4K FTA HD Receivers?
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The hardware is capable of EIA608/708. E2 is open source and features are introduced as end users like yourself get involved. Join an Enigma2 image group if you want to help develop an CC addon.
We could start our own E2 image if there is interest.
The hardware is capable of EIA608/708. E2 is open source and features are introduced as end users like yourself get involved. Join an Enigma2 image group if you want to help develop an CC addon.
We could start our own E2 image if there is interest.
A few weeks ago I ordered the VU Plus Zero 4k from Europe for $165 delivered in 3 days via DHL. Thank you Tunder for your recommendation! This 4k STB is the best 4k STB that I have tested! Blows the Zgemma H7, Octagon SF4008 and the K1 receivers out of the water!
The Zero 4K Blind Scans transponders for DVBS/S2/SX, SD/HD/UHD, in approx. 2 minutes and completes the service scan in approx. 6 minutes. Found over 2600 TV and Radio services on 105w C-band in one blind scan pass in about 8 minutes. The radio services are showing the service names! Currently flipping though and listening to dozens of morning show feeds.
Scans and plays the Music Choice 125w VCM channels (with video), 16APSK, H.265 and flawless 4k. Upconverts and downconverts, so it doesn't matter if you have an HD or UHD TV. It features a built-in hotspot / server and time can be set to reference NTP. The DVR works fine with all formats (including radio). Live stream and DVR playback of 4:2:2. Yes, the teletext service works.
Watching local TV with an ATSC USB dongle and listening to FM radio with a RTL DVBT USB dongle via a powered USB Hub.
So far I've tested the OpenATV and SatdreamGR E2 images and dual boot. Takes about 2 minutes to swap between images. OpenPLI is my favorite, but the blind scan addon needs to be updated, so will patiently wait for their upcoming build.
For anyone interested in jumping on the 4k train, finally a STB that I would recommend!
How much do I like the Zero 4k? Am working on getting some to resell in North America.
If buying out of the EU, contact the seller to arrange the export price without VAT. This savings will be equal to receiving free shipping!
Can all the images you mentioned support 2160p at 60hz ?
It would be great if we could add 4:2:2 support to it for receiving CBS. Will take a look at the source code and see if it seems doable.
Yes, its do able. There are some 4k receivers that have KODI built into them. Its been said that you can use kodi to watch the 4:2:2 through whats called stream relay. I would think you could create a software driver for 4:2:2 and that if you attempt a 4:2:2 channel, the hardware driver would fail and the software driver could kick in. You just need a fast CPU, but I think these 4K receivers are fast enough.
Quite frankly, I'm surprised it hasn't been done yet.
Downloaded an OpenPLI based image from another hobbyist and he has refined the blind scan plugin to shorten the process time. Very impressed with the Zero 4K running an OpenPLI image!
I would suggest that the E2 images based on the OpenPLI project are more user friendly and better add-ons.
Agreed that the 4:2:2 processing should be able to be better routed for live processing. Have used the stream relay method before for same hardware processing, but it is a work around for what should be an "invisible to the user" hand-off process. The processor is definitely capable and Kodi plays 4:2:2 content very well.
I would suggest that the E2 images based on the OpenPLI project are more user friendly and better add-ons.
Agreed that the 4:2:2 processing should be able to be better routed for live processing. Have used the stream relay method before for same hardware processing, but it is a work around for what should be an "invisible to the user" hand-off process. The processor is definitely capable and Kodi plays 4:2:2 content very well.
What are the negative of the Zgemma 4K unit?
What are the down sides of the VU?
I'd like to be able to put in an internal SSD.
Any issues with any channels on either of those receivers?
What are the down sides of the VU?
I'd like to be able to put in an internal SSD.
Any issues with any channels on either of those receivers?
SSDs are a very poor choice for DVRs. They work in computers because computers don't have their OS in flash and you can easily monitor how full they are getting. In my experience, SSDs begin showing signs of goofiness when they get to about 2/3rds full and they get downright nasty when they get to about 85% full. They don't consume that much less power than a low-power hard drive and they cost significantly more.
If you look around, many of the new mainstream DVRs are using hard drives that aren't blindingly fast and are capable of recording more than a dozen programs at once.
I use SSD's for my computer's OS and the data is on the HDD. I have one laptop where both the OS and data use one SSD and it is impressive. But I don't know how well SSD's would perform in a DVR but if the DVR has the ability to run fstrim on a SSD then you'll have few problems with an SSD. I haven't had any issues with an SSD so far. I love SSD's cause they are so fast - the downside is the cost.
As johnnynobody points out, unless the DVR firmware has fstrim built into it (something that I imagine is exceedingly unlikely), an early generation SDD will wad up quickly being unable to reuse freed-up blocks. SSDs are great for data that is written once and read hundreds of times (WORM) but they are a blight as the read-to-write ratio approaches unity as is the case with a DVR.
Trim (computing) - Wikipedia
Why waste your SATA connection on a drive that will only give you a day or so of record time?
Because i only use it for Timeshifting, and the records are removed once my timeshifting is done. So, my SSD is pretty much always empty. Not everyones application is the same. I have spare small SSD's. I don't have any spare regular drives. Why let a otherwise paper weight SSD go to waste. Ill never use it in my PCs because the size of the SSD is too small. Heck, its replacing a 8gb SD card, which i might add i have more use for in other places being i have so many things that use SD cards
Now, back on Topic. Any negatives of the Zgemma??
The magic of SSDs is that even after the file is deleted, the storage isn't cleared until the drive is trimmed. It is much like having to erase a CDRW or DVDRW before re-writing it.
If employing an SSD is a criterion, you should first confirm that any of the available boxes support SSDs. It could be that a computer-based solution is your only option based on your extraordinary requirement.
I haven't run into any issues thus far with my SSD drive. I've been using it for over a year. I've timeshifted for hours and hours and hours in that time. So, i would think if i were gonna have issues, i would have run into them by now. But, ill keep that info in mind should i ever encounter any issues.
Hello iBoston
Regarding the Zgemma, I don't own one but the Zgemma7 4K does not have blind Scan, My Zero is working very good no issues so far, I will be getting the HD kit this week, I will see how it works.
Regards.
Tunder
Regarding the Zgemma, I don't own one but the Zgemma7 4K does not have blind Scan, My Zero is working very good no issues so far, I will be getting the HD kit this week, I will see how it works.
Regards.
Tunder
What DVR are you currently using the SSD with (please excuse me if I missed/didn't recognize it)?
I see that you have used a computer with (a) tuner card(s) but as it is a computer with a comprehensive computer operating system (presumably Windows or Linux), it is a whole different situation as compared to a Set-Top-Box OS build.
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