Thread: *New* UltraPlus X-9200HD PVR twin plugin tuner writeup

Originally Posted by windaddict

Hi

How can I purchase one of the Ultraplus X-9200HD PVR units from you Leroy ?

I'll send you a PM with details.

cheers,
Leroy

Originally Posted by casper.hm

Could you also send me details on the purchase of the Ultraplus X-9200HD PVR units from you. Also, where/what happens in the event of a problem under warranty?
Thanks in advance.

I'll send the info now. In the event of a warranty claim, just contact me first and we'll go through a few things and then go from there.

Cheers,
Leroy

Hi Leroy,

Can you answer some technical questions on the X-9200 please?

1. Is there any solution that can have 3 tuners or can properly integrate an external USB DVB-S/S2 tuner with the inbuilt tuners? I think I read somewhere that the Ultraplus could use an external tuner but couldn't record from it or integrate it into the main EPG?
Is there a three tuner model in the works? Vu+ do a Vu+ Ultimo (3 tuner) but I cant find a NZ dealer.


I understand that the Ultraplus 9200 can record to a networked drive and also playback content recorded on another ultraplus PVR over the network.

2. Can the local recordings and ones from networked storage and other ultraplus pvrs be listed in a combined list of recordings, or do you have to browse the separate areas for recordings?
3. If you have two 9200's can they share available tuners into a tuner pool? IE if one box runs out of tuners can it schedule a recording on the other PVR over the lan?
4. In NZ Freeview DVB-T doesn't have a 7 day EIT epg, only freeview DVB-S does. If you replace both DVB-S tuner modules with DVB-T tuners, how can you update the EPG?

5. Can the ultraplus playback win7 media centre TV recordings ie .wtv files?

Can you PM me a price to deliver one to NZ with 2 x NZ freeview compatable DVB-T tuners.

Regards Allen.

P.S. your link to the user manual on megaupload no longer works since the FBI took them down.

Is the NZ dealer for Ultraplus

Originally Posted by AllenG

Hi Leroy,

Can you answer some technical questions on the X-9200 please?

Sure

1. Is there any solution that can have 3 tuners or can properly integrate an external USB DVB-S/S2 tuner with the inbuilt tuners? I think I read somewhere that the Ultraplus could use an external tuner but couldn't record from it or integrate it into the main EPG?
Is there a three tuner model in the works? Vu+ do a Vu+ Ultimo (3 tuner) but I cant find a NZ dealer.

I bought one of the USB DVB-T tuners for the list and tried another and couldn't get it to work in my 9200. In saying that, that was a few firmware releases ago and I haven't tried since. Yes aparently you could only use it to view and not record. No 3 tuner model in the pipeline that I'm aware of.
Not sure that anyone is dealing in Vu's in NZ at the moment. You can use a DVB-T USB tuner with the Vu.

I understand that the Ultraplus 9200 can record to a networked drive and also playback content recorded on another ultraplus PVR over the network.

Yes

2. Can the local recordings and ones from networked storage and other ultraplus pvrs be listed in a combined list of recordings, or do you have to browse the separate areas for recordings?

No not a combines list.

3. If you have two 9200's can they share available tuners into a tuner pool? IE if one box runs out of tuners can it schedule a recording on the other PVR over the lan?

No

4. In NZ Freeview DVB-T doesn't have a 7 day EIT epg, only freeview DVB-S does. If you replace both DVB-S tuner modules with DVB-T tuners, how can you update the EPG?

This works fine here in Australia as I've sold a few to people that wanted to use it just as a DVB-T PVR. I'm unsure about the NZ situation and you might want to chat to the freeviewshop.co.nz

5. Can the ultraplus playback win7 media centre TV recordings ie .wtv files?

I haven't tried. Someone else may comment.

Can you PM me a price to deliver one to NZ with 2 x NZ freeview compatable DVB-T tuners.

Regards Allen.

P.S. your link to the user manual on megaupload no longer works since the FBI took them down.

no probs and the manual is now uploaded to the filebox located in the upper left hand side.

Leroy

Originally Posted by Jason_dinAlt

Have you since tried an external USB DVB-T tuner? Where is the list of reccemended tuners?

I ordered a tuner off the list and tried but couldn't get it to work. I haven't revisited. I asked the supplier for more info the other week and should follow up again. I have a list at home so I'll find it for you.

Cheers,
Leroy

Originally Posted by Jason_dinAlt

Have you since tried an external USB DVB-T tuner? Where is the list of reccemended tuners?

this link has a list in the firmare updates list.


Also there are new features that have been implemented since I did this original write up like Internet TV, RSS reader, Weather, DLNA movie streaming etc.

Leroy

Hi Mikey,

It's does all that and more but not with a foxtel cards due to a countermeasure foxtel implemted a while back. Hopefully there will be a fix down the track.
Most Austar cards work fine but only a few will do all the dual tuner features.
Works fine for all FTA satellite and also you have the option to replace one of the satellite tuners with e DVB-T tuner for fta TV reception.
Though possible to use the ethernet connection, firmware is usually updated via a USB memory stick.

Leroy

Yes this receiver works on both C & Ku band services and you can use your Austar card as well so you can record programs etc.
I'll send you the details on how to purchase.

Cheers,
Leroy

Originally Posted by remote

Is it possible to use an original aurora card in this box?
It is one of the early cards. The card works in a dm800... do contacts go up or down?

yes the card should work fine. Make sure in the Plugine meny that MCAS is set to Auto and Started. The contacts go down.
If it's a goldie then you need to use a CAM.
Leroy