Vu+ Solo2 Instructions for use

NOTE: This is a very technical receiver with many options to change settings.
Be careful, in the hands of children whom could fiddle could leave the receiver
not operable. DONT UPDATE to another image Via USB. You will loose all the
NZ setup of channels, SKY card reading and plugins. It will take you many
hours even if experienced to get back to the same configuration. Some
images are destructive and not compatible with this receiver and don’t
have the On Demand plugin, the Info and EPG screen features. To
SAFELY update the VIX image and plugins. Menu / Setup / Software update.
You will retain all the setup settings and channels.
1. In the MENU NEVER do a FACTORY RESET as you could loose all NZ
functions and settings on the receiver. Also all NZ channels will be deleted
and there will be no NZ beamed Satellites listed, only European Channels.
Note you will NOT be able to receive any of these Satellites in NZ.
2. One of the selections in Scan mode can be destructive. Non technical
users Dont BLIND SCAN use Manual Scan unless you are a professional
installer, have had experience in Satellite receiver setups, have a very large
dish and are scanning for another Satellite positioned at a different angle in the
heavens, of which we have not programmed in for NZ.
PLEASE READ
HD Satellite Receiver + On Demand + ITV & PVR
3. This receiver is setup for the oval LNB on a Sky dish & receives
satellites Optus D1, C1/ D3.
Frequency 10750.
The other popular LNB is Frequency 11300.
To change to this frequency. MENU / Setup / Service searching / Tuner Configuration / Tuner B /
LOF/L to 11300 and LOF/H to 11300
This LNB Nothing to change
4. NOTE we have configured the receiver so that LNB input 1 (Tuner A) loops through to Tuner B.
Oval LNB
NOTE if “No Signal” appears
on screen & you have changed
(if necessary) to the correct LNB
settings above, the receiver is
probably not at fault. The Satellite
Dish may be out of alignment.
“Scrambled” means receiver needs
a SKY card. Front flap, bottom slot,
SKY logo up with Arrow in first. Takes
about 20 secs to first recognise card.
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HAVE A PROBLEM - read this first before consulting with retailer
GETTING CONNECTED with the DISH
SUPPORT and CONTACT: Contact your NZ sales representative
This receiver is very new to the NZ
market. We have easy
guide as the screen
There are
many images for this type of receiver.
Open Pli, etc We have chosen the Vix
image as it provides the best screens
and support to suit NZ.
produced this
image on the receiver
is different and setup for NZ.
NZ EASY Start GUIDE
Internet TV is set to dramatically change the way TV stations can be seen.
- KODI (used to be called XBMC) is installed and mentioned on page 2.
- Hbbtv is another and currently it can see NZ on demand material TVNZ Tv3 &
Maori but not fully functional at this time.
- IPTV can be used on this receiver but links to content keep on changing often.
You can ftp the receiver from your computer. However we do not support users
that go past this point. There is enough info on the web for the technically
minded.
INTERNET TV - ITV ON DEMAND
FEEDBACK - HELP - BACKUPS
Iif there is something you believe should be included then email us and we will
try to provide the information on the updated EASY START GUIDE to you via
email. A more detailed Vix image manual for Vu+ can be downloaded from
www.freeviewnz.com/solo2-manual.
SUGGESTION: Note the receiver settings can be backed up on the internal
HDD eg Menu / Backup . Recovery access then would be Menu / Setup /
Vix / Backup Manager.
Receiver UPDATES: These can be downloaded from the
website.http://freeviewnz.com/html/help_desk.html
SKY CARD USERS
Press TV Button - Select SKY Optus D1
- Card Insertion > > > > > >
STARTOFF - MUST CONNECT SATELLITE cable to INPUT 2
Vu+ Solo2 Satellite Receiver
Updated Nov 2016
1. Connect Satellite Dish cable to LNB input 2 to ensure you are able to Record a
channel and watch another channel at the same time.
(Applies to receivers with a USB drive or an internal HDD)
NOTE if you think that you want to configure this in reverse to the above
... DONT ..IT WONT WORK for a single sat dish cable setting.
2. If you finally want to connect TWO dish feeds to the receiver, you can change
once receiver is working for the first time. The Tuner A settings to the same or
similar settings to Tuner B. Menu / Setup / Service searching / OK /
Tuner Configuration / OK / Tuner B (manually copy settings) exit select Tuner A
and change Config Mode = Loop through to B to Config Mode = Advanced etc etc

PVR Operation Record - via internal 500Gb HDD
Record TV programmes - now
- Press the Record button on the remote. To stop push the Stop button on remote
- To view push HELP button and select second option to play recordings
Other videos can be played off a USB
devices as well. F
on the front of the receiver or use via
the extra socket at the back.
With a HDD or USB drive connected In
the record mode, because you have two
tuners you can watch & record at the
same time. It is possible to record two
overlapping programmed channels and
watch another in some situations.
The channel selection options will be
greyed out if not possible.
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Other videos can be played off a USB
devices as well. F
on the front of the receiver or use via
the extra socket at the back.
With a HDD or USB drive connected In
the record mode, because you have two
tuners you can watch & record at the
same time. It is possible to record two
overlapping programmed channels and
watch another in some situations.
The channel selection options will be
greyed out if not possible.
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Time shifting TV programmes
Phone call or comfort stop. Dont miss a thing on the TV.
Press Record button and then press pause [ II ] on remote.
When you wish to pickup where your viewing stopped, press Play. Time shifting
continues to the end of the programme or with the appearance of commercials, these can
be fast forwarded through [ >> ]. Push [stop] at any time exit out of this Time Shift mode.
Replay TV programmes PVR replay
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R E C O R D I N G & R E P L AY G U I D E
- Press the button between MENU and AUDIO on remote
CHANGING the CHANNEL ORDER - to your personal preference
Press ^ scroll up button
select a channel to move
Press menu
Select enable move mode OK
Channel highlights red and move to desired position and press OK ext
To escape from move mode
Press menu and select disable move mode.
PRESS MENU on remote
Select Setup OK
Select Service Searching / OK
Select Manual Scan / OK
Tuner Tuner B
Type of scan Predefined transponder
Satellite 160.0E Optus D1
Press green button
Press Scroll
^
Press Blue Button Select last scanned
* Highlight a channel
Press Menu and select add service to bouquet
Select the appropriate Bouquet to place the new
channel.
Repeat * for other new channels.
If scanning for NEW channels some time later
for Satellite then you will need to
move channels from last scanned selection
into the satellite bouquets or Terrestrial bouquet.
Scanning for new Channels
EPG Recording - Extended Programme Guide 7 day
- Press EPG on Remote
- Scroll to Timeline Channel and programme you wish to PVR record. (highlighted)
- Press the Green button From this menu change the settings you desire.
eg repeat type once, repeated
repeates eg weekly etc
When finished press GREEN BUTTON
- To check TIMERS especially if you are recording a series and the series ends.
- Press Menu
- Select Timers
SKY HD chs, the EPG only shows Now and NEXT info.
To Time line Record HD Channels.
- Select the SD Channel on the EPG 7 day info screen.
- Scroll >> to the Programme title you wish to record. Highlight
- Press green button "O" (Add Timer)
- Scroll down to Record a series .. can change from onec to repeated if needed.
- Scroll down to Channel press OK
- Scroll to the HD channel version of the programme you wish to record and
press OK or Press green button "O"
You wont see the usual R symbol on the EPG time line.
It pays to check MENU / TIMERS / TIMERS / OK to see it is there.
SATELLITE No Scanning is needed at the time
of delivery as your receiver is updated with the
latest Channels by us. If
consult us if you prefer,
and we can advise on the possible changes
on the Optus D1 Satellite (Freeview service).
See note on Page 1 if only one LNB is used.
there is publicity
about new channels,
TUNER A
On delivery this tuner is setup with all the
Satellites that have a footprint for NZ.
This allows for those with Dual LNB
or DiSEqC setups, to immediately start
using the multi satellite settings without
many changes.
TUNER B
For a
The channel lists and Bouquets can be edited and rearranged to anything you like
( Google for free download and instructions on the web)
Firstly must find the receivers IP address to use in above utilities:
Menu / Setup / System / Network / Device setup / Adapter settings / IP Address
faster way to make major channel rearrangements:
using a Computer Utility like:-
Dreambox edit or Vu Control Centre by Lee Hudson of Gold wafers:-
GETTING CONNECTED to the Internet for on Demand TV & Video streaming
Essential to have a storage device connected to receiver. USB drive 16Gb min.
Connect network cable to the router. To check all is working on remote press:-
- Menu / Setup / System / Network / Device setup / Network Test /
- Press GREEN button. All green ticks needed.
- Its good to get a software update MENU / Setup / Software update
- KODI on remote MENU / Plugins / Kodi Launcher (content here or to choose
from addons)
- Some content may not now be available - to exit Kodi - screen bottom left