Posts by jazzman

Any reason why my old Z8 will not play the Onstream app? Installs fine but refuses to open. It's the latest version and works ok on other android devices.

When using the catch up option through the EPG is there an option to extend the time of the catch up programme? I always seem to miss the end by a few seconds.

Anyone using Tivimate on their Z8 and doing timed recordings?

I give up on the Z11 and returned the unit. Too many issues trying to get it to function correctly.

Apologies for raising more questions about my newly acquired Z11 pro max. My previous Z8 was so easy to set up, the Z11 is proving to be a bit of a nightmare.

I now have a recording problem when using the timer feature on the epg guide.

There's something not right? on the Z8 when a recording was set and the receiver was in the power off mode, the receiver started up when the recording was due to begin, when recording the external hard drive led was illuminated, when the recording was completed the receiver powered down and the hard drive turned off (no led), and the recording was visible.

With the Z11 the receiver powers on, the hard drive led illuminates, when the recording is completed the receiver does not power off seems to go into a standby mode with the hard drive still illuminated. There is no sign of the recording unless I restart the box, the recording will then appear in the recordings.

Next problem, when I attempt to play this recording I get an error "Error Can't play this video.Please try again later." (see pic)

Checking the recordings section the recording is there, although it shows 0.00, which I presume is a failure? (see pic)

Checking the Notifications of recordings, the recording has the correct start time and the correct finish time. (see pic)

Please can someone help?

Thanks for the reply.

Hopefully this feature will be added to make the Z11 more user friendly, seems a step backwards from the Z8.

Just upgraded from a Z8 to a Z11.

One difference I have noticed is when setting a recording through the TV Guide. There is no red "R" in the TV guide to indicate that the programme is set for recording. To check if the recording has been set you have to check through the schedule. Is there a reason why set recordings are not shown in the TV Guide on the Z11?

Thanks that was the issue. Didn't realise that the MYTVOnline app had to be opened to gain access to the menu.

I carried out a factory reset and the problem is still there. Unable to access the menu through the remote control. When the menu button is pressed nothing happens all other buttons seem to function okay. Any ideas before I return the unit?

Not using a remote extender. Seems to be either a hardware or software issue. I will try a factory reset to see if I can get the remote control menu button operational. Thanks for your help, will give an update after the reset.

when I press that button (with three lines) nothing happens, the remote control led is blinking the z11 front led is also blinking, but no menu?

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where is the menu button on the z11 remote?

I have recently updated from a Z8 to a Z11 Pro Max. I cannot find the menu to setup a connection. On the Z8 there is a menu button on the remote which leads me to the connections. On the Z11 there is no menu button on the remote only a settings button on the home page, with no connections menu.

How do I find the connections menu?

Will a Formuler Z11 Pro Max remote control work on a Formuler Z8?

Remote on the Z11 looks so much better and easier to use.

Why are recorded programmes only available when the recording timer schedule has finished on my Z8? It would be so nice to start to watch a programme from the start while the recording is still in progress. This option was available on my old E2 receiver.

Why are recorded programmes only available when the recording timer schedule has finished on my Z8? It would be so nice to start to watch a programme from the start while the recording is still in progress. This option was available on my old E2 receiver.

Please could someone guide me through this recording procedure? not sure what timeshift and timeshift files are or where the restart icon is located?

Thanks,

I tried that method, unfortunately when you access the recording to rewind to the start. The current live channel is shown which spoils sports programmes, by showing scores etc..

Is it possible to set a schedule for a timer recording and watch the recording when the recording is in progress?

I tried to do this, unfortunately it appears that the recorded programme is not available in the play list until the scheduled recording is finished.

Getting "This app is not available for any of your devices"

Any other screen saver apps compatible with the Z8?

Is this available on google play? Tried the APK and it will not load

Any recommendations for a screen saver app for my Z8, to be used when using the radioplayer? I have downloaded a few but they are all mobile phone format and not TV. Thanks

It's still the same problem after carrying out your instructions, so I guess the problem is the service provider's side?

Going back to the Delete EPG Cache option through MOL2, why don't I have the option to select the "Delete EPG cache"? The "Clear EPG Data" appears to be the only option.

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Delete EPG Cache and then disconnect sub ->

The only option I have is to Clear Epg Data. Does this also delete the EPG cache?

There is an option in the settings menu for deleting EPG cache, but there is no option for using this setting.

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Any chance this is a "garbage in/garbage out" issue from the provider?

Not sure what you mean?

I seem to have a problem with the EPG. The problem occurs when there is a change in one of the tv programmes due to a channels re-schedule.

I have tried the option to Clear EPG Data, unfortunately when the EPG reloads, it reloads the previous EPG data. I suspect that it maybe something to do with the "Delete EPG cache" option which for some reason will not select through the Clear EPG Data on the settings menu.

Any advice on how to clear the EPG Cache?

Strange problem on my Z8. The EPG is messed up on some of the channels, showing incorrect programmes. The main channels appear to be okay, I changed suppliers a few months ago and this is when the problem started. I have cleared the EPG data but when it reloads the same problem is there. Is there a solution to this problem? and is the EPG data a part of the supplier's service?

I have a problem with the EPG all the programmes are one hour out of their correct time. i.e. a programme that is to start at 8.00 is displayed to start at 9.00. The main clock time is correct I have cleared the EPG data and the new EPG is still one hour out.

Any ideas please?

I have finally found the skip button for fast forwarding on the Z8, it's the right button next to the ok button. Is there a way to alter the skip time, looks lie the default setting is something like 3 Mins which is too much when skipping through commercials.

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Thanks for your reply. So you cannot set one of the providers to pre-schedule a recording and then watch the other provider live? If this cannot be done through the MyTv app can this be done by adding an alternative tv player app, one provider on one app and the other provider on the other app?

Would there be any problems having two separate providers running through the MyTV app? And if this is feasible could a recording be made through one provider while watching the other provider's service?

I have a problem when using the mytvonline app, sometimes it works but most of the time I get a code 7 error. I was told that this is a known issue with the z8 box. Is there a fix for this issue?

Tried a factory reset, one with no updates and one with the available updates. Same problem on both factory resets.

When I enter into the menu of my Z8 I am unable to exit from this menu and return back to the home page. Tried the exit, back and home buttons which do not work. The only way I can return to the home page is to restart the box which can be done through the menu and using the power option. Is this a bug with the Z8? or is there another way to get out of the menu?

Just received a Z8 mainly to use for IPTV.

I have a spare SSD external hard drive which I have plugged into the USB 3 (blue port) on the Z8 is this the correct port for an external hard drive? When using this port there is no sign that an external hard drive is plugged in. Please could someone advise on how to add an external hard drive to a Z8?