Black Hole 3.0.8 Vu+ Duo4K

Ev0

Admin
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE BH TEAM

Black Hole 3.0.8

What is new ?

  • Many bug fixes
  • Added Serviceapp with Exteplayer3
  • New Bootlogo
  • Updated Mediatree to support more USB tuners
  • Updated Duo4K Drivers
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This Image has the latest drivers but CAN be installed in OpenMultiboot. The image does not need to be installed in flash.

This latest version of the Black Hole series has been updated and improved for maximum stability and performance.

Please note that of all images Black Hole now has the best epg system:

- Integrated OpenEpg

- CrossEPG supported

- EPG Import supported



Main functions of the buttons on the remote

OK button = Skin with simple information

OK button x 2 = Extra Info Skin

Blue button = Black Hole Blue Panel

Blue button and then Red button = Black Hole Epg Panel

Blue button and then Yellow button = System Monitor Panel

Blue button long press = Extensions

Yellow button = Audio menu

Green button = Black Hole Green Panel

Green button long press = Subservices

Green button and then Red button = Fast Plugin Setup

Green button x 2 = Fast Plugin

Button Red short press= access HbbTv functions

Button Red long press= Red Panel (Parallel Universes Teleportation)

Addons

Green button and then Yellow button takes you to:-

Dedicated server for BlackHole addons

Download and install additional packages from the Black Hole server

Infobar / OSD

Analog Clock Gui

Channel orbital location

Advanced Tuner Info: Sr Freq Pol Fec

Signal SNR, BER

Infobar picons

Characteristics of BlackHole Panels

Blue Panel

Extra Settings

Black Hole Speed Up

Black Hole Cron Manager (Manage schedules)

OSD Settings (OSD configuration)

Devices Manager

Usb Format Wizard

Kernel Modules Manager(Kernel module operator)

Inadyn Settings (Configure Inadyn)

Swap File Settings (Configure File Swap)

Hard Disk Settings (Configure Hard Drive)

OpenVPN Panel ( OpenVPN Panel)

Samba / CIFS Panel ( Samba Panel)

NFS Server Panel ( NFS server Panel)

Telnet Panel ( Telnet Panel)

FTP Panel ( FTP Panel)

UPnP Client Djmount

UpnP Server Minidlna

Pcsc Panel

Tuner Server

Network Browse & Mountpoints

Info Panel

1 - Gui Setting (Gui configurations)

2 - Service Information (information system)

3 - About (info)

Memory (Memory)

Space (capacity)

CPU (processor)

Process (process)

EPG Panel

Global settings (global settings EPG)

Setting Provider (ISP settings)

Green Panel

Fast Plugin Setup (Configure quick access to your favourite plugin)

Fast Plugin (Access your favourite plugin)

Addons (added)

Addons Download Manager (Manager for package downloading)

Online Feeds Settings update

Online Black Hole image update

Manual Install BH packges (Manual installation of Black Hole packages)

Manual Install IPK packages (Manual installation of IPK packages)

Addons Uninstall Panel (Uninstalled packages)

Black Hole Statistics (See connections, top downloads and more)

Characteristics of BlackHole Panels

Red Panel

BH Parallel Universe Teleportation

BlackHole

Avalon

Chaos

Ghost

ServiceApp and Exteplayer3 are both external plugins, and are not part of the BH image, therefore any users that do not want / need to use these plugins, can remove them via the BH SpeedUp panel.

Credits:


Thanks to MX3L for ServiceApp https://github.com/mx3L/serviceapp/tree/develop

Thanks to SamSamSam for Exteplayer3 https://github.com/e2iplayer/exteplayer3

Thanks to dpeddi for patching ServiceApp and Exteplayer3 to work on BH.


Thanks to Pedro_Newbie for Backup script.

Thanks to the group of Beta Testers.

Thanks to Rytec for providing us with the server with all epg.dat files.

Thanks to MaxZ4 for Integrated EPG loader.

Thanks to Skaman for Cross EPG

Thanks to Lukkino (VDR-Italy) for the source code of OpenTV.

Thanks to Reinh@rd for the file satellites.xml.

Thanks to Littlesat and Pli Team for the original autolanguage and subtitle options code

DISCLAIMER

THE BLACK HOLE IMAGE IS BASED ON THE OFFICIAL FIRMWARE PUBLISHED BY VU+ AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW IT CONTAINS ONLY SYSTEM ADDITIONS & GRAPHIC CHANGES.

THE BLACK HOLE IMAGE DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY EMULATOR, K E Y S, SOFTCAMS OR OTHER SYSTEM FOR VIEWING PAY - TV WITH OR WITHOUT A PAID SUBSCRIPTION.

LASTLY, THE BLACK HOLE IMAGE DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY SYSTEM TO DOWNLOAD PLUGINS OR EMULATORS FROM EXTERNAL SERVERS OR SOFTWARE THAT MAY BE USED FOR ILLEGAL PURPOSES SUCH AS CARD SHARING.

LICENSE (TERM OF USE)

THE BLACK HOLE IMAGE IS ISSUED FOR THE FREE USE FOR ALL USERS PROVIDED THAT IT WILL NOT BE CHANGED IN ANY WAY AND THAT IT WILL ONLY BE USED FOR LAWFUL PURPOSES.

ANY CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO BLACK HOLE IMAGE THAT INVOLVE UNLAWFUL USE OF THE IMAGE SUCH AS CARD-SHARING AND EMULATORS ARE NOT ALLOWED AND CAUSE THE REVOKE OF THIS LICENSE.

This is free hobbyist software and it comes with absolutely no warranty. Use it at your own risk.
 

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Ev0

Admin
BH 3.0.8 onwards includes ServiceApp and Exteplayer3 which gives improved media playback / streaming performance.

It is pre-installed in all boxes, except Gen1 Solo, Duo, Uno, Ultimo and Zero, so you will have to enable it from the BH SpeedUp menu on those boxes.

To use it with IPTV, you can either leave the ServiceApp settings as default and in your IPTV lists, just change the #SERVICE 1:0:1: or #SERVICE 4097:01: to #SERVICE 5002:0:1:

Doing this, Exteplayer3 will only be used on your IPTV streams.

Or you can change the default setting of Enigma2 playback system in the ServiceApp menu from Original to Exteplayer3.

Note: that you can not record IPTV streams if you are using Exteplayer3 (however Enigma2 isn't reliable when recording IPTV anyway).

Changing the setting in the ServiceApp menu, means that the image will no longer use the built in Mediaplayer (linked to Gstreamer) and will use ExtePlayer3 for all media playback for IPTV and streaming aswell as any movies / recordings on your hdd, doing this you won't need to convert your IPTV lists to #SERVICE 5002:0:1:

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But please note, that ServiceApp isn't perfect, it does not know the difference between Mpeg1 and Mpeg2 files, therefore it will report any Mpeg2 as Mpeg1 and the Zerok4K and Duo4K do not support Mpeg1, so even though these files are really Mpeg2 because ServiceApp reports them as Mpeg1 you will only get Audio on these files.

All other Vu+ boxes support Mpeg1 so it's not too much of an issue.

Also note that Subtitles will not work and trying to use Subtitles with Exteplayer3 may cause Enigma2 to crash, this is a known issue, and it is not something we can fix.
 

scorpion007

Vu+ User
I have just bought a Duo4k but cant find how to activate the quad PIP function or mini tv? its not in the manual and the menu's don't show it. I am Using BH 308.
 

nunigaia

Moderator
I have just bought a Duo4k but cant find how to activate the quad PIP function or mini tv? its not in the manual and the menu's don't show it. I am Using BH 308.

In any case, as @sety told, it is ok for QuadPIP, although MINITV is other thing severall different!

To apply MINITV ( Clone TV ) ... push on your RCU:

Blue button ( LONG PRESS ) to apply MINItv

best regards
nunigaia
 

troox

Vu+ Newbie
Hi, i'm using VTI 14.x atm with my duo4k. On VTI a recording from freetv is fine, but with a CAM the .ts is unreadable for TSDoctor/TMPGEnc - .ap is missing and .sc is empty. Are recorded .ts files (with CAM used) ok on Blackhole 3.0.8? And yes, its playable on the Duo4k, but i'm not able to edit the file. It's NOT a question about CAM help!

Edit: PotPlayer can play the file, VLC not
 
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nunigaia

Moderator
Thanks BH Team for this continuous work and keeping me a happy Vu+ hardware user.
Since i am having problems on channels with AAC-HE and AAC codec sounds, can you please confirm if this commit have been update on this BH last image?
http://code.vuplus.com/repository/o.../?id=430e5db3451933e69253d27b8e28a60da6bd6625

Yes, it was commited at BlackHole images too, and AFAIK, at all images from other teams ( based on O.E. 3.0 ( vuplus coding ) and based on ( O.E.-A )).

best regards
nunigaia
 

Dickie

Vu+ Newbie
Yes, it was commited at BlackHole images too, and AFAIK, at all images from other teams ( based on O.E. 3.0 ( vuplus coding ) and based on ( O.E.-A )).

best regards
nunigaia
Hope we got some head lights from Vuplus soon... It's a shame a so good hardware with this kind of bug. :wallbash:
Cheers Nuno.
 

blackie

Vu+ Newbie
I'm happy with this version, have 2 questions regarding channel selector:
1. I can activate channel selector with up/down arrow buttons and program +/- buttons. Program - button is working strange, jumps on the top of the channel list.
I would prefer that 1st press of the button just activates the list, not move to a next/previous channel or top/bottom channel.
2. Is there a skin for BH in which the I can see more following programs in the right panel below the video (now there are only 2 - current and next)?
Thank you for your good work.
 
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AlexWilMac

Moderator
About 2 you don't need any plugins: it's the feature called MultiGraphicalEPG.
you'll have not only the current channels but also all the other channels near it.
 

blackie

Vu+ Newbie
Thanks but I don't find MultiEPG very practical and effective for real usage... CoolTVGuide plugin does a better job but you still need to leave the channel selection screen.
For me the most efficient program navigation is channel selection screen with 2 windows - main for channel selection and smaller for selected channel program list.
You move between channels in the main window with arrow buttons and can see a list of related programs in the small window.
Don't need the EPG button most of the time except the rare occasion you find an unknown program in the list for which you want to read a detailed description.

I don't like the way of VTi - big font and very limited information on screen.
Why not use those big 4k TV screens for providing more information to users without need of many additional clicks ?

Except this I'm very much satisfied with BH 3.0.8.A image.
 

AlexB23

Vu+ Newbie
Hi,

I just bought a vu+ duo 4k. I have a single stupid LNB on a motorized dish but I am struggling
to activate all the FBC channels.
I tried to have the B channel as loopthrough or inactive but all the other "virtual" FCB remain inactive. I am very annoyed as if I watch a channel I can't record/stream another one even on the same satellite and transponder. The screen just get black.
I would appreciate any help as
I am completely new to satellite boxes

Thx
 

Matrix10

Administrator
Hi,

I just bought a vu+ duo 4k. I have a single stupid LNB on a motorized dish but I am struggling
to activate all the FBC channels.
I tried to have the B channel as loopthrough or inactive but all the other "virtual" FCB remain inactive. I am very annoyed as if I watch a channel I can't record/stream another one even on the same satellite and transponder. The screen just get black.
I would appreciate any help as
I am completely new to satellite boxes

Thx

Does this happen on FTA channels? (then it's okay with your tuners and config )
If not then here we can not discuss encrypted programs.
Not allowed here.
 

Matrix10

Administrator
Thanks but I don't find MultiEPG very practical and effective for real usage... CoolTVGuide plugin does a better job but you still need to leave the channel selection screen.
For me the most efficient program navigation is channel selection screen with 2 windows - main for channel selection and smaller for selected channel program list.
You move between channels in the main window with arrow buttons and can see a list of related programs in the small window.
Don't need the EPG button most of the time except the rare occasion you find an unknown program in the list for which you want to read a detailed description.

I don't like the way of VTi - big font and very limited information on screen.
Why not use those big 4k TV screens for providing more information to users without need of many additional clicks ?

Except this I'm very much satisfied with BH 3.0.8.A image.

We can not deviate from VU + base coding
in addition, some users prefer to have EPG info now/next in the channel list
and not used space with the next program names.
And especially not with overcrowded panels
 

AlexWilMac

Moderator
If your LNB is not a Unicable/SCR you can't take advantage of your FBC tuners. Viceversa, if your LNB is Unicable/SCR, the tuner B is not needed but you must learn how to configure FBC tuners with a SCR LNB.
 

AlexB23

Vu+ Newbie
Does this happen on FTA channels? (then it's okay with your tuners and config )
If not then here we can not discuss encrypted programs.
Not allowed here.

THx for your answer,

With all channels both FTA and encrypted (Viasat). My guess is that it is because apart from the physical tuner A and B all the others remain not active. I tried to have tuner B loopthrough but nothing changed.
 

AlexB23

Vu+ Newbie
If your LNB is not a Unicable/SCR you can't take advantage of your FBC tuners. Viceversa, if your LNB is Unicable/SCR, the tuner B is not needed but you must learn how to configure FBC tuners with a SCR LNB.

If I understand correctly I just can't do it even on emission on the same transponder and quadrant unless I have an unicable/scr? It is right? Do you have any advice about unicable/scr to use?
 

blackie

Vu+ Newbie
Thanks for your answer. I can understand if for some users truncated EPG info is more useful.
Not so much for me, that's why I asked first about some special skin displaying more next programs as a list instead.
IMHO the result would not be overcrowded if fulltext information is replaced with structured lines occupying the same space on display.
Please consider this as one user's delayed Christmas wish :) Of course only if technically possible...
 
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