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by Grumpy_Geoff
Thu Mar 09, 2023 22:42
Forum: General Topics
Topic: T2 now often won't wake up from deep standby.
Replies: 3
Views: 760

Re: T2 now often won't wake up from deep standby.

My T2 used to do that occasionally, Enigma2 would shutdown as required, the network would also be down, but Linux wouldn't power down the box. My brother has the T2 now, and it still occasionally does it. This may be one reason some T2 owners just leave the box in standby (and given the T2 doesn't h...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Thu Mar 09, 2023 22:31
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Program description from EPG aren't always updated.
Replies: 4
Views: 816

Re: Program description from EPG aren't always updated.

The Old Man wrote:
Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:07
That am I missing?

The description for a timer is set when the timer is created, and is taken from the EPG event at that time. It's not subsequently updated.
by Grumpy_Geoff
Thu Mar 02, 2023 10:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can't play a particular file on U4
Replies: 14
Views: 1143

Re: Can't play a particular file on U4

I just fired up an old Handbrake I had.
I think you have to "add" the tracks from the input to get copied.
by Grumpy_Geoff
Thu Mar 02, 2023 10:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can't play a particular file on U4
Replies: 14
Views: 1143

Re: Can't play a particular file on U4

Twizzle wrote:
Thu Mar 02, 2023 06:26
I was able to re-encode with Handbrake but I couldn't find the tab that allowed me to choose "main" the file played ok on Beyonwiz but alas no subtitles.

Was there an option to output subtitles (assuming they were present in the input)?
by Grumpy_Geoff
Wed Mar 01, 2023 16:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can't play a particular file on U4
Replies: 14
Views: 1143

Re: Can't play a particular file on U4

Twizzle wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 15:35
Grumpy_Geoff wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 15:10
Twizzle wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 08:58
.../ High@L4 /...

Yep, I'd say there you have it.
So can anything be done?

See if you can get Handbrake to re-encode the video with an h.264 Format Profile of "main". Output as .mkv
by Grumpy_Geoff
Wed Mar 01, 2023 15:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can't play a particular file on U4
Replies: 14
Views: 1143

Re: Can't play a particular file on U4

Twizzle wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 08:58
.../ High@L4 /...

Yep, I'd say there you have it.
by Grumpy_Geoff
Wed Mar 01, 2023 08:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can't play a particular file on U4
Replies: 14
Views: 1143

Re: Can't play a particular file on U4

Twizzle wrote:
Wed Mar 01, 2023 08:03
I wonder why these particular MKVs will not play on U4?

AVC High profile 4.2?
What does MediaInfo report?
by Grumpy_Geoff
Sun Feb 26, 2023 15:13
Forum: Bug Reporting and Feature Requests
Topic: U4 server requires a USB reflash when not shut down cleanly.
Replies: 32
Views: 2165

Re: U4 server requires a USB reflash when not shut down cleanly.

After the ping to WIZU401 fails via name resolution and you can successfully ping via IP address, does the next name resolution ping succeed or fail? Yes & no – the results aren’t consistent as can be seen below retested & posted in the order of testing (IP6 was disabled & enabled as pe...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Sat Feb 25, 2023 20:28
Forum: Bug Reporting and Feature Requests
Topic: U4 server requires a USB reflash when not shut down cleanly.
Replies: 32
Views: 2165

Re: U4 server requires a USB reflash when not shut down cleanly.

Snipped ping results using host name from cmd prompt on Win10 laptop to WIZU401 running 19.3.20211010 f/w after an unclean shutdown of WIZU401 (server fails with this f/w): After the ping to WIZU401 fails via name resolution and you can successfully ping via IP address, does the next name resolutio...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Sat Feb 25, 2023 16:55
Forum: Content, Formats & Media Playback
Topic: My V2 recording won't open on the PC
Replies: 15
Views: 1470

Re: My V2 recording won't open on the PC

How do I transfer off files from the V2 via USB since this would require 2 plugs and the V2 only has one? Or do I need a splitter to do this? There's 2 x USB ports. If you've also got a USB tuner connected then shutdown the V2 and remove the tuner, then start up the V2 and do the file copies. Re-co...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Fri Feb 24, 2023 12:16
Forum: Content, Formats & Media Playback
Topic: My V2 recording won't open on the PC
Replies: 15
Views: 1470

Re: My V2 recording won't open on the PC

I can see the file commander OK. From the left hans side I can see the files I wish to transfer but on the right hand side there all I can see 3 files, Internal Frash,DLNA V2 (back Slot). None of these or there sub folders makes no mention of my T7 1TB NTFS formatted portable SSD drive. Quite possi...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Mon Feb 20, 2023 19:18
Forum: General Topics
Topic: T4 - Constant Spinner
Replies: 19
Views: 1409

Re: T4 - Constant Spinner

Also enable setting "Check existing timer based on begin/end" (AutoTimer>>MENU>>6/Setup) to handle the same event when the broadcasters replace it with a different EIT (NINE used to do it a lot with slightly altered times). I've noticed SBS do this for their news in Sydney on occasion. Wh...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Mon Feb 20, 2023 19:07
Forum: General Topics
Topic: T4 Crashing after upgrade and downgrade
Replies: 5
Views: 989

Re: T4 Crashing after upgrade and downgrade

cockroach wrote:
Sun Feb 19, 2023 18:20
...the EPGRefresh and Series2Folder plugins are missing as the 'restore from backup' didnt work!? Where can i get those plugins from now?

From here - http://adoxa.altervista.org/beyonwiz/
... and here - viewtopic.php?f=44&t=9464
by Grumpy_Geoff
Fri Jan 20, 2023 14:39
Forum: General Topics
Topic: T4 - Constant Spinner
Replies: 19
Views: 1409

Re: T4 - Constant Spinner

I feel like Autotimers is running a lot more than its scheduled (currently set at every 60 minutes. Every time you press GREEN whilst the AutoTimer definitions list is showing, it kicks off an AutoTimer run. So, if you're going to make lots of definition changes, then press it once at the end of al...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Tue Jan 17, 2023 23:00
Forum: General Topics
Topic: T4 - Constant Spinner
Replies: 19
Views: 1409

Re: T4 - Constant Spinner

See attached autotimer file as requested. As stated this is before I have cleared them all and reloaded them all manually. Take your "MacGyver" definition below as an example - <timer name="MacGyver" match="MacGyver" enabled="yes" id="2" location=&q...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Tue Jan 17, 2023 19:21
Forum: General Topics
Topic: T4 - Constant Spinner
Replies: 19
Views: 1409

Re: T4 - Constant Spinner

What's in Setup>>System>>Time settings? Australia, Sydney, NTP(Internet), au.pool.ntp.org, 30 minutes, Dayname D Month Year, HH:mm:ss Yep that looks fine. Perhaps it was a knackered EPG cache that caused the bark. I do have a backup copy of the autotimers and timer files before changing anything (a...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Tue Jan 17, 2023 18:42
Forum: General Topics
Topic: T4 - Constant Spinner
Replies: 19
Views: 1409

Re: T4 - Constant Spinner

1. In regards to your timezone comment. I already have Timezone set per Openwebif to Australia - > Sydney & Internet (NTP). and haven't any knowledge of seeing it having the incorrect time at all in the info bar etc. Is that the setting you are referring to or is there a separate setting for ti...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Tue Jan 17, 2023 17:59
Forum: General Topics
Topic: T4 - Constant Spinner
Replies: 19
Views: 1409

Re: T4 - Constant Spinner

However this afternoon it has been back and more consistent again. It appears it may relate to autotimers or EPG cache from what I can make out in the logs (have included 2 small portions from the current log file for viewing but also attached the full log file. You've got more than 1,000 timers go...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Mon Jan 09, 2023 14:45
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Dead T2?
Replies: 19
Views: 1462

Re: Dead T2?

The best I can suggest is to power the T2 down using the switch at the back, plug the USB with firmware update into the front port, power the T2 back on again, then press the up arrow on the front of the T2 when the red light comes on. The red LED will flash while the firmware is being installed. Y...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Mon Dec 26, 2022 17:26
Forum: Accessories (USB Tuner, Keyboards, Wifi Dongles)
Topic: Problem with new remote for U4
Replies: 8
Views: 1006

Re: Problem with new remote for U4

As Paul asked, is your U4 networked?
by Grumpy_Geoff
Wed Dec 14, 2022 17:32
Forum: Plugins
Topic: Plugin feed offline?
Replies: 17
Views: 1853

Re: Plugin feed offline?

adoxa wrote:
Wed Dec 14, 2022 17:04
Added EPGRefresh to my feed.

I thought you might :)
by Grumpy_Geoff
Wed Dec 14, 2022 14:15
Forum: Plugins
Topic: Plugin feed offline?
Replies: 17
Views: 1853

Re: Plugin feed offline?

I forgot about "SmartEPGvu+" -> viewtopic.php?f=44&t=15001
by Grumpy_Geoff
Wed Dec 14, 2022 14:09
Forum: Plugins
Topic: Plugin feed offline?
Replies: 17
Views: 1853

Re: Plugin feed offline?

Yes, been down since late October. If you're desperate for EPGRefresh, my guess is you could download the source files (.py, .xml, .png) from - https://github.com/oe-alliance/enigma2-plugins/tree/master/epgrefresh/src and copy them to - /usr/lib/enigma2/python/Plugins/Extensions/EPGRefresh Otherwise...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Tue Dec 13, 2022 18:26
Forum: Networking
Topic: How connect U4 to my Network
Replies: 30
Views: 3516

Re: How connect U4 to my Network

Jeddie wrote:
Tue Dec 13, 2022 16:20
Would really appreciate some assistance to try and work out my above 3 device only drop out of my network?

Return the TL-WA1201. It's not fit for the task if it keeps dropping out when your other wireless devices don't.
by Grumpy_Geoff
Thu Dec 08, 2022 16:25
Forum: FAQs, Tips & How to Guides
Topic: Request for updates for channel picons
Replies: 2008
Views: 215601

Re: Request for updates for channel picons

If you've already tried out the 2022-12-07 version, could you please check this one to make sure that my changes to fix the Rockhampton issues haven't affected other regions? Don't forget that you need to uninstall the old version before installing the new one. I hadn't upated the picons set since ...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Tue Dec 06, 2022 19:10
Forum: General Topics
Topic: add channel manually
Replies: 2
Views: 762

Re: add channel manually

On the V2 is there any way to add a channel manually or edit? 7Mate has changed to 74, i don't want to mess up the channel setup by doing a full rescan. If you've populated the "Favourites" bouquet with your channel selection and order, then a location scan won't screw that over. If LCN 7...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Tue Dec 06, 2022 18:17
Forum: FAQs, Tips & How to Guides
Topic: Request for updates for channel picons
Replies: 2008
Views: 215601

Re: Request for updates for channel picons

So what channel name has Seven given LCN 73 in Perth? Still "7mate" - root@beyonwizv2:/etc/enigma2# grep ':0506:1013:' lamedb5 | sort s:0560:eeee0000:0506:1013:1:0:0,"7 Perth",p:Seven Network s:0561:eeee0000:0506:1013:1:0:0,"7 Perth",p:Seven Network s:0562:eeee0000:050...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Tue Dec 06, 2022 14:35
Forum: FAQs, Tips & How to Guides
Topic: Request for updates for channel picons
Replies: 2008
Views: 215601

Re: Request for updates for channel picons

In Perth, Seven appear to be readying to do "something" with LCN 73 (was 7mate), as it's now a static image telling us to go to LCN 74 (7mateHD, which we've had for yonks).
by Grumpy_Geoff
Wed Nov 23, 2022 09:44
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Dead T2?
Replies: 19
Views: 1462

Re: Dead T2?

I get a "Server Not Found" error message, when I try to download the "20211010" image zip file. Looks like that part of the Beyonwiz website hasn't come back up, having gone down when the Forum did. Ah, yep - but it's still available from Peteru's server - https://www.beyonwiz.c...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Mon Nov 21, 2022 20:37
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Dead T2?
Replies: 19
Views: 1462

Re: Dead T2?

I turned it off & on again, using the power switch at the back of the T2. The Beyonwiz circle showed briefly on the screen, then it went blank again (and the TV is reporting No Signal). It may have "lost" the firmware - try a USB firmware flash. Use the "20211010" image, not...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Sun Nov 20, 2022 23:03
Forum: Content, Formats & Media Playback
Topic: T2 New pre-amp wont recognise audio stream
Replies: 9
Views: 1152

Re: T2 New pre-amp wont recognise audio stream

MrQuade wrote:
Sun Nov 20, 2022 22:25
What model receiver?

I assume it's the pre-amp mentioned in the first post - Marantz AV7706.
by Grumpy_Geoff
Sat Nov 19, 2022 21:06
Forum: Networking
Topic: How connect U4 to my Network
Replies: 30
Views: 3516

Re: How connect U4 to my Network

To fix I simply turn off/on the TL-WA1201 and voila everything works again until the next time it doesn't. How can I get reliable network for my devices? Try different wireless control channels on your wireless router. Use a wireless analyser app on your phone (such as "WiFiman" by Ubiqui...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Wed Nov 16, 2022 21:02
Forum: Content, Formats & Media Playback
Topic: Recording Fifa world cup 2022
Replies: 2
Views: 717

Re: Recording Fifa world cup 2022

From FTA, yes - from On Demand, no. "SBS and SBS VICELAND will be the exclusive free-to-air home to all 64 matches, with a total of 500 hours of FIFA World Cup content being broadcast across the two channels throughout the tournament." https://www.sbs.com.au/sport/fifa-world-cup-2022/artic...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Fri Nov 11, 2022 09:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We're Back!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1044

Re: We're Back!!

prl wrote:
Fri Nov 11, 2022 09:02
..., the packages feeds, feeds.beyonwiz.org and beta.beyonwiz.org disappeared ...

Disappeared sometime on Fri 28-Oct between late afternoon and late evening AWST
by Grumpy_Geoff
Fri Oct 14, 2022 11:46
Forum: Accessories (USB Tuner, Keyboards, Wifi Dongles)
Topic: T-3 Remote on T4
Replies: 25
Views: 1853

Re: T-3 Remote on T4

RodP wrote:
Fri Oct 14, 2022 11:41
So far no luck as the T4 is not recognised on the network. It connects correctly however I am unable to browse to it.

In a browser, open this URL - http://beyonwizt4/
If that fails, lookup the T4's IP address in your router and use that instead, e.g. http://192.168.1.25/
by Grumpy_Geoff
Fri Oct 14, 2022 11:40
Forum: Accessories (USB Tuner, Keyboards, Wifi Dongles)
Topic: T-3 Remote on T4
Replies: 25
Views: 1853

Re: T-3 Remote on T4

If possible, you can just unplug the T4, and move it to somewhere where you can plug it directly into your Internet router (if you have one). That way, your T4 will get a normal address on your network, and the laptop can then talk to it. The T4 doesn't need to be hooked up to a TV or antenna for t...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Thu Oct 13, 2022 14:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Timers not recording - intermittent
Replies: 16
Views: 1144

Re: Timers not recording - intermittent

CJSStK wrote:
Thu Oct 13, 2022 14:27
Now sitting on Ver 19.3.20191106 as per Setup info.

That's an old firmware version. The latest is in this thread here - "Current firmware - 19.3_20211010"
by Grumpy_Geoff
Thu Oct 13, 2022 13:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Timers not recording - intermittent
Replies: 16
Views: 1144

Re: Timers not recording - intermittent

Can you help me undesrtand where I am cocking this up. Sure. The zip file contains a "beyonwiz" folder. Inside the "beyonwiz" folder is another folder - "u4" (and that folder contains a bunch of files that you don't touch). The extraction should result in a "beyon...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Wed Oct 12, 2022 16:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: T4 factory reset won’t work
Replies: 6
Views: 757

Re: T4 factory reset won’t work

Gryffun wrote:
Wed Oct 12, 2022 16:15
Here are photos of the box and the remote though no news for you both I’m sure.

That's the "T3" remote.

If your U4 is networked, then you can use OpenWebif to control it.
by Grumpy_Geoff
Wed Oct 12, 2022 16:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Timers not recording - intermittent
Replies: 16
Views: 1144

Re: Timers not recording - intermittent

CJSStK wrote:
Wed Oct 12, 2022 16:19
Is there some other step I should be carrying out? Is the folder naming/structure I have used appropriate?

Any advice appreciated.

You're cocking up the firmware files.
Do it exactly as per the guide - https://beyonwiz.com.au/u4/HowToUpgrade ... U4v175.pdf
by Grumpy_Geoff
Wed Sep 28, 2022 19:31
Forum: Networking
Topic: How connect U4 to my Network
Replies: 30
Views: 3516

Re: How connect U4 to my Network

The TL-WA1201 has only 1 Ethernet connection. Can I connect my Squeezebox to the Bridge via a network switch? eg Modem > Wifi > TL-WA1201 > Ethernet cable > Network Switch > 2 x seperate ethernet cables to TV & Squeezebox Would it be ok to leave TV as wifi to main modem? Or should I connect sam...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Wed Sep 28, 2022 14:27
Forum: Networking
Topic: How connect U4 to my Network
Replies: 30
Views: 3516

Re: How connect U4 to my Network

Thanks Paul. I notice the dongle on Nasa website does not mention U4? https://www.nasaelectronics.com.au/product-page/xtremar-wifi-dongle-for-beyonwiz-t2-t3-t4-and-topfield-pvr-s Do you know if it will on my U4? I have used the EDUP on the U4 briefly, so yes - it will work. I believe the "Do y...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Wed Sep 28, 2022 12:49
Forum: Networking
Topic: How connect U4 to my Network
Replies: 30
Views: 3516

Re: How connect U4 to my Network

Thanks Paul. I notice the dongle on Nasa website does not mention U4? https://www.nasaelectronics.com.au/product-page/xtremar-wifi-dongle-for-beyonwiz-t2-t3-t4-and-topfield-pvr-s Do you know if it will on my U4? Yes, but wouldn't pull the skin off of a rice pudding. Way too slow for file transfers....
by Grumpy_Geoff
Mon Sep 19, 2022 15:42
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Cannot reach NASA Electronics re T4 repair
Replies: 5
Views: 936

Re: Cannot reach NASA Electronics re T4 repair

Are they still in business, and does anyone have a phone number for them (if so, please put a message in a reply here and DM the number). Phone number is shown in this post here - https://www.beyonwiz.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=15134#p199937 If you open https://www.nasaelectronics.com.au...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Wed Sep 14, 2022 19:37
Forum: Feedback and Suggestions
Topic: Questions for Beyonwiz Staff
Replies: 50
Views: 16695

Re: Questions for Beyonwiz Staff

It appears that they no longer have a shopfront; no point in paying rent when there is nothing to store. I don't think there's been a "shopfront" for a few years (I think he was operating Beyonwiz from his home). I think Jai's "The Beer Shed Brewing Co." took over use of the Bey...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Wed Sep 07, 2022 20:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unable to FF/REW Topfield files
Replies: 8
Views: 792

Re: Unable to FF/REW Topfield files

stevebow wrote:
Wed Sep 07, 2022 17:01
Yep, that worked, thanks.
...
That worked as well.

Batting 1000 :)

You can chuck the money on top of the fridge :)
by Grumpy_Geoff
Tue Sep 06, 2022 17:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unable to FF/REW Topfield files
Replies: 8
Views: 792

Re: Unable to FF/REW Topfield files

Just chucking out ideas. Try renaming the recording to have a .mpg file extension, as it'll then be played back with GStreamer (rather than the inbuilt DVB player ued for .ts). Failing that, try remuxing the .ts file using adoxa's FFremux plugin - https://www.beyonwiz.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=47...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Sat Sep 03, 2022 12:14
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: V2 Firmware Upgrade problem - Display Mode
Replies: 5
Views: 845

Re: V2 Firmware Upgrade problem - Display Mode

Try a different tv. The one you are using sounds like it is having difficulty with the default resolution (probably 576i? Imported TVs might have terrible with that). I'd try temporarily connecting a computer monitor to the V2. Failing that if have to run a funny run myself to remember the key sequ...
by Grumpy_Geoff
Thu Aug 18, 2022 18:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacement remote? Replacement PVR??
Replies: 11
Views: 1134

Re: Replacement remote? Replacement PVR??

Lex200 wrote:
Thu Aug 18, 2022 10:03
Is there any point doing an online order on the Beyonwiz website or are they completely non-functioning?

Nasa has a T3 remote - https://www.nasaelectronics.com.au/prod ... te-control

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