[VU+ Ultimo] Timer recordings empty/blank

[Hamram]

Timer recordings seems to work, but they don't, as the recordings turn out empty. Zero minutes and seconds. Direct recordings work just fine.

Edit: I'm using a double tuner block, and it seems like only one of the inputs get signal through, and this is the upper input. I deleted the upper (C) input, and used only the lower (D) to test if I could watch a program, but the screen is black. It has full signal, but no picture. On the screen I get a message reading something like this: No data on transponder (Timeout reading PAT)

 

[Hamram]

This is a bug... As a last attempt to find the problem, I flashed the box with an older image (5.005), and then everything worked just fine. Then I re-installed the latest, but got the same problem. Juist now I'm flasing version 21, but I don't know if it is any better. Both 23 and 24 had the same problem.

 

[abu baniaz]

Is this a satellite "double tuner block"?

 

[Hamram]

Is this a satellite "double tuner block"?

Yes it is.

 

[abu baniaz]

There was an issue with twin tuner cards on Vu receivers. A script was added for some of the Vu receivers, but not the ultimo.

There is a workaround script knocking around. Have a search. Should have duo2 pre-fix.

 

[abu baniaz]

These were threads

http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?56802-DVB-T-broken-after-upgrade-to-5-0-014
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?56829-Problem-with-5-0-014-update
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?56900-vu-ultimo-recording-problems



Manual script on this post
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/s...rding-problems&p=450494&viewfull=1#post450494

 

[Hamram]

I worked my way backwards, and version 5.0.013 is the newest version working with my double tuner block. I will now try the script in the latest version, just to see if I can make it run. I really hope this will be embedded in future releases. Thank you!

PS: I don't know if it matters, but I have a double satellite tuner, not T or C.

 

[Hamram]

These were threads

http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?56802-DVB-T-broken-after-upgrade-to-5-0-014
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?56829-Problem-with-5-0-014-update
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?56900-vu-ultimo-recording-problems



Manual script on this post
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/s...rding-problems&p=450494&viewfull=1#post450494

I tried this, but no luck. It seems like I'm stuck on version 5.0.013. What was changed from version 13..?

 

[Hamram]

By the way, is this a VIX problem, or will I find it in all images? Is there anyone in this forum who can fix this..? I know I can't...

 

[bbbuk]

This maybe same problem I had setting up box (not a VU+) for a friend of mine who wanted OpenATV. I noticed that despite in settings the tuner setup was set to auto, it didn't recognise the second tuner of the dual/twin DVB-C/T2 tuner that only has one input and splits the signal internally. The image recognised the first tuner but not second from this one physical tuner. I had to change settings to manual and set it up so that it knew two dvb-C/T2 tuners was available.

If it is the same issue then, it's not specifically related to Vix more of an OE-A core issue. If this is the case, flashing with likes of OpenPLi might be an idea to see if this image also has same issue with these type of tuners.

 

[Hamram]

Maybe the problems are related, but in this case it is a dual block with two separate inputs. Both tuners are recognised by the image, but only one of them can get transponder data/signal. I will try another image ASAP, just to find out if this problem is in all images. It will be tough though, as I've used nothing but VIX for many years. ��

 

[bbbuk]

I wasn't clear, both tuners showed as available (ie Tuner C & D) when using signal finder as I can switch between them but only Tuner C picked up a signal but Tuner D showed no signal (ie dead). That was until I changed setting from auto to manual and set it up, rebooted then signal finder worked and picked up signal on both tuner C & D.

It does sound very similar.

 

[Hamram]

OK, seems pretty similar then. I've never used any auto settings, so unfortunately the manual settings are already done. Maybe I should try it the other way around, and go auto.

 

[abu baniaz]

The commit that highlighted this driver issue is this:
https://github.com/OpenPLi/enigma2/commit/57298e31eaf83e4599076cb467a7e7548a8eaf66


Anyway, the workaround has been added for the Ultimo. When 5.0 026 comes out, do not update! Flash/Install 5.0 026 (or newer) and then restore settings/plugins instead. Otherwise the script won't kick in.

Update = Menu > Setup > Software update

Flash/Install = Use USB or Image manager to install different image.

Guide to flashing/restore
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/sh...-and-Restores/

 

[Hamram]

This workaround, is it possible for me to add it in version 25? I'm an amateur, so my knowledge is't very big, but I understand the basics, and I can use Filezilla...

 

[Hamram]

Thank you guys, for adding this workaround. It is working just fine!:thumbsup: