[VU+ Solo2] VU Solo2 ViX Image Discussion

[Larry-G]

Is it possible to use MultiQuickButton with this image? The version from the feed doesn't seem to work.
Even if I deactivate colour buttons in the Vix menu, the assigned keys in MQB are not working.

And there are many screens with references to the "info" button but the solo2 doesnt have one on the original remote. Is there another remote (or harmony profile) to use which adds info button support?

When you see references to the info button hit the EPG button, this will then open up a help screen for that section of the image.

 

[spud312r]

Hi Sorry i'm using new solo2 with latest vix image..

 

[Larry-G]

Hi Sorry i'm using new solo2 with latest vix image..

yes but your references to older removed / moved features on the Duo suggest that on the Duo your using or referencing a OLD image.

 

[spud312r]

Ahh i'm using v3.0.204 . ill check to see if theres a leter one//

Thanks..

 

[Larry-G]

Ahh i'm using v3.0.204 . ill check to see if theres a leter one//

Thanks..

at a rough guess ( i'd need to check the exact build number ) there have been some 350 builds released since then. also for note, if your intending to use a newer build after 519 it is recommended that you flash the build directly rather than using online updates, you can of course use the backup manager to backup and restore your setting etc.

 

[spud312r]

wow

The link here http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?20199-New-ViX-Team-VU-Duo-OE3-0-Release/page2

just shows build 294.. wheres the others..

 

[judge]

wow

The link here http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?20199-New-ViX-Team-VU-Duo-OE3-0-Release/page2

just shows build 294.. wheres the others..

http://www.world-of-satellite.com/enigma2/openvix/

 

[spud312r]

wow great stuff obviously looking in wrong section ..


Another issue concerning the Solo2 - Audio..& Dolby D

I have my solo2 connected to a dvdo vp50 graphic processor input port via hdmi and optical, i can choose on the vp50 what audio input i want to use for each device input (i have xbox/ps3/dvdplayer as other inputs).
This vp50 audi output is them connected to a denon receiver via optical so ALL the devive in puts use the 5.1 surround system.

On thge Solo2 i have the audio "down mix to stereo" set OFF in setup as i want dolby digital.

Problem i have is when i am watch a channel with DD the volume control on the Solo2 dosnt work (apart from mute), but if i switch to a non DD channel its does..
So i have to have 2 remote controls to controll the audio volume ?!
If i switch of DD on the Solo2 (set the audio "down mix to stereo" set ON) so all channels are just stereo, then the solo2 volume control is fine...

I'm not sure if its a Vix issue or VU issue ??

Any ideas ??

 

[Rob van der Does]

Problem i have is when i am watch a channel with DD the volume control on the Solo2 dosnt work (apart from mute), but if i switch to a non DD channel its does..
So i have to have 2 remote controls to controll the audio volume ?!
If i switch of DD on the Solo2 (set the audio "down mix to stereo" set ON) so all channels are just stereo, then the solo2 volume control is fine...

DD is never processed by any box (unless downmix is active) so there's no possibility at all for the box to control the output. The output is simply the complete bitstream.

Regarding remotes: there are better options then using multiple. Look at my footer for examples.

 

[spud312r]

Ok.. (Harmony - yes there nice )

So if "down mix" is set on, then Bitstream is not used..just 2 channel stereo .. so NO DD . correct ??

But the OUTPUT Volume control on the VU, weather Bitstream or not .. surely this is controlled the same..

I understand the DD output format is not touched, thats normally handled by the end device.. but volume output control ?

Any idea if the VU remote can be programmed ??

 

[Ev0]

Ok.. (Harmony - yes there nice )

So if "down mix" is set on, then Bitstream is not used..just 2 channel stereo .. so NO DD . correct ??

But the OUTPUT Volume control on the VU, weather Bitstream or not .. surely this is controlled the same..

I understand the DD output format is not touched, thats normally handled by the end device.. but volume output control ?

Any idea if the VU remote can be programmed ??

If downmix is switched off, the audio is just passed through the Vu+ as raw audio, therefore it remains untouched, so you have to use your amp to control the volume.

 

[spud312r]

Ahh thats what i thought , but when watching a non DD channel the volume can be controlled on the VU, even when downmix is switched off.

So its only DD thats passed straight through , and uncontrolled then .. correct ??

Just trying to think how to use a single remote lol...

(i'd like a harmony but are expensive and i have a few remotes that i should be able to use/program..)

 

[Rob van der Does]

Nope: a bitstream can't be controlled. And changing the volume is controlling the stream.

 

[Ev0]

Ahh thats what i thought , but when watching a non DD channel the volume can be controlled on the VU, even when downmix is switched off.

So its only DD thats passed straight through , and uncontrolled then .. correct ??

Just trying to think how to use a single remote lol...

(i'd like a harmony but are expensive and i have a few remotes that i should be able to use/program..)

Harmony (or similar) is the only real option to use only 1 remote, unless you turn downmix on and loose the pure dd signal.

 

[Rob van der Does]

(i'd like a harmony but are expensive and i have a few remotes that i should be able to use/program..)

A Harmony 600 isn't expensive and does a nice job.

 

[spud312r]

Thanks .. thats nailed it.. i thought controlling it was reformat/manipulating the stream contents.

So that sorted .. now i have to look at the remote situation .. lol

 

[spud312r]

A Harmony 600 isn't expensive and does a nice job.

What smodel would you suggest ??

I havn't looked at them for many years now..

 

[spud312r]

Sorry Harmony 600 ...

Are there Vix/Vu remote codes available then ?

 

[Rob van der Does]

Difficult to advise: IMHO the 600/650/700/900 are fine, others are not.
Yes, all VU's are easy to program.

 

[safinn]

Hey guys.. looking good.
Is it worth upgrading form the solo to the solo 2? If so why? The price is a little off putting.