cactikid
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right folks as this box is getting popular hopefully we can have all the info in one spot.
as you should know by now the kv server is gone latest files can have your own
nline server only added.
the specs of box
kvhd specs:
dvb-t2/t compliant
mpeg2 mp@ml, mpeg2 mp@hl, mpeg4, avc/h.264 hp@l4
mpeg-1 Audio l1/2, 2ch down-mix: mpeg-4 and mpeg-4 he dolby digital & plus, mp3, wma support
Various video display format with ntsc/pal support
7 favourite channel groups
hdmi video output support
component (ypbpr) video output support
mono, stereo audio output support
s/pdif audio output (coaxial)
software upgrade via usb & rs232 from pc(pc to set) or set(set to set) support
fast channel switching time
Max, 10000 channels tv & radio programmable
various video aspect ratio with 4:3, pan&scan, full screen and 16:9 support
Advanced graphics and electronic program guide (7 days epg)
timer function(coupled epg) for switch on and off
Parental control of individual channels and system
Subtitle support
Teletext supported by VBI insertion and software emulation
Zoom in/out
Multi Language OSD menu
Quickfind function in channel list
Powerful sort in channel list (A-Z/Scramble/etc)
Auto channel searching function
program search in automatic, advanced and manual way
Variable games (7 Games)
Copy protection with ALPU (Algorithm License Permission Unit)
this box also does 3d
first time flashing this box changes it from a terrestrial box to a cable box.
firmware is now in downloads currenthttp://www.techkings.org/downloads.php?do=file&id=414
if file is in rar format it needs extracting first by a program called winrar also in downloads under pc,copy the file to usb as per instructions underneath.[/COLOR]
and no it does not come with the box.
flashing the box
Please follow the instructions below
(1) Format a usb pen drive to FAT32 on your PC first
(2) Then get the file you have downloaded and copy it across to the usb then
(3) Turn the box off at the back and put the USB into the front of the box
(4) Then turn the power back on to the box when the box powers up go to the menu and select Software upgrade press ok
(5) Then allow the box to reboot, after that you will see the cable scan option just scan as with the older box
Ps if you see on screen usb initializing all the time your USB pen has not been formatted to Fat 32
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpdNBi5OEpo
GUYS WHEN SCANNING FOR CHANNELS YOU MIGHT NEED TO SCAN ON ALL OF THE PROVIDERS MAKING SURE YOU FACTORY DEFAULT THE BOX EACH TIME, SO IF NO CHANNELS ON SCAN ON N*l SCAN ON EXCW, THEN TW, AREAS HAVE CHANGED OVER THE LAST FEW WEEKS AND AREAS HAVE BEEN CHANGED
use a hdmi cable instead of scart and not both to tv.
best to scan your box from main coaxial feed no splitters or though extensions.
connect the coaxial cable with the adapter supplied if needed to input
have your lan cable ready but not plugged in yet
plug in and power on box
as there is limited info around of unsure if settings need to be adjusted
installation choose auto not all to scan or is it scan networks instead of all.
that should bring up provider to scan on and to pick up net ids.
getting no net ids would suggest wrong provider,change provider,
always factory default/reset box before scanning and this does not affect firmware.
when your channels have finished and loaded connect lan cable.
also when needed a reboot is powering off box modem and router for 30 secs then on
it is suggested to add a variable -20db variable attenuator to your coaxial cable just before box
as your signal may be far too high and need reducing.
this is a work in progress so will adjust when more correct info is added thanks to all.
ok update many people are using the superhub and plugging their lan cable into this which is wrong as it loses its ip address and to add a wifi router and connect up to kv,switch off wifi on superhub to bring signal up higher.
if you have the super hub and have problems you can try this also.
found this elsewhere.he has the super hub.
Ok since I last posted I decided to switch my not so super hub into
modem mode(WiFi off) and connected to the hub a netgear dual band
wireless N router brought off eBay for 35quid.
Then connected my kV 780 to the new router. After using this method for
over a week I have seen a vast improvement I rarely get a scrambled
message with loss of picture. And channels that were previously terrible
are watchable again as at worst the picture will freeze every 5mins or
so for 2secs with the sound continuing then picture resumes.
I know this may not work for every but if your still struggling with bad
reliability buying a decent 300m wireless N router for 20quid and using
this method I highly recommend.
At worst if this method doesn't improve your viewing you'll have better
WiFi range as in my case and many others the super hubs wireless signal
was poor. .
further update
one member i know tried everything to get box to update but it would not,last few days he got the new suberhub2 and has everything connected to it,no need for router and his box updated easily and is running much better now.
someone asked about updating to new firmware i believe you use the internet upgrade and dont touch anything until it downloads and box reboots.
factory reset/default and rescan from main feed with no splitters/boosters or variable attenuators and remember providers and net ids can change.
http://www.techkings.org/downloads.php?do=file&id=414
last online update is
New Software Online
Software Version: ** 1.02.07
Software Date: may 26 2014
just to add there is a mod been done on theses boxes to improve viewing and has been reported by others to be a worthwhile fix so no boosters or variable attenuators will be needed then.
new boxes by now should have had the mod done at source before you get it,please check with supplier.
as you know by now the old way is dead,online update box to use newcamd server of your choice nline.
to get box working scan for channels and add your details below that you get from provider like this.
" N: web.address zzzzz xxxxxx yyyyy 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14
You get this from provider
Convert web address provided to ip and enter this on first option
zzzzz is your port
xxxxx is your user id
yyyyyy is your password
0102.... Without spaces
Active = yes
wait for couple of minutes
not connected should change to connected
you are good to go
i scanned channels before entering this info. Not sure if makes any difference
as you should know by now the kv server is gone latest files can have your own
nline server only added.
the specs of box
kvhd specs:
dvb-t2/t compliant
mpeg2 mp@ml, mpeg2 mp@hl, mpeg4, avc/h.264 hp@l4
mpeg-1 Audio l1/2, 2ch down-mix: mpeg-4 and mpeg-4 he dolby digital & plus, mp3, wma support
Various video display format with ntsc/pal support
7 favourite channel groups
hdmi video output support
component (ypbpr) video output support
mono, stereo audio output support
s/pdif audio output (coaxial)
software upgrade via usb & rs232 from pc(pc to set) or set(set to set) support
fast channel switching time
Max, 10000 channels tv & radio programmable
various video aspect ratio with 4:3, pan&scan, full screen and 16:9 support
Advanced graphics and electronic program guide (7 days epg)
timer function(coupled epg) for switch on and off
Parental control of individual channels and system
Subtitle support
Teletext supported by VBI insertion and software emulation
Zoom in/out
Multi Language OSD menu
Quickfind function in channel list
Powerful sort in channel list (A-Z/Scramble/etc)
Auto channel searching function
program search in automatic, advanced and manual way
Variable games (7 Games)
Copy protection with ALPU (Algorithm License Permission Unit)
this box also does 3d
first time flashing this box changes it from a terrestrial box to a cable box.
firmware is now in downloads currenthttp://www.techkings.org/downloads.php?do=file&id=414
if file is in rar format it needs extracting first by a program called winrar also in downloads under pc,copy the file to usb as per instructions underneath.[/COLOR]
and no it does not come with the box.
flashing the box
Please follow the instructions below
(1) Format a usb pen drive to FAT32 on your PC first
(2) Then get the file you have downloaded and copy it across to the usb then
(3) Turn the box off at the back and put the USB into the front of the box
(4) Then turn the power back on to the box when the box powers up go to the menu and select Software upgrade press ok
(5) Then allow the box to reboot, after that you will see the cable scan option just scan as with the older box
Ps if you see on screen usb initializing all the time your USB pen has not been formatted to Fat 32
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpdNBi5OEpo
GUYS WHEN SCANNING FOR CHANNELS YOU MIGHT NEED TO SCAN ON ALL OF THE PROVIDERS MAKING SURE YOU FACTORY DEFAULT THE BOX EACH TIME, SO IF NO CHANNELS ON SCAN ON N*l SCAN ON EXCW, THEN TW, AREAS HAVE CHANGED OVER THE LAST FEW WEEKS AND AREAS HAVE BEEN CHANGED
use a hdmi cable instead of scart and not both to tv.
best to scan your box from main coaxial feed no splitters or though extensions.
connect the coaxial cable with the adapter supplied if needed to input
have your lan cable ready but not plugged in yet
plug in and power on box
as there is limited info around of unsure if settings need to be adjusted
installation choose auto not all to scan or is it scan networks instead of all.
that should bring up provider to scan on and to pick up net ids.
getting no net ids would suggest wrong provider,change provider,
always factory default/reset box before scanning and this does not affect firmware.
when your channels have finished and loaded connect lan cable.
also when needed a reboot is powering off box modem and router for 30 secs then on
it is suggested to add a variable -20db variable attenuator to your coaxial cable just before box
as your signal may be far too high and need reducing.
this is a work in progress so will adjust when more correct info is added thanks to all.
ok update many people are using the superhub and plugging their lan cable into this which is wrong as it loses its ip address and to add a wifi router and connect up to kv,switch off wifi on superhub to bring signal up higher.
if you have the super hub and have problems you can try this also.
found this elsewhere.he has the super hub.
Ok since I last posted I decided to switch my not so super hub into
modem mode(WiFi off) and connected to the hub a netgear dual band
wireless N router brought off eBay for 35quid.
Then connected my kV 780 to the new router. After using this method for
over a week I have seen a vast improvement I rarely get a scrambled
message with loss of picture. And channels that were previously terrible
are watchable again as at worst the picture will freeze every 5mins or
so for 2secs with the sound continuing then picture resumes.
I know this may not work for every but if your still struggling with bad
reliability buying a decent 300m wireless N router for 20quid and using
this method I highly recommend.
At worst if this method doesn't improve your viewing you'll have better
WiFi range as in my case and many others the super hubs wireless signal
was poor. .
further update
one member i know tried everything to get box to update but it would not,last few days he got the new suberhub2 and has everything connected to it,no need for router and his box updated easily and is running much better now.
HTML:
http://help.virginmedia.com/system/selfservice.controller?CMD=VIEW_ARTICLE&ARTICLE_ID=27555&CURRENT_CMD=SEARCH&CONFIGURATION=1001&PARTITION_ID=1&USERTYPE=1&LANGUAGE=en&COUNTY=us&VM_CUSTOMER_TYPE=Cable
HTML:
http://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2013/05/virgin-media-uk-unveil-next-generation-super-hub-broadband-router.htmlsomeone asked about updating to new firmware i believe you use the internet upgrade and dont touch anything until it downloads and box reboots.
factory reset/default and rescan from main feed with no splitters/boosters or variable attenuators and remember providers and net ids can change.
http://www.techkings.org/downloads.php?do=file&id=414
last online update is
New Software Online
Software Version: ** 1.02.07
Software Date: may 26 2014
just to add there is a mod been done on theses boxes to improve viewing and has been reported by others to be a worthwhile fix so no boosters or variable attenuators will be needed then.
new boxes by now should have had the mod done at source before you get it,please check with supplier.
as you know by now the old way is dead,online update box to use newcamd server of your choice nline.
to get box working scan for channels and add your details below that you get from provider like this.
" N: web.address zzzzz xxxxxx yyyyy 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14
You get this from provider
Convert web address provided to ip and enter this on first option
zzzzz is your port
xxxxx is your user id
yyyyyy is your password
0102.... Without spaces
Active = yes
wait for couple of minutes
not connected should change to connected
you are good to go
i scanned channels before entering this info. Not sure if makes any difference
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