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by raj
Sun Aug 13, 2023 16:34
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Another attempt to edit favorites list
Replies: 2
Views: 226

Re: Another attempt to edit favorites list

I have tried to edit this list several times without success. This time I'm trying on the PC where it's my understading that I use OpenWebIf. I have looked at the settings information network section and copied down the web address. This is where I get pop up window that asks me to log in buy using...
by raj
Tue Aug 08, 2023 15:14
Forum: Hardware Discussion
Topic: Dead disk?
Replies: 28
Views: 2439

Re: Dead disk?

If your Beyonwiz has an external power supply, the first thing I would do is get a new power supply and see if that restores things.

Worst case is you have a spare power supply.
by raj
Mon Aug 07, 2023 14:03
Forum: General Topics
Topic: The text description for 10 Bold (Sydney)
Replies: 5
Views: 618

Re: The text description for 10 Bold (Sydney)

After I rescanned for Nickelodeon, 9Gem and 9Go! showed up in my Favourites list as <n/a>. I simply deleted them from the Favourites list in the PVR channel list (FAV from live TV), and then copied new copies of the 9Gem and 9Go! entries from the Terrestrial TV LCN boquet to Favourites. The cause w...
by raj
Sun Aug 06, 2023 19:33
Forum: General Topics
Topic: The text description for 10 Bold (Sydney)
Replies: 5
Views: 618

Re: The text description for 10 Bold (Sydney)

Do you also see <n/a> in other places where channel names are displayed, like in the channel list (FAV from live TV), or in the infobar when watching 10 Bold (press OK while watching 10 Bold). Another Beyonwiz user has posted on the IceTV forum about the channel name for 10 Bold not appearing in Sy...
by raj
Fri Jul 14, 2023 07:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If I can't buy a new Beyonwiz, then what *should* I buy?
Replies: 47
Views: 5877

Re: If I can't buy a new Beyonwiz, then what *should* I buy?

Hi I also need to buy a new machine - my T3 has given up the ghost. Thanks for any advice Your T3 should have an external power supply. The first thing to do is try a new power supply pack on your T3. If you cannot get an original replacement, then the power supply needs to match the output voltage...
by raj
Sun Jul 02, 2023 17:15
Forum: General Topics
Topic: How to automatically turn on CC / Subtitles
Replies: 2
Views: 445

How to automatically turn on CC / Subtitles

G'day,

I was wondering it is possible to have CC / Subtitles automatically be turned on for all channels and recordings on my T2?

I realise not all channels and recordings have CC / Subtitles available.

Thanks.
by raj
Fri Jun 23, 2023 17:48
Forum: General Topics
Topic: The text description for 10 Bold (Sydney)
Replies: 5
Views: 618

The text description for 10 Bold (Sydney)

G'day, This is for Sydney users. I noticed that all of a sudden, 10 Bold shows a <n/a> in the channel name. The Picon is correct as are the various programs. At first I thought it had something to do with IceTV, but after doing a full location scan for Sydney, while it was getting the available chan...
by raj
Thu Jun 15, 2023 07:14
Forum: DP-P2, FV-L1, DP-Lite, DP-S1 and DP-P1
Topic: DP-P1 Seems PSU has died
Replies: 3
Views: 495

Re: DP-P1 Seems PSU has died

G'day, I would contact NASA Electronics via their web form. They may be able to come to an arrangement to get your Beyonwiz running. After a Beyonwiz, you will be disappointed with the IceBox. I have one but ended up getting my BW fixed by NASA Electronics. Hopefully things will improve but at the m...
by raj
Wed Jun 07, 2023 21:17
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Dead T2?
Replies: 19
Views: 1497

Re: Dead T2?

Well, I got my T2 and while I was at it, my P1 repaired at Nasa Electronics. The T2 was a power supply that had failed. There was enough voltage to light up LEDs on the motherboard, but not enough amps to do anything. The power supply was replaced and all is back working. The P1 also had a power sup...
by raj
Wed Jun 07, 2023 16:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP - My T2 is not responding
Replies: 7
Views: 1011

Re: HELP - My T2 is not responding

G'day Everyone, A "good news" follow up. I went with the IceBox as it seemed a reasonable alternative on paper, however after too many issues where I simply could not view channels or record viewable recordings, I decided to see if I could get my T2 to a working state. While I was at it, I...
by raj
Mon May 22, 2023 14:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tuner related questions
Replies: 13
Views: 988

Re: Tuner related questions

G'day, Has anyone managed to use the Hauppauge twin tuner to work with the Beyonwiz T2? The one that is now on the store (that is shut) looks like the one the IceBox uses. I am hoping to get my T2 and P1 revived and if that happens getting one of them would give me 4 tuners on the T2, and would be g...
by raj
Sun Jan 08, 2023 09:57
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Dead T2?
Replies: 19
Views: 1497

Re: Dead T2?

G'day, Follow up to seeing if a Composite connection would work. Unfortunately, it is NO. I located a Red, White, Yellow cable and connected it. My LG TV recognised I had fitted a composite cable connection and showed that an AV connection was available, but as far as getting a signal from the T2 wa...
by raj
Sat Jan 07, 2023 20:37
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Dead T2?
Replies: 19
Views: 1497

Re: Dead T2?

Here's one right out of left field. In my frustration over this (I have had 2 super long weekends with this) something from way back sparked a memory about where circumstances can be such that video can be scrambled and video out from the T2 goes back to Composite, and you have to go through the men...
by raj
Sat Jan 07, 2023 14:00
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Dead T2?
Replies: 19
Views: 1497

Re: Dead T2?

I have not shown the output you kindly provided. Where would I see this? My problem is that I get absolutely no video or audio signal to the TV via HDMI, Component (Y, Pb, Pr) or composite video. I also have the HDD fail to spin up, however the T2 should be able to start up without any HDD. When I t...
by raj
Sat Jan 07, 2023 11:34
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Dead T2?
Replies: 19
Views: 1497

Re: Dead T2?

I did a Disk Check & Format last night. Both took about a minute to run, and neither reported any problems. Looks like re-flashing the firmware solved the problem. How do you reflash the firmware on a T2 when you have no video signal coming from the T2? I have put the last firmware update on a ...
by raj
Mon Dec 26, 2022 15:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP - My T2 is not responding
Replies: 7
Views: 1011

Re: HELP - My T2 is not responding

It's looking that way. It's a pity because as far as the interface is concerned, nothing (or very little) comes even close. I have had friends and work colleagues wishing they had known about this sooner. The biggest single factor that worked against the BW was the surge in streaming services. They ...
by raj
Mon Dec 26, 2022 11:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP - My T2 is not responding
Replies: 7
Views: 1011

Re: HELP - My T2 is not responding

Just a follow up. Everything points to a hardware failure on the power in side. Using the laptop fan that was powered by an external USB power pack, I disconnected it from its power supply and connected it to the front USB port behind the flap. Then switched it on from the back and nothing. I tried ...
by raj
Mon Dec 26, 2022 10:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP - My T2 is not responding
Replies: 7
Views: 1011

Re: HELP - My T2 is not responding

Not the best of Christmas presents. When I have had this happen it has been caused by the HDD doing file system check. However, in that case it was showing the splash screen. The problem could still be HDD related. Is there any sign that it is powering-up? I assume you have checked that the power a...
by raj
Sun Dec 25, 2022 08:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP - My T2 is not responding
Replies: 7
Views: 1011

HELP - My T2 is not responding

G'day and Merry Christmas everyone. Unfortunately for me, not too merry. I awoke to find my T2 was not responding - NOTHING. I manually powered down waited and waited and then powered back up but nothing. I tried different inputs to my TV but still nothing. I removed the plug pack and checked to see...
by raj
Mon Aug 08, 2022 17:17
Forum: General Topics
Topic: T2 empties trash in minutes despite setting it to 31 days
Replies: 5
Views: 864

Re: T2 empties trash in minutes despite setting it to 31 days

Thanks.

I have set it low and so far it is behaving.

Somehow it got changed and I could not get the default value.
by raj
Mon Aug 08, 2022 15:29
Forum: General Topics
Topic: T2 empties trash in minutes despite setting it to 31 days
Replies: 5
Views: 864

Re: T2 empties trash in minutes despite setting it to 31 days

Ok, here's some more digging. The firmware is 19,3.20211010 which I believe is the latest. Looking through MEDIA,Menu>settings, the memory for recordings may be the trigger. This is what I have Use trash in movie list is set ON Ask before moving any item to trash is set ON Remove items from trash af...
by raj
Sun Aug 07, 2022 21:48
Forum: General Topics
Topic: T2 empties trash in minutes despite setting it to 31 days
Replies: 5
Views: 864

T2 empties trash in minutes despite setting it to 31 days

G'day, I am running the latest official firmware (19.3 if memory serves me right), but despite setting the days before emptying to 31 (the longest available) anything sent to trash will get emptied within minutes without any further action from me. I set this in the Menu with the Trash folder open. ...
by raj
Fri Jun 24, 2022 22:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whatever happened to automaticvolumeadjustment system plugin?
Replies: 0
Views: 426

Whatever happened to automaticvolumeadjustment system plugin?

G'day, Whatever happened to automaticvolumeadjustment system plugin? It was excellent and worked perfectly, but then a firmware update saw it removed. In Sydney, the channels broadcast at very different levels and you can have one channel at a comfortable volume level, but switch channels and you ca...
by raj
Mon May 23, 2022 07:56
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Rescanning problemsmwith T2
Replies: 14
Views: 975

Rescanning problemsmwith T2

G'day, I have a T2, and with the introduction of the new SBS World Watch channel, I decided to do a rescan of the channels, even though I would not necessarily use it. More of a case of having it in the file. First issue was with 9GO where I got NOTHING n the EPG. Yes, the channel displayed in the E...
by raj
Sun Dec 19, 2021 19:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any way to keep sound levels uniform across channels?
Replies: 25
Views: 3382

Re: Any way to keep sound levels uniform across channels?

I did the latest firmware update today and seem to have lost the AutomaticVolumeAdjustment plugin I had, and I cannot find it in the list of plugins.

Is there anywhere I can get this. It is incredibly useful.

Thanks in advance.
by raj
Sun Dec 19, 2021 16:49
Forum: Skins
Topic: OverlayHD Skin...
Replies: 1013
Views: 126779

Re: OverlayHD Skin...

adoxa wrote:
Sun Dec 19, 2021 15:36
Look at this.
Thanks a lot for that. Got it installed and all is OK.
by raj
Sun Dec 19, 2021 15:07
Forum: Skins
Topic: OverlayHD Skin...
Replies: 1013
Views: 126779

Re: OverlayHD issue after firmware update

G'day, I just applied the latest firmware update "beyonwiz-19.3-beyonwizt2-20211010" to my T2 and noticed something odd. I have very good TV reception here and both signal quality and signal strength are 100% and normally stay there. After applying this latest update, the infobar shows bot...
by raj
Sun Dec 19, 2021 10:46
Forum: Official Firmware Images
Topic: Firmware 19.3_20211010 update discussion
Replies: 174
Views: 13789

Re: Firmware 19.3_20211010 update discussion

For the USB method, ensure the thumb drive is formatted in FAT32, and USB1.1 compatible. Would I be right in my recollection that when formatting the thumb drive in FAT32 it should be a FULL, not quick, format? Bingo and 1,000 apologies. It worked. And just to make sure it does NOT happen again, th...
by raj
Sun Dec 19, 2021 09:49
Forum: Official Firmware Images
Topic: Firmware 19.3_20211010 update discussion
Replies: 174
Views: 13789

Re: Firmware 19.3_20211010 update discussion

Apologies. I just came across this thread. I shall not clutter the other up. Sorry.
by raj
Sun Dec 19, 2021 09:16
Forum: Official Firmware Images
Topic: Firmware 19.3_20211010 update discussion
Replies: 174
Views: 13789

Re: Firmware 19.3_20211010 update discussion

Well... I went through the procedure to upgrade via USB. I downloaded the package and expanded the SI file so that the folder Beyonwiz was in the root with no other file in the root, and checking through there was a folder hde2 (I have a T2), with various files in it. I ejected it from the computer ...
by raj
Sun Dec 19, 2021 06:34
Forum: Official Firmware Images
Topic: Firmware 19.3_20211010 update discussion
Replies: 174
Views: 13789

Re: Firmware 19.3_20211010 update discussion

Thanks everyone. For some reason I have not been able to reply to some points. On OpenWebIf, I am aware you can drive the T2 via it. The problem being having the network settings correct to be able to do this. Last time around they all got set to factory defaults. Also, I didn't do the upgrade via O...
by raj
Sat Dec 18, 2021 15:57
Forum: Official Firmware Images
Topic: Firmware 19.3_20211010 update discussion
Replies: 174
Views: 13789

Re: Current firmware - 19.3_20211010

You didn't have to set up last time if you came from something in the 17.5-series or 19.3-series. Unfortunately, it was suggested because it was going from 17.5 to 19.3, to not use the backup option and to set things up again. After that exercise I used OpenWebIF to save every configuration screen ...
by raj
Sat Dec 18, 2021 13:54
Forum: Official Firmware Images
Topic: Firmware 19.3_20211010 update discussion
Replies: 174
Views: 13789

Re: Current firmware - 19.3_20211010

G'day, Ok, I was presented with a screen this afternoon telling me there was an update available, however it was "large and to consider doing a USB update. It also mentioned something about backing up. So, first can I do a backup I can then restore or do I have to go through all the business of...
by raj
Wed Nov 10, 2021 12:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to save the time shift buffer?
Replies: 8
Views: 770

Re: How to save the time shift buffer?

Thanks raj for alerting us to that – it brought back a lot of memories. It was a good race between the Cooper S & Falcon. Seeing it was the last at Amaroo I may edit that one out & keep it. At the risk of this going completely off thread, those watching this need to remember, there were no ...
by raj
Mon Nov 08, 2021 06:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to save the time shift buffer?
Replies: 8
Views: 770

Re: How to save the time shift buffer?

Is is possible to save the time shift buffer as a normal file? If so, what do I need to do? REC>>2/Select an event to save... Have a look in https://www.beyonwiz.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=66&t=14930 Then have a practice, and come back with any questions. Thanks for that. I will give it a go.
by raj
Sun Nov 07, 2021 15:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to save the time shift buffer?
Replies: 8
Views: 770

How to save the time shift buffer?

G'day, As always, you only wish you had recorded a program AFTER it has finished. I tried to go back along the buffer and then do an instant recording, but no luck. All it did was save a file of the next time block! Is is possible to save the time shift buffer as a normal file? If so, what do I need...
by raj
Wed Sep 29, 2021 15:04
Forum: Remote Controls
Topic: Harmony 650 equivalent keys to control T2
Replies: 3
Views: 867

Harmony 650 equivalent keys to control T2

G'day, Hope it is OK to post this here. I have a Harmony 650 to control a T2. Everything working smoothly, except for the T2 power key. I can get the screen to display some additional functions, however cannot replicate the holding down of the power key to give me the options to shut down, reboot th...
by raj
Mon Aug 16, 2021 11:44
Forum: Bug Reporting and Feature Requests
Topic: Incorrect subtitle position
Replies: 9
Views: 1272

Re: Incorrect subtitle position

What setting do you have for "Subtitle alignment"? From your image, it looks like you have "left" alignment. Yes, I do have it left alignment I have the default "center" alignment and I only get minimal interference with the ABC News bottom banner, and only when the bo...
by raj
Mon Aug 16, 2021 10:43
Forum: Bug Reporting and Feature Requests
Topic: Incorrect subtitle position
Replies: 9
Views: 1272

Re: Incorrect subtitle position

Sorry for the delay. Things have been a little hectic. I have been through the subtitle settings and I use the "use original position" setting, and the position gets adjusted EXCEPT on the ABC News channel where it is not moved high enough. As usual, as soon as they are told the device you...
by raj
Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:43
Forum: Bug Reporting and Feature Requests
Topic: Incorrect subtitle position
Replies: 9
Views: 1272

Incorrect subtitle position

G'day, There is a significant issue with the subtitle position on the T2 running the latest firmware. The issue is with the subtitle position being not moved high enough off the bottom on the ABC News (Ch 24) channel. On the ABC News channel, there are 3 lines that show at the bottom of the broadcas...
by raj
Sat May 22, 2021 17:51
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Pixelation when playing back recording
Replies: 41
Views: 1927

Re: Pixelation when playing back recording

YouTube for video. Relatively new and so it did not cross my mind. Anyhow, I have uploaded it and you can see the 1m 49s version. At the end you will see it freezes, The sound keeps going, but not the video. You have to skip ahead to let it continue on the T2, but it has to be a 30 second jump othe...
by raj
Sat May 22, 2021 16:59
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Pixelation when playing back recording
Replies: 41
Views: 1927

Re: Pixelation when playing back recording

G'day, Thanks for all the help. It is appreciated. But, to give you a true understanding of how bad it is, I tried to attach a video that is less than 2 minutes of a 1 hour recording of Overhaulin' recorded on May 20. Unfortunately the forum does not allow that large a file. One thing I have done is...
by raj
Fri May 21, 2021 23:57
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Pixelation when playing back recording
Replies: 41
Views: 1927

Re: Pixelation when playing back recording

Raj, You should be able to record to a flash drive whether in a Windows format or ext4 as used on the T2. I tried with FAT32 and ext4 and had no trouble with my U4 recording to USB. Maybe the firmware is corrupt. While I don't think it will fix the pixelation, it might. You should reflash the firmw...
by raj
Fri May 21, 2021 23:52
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Pixelation when playing back recording
Replies: 41
Views: 1927

Re: Pixelation when playing back recording

Yes, it happens on all channels, but not very old recordings. This kicked off only very recently. There has always been an issue with the 3rd USB tuner on the T2s where the video would start breaking up, only this then became more widespread, so I thought there might be an issue with the tuner someh...
by raj
Fri May 21, 2021 17:51
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Pixelation when playing back recording
Replies: 41
Views: 1927

Re: Pixelation when playing back recording

It happens on all channels, and very difficult to reproduce on demand. Does this mean it doesn't happen on all recordings? No, it happens on all channels, just that you have to have Telnet running only it times out after 60 seconds of inactivity. It takes almost all of that time to login. The pixel...
by raj
Fri May 21, 2021 17:23
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Pixelation when playing back recording
Replies: 41
Views: 1927

Re: Pixelation when playing back recording

Yes, I have done a File System Check. It goes through but no error or alert, It happens on all channels, and very difficult to reproduce on demand. Unfortunately, I suspect that unless you rin the smart check while it is having an episode, you would not be able to see it as being a problem. I have a...
by raj
Fri May 21, 2021 12:52
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Pixelation when playing back recording
Replies: 41
Views: 1927

Re: Pixelation when playing back recording

G'day, Just to provide more information, I managed to get TELNET to work with using "root" to login and then the password I had set in my T2. I then ran the command provided here and copied the report into my text editor. Got my MS-DOS memory cells to wake up. So here is the report I captu...
by raj
Fri May 21, 2021 11:30
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Pixelation when playing back recording
Replies: 41
Views: 1927

Re: Pixelation when playing back recording

MrQuade wrote:
Fri May 21, 2021 11:17

The username for the beyonwiz will always be "root". Not sure what you mean by your records.
I have a database of all the passwords, settings, etc. I have never had any need for Telnet before so was using the only other settings I had recorded, and that was for FTP sessions :D .

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