith DVB-C. So I thought I would give a little back with my review.

Introducing the Zgemma Star H1 & 2S
These are the latest boxes from ****** and theyare fantastic! They have official software support OpenATV, Air Digital now part of OE Alliance. Zgemma is an original box! The kernel was made by air digital software engineers, so it works much more stable. These boxes have CE, Rosh certification, dolby, HDMI,and CA license.
The best part is they are delivered to the UK for about ?85 all in!

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Zgemma Star H1 Poweful MIPS 751MHz CPU
512MB DDR3RAM 256MB NAND Flash
DVBS2 + DVB-C Samsung 101A Cable TunerBuilt-in Full 1080P
Supportofficial Italysat, OpenATV, Opendroid 2x USB

So first things first it's delivered in good quality packaging. The manual is really informative and worth a look if your new to engima2 boxes. The remote control really is quality and has a great feel to it, better than VU remote. My boxes came with openatv installed. I prefer vix images so I visited h**p://www.zgemma.tv/ and got the latest openvix-Apollo.124-zgemma-star-h1_usb 16-01-2015image. When you've downloaded the image put the folder zgemma to the root of the usb stick. I used a quality sandisk usb as I found crappy usb sticks were no good. Then put the usb in the back usb port of the box and turn on to flash, box restarts automatically when complete.
Flash time takes about 2 minutes and then restarts itself automatically.

From power off to viewing channels boot time takes....37 seconds. I installed ******, picons, tsmedia, skins (RED HD) and crossepg all to internal flash and running fantastic. No heat issues just a nice cool running box. Plays streaming media fine through tsmedia. I used the record function with my 16GB sandisk no problems records and plays perfect. Used sat and cable tuner together just like a traditional twin tuner no problem. Fantastic value for your money!

ZgemmaStar 2S Poweful MIPS 751MHz CPU
512MB DDR3RAM 256MB NAND Flash
DVBS2 TWIN Tuner Built-in Full1080P
Supportedofficially by Italysat,OpenATV,Opendroid 2x USB

So I also used vix apollo 124 image zgemma-star-2S for this box. Again around 37 seconds for a full boot. Installed ******* picons,tsmedia, skins (Blue HD) and crossepg to internal flash and running great. Used timer to set recordings for later in the day different channels at same time no problem with my sandisk 16gb. Then initialised my WD passport 320gb external HDD and connected to frontand back usb ports recorded everything fine.

[satsmo]

I have edited the thread as you had email addresses to sellers, it is verging on an advert but will leave it open for now. Also please read our rules relating to posts about CAMs.

[endemall]

Thank you here are

[plasterer]

Maybe a couple of test boxes would be a good idear
always oblige a test box with feedback of course lol

[cactikid]

i take it these enigma2 boxes will not take open vix image?

[endemall]

Yes they do mate read the thread I used latest vix apollo

i take it these enigma2 boxes will not take open vix image?

[digicon]

Chinese clones available from most PRC suppliers roughly around ?77 + Customs charges delivered for the single Sat + Cable tuner model

[endemall]

Not clones and they have official support. No joke the build quality and price is spot on. These boxes are going to take over. Just shows how much the well known companies like vu etc are ripping us off with their massive prices. I have a genuine vu solo2.

Chinese clones available from most PRC suppliers roughly around ?77 + Customs charges delivered for the single Sat + Cable tuner model

[cactikid]

the reason i asked vix forum has a list of firmware for boxes and none for above or single cable tuner box? and that box was an octagon but closed source.

forgot to ask if doing online update i am reading of other boxes getting stuck on red light,do they and warranty?

[endemall]

Don't think i'm allowed to link the site but google search zgemma.tv all you need is there!

[lincsat]

Isn't this the latest evolution of the I-Box3 and I-Box4?

[digicon]

OpenVix for this receiver is patched which screams clone as it is not officially supported, the only official support i can see is from Opendroid, OpenATV and Italysat all other images are patched versions.

Looks like its the newer I-Box receiver as above from Lincsat from looking around anyway

[endemall]

Air digital used to make cloudibox a so called cloned box. Clone box is a whole other subject did VU clone dreambox? And a load others clone vu?
Any way air digital now make these legitimate boxes, they no longer make clones. So they have written their own kernel and drivers and produced 2 very good boxes with official image support from italysat openatv and opendroid at the minute.

Vix team don't want to support Zgemma boxes because of air digital used to make clone box cloudibox. But who cares there are perfect images of vix available and plenty of them.

Also i'm sure vix are worried about the low price of these boxes seen as their main sponsor has boxes much more expensive. It's all politics. But I know these are the best enigma2 boxes out there at the moment for price and quality.

[endemall]

I would'nt use online update! The vix team choose not to support this box but there are loads of upto date vix images on zgemma.tv so if people want the latest apollo images they can just reflash themselves. All feeds work for downloadable plugins.

the reason i asked vix forum has a list of firmware for boxes and none for above or single cable tuner box? and that box was an octagon but closed source.

forgot to ask if doing online update i am reading of other boxes getting stuck on red light,do they and warranty?

[cactikid]

i always played safe and bought vu original units as quality,if you say these are cheaper builds is the qualty there as seen a few horrendous picture of vu duo clones from china and fire hazzards with crappy builds.

many people have used the online feature,what harm can it do??none if built correctly or ooops sh1te happens?

one reason i question everything before buying one.

[endemall]

The build quality of these zgemma is great! I've had loads of boxes clone, original, good and bad. These are great especially for that price. Proper dvb-c samsung cable tuner works well even at places with poor signal.


Online update is a feature for updating software on the box, people are obessed with this but it's mainly for vix to support newer boxes and block clone boxes. If you have a vix apollo 124 working tickety boo why the need to update? Software update is nothing to do with built correctly. Just buy one and see for yourself! You can't go wrong at that price!


i always played safe and bought vu original units as quality,if you say these are cheaper builds is the qualty there as seen a few horrendous picture of vu duo clones from china and fire hazzards with crappy builds.

many people have used the online feature,what harm can it do??none if built correctly or ooops sh1te happens?

one reason i question everything before buying one.

[bugaloo41]

Isn't this the latest evolution of the I-Box3 and I-Box4?

Yes mate. Air digital cloud clones.

[andy91]

Buying a new box is always a gamble what made you take a chance on these with them being unknown?
Call me old fashioned but you're taking a chance.
Andy.

[maca]

Your old fashioned .

[andy91]

Guess what i wont be buying one.

Andy.

[endemall]

Unlucky for you then mate. What you have here is an original box with legitimate support, I reckon Vix may even end up supporting the box. Enigma2 delivered to your door for ?80-?85...
Or you can go to some uk sat sites and get their cheapest combo enigma2 box for ?137..... That's about 70% more cost, and for what? I'm so glad air digital are shaking up the market place. Had these running sweet for a while now with tsmedia, picons, epg all saved to flash and it's streaming films great!
No cheap parts proper samsung tuners. Forget those crappy Q5's (?60) it's all about H1 with autobouqetsmaker, combo tuner for ?20 more and so many more features



Guess what i wont be buying one.

Andy.

[digicon]

Actually the cheapest E2 Linus Combo receiver is ?129 with UK warranty or you could get a Vu Zero with a USB DVBSky Cable tuner for the same price ?129 again with UK warranty should anything go wrong. Dont get me wrong i have had clones myself and have never had a problem but with the chance of customs charges if your unlucky or even worse the box is DOA and then cost of a return to PRC then the little ?49 difference for piece of mind from a UK supplier just does not cut it for me anyway.

Maybe when people where saving Hundreds of pounds with the likes of the Dreambox 800HD clones it was worth the risk, Manufacturers have realised this and have now started plugging the price gap.

OH! forgot the cheapest combo is actually the Blade 8000 @ ?119 may not be E2 Linux but for most of the Plug & Play & Just watch brigade that will probably do.

[endemall]

You keep saying clones! These ain't clones. I know for sure an enigma2 box with samsung cable tuner for ?80 is gonna do great things do you think openatv part of the alliance team would support clones!?!? These have been made in house at air digital. I honestly can't wait for a few more folk to get these and start raving about how good they are. Then I can say I told you so. I've also had clones and originals never had to worry about warranty if you know what your doing. Crappy made boxes don't get official support willy nilly, this box must be well made and put togther otherwise openatv, italysat and opendroid would not support it!

So I wonder what is really going on here, Zgemma has official support from openatv and others, but not yet vix officially, vix sponsors sell lots of expensive boxes so i'm sure they don't want vix to support a box that can undercut them by 70%. It's clearly politics aswell!!

[blueflash234]

if they are a non clone box why does the company not set up a distribution place in europe vu+,extrend and many other quality boxes are all set up with distribution,dealers where they are sold legit with proper warranty and rtb facilities.

[WOODWARD395]

Why not send digicon a box to test to validate your advert as patched images defo says to me clone i have bought clones in the past as far as i am concerned your trowing money away as they never function as advertised.

[endemall]

China is the biggest distributor in the world, they don't need middle men in Europe to push the price up. I've had clone and originals the only problem I had was once recieved a gigablue box with faulty infra red reciever. That was from world of sat. I suppose you'll have to look inside yourself to see the quality of zgemmas build.


if they are a non clone box why does the company not set up a distribution place in europe vu+,extrend and many other quality boxes are all set up with distribution,dealers where they are sold legit with proper warranty and rtb facilities.

I once bought boxes from people who buy from china to sell here for profit. No more i'm telling people this is a legit company who you can go to direct and save big time! Fair enough warranty is a problem when they based in China but this is a quality box there is not going to be any problems. And here in UK you are paying 70% more for similar combo enigma2 box for what warranty? Save that 70% for a rainy day or another box. What other clone had alliance team support? NONE!! This is officially supported by openatv so it has all the functions advertised and will have them in future. Maybe some people will only be happy when this box is sold at world.of.sat for over ?125 plus postage.


Why not send digicon a box to test to validate your advert as patched images defo says to me clone i have bought clones in the past as far as i am concerned your trowing money away as they never function as advertised.

[lincsat]

OH! forgot the cheapest combo is actually the Blade 8000 @ ?119 may not be E2 Linux but for most of the Plug & Play & Just watch brigade that will probably do.

Actually the Amiko Mini HD Combo @ ?75 M8,

[cactikid]

what worries me is when you say everything goes onto flash?so you cant play say and load it to external usb then?

[andy91]

A good friend of mine has recommended this box but with it being so new you never know how long the support will last that's my biggest worry.
Ive always bought Dreambox Clone boxes and some will say don't buy clone boxes but they been around so long and the support will always be there.
I know this is an Original box but I'm not convinced in 10 years time the support will be there for this box.

Andy.

[maca]

I had a dm800se clone ran sweet as nut never had any issues with it only reason i changed was i wanted a few more tuners .

[endemall]

Of course you can use external hdd or flash stick. I just like to use internal flash to see how a box still operates after all plugins are installed.

what worries me is when you say everything goes onto flash?so you cant play say and load it to external usb then?

Jesus Christ mate for ?80 your really worried about support in 10 years time? Haha no worries mate I know what your saying! I just think this box is a game changer. An original officially supported box from China that's cheap! That's gonna stir things up!

A good friend of mine has recommended this box but with it being so new you never know how long the support will last that's my biggest worry.
Ive always bought Dreambox Clone boxes and some will say don't buy clone boxes but they been around so long and the support will always be there.
I know this is an Original box but I'm not convinced in 10 years time the support will be there for this box.
Andy.

[andy91]

Of course you can use external hdd or flash stick. I just like to use internal flash to see how a box still operates after all plugins are installed.


Jesus Christ mate for ?80 your really worried about support in 10 years time? Haha no worries mate I know what your saying! I just think this box is a game changer. An original officially supported box from China that's cheap! That's gonna stir things up!

I can get a cable Dreambox 800hd Enigma 2 box for 90 quid delivered and the same sat box for a fiver more but I know they are bullet proof.
Apart from watching tv playing ts media recording does it do any more than my current box?
That's the point I'm trying to make Dreambox clones been out for years and are pretty solid. Say all this in 4 or 5 years time and you have a point.

Andy.

[endemall]

Fair enough. But cable wise i've come from having a Q5 and having an enigma2 box is totally different. With alliance support, various images, all plugins and updated hardware this will piss all over the dreambox 800HD.C. I looked at those dreamboxes ages ago for cable they don't or did'nt even have a proper hdmi port. just that dvi port! And god knows what the cable tuner is like on the dreamboxes, i've had opticum great cable tuner, q5 poor but does it's job. Then obviously the zgemma H1 with a proper samsung tuner that completely faultless! Works great even with poor signal!


I can get a cable Dreambox 800hd Enigma 2 box for 90 quid delivered and the same sat box for a fiver more but I know they are bullet proof.
Apart from watching tv playing ts media recording does it do any more than my current box?
That's the point I'm trying to make Dreambox clones been out for years and are pretty solid. Say all this in 4 or 5 years time and you have a point.

Andy.

[mept1]

Just ordered one ?72 delivered,will give a full honest sp once received.

[andy91]

Fair enough. But cable wise i've come from having a Q5 and having an enigma2 box is totally different. With alliance support, various images, all plugins and updated hardware this will piss all over the dreambox 800HD.C. I looked at those dreamboxes ages ago for cable they don't or did'nt even have a proper hdmi port. just that dvi port! And god knows what the cable tuner is like on the dreamboxes, i've had opticum great cable tuner, q5 poor but does it's job. Then obviously the zgemma H1 with a proper samsung tuner that completely faultless! Works great even with poor signal!

Tuners aren't bad I think they are Philips.
Dvi to hdmi aint no problem they supply the lead and replacement leads are as cheap as hdmi. I bought a 2 metre dvi for ?1.50 delivered.
You cant knock something that's had great support for years.
Look forward to others reviews.
Andy

[Digicom]

Got 1 ov these boxes a week ago excellent box :top:

[andy91]

Can see there are 2 different types of box for 2 dollars difference.
What are the difference between the 2 boxes,is one a cable/sat combo and the other just a twin tuner sat box?

Andy.

[Digicom]

H1 has 1 x DVB-S2 tuner and 1x DVB-C tuner.
2S has 2 x DVB-S2 Tuners

Can see there are 2 different types of box for 2 dollars difference.
What are the difference between the 2 boxes,is one a cable/sat combo and the other just a twin tuner sat box?

Andy.

[andy91]

H1 has 1 x DVB-S2 tuner and 1x DVB-C tuner.
2S has 2 x DVB-S2 Tuners

Which one you go for? What image you put on it?

Andy.

[Digicom]

I got the H1 and use HDF image

Which one you go for? What image you put on it?

Andy.

[andy91]

Ive just had 2 priced for less than 150 del with dhl. Got a mate who wants a new box so might test these at that price.

Andy.

[cactikid]

fun times ahead then if they get a great rating lol

[andy91]

Don't faint ive ordered 2 boxes one of each so will post my comments once I get them.
My main box is on its last legs so one is for me so lets hope they are the dogs bollox.

Andy

[endemall]

You won't be dissapointed mate! Does all that a combo box from world of sat can do but for 70% less in real pound coins so your already winning!! I'm interested to see what these other companies are gonna do now because in fact the nearest combo and twin tuner enigma2 boxes are over 70% more expensive, great news for us buyers/users,,,, let the price wars commence!!!


Don't faint ive ordered 2 boxes one of each so will post my comments once I get them.
My main box is on its last legs so one is for me so lets hope they are the dogs bollox.

Andy

[satsmo]

As per our warning on your first post, it looks like you are in fact advertising these STBs as opposed to offering a genuine and unbiased review. No more comparing other sites or talking about price wars, this is DK not fleabay.

Any more of this blatant advertising will see this thread not only closed but deleted.

[endemall]

I'm an end user mate that's all just trying to help out my fellow enigma2 users. But I hear what your saying. I'll keep it purely down to the technical stuff now no probs.
So I know people like modding their boxes, there is quite a bit of space inside these you could fit a hard drive in but it would still have to plug into usb as there is no sata port.



As per our warning on your first post, it looks like you are in fact advertising these STBs as opposed to offering a genuine and unbiased review. No more comparing other sites or talking about price wars, this is DK not fleabay.

Any more of this blatant advertising will see this thread not only closed but deleted.

[satsmo]

You are an end user that has the same pics as the youtube video that is advertised this particular STB. I will only say it once more if your veer off into advertising again this thread will go and you may go with it.

You are trying to keep this thread rolling for obvious reasons, we are modding it for obvious reasons. Stay on track and it may stay open dependent on our members wishes and only at that.

[endemall]

They are my pictures mate took them myself. I have nothing to do with a youtube video? Anyway back to facts.



You are an end user that has the same pics as the youtube video that is advertised this particular STB. I will only say it once more if your veer off into advertising again this thread will go and you may go with it.

You are trying to keep this thread rolling for obvious reasons, we are modding it for obvious reasons. Stay on track and it may stay open dependent on our members wishes and only at that.

[satsmo]

Anyway back to moderation, not one more post will be allowed that errs on the realms of advertising. I am now back to facts.

[cactikid]

what size external powered hdd can it use and presume it could if you wish record to nas drive via home network,any issues playing recordings say through a vu box via network?

[loncell]

Actually the Amiko Mini HD Combo @ ?75 M8,

My Amiko t2/c wont scan below 107.000 the tuners that poor
As for the Zgemma ? I will be getting one. If the arguments about clones vs gen boxes we'd be here all night. If the box does as the specs say , decent speed and runs OK , pictures fine (samsung tuner I think) then I don't give a flyer if it's a clone of a clones best m8's cloned box at 85 sods it'll do for me.

there was nothing wrong with the dm500's s or c , still running now 5 years on.

[bugaloo41]

My Amiko t2/c wont scan below 107.000 the tuners that poor
As for the Zgemma ? I will be getting one. If the arguments about clones vs gen boxes we'd be here all night. If the box does as the specs say , decent speed and runs OK , pictures fine (samsung tuner I think) then I don't give a flyer if it's a clone of a clones best m8's cloned box at 85 sods it'll do for me.

there was nothing wrong with the dm500's s or c , still running now 5 years on.

Agree 100% with the cone argument Loncel.

The "old" cable boxes in N1 and N2 days used to pull in all channels no problems but the amiko is not alone in failing to pull in at <= 107. Anybody any ideas if it just weaker tuners or VM changed something?!

As for zgemma it is good to see them getting supported directly rather than patched images.

Endemall or anyone else does it pull in everything on cable? The dreambox and Q5 does no problems.


Thanks in advance.

[loncell]

Agree 100% with the cone argument Loncel.

The "old" cable boxes in N1 and N2 days used to pull in all channels no problems but the amiko is not alone in failing to pull in at <= 107. Anybody any ideas if it just weaker tuners or VM changed something?!

As for zgemma it is good to see them getting supported directly rather than patched images.

Endemall or anyone else does it pull in everything on cable? The dreambox and Q5 does no problems.


Thanks in advance.

I've used a yellow konig birck booster on the Amiko and it didn't work. When all said and done, if you get the channels, pictures good qual E2, auto bouq and easy to scan I'm not bothered about all the other add-ons. Some people require and the bells n whistles.
similar to mobile phones, I don't .
My dm500 with commando 15 works fine as a second bedroom box, my eyes are that shiitte my whole lives in SD anyway ..............

[endemall]

Like I said i've had a few dvb-c boxes opticum, q5 and the zgemma has without doubt the best tuner. It gets everything, even tried it on a weak signal line where I know a q5 was struggling picture kept breaking up because of poor signal... But not with the zgemma and it's samsung tuner handled it no problem.

[cactikid]

and post 50 any info?

[lincsat]

My Amiko t2/c wont scan below 107.000 the tuners that poor

Do VM go below 107? The lowest frequency in use here is 123 MHz. I believe you're getting into the modem upload band if you get below 100MHz

[endemall]

Not sure network hdd is a good idea for recording, don't think it's even possible, maybe it's possible to watch movies from a network drive but not record. I always use 320gb-1tb usb hard drives and in vix go to menu, setup, system, storage then intialise the drive connected so it formats it the way vix likes to use it.


what size external powered hdd can it use and presume it could if you wish record to nas drive via home network,any issues playing recordings say through a vu box via network?

[bugaloo41]

Do VM go below 107? The lowest frequency in use here is 123 MHz. I believe you're getting into the modem upload band if you get below 100MHz

Not sure about below 107 but in my area (seems to affect many parts of Scotland judging by some forums) I have two frequencies below 123 - 107 and 115. The amiko is ok at 115 but signal quality drops quite a bit but at 107 it just wont pull in anything. There are three HD channels on 107.

[cactikid]

the box in question is an octagon but closed source and it was the specs i see raised my eyelids lol.

Specifications:
- 450 MHz processor strong
- 256 MB Flash & 2 x 128 MB NAND Memory
- Full HDTV PVR cable receiver (DVB-C/HD)
- H. 264 / MPEG4 - HD / SD, DVB-C Tuner
- CI + support
- Operating system Linux OS
..........- Time Shifting with External HDD (USB 2.0 )
..........- View 3 + 2 channels Channel Recording LIVE (PIP)
..........- NTFS, FAT32 and Support JFS
..........- Support NAS drive (network drive)
- Simple programming of recordings from the EPG
- USB 2.0 connection (MP3 Player & JPEG Viewer)
- Xvid & MKV Support
- Ethernet interface (LAN 10/100 Mbit)
- Wi-Fi & 3G Modem Support via USB connection
- DLNA Media Player Support
- RSS News Support Function
- Internet TV + (IPTV) & free TV + Addon Support
- Weather forecast function
- Web Radio (Internet radio +) function
- Facebook function
- Twitter function
- DVB-T use via USB connection
- BIP (Browser in Picture) + LIVE Web TV
- Keyboard & Mouse Support via USB connection
- 4-digit alphanumeric display
- EPG data stored on USB storage media
- High-resolution OSD interface
- Favorite groups for TV and radio
- Channel sorting functions such as delete, rename, move, lock
- OSD in different languages
- Teletext and subtitle support
- 1 0.00 0 Program for TV & Radio
- PIP and multi-picture (picture-in-picture) function
- Parental Control
- HDMI - output of picture and sound ( 576 i, 576 p, 720 p, 1080 i 1080 p)
- AV connector for audio & video signal (CVBS)
- Optical (SPDIF) output Dolby
- Software update by USB / RS -232 / Network
- Automatic Online Firmware detection and Upgrade
- 1 Conax CA and CI 1 + PCMCIA
- 1 Watt Stand-by consumption

[digicon]

what size external powered hdd can it use and presume it could if you wish record to nas drive via home network,any issues playing recordings say through a vu box via network?


Not sure network hdd is a good idea for recording, don't think it's even possible, maybe it's possible to watch movies from a network drive but not record. I always use 320gb-1tb usb hard drives and in vix go to menu, setup, system, storage then intialise the drive connected so it formats it the way vix likes to use it.


Literally Every Enigma2 receiver has the ability to 'RECORD' to any Network attached drive either a 'Nas' or on a 'Laptop' etc... most images have samba running automatically to allow you to setup a network share Play/Record folder.

You can also use the NFS share feature for 'Nas' or Laptop/PC networked drives

[bugaloo41]

Endemal what make of dvb-c tuner do you have bud?

I am reading that the box is cloned already (from those that support the support forum) and some boxes have the sony tuners as opposed to samsung and suffer from same problems as some cloud boxes. Pleased that your box is working great but looks like others not so well pleased and wont deal with AD. If the box works fine though great price.

[endemall]

Can you post links or pm me mate? Not sure what you mean.

Endemal what make of dvb-c tuner do you have bud?

I am reading that the box is cloned already (from those that support the support forum) and some boxes have the sony tuners as opposed to samsung and suffer from same problems as some cloud boxes. Pleased that your box is working great but looks like others not so well pleased and wont deal with AD. If the box works fine though great price.

[cactikid]

for some reason samba is a no goer with new images and had to use nfs on all my e2 boxes causing less strain.

[digicon]

for some reason samba is a no goer with new images and had to use nfs on all my e2 boxes causing less strain.

Very strange just out of curiosity i made a share from my Gigablue Quad+ using samba on OpenATV 4.3 (Latest beta image) to my workstation PC and it records to and plays from fine in the mounted share folder

Which images are we talking about and which receivers

Regards

[cactikid]

i use vix images on solo,solo2,duo,max digital 1000 hd and various updates by new usb flash and no settings restore,and had issues over 6 months ago with samba not working kept getting errors,had samba running over 2 years with no issues and only lately was told to not use samba as it was dropped and to use nfs and worked first time.all boxes are now on nfs and no issues.
plenty of other posters had same issues over there using samba and was resolved with nfs.

[Hadron]

Do VM go below 107? The lowest frequency in use here is 123 MHz. I believe you're getting into the modem upload band if you get below 100MHz

I'm in an offset area, so the lowest frequency used here is 106.750. It was introduced a few months ago for some HD channels. To be on the safe side, I also included 98.750 in my cables list, just in case they decided to go 1 TP lower.

I had trouble with 106.750 on my Q5. I had to use a signal amp to receive it.

[cactikid]

must be in a low signal area m8

[digicon]

i use vix images on solo,solo2,duo,max digital 1000 hd and various updates by new usb flash and no settings restore,and had issues over 6 months ago with samba not working kept getting errors,had samba running over 2 years with no issues and only lately was told to not use samba as it was dropped and to use nfs and worked first time.all boxes are now on nfs and no issues.
plenty of other posters had same issues over there using samba and was resolved with nfs.


Yep! always seems to be the people running the Vix image say no more :-)

[loncell]

Do VM go below 107? The lowest frequency in use here is 123 MHz. I believe you're getting into the modem upload band if you get below 100MHz

yes they do , well were I live they do. It misses about 10 channels. I got told in one certyain area its misses ssp2 HD which aint to clever

[andy91]

What image would you use for either box? What image comes as standard on the boxes?
What's also the preferred way of flashing the boxes I don't fancy bricking it on day one.

Andy.

[endemall]

Your questions already been answered post 1 page 1.

What image would you use for either box? What image comes as standard on the boxes?
What's also the preferred way of flashing the boxes I don't fancy bricking it on day one.

Andy.

[andy91]

Your questions already been answered post 1 page 1.

Does the box require a bootloader?

Andy.

[andy91]

Ive never dealt with any kind of Vu boxes so all I'm asking is for plain and simple info. Your quick to tell us how great they are.

Andy.

[endemall]

No mate just stick Vix on usb stick job done!

[maca]

Yeah yeah but the telly's still shite.

[andy91]

Think the combo box comes tomorrow anyone recommend a good image for sat/cable so the bouquets work fine on both services.

Andy.

[Digicom]

auto bouquets already in image for sat/cable

Think the combo box comes tomorrow anyone recommend a good image for sat/cable so the bouquets work fine on both services.

Andy.

[digicon]

OpenATV 4.2 works like a dream and is one of the only 3 images officially supported on this box

[endemall]

Best way in vix or openatv.

menu - setup - service searching - ABM - configure - change to advanced then select add provider prefix ,save.
Then exit once, go and select your 2 providers, save.
Exit once select provider start order usually cable top for HD reasons, save.
Then exit once select start scan,

what you end up with is 2 sets of bouqets with the provider name in front so your clear what your on, then HD at top aswell.



Think the combo box comes tomorrow anyone recommend a good image for sat/cable so the bouquets work fine on both services.

Andy.

[andy91]

Best way in vix or openatv.

menu - setup - service searching - ABM - configure - change to advanced then select add provider prefix ,save.
Then exit once, go and select your 2 providers, save.
Exit once select provider start order usually cable top for HD reasons, save.
Then exit once select start scan,

what you end up with is 2 sets of bouqets with the provider name in front so your clear what your on, then HD at top aswell.

Ive both boxes either coming tomorrow or Friday so should be interesting.
If I went down the Openpli route would I need to use a bootloader or not?
Will probably stick with Vix but just want to know if I have a play.

[blueflash234]

andy really looking forward to your review on these boxes,if a dyed in the wool dm fanboy gives it a good review, you will start a stampede


:chuncky:

[andy91]

The main reason Im taking a chance is as much as I love my Dreambox800 I have to swap tuners for sat and cable and fancied a combo box.
Didn't fancy the Amiko as ive read the tuners are weak and ive got a dodgy signal on some of my cable channels.
Also fancy a newer box for iptv and this fits the bill,its cheap lol

Andy.

[loncell]

I recieved my Zgemma star H1 combo s/c and installed openVIX http://www.zgemma.tv/index.php?folder=WmdlbW1hLVN0YXItSDE=

I scanned on the cable and added autobouquets + dvbsnoop and some other bits and bobs and my first impressions are v.g. Fast enough for my needs and good quality picture. I used it on a weak line were a Q5 & Amiko T2/C struggled (picture breakup) but no problems what so ever with the Zgemma.
The only let down would be the lack of wifi and internal HD caddie which are found on the DM800se but , the DM800se is not a sat/cable. A simple pair of homeplugs and a fast 64gb stick would put that right. all in all it's got to be easily the best E2 linux combo on the market for the price, you can get it for about 80'ish direct from China with a few quid for duty on top.

If your thinking of a sat or cable box you won't go far wrong with a Zgemma

[andy91]

Been playing with this all day. It looks like a 70s alarm clock in white and somehow ive lost all digits on the front of the box other than a faint green spot which doesn't feel me with happiness.
Ive gone from Atv image to Vix to Openpli 4 followed by Openpl 3 and now Im back to Vix
Im hoping the loss of anything on the screen is down to me but will find out in the next couple of days.
Pluses are the choice of images but I don't like the way you have to flash with the usb slot in the back. Its right next to the Ethernet port which makes it a tight fit and my worry is I hope this isn't the only way to flash.
Will add more when I get my teeth into it.

Andy

[digicon]

Afraid they are andy due to the chipset used flashing images is only available via USB , Could be an idea to get a USB extension lead only a couple of quid at least then your not fiddling around the back.

[andy91]

Regards to the lights out I think this is a Vix thing and probably not the box.

Andy

[Cosmic Truth]

i always played safe and bought vu original units as quality,if you say these are cheaper builds is the qualty there as seen a few horrendous picture of vu duo clones from china and fire hazzards with crappy builds.

many people have used the online feature,what harm can it do??none if built correctly or ooops sh1te happens?

one reason i question everything before buying one.

Do you have a VU cable receiver? If so, what one is it, and how is it to use?

I have a Q5, but I'm not too keen on it be honest.

[loncell]

Been playing with this all day. It looks like a 70s alarm clock in white and somehow ive lost all digits on the front of the box other than a faint green spot which doesn't feel me with happiness.
Ive gone from Atv image to Vix to Openpli 4 followed by Openpl 3 and now Im back to Vix
Im hoping the loss of anything on the screen is down to me but will find out in the next couple of days.
Pluses are the choice of images but I don't like the way you have to flash with the usb slot in the back. Its right next to the Ethernet port which makes it a tight fit and my worry is I hope this isn't the only way to flash.
Will add more when I get my teeth into it.

Andy
I haven't had a problem with the digits on the LED going AWOL so I can't comment but as for the usb ? yeah tab tight I use a small thin usb I ve a 64gb so it can record to, at the time it cost me ?15

http://www.mymemory.co.uk/USB-Flash-Drives/Kingston/Kingston-64GB-USB-3.0-DataTraveler-Mini---Grey?products=&gclid=Cj0KEQiAl7KmBRDW6s-Xi_uT9OgBEiQAZdbbSctIS51p40W0h_r841lhisFvabxGrtmus fz8vp-R75waAn4U8P8HAQ
it slots in np , I've had vu+ duo a gen box and yeah they are far superior but ........so is the price !!! this is about 80 quid for a combo box I can't think of a box , linux E2 box , combo, running numerous images for ?80.

When all said and done it's for watching TV. If you want the box to do other things then with the money you save go out and buy a IPTV mag254 and subs for both or one of the latest android boxes with a cable tuner in it and with the rest go on the lash

[digicon]

Well certainly cheaper than ?15 for a new Thin USB flash drive:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-3-0-Fast-Gigabit-USB-2-0-Male-to-Female-Extension-Cable-50CM-1M-1-5M-2M-3M-/360995090786?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item540cfbf162

[cactikid]

Do you have a VU cable receiver? If so, what one is it, and how is it to use?

I have a Q5, but I'm not too keen on it be honest.

no all boxes are sat but maybe thinking of getting a cable box only and not a combo,only glanced at the new solo for cable and keeping an eye on this thread with interest.

[Cosmic Truth]

no all boxes are sat but maybe thinking of getting a cable box only and not a combo,only glanced at the new solo for cable and keeping an eye on this thread with interest.

I'm not too keen on the Q5. It's cheap, and the picture quality is quite good, but it has a weak tuner, and sometimes takes ages to switch between certain channels. You get a message signal lost, and it can take minutes for the channel to come on.

I would rather have paid a lot more for a legit receiver, form a good company like VU. I already have a Dreambox 800 HD se, for satellite, so I can't put another Dreambox beside it, as the remote will work both boxes.

[bugaloo41]

Regards to the lights out I think this is a Vix thing and probably not the box.

Andy

Almost certainly Vix Andy its the same on the cloud boxes although other images display channel, etc fine on display.

[cactikid]

and when you say vix you mean patched vix.

[andy91]

Its definitely the Openvix Apollo image which turns out the lights ive gone back to Openpli 4 to get Dreamplex working better.
Lights on display are working fine on Openpli.
Think the colour and look of the box will put a few off. Handset looks pretty decent but the back usb and Ethernet are far to close together and can see that being a problem long term.

Andy.

[cactikid]

one of the reasons why full support differs from patched support and maybe not suitable for these boxes,maybe vix is a no goer on these and wait to hear if others have vix issues.?

[Digicom]

Not had any problems with Openvix Apollo

one of the reasons why full support differs from patched support and maybe not suitable for these boxes,maybe vix is a no goer on these and wait to hear if others have vix issues.?

[lincsat]

I have noticed with the I-Box2 and I-Box3 from this company that some boxes have front display working and others don't with the same image and bootloader. On those, they changed the spec as they went along. Maybe the same with these explaining why some are OK with patched ViX and others are not.

[andy91]

On the box I flashed with Vix there is nothing but a faint green light on display.
With Openpli 4 it shows the time so definitely a bug with image and box.

Andy.

[cactikid]

what patched image is in system info?

[andy91]

what patched image is in system info?

I tried two of the later patched Open Vix Apollo images.

Andy

[sossybaby]

Unlucky for you then mate. What you have here is an original box with legitimate support, I reckon Vix may even end up supporting the box. Enigma2 delivered to your door for ?80-?85...
Or you can go to some uk sat sites and get their cheapest combo enigma2 box for ?137..... That's about 70% more cost, and for what? I'm so glad air digital are shaking up the market place. Had these running sweet for a while now with tsmedia, picons, epg all saved to flash and it's streaming films great!
No cheap parts proper samsung tuners. Forget those crappy Q5's (?60) it's all about H1 with autobouqetsmaker, combo tuner for ?20 more and so many more features

Is it only me who thinks this is a bad idea.
it was those cheap f3 sat boxes flooding the market that forced sly to act in the first place. VM are now bound to do the same, spoiling it for everyone else.

you say VIX intend to support these boxes.
i'll ask RD.





(oops sorry, he's banned).

[bugaloo41]

Sossy

There are a few boxes on the market that are cheaper than the zgemma. They are not all E2 but cant see why this would suddenly send VM into a panic. Sure they are working to put a stop to it anyway.

Andy

Its defo the vix image that will fail to display channels. As lincsat says its the same on most if not all cloud boxes so may be the same issue given its modfied rather than supported officially. The image still works fine though and will function as intended but the display is just a green dot as you describe. Flash another image on it and it will be fine.

[cactikid]

genuine vix do not support these boxes,so if you put a genuine image on box you know what that does!

[blueflash234]

Its definitely the Openvix Apollo image which turns out the lights ive gone back to Openpli 4 to get Dreamplex working better.
Lights on display are working fine on Openpli.
Think the colour and look of the box will put a few off. Handset looks pretty decent but the back usb and Ethernet are far to close together and can see that being a problem long term.

Andy.


Andy i agree with digi a usb extension cable for a couple of quid much better and easier to use, its not just your box that's like that a vu solo se is the same its fiddly but the usb extension lead makes it much easier

[ellesmere11]

does the zgemma h1 work fine with openatv latest image running both cable and sat side by side. as openatv support the box.

thanks

[andy91]

Box comes preinstalled with ATV image but cant answer your question. You could go to their website as the images are on there.


Andy

[andy91]

openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150112_usb.zip (http://images2.mynonpublic.com/openatv/current/zgemmash1/openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150112_usb.zip)
openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150113_usb.zip (http://images2.mynonpublic.com/openatv/current/zgemmash1/openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150113_usb.zip)
openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150114_usb.zip (http://images2.mynonpublic.com/openatv/current/zgemmash1/openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150114_usb.zip)
openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150115_usb.zip (http://images2.mynonpublic.com/openatv/current/zgemmash1/openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150115_usb.zip)
openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150116_usb.zip (http://images2.mynonpublic.com/openatv/current/zgemmash1/openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150116_usb.zip)
openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150120_usb.zip (http://images2.mynonpublic.com/openatv/current/zgemmash1/openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150120_usb.zip)
openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150121_usb.zip (http://images2.mynonpublic.com/openatv/current/zgemmash1/openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150121_usb.zip)
openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150122_usb.zip (http://images2.mynonpublic.com/openatv/current/zgemmash1/openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150122_usb.zip)
openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150123_usb.zip (http://images2.mynonpublic.com/openatv/current/zgemmash1/openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150123_usb.zip)
openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150126_usb.zip (http://images2.mynonpublic.com/openatv/current/zgemmash1/openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150126_usb.zip)
openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150127_usb.zip (http://images2.mynonpublic.com/openatv/current/zgemmash1/openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150127_usb.zip)
openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150128_usb.zip (http://images2.mynonpublic.com/openatv/current/zgemmash1/openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150128_usb.zip)
openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150129_usb.zip (http://images2.mynonpublic.com/openatv/current/zgemmash1/openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150129_usb.zip)
openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150130_usb.zip (http://images2.mynonpublic.com/openatv/current/zgemmash1/openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150130_usb.zip)
openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150131_usb.zip (http://images2.mynonpublic.com/openatv/current/zgemmash1/openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150131_usb.zip)
openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150201_usb.zip (http://images2.mynonpublic.com/openatv/current/zgemmash1/openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150201_usb.zip)
openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150202_usb.zip (http://images2.mynonpublic.com/openatv/current/zgemmash1/openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150202_usb.zip)
openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150203_usb.zip (http://images2.mynonpublic.com/openatv/current/zgemmash1/openatv-4.2-zgemmash1-20150203_usb.zip)








These are some of the images if it helps.

Andy

[ellesmere11]

thanks for the links, but wanted to find someone using the image on this box and how it was, why would you choose a patched version of vix when openatv is just as good and supported by them.

thanks

[liam1982]

is it recommended to use a usb stick for the epg other than the internal flash for these boxes....cheers

[andy91]

Me personally I stuck on Openpli 4 as I'm used to these sort of images that ive used in the past on my Dreambox.
Always best to mount a usb or hdd for epg as the internal memory will fill up.

Andy.

[loncell]

There's a 2 USB sockets , just press the front right side of the black plastic facia, it clicks open

[andy91]

There's a 2 USB sockets , just press the front right side of the black plastic facia, it clicks open

Not sure you can flash with that though? Think I tried and nothing happened but would be a bonus if it did.

Andy

[liam1982]

think you need to use the one at the rear of the box to flash

[loncell]

think you need to use the one at the rear of the box to flash

I was thinking more on the lines of using 1 for a wifi adapter and the other for a usb HD

[loncell]

*****REMOVED LINK******

[andy91]

Edit your post mate not meant to post live links to websites.

Andy.

[loncell]

Forgot , sorry :)

[BRUTUS]

Are the pictures quality ok? I have Amiko combo and the quality is nowhere near my old spiderbox hd, the SD on the spiderbox is much better than the HD on the Amiko...so if the quality is the same as the Amiko, then i will stick with my spiderbox and Vu+.
I am about to order one tonight but need that clarification please....thanks guys

[andy91]

Depends on what your tv is like I cant tell the difference between this and my Dreambox.
You pay your money and take your chance.

Andy.

[BRUTUS]

Totally agreed, box is now here and i can say well done to them. Quality on my samsung Plasma is brilliant, exactly like the Dreambox hd. I am very happy. By the way, there is another usb socket in front when you open the little thing on the right hand side.
Brilliant.:stung:

[BRUTUS]

Hi peeps, everything is working fine but I am struggling to make use of usals, the parameters for location are all set correctly but the dish won't move from 28e... Am i missing something???:02.47-tranquillity:

[loncell]

By the way, there is another usb socket in front when you open the little thing on the right hand side.
Brilliant.:stung:

echo ?? I'll swear I've said that :)

[BRUTUS]

echo ?? I'll swear I've said that :)

Yes Loncell m8, you did say it...:excitement:

[massa121]

I have this box. Guys can anyone help with guide how to install newcamd in VIX? I can only get mgcamd from plugins and with it there is newcsbut cant get them to start.

[digicon]

I have this box. Guys can anyone help with guide how to install newcamd in VIX? I can only get mgcamd from plugins and with it there is newcsbut cant get them to start.

This line is in the Forum Rules for a reason:

Discussions about Cardsharing are not allowed, including, but not limited to, CCcam, Oscam, MGcamd, Gbox, Mbox, etc....

[massa121]

Sorry I have overlooked that.

[hfxlad]

i have ordered 1 of the boxes due to what the box is capable of what it says it can do
but only just seen this thread.what i have been told that putting a certain image on the box as spy ware
that talks to nagravision and that was vix image.anybody no anything about this?.

[loncell]

i have ordered 1 of the boxes due to what the box is capable of what it says it can do
but only just seen this thread.what i have been told that putting a certain image on the box as spy ware
that talks to nagravision and that was vix image.anybody no anything about this?.

Is this similar to the Samsung TV spying on me sat on my couch scratching my bits ?

[hfxlad]

like i say loncell i was told just wondered if anybody else as heard the rumour on the merry go round.

[loncell]

like i say loncell i was told just wondered if anybody else as heard the rumour on the merry go round.

VIX are classing the box as a copy so they will not be supporting the box. If unsure , use a different image. I use a few inc hdfreaks and opendriod then there's PLI and openATV. Who do you think starts the rumours in the first place ?? , , let me guess ............................

[jamesb4]

I have set a 2S box up with openvix, started a recording on a premium channel, but I can only watch FTA channels through the other tuner. Is there an image that works correctly on record and watch.

[manufact]

Endemal what make of dvb-c tuner do you have bud?

I am reading that the box is cloned already (from those that support the support forum) and some boxes have the sony tuners as opposed to samsung and suffer from same problems as some cloud boxes. Pleased that your box is working great but looks like others not so well pleased and wont deal with AD. If the box works fine though great price.


where have you read that there a bad tuners?

I am asking myself if I should buy the zgemma h1 on mixeshop.com. I hope it has the samsung tuner

[carlhuz]

Interested in getting one of these boxes. Anyone know the best place to get one in the UK? - dont fancy ordering one from China and waiting ages for it to be delivered

[andy91]

China takes about 5 days with dhl but I think its Chinese New Year will pm a link to a uk based company I know a few ppl have used.
I cant really advertise it on here.

Andy

[bugaloo41]

where have you read that there a bad tuners?

I am asking myself if I should buy the zgemma h1 on mixeshop.com. I hope it has the samsung tuner

The tuners are very good mate apparently there was an issue with initial test boxes but they are rock solid now.

[muzicman]

China takes about 5 days with dhl but I think its Chinese New Year will pm a link to a uk based company I know a few ppl have used.
I cant really advertise it on here.

Andy

Company link

PM please

[digicon]

Company link

PM please

Google the word Mobi and this symbol - and the word Shop should get you to where you need to go

[zhlad]

I am a newbie. Thanks to the original poster for starting this thread. I think this what I was looking for. I bought VU+ Solo2 a year ago, ejoyed it. But ever since HD channels went blank, I started thinking about owning DVB-C. As of now I do not have vm line as they do not support in my listed buidling, but soon I will have as I moving into my own property. I hope H1 DVB-C will serve the purpose? Can this record to external hard disk? Thanks for reading and replying. Sorry If I have flouted any of forum rule.

[digicon]

I am a newbie. Thanks to the original poster for starting this thread. I think this what I was looking for. I bought VU+ Solo2 a year ago, ejoyed it. But ever since HD channels went blank, I started thinking about owning DVB-C. As of now I do not have vm line as they do not support in my listed buidling, but soon I will have as I moving into my own property. I hope H1 DVB-C will serve the purpose? Can this record to external hard disk? Thanks for reading and replying. Sorry If I have flouted any of forum rule.

I would say this if you still have the Solo2 stick with it as for around ?30 you can get a DVB-C tuner which will be supported by most images used for the Solo2 you will also retain the recording feature of an internal hard drive on the solo2.

I have the Zgemma H1 it's a nice little receiver for the price but also having a Gigablue Quad+ with its 1300mhz dual core CPU the same as the Solo2 you would notice differences in day to day performance if you downgraded

[cactikid]

ahh dvb/c tuner by ?? need more info might use it on an old vu solo with image of your choice vix lol

[digicon]

The price has gone up by a Tenner due to the fact it is now DVB-C/T/T2 just search DVBsky USB Cable Tuner

[cactikid]

ah that one yes have that on link,t330 e52.94 lol

[zhlad]

Thanks digicon. I will go for USB tuner then. I like my Solo2 and now I am happy that I can still use it with cable with all its features.

[tony49]

ok lads ive just got this box but I cant get tunen be to work if I put in my netid it scans in about 10 seconds and finds nothing if I do a complete scan it get 596 channels when I try the fta only a fue of them work can someone till me how you set tuner b up please

[digicon]

Sounds like it is working fine as you scanned in all the 596 channels and as you say you are receiving the FTA ones, which is pretty much all we can help you with on here

[jezabelly]

ok lads ive just got this box but I cant get tunen be to work if I put in my netid it scans in about 10 seconds and finds nothing if I do a complete scan it get 596 channels when I try the fta only a fue of them work can someone till me how you set tuner b up please
Could be you are scanning the wrong sat or cable area. For cable, as well as NetID/freq/Srate you need to go to autobouquet maker then Providers and change the sly and VM areas using L/R.

[pongo snodgrass]

looks like i may be getting one of these...any images that are like black hole images for this zgemma star H1 box...ive had vu+duo before and always like black hole image..

[digicon]

looks like i may be getting one of these...any images that are like black hole images for this zgemma star H1 box...ive had vu+duo before and always like black hole image..

Afraid not Blackhole are on VU+ payroll and have been for the last 3-4 years thats why you dont see Blackhole for any other receiver unless someone patches the images.

The Zgemma's are officially supported by Opendroid,OpenATV,ItalySat which if installed youcan safely download any updates including drivers.

The OpenVix and OpenPLI images are patched to work n the box so use at your own discretion, Personally i stick to the official images knowing that i cant brick the box

[scottj130208]

Received one of these yesterday very pleased for the money runs pretty fast changing channels very fast boots fast
auto bouquets set up for sly and vermin set up have put open atv on as seems like a very stable image on these boxes used digicons back usb set up for cross epg and can pause and record running sweet only thing I can't see is Xbmc on the feeds under extensions very good value for the money came with vix pre installed but open atv runs sweet very pleased with box thought I would post my reviews here as would recommend this to all for the money

[digicon]

Search for the 'Kodi Addon' as XBMC is Kodi or the new name for it anyway

[scottj130208]

Thanks digicon will take a look

[jugulator]

Hi guys,
I have been looking for a cable tuner box. Stumbled upon this. I just purchased a omnibox eco plus with twin hybrid tuners. I had to send that back as there was some issues with tuner. I am debating as I have a genuine solo 2 at the moment, whether to get a a usb tuner or try this one? I heard that there are issues with usb tuners?! Anyone has experience with usb tuners? It's a shame that zgemma doesn't have twin cable tuners as that's what I was looking for mainly to watch while recording a different channel.
Cheers.


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[scottj130208]

I have a genuine vu solo 2 with a cable usb tuner with the tuner plugged in when changing
channels the box locks up there is meant to be a driver update soon to fix this so I bought a Zgemma instead so far
been really reliable would recommend this box but they only do this box either twin s2 or one s2 and one c tuner
there is also another usb tuner called the subdtek there around ?80 and meant to be quite good but at that price I bought the Zgemma instead depends and what set up you want I suppose and how much your budget is

[jugulator]

I have a genuine vu solo 2 with a cable usb tuner with the tuner plugged in when changing
channels the box locks up there is meant to be a driver update soon to fix this so I bought a Zgemma instead so far
been really reliable would recommend this box but they only do this box either twin s2 or one s2 and one c tuner
there is also another usb tuner called the subdtek there around ?80 and meant to be quite good but at that price I bought the Zgemma instead depends and what set up you want I suppose and how much your budget is

Thanks Scott. I'm gonna give zgemma a whirl.! If it works fine, I would fleabay my solo 2. Ideally I would like to have a twin dvb c tuners, but there's hardly any on market. Yeah, rather than pay ?80 for just tuner I would get another receiver!


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[cactikid]

i think your mad getting rid of the solo2 as it can do more,hope its an original.

[cactikid]

you mean these ones.


http://sundtek.com/shop/Digital-TV-Sticks-oxid/Sundtek-MediaTV-Digital-Home-DVB-C/T/T2.html

or



http://www.dvbsky.net/Products_T330.html

wonder if any more might appear later.:02.47-tranquillity:

[jugulator]

It is original.! I use it to watch TV. If I have another one doing just the same (or better, in terms having the ability to watch cable as well), I can't see the sense of keeping it, regardless how good or how expensive it is! It will just gather dust.! I know solo 2 is a good machine, but they crippled it by adding fixed tuners and no ability to change tuners.


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[cactikid]

it can run kodi and other stuff,just trying to get the dvbs8Y one working on a solo lol,having fun .

[digicon]

From a personal point of view i would sell the Solo2 hopefully you may get in the region of ?180-?200 if lucky then instead of getting a Zgemma and pocket the other ?100 put in another ?80 -?100 and get a Gigablue Quad Plus with 2 x DVB-S2 tuners and 2 x DVB-C/T tuner.

Same Chipset as the Solo2 so can do anything that can do but not crippled with 2 fixed tuners.

[cactikid]

original solo2 now at ?239 so would he get that amount with or without internal hdd,you like the giga quad:chuncky:

[jugulator]

Gigablue quad is good, but I'm not really comfortable spending ?300 on a receiver. You need to also consider that if you are planning to watch both sat and cable, the subscription fees for each service. Both with same channels.! I don't get the point. I will only be paying for service, either sat or cable. After all, how much are you going to watch?! I hope we all have a day job!


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[maca]

Depends if you have a motor on your dish though ..

[digicon]

original solo2 now at ?239 so would he get that amount with or without internal hdd,you like the giga quad:chuncky:

I also liked the Solo2 when i had it ashame they never gave it P&P tuners i would probably still have it, at the end of the day the Giga and Solo2 are identical its just a name under the 'Hood' they both perform identical


Gigablue quad is good, but I'm not really comfortable spending ?300 on a receiver. You need to also consider that if you are planning to watch both sat and cable, the subscription fees for each service. Both with same channels.! I don't get the point. I will only be paying for service, either sat or cable. After all, how much are you going to watch?! I hope we all have a day job!


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I will just make this point you are in effect downgrading going from the solo2 to the Zgemma is the same as going from a Merc AMG to a Ford Ka, you will notice speed difference and when the Zgemma is fully laden with all the plugins and little extras you use the slowdown is immense even updating the EPG seems like an age compared to the Solo2.

Just some food for thought

[cactikid]

right update back on vix image 153 apollo downloader dvbsly family drivers and got as far as scanning 241 channels on virgin dublin lol

[trance]

Im In the same boat, not sure whether to sell my solo 2 and upgrade. Or keep it and use in conjunction with a usb c tuner.Not hearing great things about the usb tuners and vix.
Zgemma , as digicon said , is too much of a drop down. Maybe cheap and cheerfull but you will definitely feel/ see the difference in receivers

[pongo snodgrass]

well after days of deciding to what to buy, i went for the zgemma h1, i couldnt really justify spending hundreds of pounds on the gigablue quad plus that i really wanted, i thought im only gonna watch HD channels via virmin, rareley record one channel and watch another, if i do i got a small usb hard drive or will get a usb stick...so i bought the zgemma h1, hopefully its what people say it is, cheap and cheerful enigma 2 box, i just hope the remote is very responsive , not like those skybox f3, f4, f5 etc...where you have to point directly at the reciever for it to work.....a bit late now but is remote good and responsive lol :chuncky:

[cornorth]

I've a few questions I hope you can answer before I most likely buy one...

How/Where do do I get the Sly (skin/theme what's the difference?) on one of these?

Which zgemma box is best if you only have sly (not cable) in the home?

How do you put the C***m on one of these (would it be a need to let the provider know before putting on this box from a Skybox or is it a case of same IP no problem?)?

Where do you get the firmware updates channel list updates (preferably sky numbered (CWaite) format) for this box if applicable.

Are there any easy set up guides (similar to setting up of skybox) as not found any on here or Y0utube?

Many thanks

[jugulator]

Been running zgemma h1 for few days. Works fine on both cable and satellite side. Tuner seem to be very sensitive. Remote is responsive. Only thing, as expected, is it is tad sluggish compared to solo2 (of course). Not sure I will be keeping it. (confused)

I have to say, very good box for the price.! Running latest official open atv. Didn't try VIX as I didn't want to use an unsupported firmware.

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[cornorth]

Is it possible to get these zgemma boxes with wifi antenna to put in the usb slot like the skyboxes?
Assuming it is possible does it still leave the possibility of being able to record one and watch another using the remaining usb port?

I recieved my Zgemma star H1 combo s/c and installed openVIX http://www.zgemma.tv/index.php?folder=WmdlbW1hLVN0YXItSDE=

I scanned on the cable and added autobouquets + dvbsnoop and some other bits and bobs and my first impressions are v.g. Fast enough for my needs and good quality picture. I used it on a weak line were a Q5 & Amiko T2/C struggled (picture breakup) but no problems what so ever with the Zgemma.
The only let down would be the lack of wifi and internal HD caddie which are found on the DM800se but , the DM800se is not a sat/cable. A simple pair of homeplugs and a fast 64gb stick would put that right. all in all it's got to be easily the best E2 linux combo on the market for the price, you can get it for about 80'ish direct from China with a few quid for duty on top.

If your thinking of a sat or cable box you won't go far wrong with a Zgemma

[digicon]

Is it possible to get these zgemma boxes with wifi antenna to put in the usb slot like the skyboxes?
Assuming it is possible does it still leave the possibility of being able to record one and watch another using the remaining usb port?

All depends on whether the image you have installed on the receiver has the relevant drivers to download for the USB Wi-Fi stick, Unlike the Closed source Openbox Linux enigma2 is open source so drivers can be added if you ask the developers of your favourite image

[cornorth]

All depends on whether the image you have installed on the receiver has the relevant drivers to download for the USB Wi-Fi stick, Unlike the Closed source Openbox Linux enigma2 is open source so drivers can be added if you ask the developers of your favourite image
Just seeking to understand the simplicity/complexity the setup/maintenance of one of these boxes...

Have to say, wasn't until around 70 odd posts in on this thread where the bickering on this thread eased and became a little helpful.

I'm looking to get one of these boxes to replace an f5s and just after an easy to follow set up just like the threads for the openbox.

I've seen a couple of examples on the Web of this box having the look and feel of the Sly interface ie blue hd. Is this one of the supported formats. If so could I do the wifi connected and record one watch another with the setup I've described?

Again many thanks

[pongo snodgrass]

have this box, its great , tuners are very good...ive got an external usb 500gb hard drive hooked up to the front usb port, the back usb port is used for picons and epg, where i use a small 4gb usb stick....anyway ive got the usb hard drive plugged in the front usb port, ive changed the drive setting to go into standby after 2 minutes , but it doesnt, it remains on, ive formatted the drive and mounted it as well, but the green light on the hardrive remains on all the time..i can hear the drive spinning when i pick it up..anyway to get into standby mode when not in use?..otherwise it will remain on permeanlty...lol

[cactikid]

you did not say if it was powered or not by external means and the make of hdd is??

anything in recording device on setup?

[pongo snodgrass]

its usb powered, so i assume the usb is keeping it powered on all the time, in record settings , default movie location is hard drive..

[pongo snodgrass]

Ok think ive got it, actually after a few minutes it does go into standby...just the led on the drive remains on...

[cactikid]

be interesting to see if any issues using a portable hdd.

[digicon]

Just seeking to understand the simplicity/complexity the setup/maintenance of one of these boxes...

They Run Linux Enigma2 software so anything related can be found in the Enigma2 section Dreambox,Vu+ etc.. all run near 99.9% the same

Have to say, wasn't until around 70 odd posts in on this thread where the bickering on this thread eased and became a little helpful.

​That may have been because the company that makes them also make the Cloud iBox clones not Great for publicity, but for the Price i would class these as the Openbox of the Linux Enigma2 Range

I'm looking to get one of these boxes to replace an f5s and just after an easy to follow set up just like the threads for the openbox.

You need to follow the Drambox and Enigma2 even the Vu+ sections on here as all are relevant for this receiver too.

I've seen a couple of examples on the Web of this box having the look and feel of the Sly interface ie blue hd. Is this one of the supported formats. If so could I do the wifi connected and record one watch another with the setup I've described?

​The BlueHD is just a skin unlike the mediocre closed source F5's of this world Enigma id highly customisable so you can get it how you want it to look, and yes BlueHD as well as RedHD can be installed

Again many thanks



Answered above also look out for other receivers of a similar type to hit the market shortly with better build quality and more than likely similar support or possible more

[gibbo1471]

I Am trying to scan cable putting the info into the tuner 00008 net if and trying to put sym rate in as 6887 it won't let me

[pongo snodgrass]

i recorded a film last night...I can see it on the hard drive if i fxp to it, but when i click the "filelist" button...nothing shows.?....odd !

[jezabelly]

I Am trying to scan cable putting the info into the tuner 00008 net if and trying to put sym rate in as 6887 it won't let me

Symbol rate is 6.887 not 6887
Net ID is 5 figures, Frequency is (xxx.xxx) Symbol Rate (x.xxx)

[pongo snodgrass]

You cant put in 6.887; it is entered 6887...and the frequency is 5 digits like mine 41011...

[jezabelly]

You cant put in 6.887; it is entered 6887...and the frequency is 5 digits like mine 41011...

Nope! look at first sticky on UK cable idents on this cable section, it's 6.887. At least it is on my zgemma with vix

[cactikid]

You cant put in 6.887; it is entered 6887...and the frequency is 5 digits like mine 41011...
41011 is the netid and 6887 is a provider to scan on.

[pongo snodgrass]

well on my zgemma with openatv you only need to enter the network id as the provider to scan is selected by pressing left or right, in my case its virgin media (6952)..probably vix image is slightly different, but as long as it works..lol

[Tinnycan]

Will order one of these boxes myself.
Have an Azbox HD premium with both tuners but find the box a complete nightmare. Up in the attic the last few years after paying a good few pound for it.
Its that long since I used it cant even remember the image on it. Might be something to do with a duck lol.
Using my old DB DM 7000 & still as good as ever. But way too big and think I got my moneys worth out of it, must be at least 10 years old.
Will try and put some input back into this post. Thanks to the original poster for the details.

[gibbo1471]

well managed to scan in by ging in auto bouquets and doing it from there but i tghink the reason i could not insert 6 on the tuner setup is because my remote is faulty as i keep pressing menu and nothing happens and sometimes goes straight to plugin menu then cant get out of it by pressing exit its got openvix got to try change remote tomorrow i should just be abkle to press menu and then exit etc. it wont tried the phone camera trick to see if letting of a signal but cant see any lights when pressing any button lol

[redralph]

Any one in Notts can help me put my sea lions into my Zgemma H1. I am a OAP and struggling
I have set the rest of the box up ok and all seems to be well. Been at it a week on and off

[cactikid]

@redralph did you forget forum rules as to what your asking?

[redralph]

@redralph did you forget forum rules as to what your asking?

Sorry thought it was ok using alternative wording. Let's just put it down to an age problem:chuncky:

[carlhuz]

Just got a second one of these boxes however it now for some reason doesn't power on the display loads up to 100 then goes back to 50 and then back to 100 but never boots..... although the splash screen is showing...

Any ideas on how to fix this

[Lola68]

Hi all set one of these zgemma boxes up at last
now for iptv got it going but keep having sound problems like film starts picture is fine but sound comes and goes can't work out why
anybody help

[cornorth]

Answered above also look out for other receivers of a similar type to hit the market shortly with better build quality and more than likely similar support or possible more

Which receivers are you expecting to hit the market shortly?

Does anybody know if it's possible to record one watch another and have the 7-day EPG option with a Wi-Fi set-up occupying one of the USBs

Again, many thanks :)

[andy91]

Just got a second one of these boxes however it now for some reason doesn't power on the display loads up to 100 then goes back to 50 and then back to 100 but never boots..... although the splash screen is showing...

Any ideas on how to fix this

I would try and flash again sounds like you have a corrupt image.
There is a bootloader on the Zgemma website that might do the trick.

Andy

[digicon]

Which receivers are you expecting to hit the market shortly?

Does anybody know if it's possible to record one watch another and have the 7-day EPG option with a Wi-Fi set-up occupying one of the USBs

Again, many thanks :)

The only one i know for sure at the moment is the Technomate Nano - SE - Combo which runs a later chipset than the Zgemma and is also a Dual core 750mhz processor similar to the already single sat version the Nano SE which for speed wipes the floor with the Zgemma but expect to pay a little more for a Korean built receiver as with anything Quality comes at a price

[cactikid]

i have the sat version of the nano se to replace my solo,wonder will that box be small and have a free magic eye.

curious if anyone using zgemma on cable in ireland??

[digicon]

i have the sat version of the nano se to replace my solo,wonder will that box be small and have a free magic eye.

curious if anyone using zgemma on cable in ireland??

Same size apparently with an added DVB-C/T/T2 tuner specs:



Fully MPEG-2, MPEG-4 & H.264 Compliant
DVB-S & DVB-S2 Complaint
1x HD Satellite (DVB-S2) Tuner & 1x DVB-T / DVB-T2 / DVB-C Hybrid HD tuner
751MHz Broadcom Dual Threaded MIPS Processor
256 Mbyte NAND Flash & 512 Mbyte DDR3 Ram
Linux Open Embedded
Output Resolution: Full HD 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i & 3D Ready*
1x Smart Card Reader
1x Common Interface (CI)
External IR Sensor
HDMI Output
Dolby Digital Plus compliant via optical S/PDIF output
2x USB 2.0 Ports (1x front and 1x rear)
Ethernet Port
Unlimited Channel Memory
Composite Video Output with Audio Channels
Super sensitive tuner for very weak signals and weak transponders
Less than 1 second channel change
DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3 (USALS) compatible
Extended EPG and programme reservation on EPG
Support for multiple audio language broadcasts
Supports PAL/NTSC systems
Parental Control
SCPC & MCPC receivable from C/Ku band satellites LNBs supported: Universal, Single, Single S & C band wideband LNBs
4:3 & 16:9 screen formats
Timer & multi-event timer functions
Automatic FEC and PID detection and manual entry of PID values
Real time clock
Teletext & Subtitle support by OSD and VBI
LNB short circuit protection onboard
Universal Remote Control
1W Standby power consumption option
12V DC

[cornorth]

Is it possible to have the EPG and recording 2 programmes, pausing capability etc from a single USB stick/drive whilst the other port is occupied by the Wi-Fi?

[digicon]

I dont see why not but maybe a good idea to try a powered external drive rather than having the USB supply power to the drive and wi-fi stick, Puts less strain on the PSU unit

[cornorth]

I dont see why not but maybe a good idea to try a powered external drive rather than having the USB supply power to the drive and wi-fi stick, Puts less strain on the PSU unit

What about the capacity requirements?...

For instance how much would be required by the EPG and other online TV plugins etc?

How much capacity would a 2hr programme require?

[digicon]

What about the capacity requirements?...

For instance how much would be required by the EPG and other online TV plugins etc?

How much capacity would a 2hr programme require?


Use an Externally powered hard drive at least 500gb especially if your thinking about doing a lot of recording, a 2 Hour program in HD could take up anything between 7gb to around 14gb

EPG takes up very little space

[cornorth]

seeking to get all setup using wireless setup and looking like sly etc with all plugins

need assistance in getting wireless setup with "the c** thing" and ready to go - have managed to flash the sly skin version so far

the box recognises the dongle previously in my f5s and finds my router but can't configure

[BRUTUS]

Hi all,
i am having problem to play movies, recorded from the net onto my usb stick.
I can record and playback from the zgemma box but anything recorded from a tiers device won't play (not even seen) by the zgemma...
Thinking of a missing plugin, but which one??? An helping hand will be appreciated.
Thanks guys and girls

[cactikid]

are you saying that you have another place for recordings on network or pc and you want to play them on your box,maybe samba or n** to be seen on network.
any usb or hdd needs mounting to be seen if thats your issue.

[DJGonzo]

I will be purchasing this soon. Just to make sure, the H1 works with both Satellite and DVB-C?

I have a cable sub, so I just stick my SmartCard in it and it will work? Then when I get satellite, I can switch between the two, right?

[BRUTUS]

the H1 works with both Satellite and DVB-C?
That's correct


I have a cable sub, so I just stick my SmartCard in it and it will work?

Not correct. You need to do some diggins...we can't discuss that here. Against the rules


Then when I get satellite, I can switch between the two, right? Correct

[DJGonzo]

Thanks for the reply. I ordered 2. Let's see what happens


Not correct. You need to do some diggins...we can't discuss that here. Against the rules
Its against the rules talking about a legit sub? I'm not saying sharing or softcam. I'm saying grab the irdeto card from my cable sub (which I pay for) and putting it in this receiver.

[digicon]

Thanks for the reply. I ordered 2. Let's see what happens


Its against the rules talking about a legit sub? I'm not saying sharing or softcam. I'm saying grab the irdeto card from my cable sub (which I pay for) and putting it in this receiver.


I am afraid the latter is Impossible

[i1646tvk84423]

Dear people who already have this box, u know DM800se renders the OSD and skin at 720p, and scales it up to 1080p when u use HDMI 1080p.

Is this the case for Zgemma H1/H2?

I'm hoping it does 1080p natively cos 720p -> 1080p is not ideal.


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[rackha]

What is the difference between the h1 and h2 and do these boxes only come with a white case

[digicon]

What is the difference between the h1 and h2 and do these boxes only come with a white case

ZGemma H1 : 1 x DVB-S2 satellite & 1 x DVB-C/T Cable/Terrestrial receiver

ZGemma H2 : 2 x DVB-S2 satellite Tuners

[i1646tvk84423]

What is the difference between the h1 and h2 and do these boxes only come with a white case

Amount of ram/flash.

Also check the back - seems like H2 has a switch for tuner amp.


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[DJGonzo]

I am afraid the latter is Impossible
Well that sucks. My card isn't married or anything. At least I'll get the non-encrypted channels I guess

[printmaster]

hi i am new to enigma 2 boxes , i have bought a zgemma s2 could anyone help me get my box to connect fo filezilla on my pc please .

[BRUTUS]

hi i am new to enigma 2 boxes , i have bought a zgemma s2 could anyone help me get my box to connect fo filezilla on my pc please .

Google is your friend...A bit of reading and you should be able to set it up much quicker than you think. Go for it.
B.

[digicon]

hi i am new to enigma 2 boxes , i have bought a zgemma s2 could anyone help me get my box to connect fo filezilla on my pc please .

First you need to find the IP that has been allocated to the receiver generally Menu - setup - Network - adaptor settings should find this out for you example 192.168.xxx.xxx

enter the given IP into filezilla and the username 'root' normally images are not passworded

press connect

[cisco1]

Good Morning All

After some support from digicon I think I'm about done. Just stuck on the last hurdle and need a push in the right direction.

Auto Bouquets

Zgemma H1 both tuners set up all and working, usb plugged in back formatted and also mounted


The sticky part is this next bit :
Menu/set up/ service searching auto bouquet maker
Configured expert-providers set up-start scan
Loading bouquets
Reading sly
Services 590 radio 61
Tuning vermin
Then this message
Time out for tuner lock !!!


Could someone please let me know what I am doing wrong. Thank u in advance
ps sorry if I gave put this in the wrong post

[digicon]

You need to enter your Net ID frequency in the Service Searching part of the main menu, without this Autobouquets will not scan in your local channels

[southpaw83]

What's the cable tuner like on these? Been trying to set an old DM500c up for my old man, but the BER is through the roof. Will this be more stable?

[digicon]

What's the cable tuner like on these? Been trying to set an old DM500c up for my old man, but the BER is through the roof. Will this be more stable?


They Are Samsung made DVB-T/C tuners and seem to be very sensitive, i can only go off the ones that i have seen and none appear to have had any trouble with SNR even with 2-3 other devices on Splitters

[sigmadelta58]

Well said cacti kid, in possession of a bricked clone Icloud myself... having used the online update feature unwittingly.
They seem to come with everything including a self-destruct mechanism.

[Tinnycan]

What's the cable tuner like on these? Been trying to set an old DM500c up for my old man, but the BER is through the roof. Will this be more stable?
No problem with my 500c using Jade pli on *********
New commando 15 image out for it. Just need your cables.xml & maybe settings as well. Very stable.

[satsmo]

I have edited your post, please review our rules once again.

[DJGonzo]

Alright so I got both of my units in and they work on the clear channels with DVB-C, however if I start scan at 231mhz (with network scan on), it only picks up the channels from that. Then I go over to 285mhz and do scan again (make sure clear is no) and it picks up the rest of the channels but the channels from 213mhz get deleted. I'm stumped

[cactikid]

that sounds like you are scanning 1 frequency for channels,but would need to auto scan all the frequencies,wonder if there is a brute force scan on that cable side to use?

[DJGonzo]

I got it. You need to go to channel list and select all providers. Kinda non-intuitive.

This box is really decent

The only other thing is see if I can get ViewMatrix working. But that might be a lost cause and its against the rules here

[DJGonzo]

Does the card reader on these things even work? I can't even get the box to see my card at all

[mortmaru]

ZGemma H1 : 1 x DVB-S2 satellite & 1 x DVB-C/T Cable/Terrestrial receiver

ZGemma H2 : 2 x DVB-S2 satellite Tuners


I think you have gotten the models confused this is straight from Air Sat

ZGemma H1 : 1 x DVB-S2 satellite & 1 x DVB-C receiver
ZGemma H2 : 1 x DVB-S2 satellite & 1 x DVB-C/T Cable/Terrestrial receiver
ZGemma 2S : 2 x DVB-S2 satellite receiver
ZGemma S : 1 x DVB-S2 satellite receiver

[digicon]

I think you have gotten the models confused this is straight from Air Sat

ZGemma H1 : 1 x DVB-S2 satellite & 1 x DVB-C receiver
ZGemma H2 : 1 x DVB-S2 satellite & 1 x DVB-C/T Cable/Terrestrial receiver
ZGemma 2S : 2 x DVB-S2 satellite receiver
ZGemma S : 1 x DVB-S2 satellite receiver

Correct i did due to a typo although if purchasing now i would probably skip the H1 version for the H2, bit thin on the ground at the moment unless you order from china

By the way to correct your Typo the H2 model is actually this

Zgemma H2 : 1 x DVB-S2 Satellite Tuner & 1 x DVB-C/T/T2 - Cable,Terrestrial & Terrestrial HD

[redondo5]

So is the best price-spec combo box on the market at the moment... Does it hit the sweet spot in terms of price and performance?

How does it compare to 3T TM Combo receiver, or miracle box which are a tad bit dearer?

I really want Vix support so I suppose this is a no go then? Any recommendations for combo receivers that fit the bill?

Thanks

[digicon]

So is the best price-spec combo box on the market at the moment... Does it hit the sweet spot in terms of price and performance?

How does it compare to 3T TM Combo receiver, or miracle box which are a tad bit dearer?

I really want Vix support so I suppose this is a no go then? Any recommendations for combo receivers that fit the bill?

Thanks

I dont think its fair comparing it to the Nano 3T as that has a dual core 1300mhz processor, and i would say the Miraclebox is slightly faster too. I suppose you could say its the next jump up from the DM800se model as its only a single core 751mhz processor.

The new Miracle box with the same 1 x DVB-S2 and one DVB-C/T/T2 has the BCM 7362 Dmips 20000 (Dual Threading 750mhz CPU) and is priced at ?150 so double the price, also consider the TM-Nano-Se Combo which is basically the same as the Miraclebox but is priced at ?129 although images are sparse at the minute.

The Zgemma will take the Vix image but as you are probably aware its patched so your relying on Patched images for Vix support

[kurt6]

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.

[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

[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.

[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.

[cactikid]

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

[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?

[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

[kurt6]

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

[cactikid]

read back as already answered

[kurt6]

Ok, will do!

[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]

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

[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).

[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]

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.

[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.

[happy_highlander]

The images from zgemma.tv are the open atv 4.2 link which should work perfectly as well as 5.0. Digicon has already upped a working backup for 4.2 and 5.0 on H1 and I've also had both the above mentioned working fine on H1 hopefully H2 will arrive tomorrow and I'll let you know how things go

[redondo5]

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.
no i get that.. I never requested the actual tuners being changed adapted for that type of connecter - just wanted an adapter included. I remeber even from the days of dm-500c clones and eurovox cable receivers the tuners have always been like that, my point was it would be better to include an f plug adapter rather than other less useful stuff. The biggest selling point of these combo receivers... in particular in the uk market... is the ability to use on cable, not freeview. It was just a small annoyance of mine that I had stuff which wasn't useful (AV cables) and had to order an adapter.

I can't say for certain, but I would take a wild guess that 90% of people who purchase zGemma receivers are doing on the back of information they have heard about using cable to get 'HD channels'. Most of the mainstream methods for watching for freeview are done via other means, like built in tv tuners or small cheap set top boxes. It's not a coincidence that since many 'lost' the 'ability' to view HD channels on satellite, the sale of combo or DVB-C/T tuners has risen sharpley, along with an increase in options from various manufacturers providing these combo dvb-c/t receivers/tuners.

Anyway, speaking to the seller at airsat they seemed pleased with the feedback i gave them and will probably be looking to incluide those f plug type adapters and connecters in furture sales.

[happy_highlander]

Ok H2 arrived today and first set up showed that plugins will not download when using the image shipped with the receiver until you telnet in and do an opkg update, then everything is fine. Alternatively you could just bang on openatv 5.0 and it works perfectly. Of course it is best practice to do an opkg update after any install. But there you go, mixture of older image and user error

[Duko]

Alternatively you could just bang on openatv 5.0 and it works perfectly.

People are reporting that the plugins are showing 'Down for maintenance' after installing openatv 5.0 on zgemma star H1.
Are they working on yours?