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by Doonks
Tue Apr 09, 2024 19:02
Forum: Beyonwiz WizOS Apple / Android Apps
Topic: Android App - definitely gone?
Replies: 7
Views: 213

Re: Android App - definitely gone?

I predominantly used the app as a remote control for the V2, less so as a TV Guide.
by Doonks
Mon Apr 08, 2024 18:14
Forum: Beyonwiz WizOS Apple / Android Apps
Topic: Android App - definitely gone?
Replies: 7
Views: 213

Android App - definitely gone?

Can't see it on the Google Play Store at all. I have it on my Galaxy S22, and my Tab S9 (which is only a few months old). Today I got a new Galaxy S24 Ultra, and did the data transfer fromt he S22. The Beyonwiz App did not transfer and now I can't seem to get it on my S24 at all. Is it completely go...
by Doonks
Mon Apr 08, 2024 17:30
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Do I "need" IceTV, or does the V2 EPG support series recording etc?
Replies: 6
Views: 200

Re: Do I "need" IceTV, or does the V2 EPG support series recording etc?

Thank you all. Yet again good advice on these forums
by Doonks
Mon Jan 15, 2024 10:41
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Do I "need" IceTV, or does the V2 EPG support series recording etc?
Replies: 6
Views: 200

Do I "need" IceTV, or does the V2 EPG support series recording etc?

I use IceTV because: I have a few series recordings that work well for me I like the Android App to do the same I have an old DPP2 in the bedroom connected to the service (although never record to the HDD in it) I have pre and post padding set up to ensure I get the the beginning and end of the show...
by Doonks
Fri Mar 10, 2023 08:40
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Constant flashing "no function" icon on FTA TV
Replies: 10
Views: 983

Re: Constant flashing "no function" icon on FTA TV

I am now watching a recorded program. I see the icon flashing during playback. I am wondering if the flashing icon is in the recording, or happening on screen. I jump back to rewatch the section where I saw the flashing and it was not there. That's means it's happening again live on screen. I cover...
by Doonks
Thu Mar 09, 2023 22:31
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Constant flashing "no function" icon on FTA TV
Replies: 10
Views: 983

Re: Constant flashing "no function" icon on FTA TV

UPDATE I am now watching a recorded program. I see the icon flashing during playback. I am wondering if the flashing icon is in the recording, or happening on screen. I jump back to rewatch the section where I saw the flashing and it was not there. That's means it's happening again live on screen. I...
by Doonks
Wed Mar 08, 2023 14:48
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Constant flashing "no function" icon on FTA TV
Replies: 10
Views: 983

Re: Constant flashing "no function" icon on FTA TV

Doonks says that it happens even if there are no batteries in the remote. Removing batteries doesn't rule out a rogue source of IR which was the first step of identification. Other potential IR sources such as fluorescent lights and LED lights should also be turned off as part of the process of eli...
by Doonks
Sun Mar 05, 2023 17:37
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Constant flashing "no function" icon on FTA TV
Replies: 10
Views: 983

Constant flashing "no function" icon on FTA TV

When watching FTA TV, the "no function" or "error icon flashes randomly on the screen. It's only just started doing this for no apparent reason. It's as if something is leaning on the remote and it's constantly transmitting an invalid button press. I've even taken the batteries out, a...
by Doonks
Fri Sep 02, 2022 20:27
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Can the V2 record something I am chrome casting to the TV?
Replies: 3
Views: 856

Re: Can the V2 record something I am chrome casting to the TV?

MrQuade wrote:
Thu Sep 01, 2022 23:33
Nope.
Didn't think so :(
by Doonks
Thu Sep 01, 2022 22:26
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Can the V2 record something I am chrome casting to the TV?
Replies: 3
Views: 856

Can the V2 record something I am chrome casting to the TV?

Specifically Youtube.

If I cast content via my mobile device, can the V2 record it?

TIA
by Doonks
Sun Nov 07, 2021 20:55
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Can I log in to my V2 from outside my home network?
Replies: 1
Views: 285

Can I log in to my V2 from outside my home network?

I'm in Taipei at the moment, live in Melbourne. Is it possible for me to log into my V2 and use the Beyonwiz app? If so, how?

TIA
by Doonks
Sun Nov 15, 2020 12:39
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: How to set or change the default folder for TV recordings?
Replies: 4
Views: 556

How to set or change the default folder for TV recordings?

It seems the default setting for TV recordings is hdd/media /movies. I have created a new folder called hdd/media/tv_recordings.

How/where do I change the setting to make the tv_recordings folder the default destination for all TV recordings?

TIA
by Doonks
Sun Oct 25, 2020 16:42
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Freeze, Reboot, lost channels - random and for no reason
Replies: 8
Views: 756

Re: Freeze, Reboot, lost channels - random and for no reason

Grumpy_Geoff wrote:
Sun Oct 25, 2020 16:29

The EPG guide data cache isn't bouquet specific, so if all of the services in the Favourites bouquet show guide data then the other bouquets should too.
Perhaps just restart the GUI.
They've never shown a full set of guide data. Have rebooted, shutdown, standby etc many times
by Doonks
Sun Oct 25, 2020 16:22
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Freeze, Reboot, lost channels - random and for no reason
Replies: 8
Views: 756

Re: Freeze, Reboot, lost channels - random and for no reason

Grumpy_Geoff wrote:
Sun Oct 25, 2020 15:51
IceTV were pushing out crap guide data. Look at the recent topics.
Just refetch the IceTV guide.
Thank you, that worked for my Favourites bouquet. :D

Any ideas for the a Terrestrial and Last Scanned?
by Doonks
Sun Oct 25, 2020 15:39
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Freeze, Reboot, lost channels - random and for no reason
Replies: 8
Views: 756

Freeze, Reboot, lost channels - random and for no reason

About 30 minutes ago, while watching 9GEMHD in Melbourne, the V2 just froze. Then rebooted by itself. It was recording at the time. When rebooting, it just stuck on the Winoz blue screen. I then had to manually reboot via the remote control. When it all came back, there are channels that have no pro...
by Doonks
Wed Sep 23, 2020 15:47
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Can V2 send audio to external Bluetooth headphones or speaker?
Replies: 9
Views: 952

Re: Can V2 send audio to external Bluetooth headphones or speaker?

Headphones are BT. Even if the USB-C plug and USB cable delivered audio, the V2 is about 3 metres in front of the lounge. That's a long cable and one I don't have What do the headphones connect to at the moment? The TV? Most TVs that support a Bluetooth connection should have a mode where the audio...
by Doonks
Wed Sep 23, 2020 14:45
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Can V2 send audio to external Bluetooth headphones or speaker?
Replies: 9
Views: 952

Re: Can V2 send audio to external Bluetooth headphones or speaker?

Headphones are BT. Even if the USB-C plug and USB cable delivered audio, the V2 is about 3 metres in front of the lounge. That's a long cable and one I don't have
by Doonks
Wed Sep 23, 2020 14:28
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Can V2 send audio to external Bluetooth headphones or speaker?
Replies: 9
Views: 952

Can V2 send audio to external Bluetooth headphones or speaker?

I want to listen to the TV through headphones when the wife is working from the dining room table. Can't find a setting for this on V2 (or on the TV).

TIA
by Doonks
Sun Aug 30, 2020 16:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Audio track question - AAC vs MPEG
Replies: 2
Views: 607

Re: Audio track question - AAC vs MPEG

Cheers!
by Doonks
Sun Aug 30, 2020 13:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Audio track question - AAC vs MPEG
Replies: 2
Views: 607

Audio track question - AAC vs MPEG

Is there any difference in quality, surround sound properties, file size, etc between AAC and MPEG?
by Doonks
Sat Aug 15, 2020 09:21
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: V2 is so hard to use
Replies: 21
Views: 1739

Re: V2 is so hard to use

I replaced my P2 with a V2 because I wanted to retain the familiar user interface, particularly the time shift functionality. That was a big mistake, the V2 doesn't work anything like the P2. I can bearly start to explain the problems I have trying to use it, especially playing back live recordings...
by Doonks
Sun Jul 19, 2020 15:19
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Using Beyonwiz V2 remote to turn on/off TV
Replies: 4
Views: 809

Re: Using Beyonwiz V2 remote to turn on/off TV

Is there any ability to customise the BW remote to turn the TV on/off and control TV volume? The first can be done using HDMI CEC. How? What setting is it in HDMI-CEC to activate this? I've tried nearly everything in the menu, nothing has worked 20200719_151142_copy_768x1024.jpg 20200719_151156_cop...
by Doonks
Thu Jul 16, 2020 21:56
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Turning TV on and off along with the V2 via V2 remote
Replies: 0
Views: 868

Turning TV on and off along with the V2 via V2 remote

It used to do it, but I've obviously buggered something up. I've looked and looked and nothing stands out to be this setting. The TV remote turns the V2 on and off as well as the TV, but not the other way around. When I turn the V2 off with the V2 remote I now have to also turn the TV off with the T...
by Doonks
Tue Jul 14, 2020 20:19
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Audio Description
Replies: 1
Views: 330

Audio Description

SBS and I believe ABC are now broadcasting some programs with Audio Description. I recorded a program with it, and once recorded, I don't think can be removed or turned from the file.

Is there a way of disabling it on the V2?
by Doonks
Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:15
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: EPG and Channel Order
Replies: 4
Views: 546

Re: EPG and Channel Order

To sort your Bouquets or the services within those bouquets, you need to press MENU, then enable move mode. You can then select any item with the OK button, move it where you want it, then press OK to drop it there. You will then need to press MENU and disable move mode when you're done. Thanks. I ...
by Doonks
Sat Jul 11, 2020 15:23
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: EPG and Channel Order
Replies: 4
Views: 546

EPG and Channel Order

EPG Order Hit the EPG button and the 3 Options come up in the order Terrestrial TV LCN Last Scanned Favourites (TV) A few weeks ago I was playing around in some menu or set up, and was able to change that order and moved the Favourites to the top. Last night, I got the spinner on the screen (don't ...
by Doonks
Sun Jun 07, 2020 13:17
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Recording failures and channel freeze
Replies: 5
Views: 700

Re: Recording failures and channel freeze

I just shut down the V2, then pulled the power cord out altogether. Then rebooted. Tuners C and D are now operational.

Thanks for your help
by Doonks
Sun Jun 07, 2020 12:49
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Recording failures and channel freeze
Replies: 5
Views: 700

Re: Recording failures and channel freeze

You can check if a USB tuner is currently active, by forcing the Live view to use either Tuner C or D. Go into MENU->Setup->Tuners->Tuner allocation Then set "Preferred tuner" to C or D. Return to live view and zap to a new channel, and the new tuner should kick in. I did this, and the pr...
by Doonks
Fri Jun 05, 2020 11:18
Forum: Feedback and Suggestions
Topic: V2 Feature Request
Replies: 1
Views: 1740

V2 Feature Request

Hi In the Cutlist Editor, I find the Bookmarks on the progress bar to be very difficult to see. They are a light Pink colour on the Grey play/progress bar. Could they be changed to be a bold colour with high contrast to the play/progress bar - Dark Blue for instance Similarly, when inserting cuts, c...
by Doonks
Fri Jun 05, 2020 10:33
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Recording failures and channel freeze
Replies: 5
Views: 700

Re: Recording failures and channel freeze

Is there a chance that your USB tuner is plugged into a hub that may lose power at any point in time? I only have the V2. The USB tuner is plugged into it. You can check if a USB tuner is currently active, by forcing the Live view to use either Tuner C or D. Go into MENU->Setup->Tuners->Tuner alloc...
by Doonks
Thu Jun 04, 2020 23:55
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Recording failures and channel freeze
Replies: 5
Views: 700

Recording failures and channel freeze

Tonight I had 3 recordings set, all beginning at 7:30pm. I have a 3 minute "pre-padding" set (can't remember what its actually called). Anyway, when 7:27pm came around, I get the pop up telling me that the channel has had to be changed in order for the recording/s to commence. But the V2 f...
by Doonks
Wed Apr 15, 2020 19:17
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: How can i edit recordings on the V2?
Replies: 30
Views: 3941

Re: How can i edit recordings on the V2?

Thank you all so much, you've really helped me out. Very much appreciated!
by Doonks
Wed Apr 15, 2020 19:09
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: How can i edit recordings on the V2?
Replies: 30
Views: 3941

Re: How can i edit recordings on the V2?

One last question, how do I cut the pre and post padding?
by Doonks
Wed Apr 15, 2020 18:25
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: How can i edit recordings on the V2?
Replies: 30
Views: 3941

Re: How can i edit recordings on the V2?

Ok. I think we've moved 1 big step forward. Just hit play on the recording, used the RED and GREEN buttons and successfully made cuts. Then on playback, the file skipped over (did not show) the cut sections. What I really want is to save the recording without the cuts in there at all See the attache...
by Doonks
Wed Apr 15, 2020 17:56
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: How can i edit recordings on the V2?
Replies: 30
Views: 3941

Re: How can i edit recordings on the V2?

You also mention a plug in. I previously have seen some plug ins, but what do I search for to find the plug in you mention? I imagine I go into Menu>Plugin>Download Plugins (green button). But then what?: Drivers Extensions Skincomponents Systemplugins Yes, that's the right place. Navigate down to ...
by Doonks
Wed Apr 15, 2020 17:45
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: How can i edit recordings on the V2?
Replies: 30
Views: 3941

Re: How can i edit recordings on the V2?

I've tried this over and over. Each time I go to "execute cuts", it fails. I always get an error message saying "couldn't open 'input.ap' file" That suggests the recording didn't properly finish (possibly GUI crashed, or power failure). Running the "reconstructapsc" pl...
by Doonks
Wed Apr 15, 2020 17:36
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: How can i edit recordings on the V2?
Replies: 30
Views: 3941

Re: How can i edit recordings on the V2?

prl wrote:
Wed Apr 15, 2020 17:17
Was the Master Chef episode recorded on the Beyonwiz, or is it a media file or recording imported from somewhere else?
Recorded last night on the V2
by Doonks
Wed Apr 15, 2020 16:43
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: How can i edit recordings on the V2?
Replies: 30
Views: 3941

Re: How can i edit recordings on the V2?

On my DP-P2 when playing back a recording I can use the remote to add markers (A & B), and then edit the file to either keep only A-B or delete A-B etc. It is not apparent how to do this on the V2. Any advice? TIA You edit with the cutlist editor. Select a recording and press MENU. It's half wa...
by Doonks
Sun Jan 26, 2020 14:00
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: How can i edit recordings on the V2?
Replies: 30
Views: 3941

Re: How can i edit recordings on the V2?

Thanks Paul
by Doonks
Sat Jan 25, 2020 15:08
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: How can i edit recordings on the V2?
Replies: 30
Views: 3941

Re: How can i edit recordings on the V2?

Cheers. I'll give it a go
by Doonks
Sat Jan 25, 2020 14:29
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: How can i edit recordings on the V2?
Replies: 30
Views: 3941

How can i edit recordings on the V2?

On my DP-P2 when playing back a recording I can use the remote to add markers (A & B), and then edit the file to either keep only A-B or delete A-B etc.

It is not apparent how to do this on the V2. Any advice?

TIA
by Doonks
Tue Jan 07, 2020 21:55
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: V2 won't detect the external HDD
Replies: 5
Views: 626

Re: V2 won't detect the external HDD

Everything has been fine. On the weekend I unplugged the the extremal HDD to plug in a USB drive with media on it. The V2 couldn't find or play the media file on it (don't know why). Did you use the SimpleUmount plugin to unmount ("safely eject") the USB HDD? If not, and you plugged the U...
by Doonks
Tue Jan 07, 2020 21:22
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: V2 won't detect the external HDD
Replies: 5
Views: 626

Re: V2 won't detect the external HDD

No idea if this will work, but have you got the Beyonwiz to reboot with the HDD attached? Done that. It's exactly as my OP. Interestingly, when I go to the "hdd" folder (in the first pic above), the screen at the bottom left shows this: Disk size: 1999 GB Available: 1907 GB (95%) Trash: 0...
by Doonks
Tue Jan 07, 2020 20:04
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: V2 won't detect the external HDD
Replies: 5
Views: 626

V2 won't detect the external HDD

Everything has been fine. On the weekend I unplugged the the extremal HDD to plug in a USB drive with media on it. The V2 couldn't find or play the media file on it (don't know why). Anyway, I plugged the HDD back in, but the V2 is not detecting it. I just tried again, unplugging the HDD, turning of...
by Doonks
Fri Nov 15, 2019 06:58
Forum: Tips & How to Guides V2
Topic: Does V2 know when a program actually starts and end, or does it rely on the published guide times?
Replies: 8
Views: 2079

Re: Does V2 know when a program actually starts and end, or does it rely on the published guide times?

Thanks all Would it be fair to say that using the V2 EPG set a timer is more likely to be aware of a delayed start, or extended finish time, than the IceTV EPG is? The biggest impact to me about a recording ending before the end of the broadcast is on sporting events. I'll have a play and see if I c...
by Doonks
Wed Nov 13, 2019 23:51
Forum: Tips & How to Guides V2
Topic: Does V2 know when a program actually starts and end, or does it rely on the published guide times?
Replies: 8
Views: 2079

Does V2 know when a program actually starts and end, or does it rely on the published guide times?

I set a timer to record a program via IceTV but the recording stopped about 3 minutes before the actual end of the program. I've read the V2 does not have a pre or post padding setting and each timer has to be manually adjusted in order to achieve the effect of pre or post padding. This is annoying,...
by Doonks
Sat Oct 05, 2019 21:04
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: V2 Daylight Savings
Replies: 5
Views: 930

V2 Daylight Savings

I only got my V2 a month or so ago. Do we need to do anything?

I have an old DP-P2, and always had to go through a reset of timers process.

Anything to do here?
by Doonks
Sat Sep 28, 2019 13:46
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Sudden signal problem - V2
Replies: 4
Views: 537

Re: Sudden signal problem - V2

Have you tried changing the resolution via the TV-OUT button? Or take a computer monitor to the V2 and plug it in and see if you get the GUI displaying. If your V2 is connected to your home network, then you can use OpenWebif to drive the V2 using the "virtual remote". THANK YOU! I had ch...
by Doonks
Sat Sep 28, 2019 12:45
Forum: General Topics V2
Topic: Sudden signal problem - V2
Replies: 4
Views: 537

Sudden signal problem - V2

I've have had my V2 for about a fortnight. Plugged it all in, worked first go, scanned, set up favourites etc. All good. About an hour ago, was in the menus looking for the time shift settings and all of a sudden the TV goes blank and brings up a NO SIGNAL message. I've checked everything, changed H...

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