Emporium

Cable or sat services have them encoded.. So you can control them. IPTV streams are captured streams and they include whatever the source has enabled. If they have accidently enabled DVS, then that is just too bad, and that is the audio stream you will get. And no, it makes no sense for Buzz to start adding all sorts of dumb options to ty to filter out specific audio within an audio stream. That is ludicrous. Find another source for your channel. I used to have a service in the past where one common channel I would watch, would every so often flip to DVS on. I'd poke my contact at the service, and they would contact the source who would disable it.. Then few weeks later, it would come back and it would be a repeat of the same. Eventually I found another source for the same channel. That is why people always say, for IPTV, you should always have a backup service. Anyhow, this is the last reply.. It is pointless to keep asking for something that can't be done. The problem is not the software, it is the source stream. If the stream has 2 audio streams, you will see it by pressing the "green" options button when you are watching the channel. If not, you live with what they have. And just because YOU don't want the DVS channels, does not mean the visually impaired don't. You don't ant them (just like many of the international channels), just don't add them to your favorites list.

THERE IS NO WORKAROUND POSSIBLE for the streams you are referring to. There is only 1 AUDIO track received on that stream and it has embedded Descriptive video not encoded, so it can't be selectively be turned off. Just like you CAN'T disable hardcoded subtitles in some movies, since they are PART of the video. You can't disable the DVS on these streams because they are PART of the audio stream and embeded, not encoded. If they were encoded, you would see 2 audio streams.. On some of my private streams, I have some french channels that DO have 2 audio streams.. 1 is the normal basic audio, and the other one includes DVS when there is DVS for a specific program. You don't seem to comprehend how IPTV works, and how the streams are obtained....

NO, because it is not ENCODED into the stream you refer to. It is embedded. The buzz software does support multiple language tracks and it works just fine with streams that have multiple audio. Just like it works with multiple subtitles. If you get a movie that has hardcoded subtitles however, then you CANNOT disable them, since they are embedded in the video, not just a subtitle you can enable/disable. Same idea with this audio.

What part of this is NOT controlled by the software did you not comprehend from the reply in the other forum ? This is the source stream that has enabled Descriptive video and you can't turn it off, unless someone advises the source that DVS is enabled and to turn it off on their end. If there were 2 audio streams included in the feed (one with and one without DVS) you would have seen it when you press the "options" button when streaming the channel. It's just like when you download a video stream from my security cameras. I have enabled the timestamp and other message on my video feed. YOU can't turn it off. It is embedded and NOT "encoded" into the video.

The problem is probably with 1 specific stream, because I have a lot of public IPTV channels (in a personal list) and do not have any issue recording them and I am at the latest version on all my boxes. When you say pubic iptv, can you Private message the details to either nbs, myself or dishuser ? so we can at least reproduce it ?

You should not post your MAC in public. The intention was to send it to allaboutbuzz in a Private Message and he would take care of it. BTW: Is there any reason you never updated you xrs4500 to BuzzTV 5 and still on version 4 ? To update to buzztv 5, try going to the Updates screen, and on the remote type "2015" (you will not see anything), and see if it offers to send you buzzTV 5 (otherwise allaboutbuzz can push it).

I don't know exactly what triggered it, but it is strange. I suspect something is happening when you are entering the info with the remote. I know it is not obvious, but spaces slip in, The "0" digits as capital "O", a number "1" as lowercase "l", combined with the potential of a extra space after a "." automatically inserted by the google virtual keyboard, or automatic capitalization after a period, etc.. it can be anything. I've done it many times and I stare at it for a while and it still looks good 95% of the time now, I use the web page option, since it is easier to cut&paste from an email, and that way less chance for error, and it is quicker to setup a bunch of different ones (if you have more than one service). Anyhow, just glad you are back up an running. Enjoy.

Can you try creating server using a web browser on your PC ? When you go into the server screen on the buzz box, on the top right under the ServerID it will give you a link like "http://192.168.x.x:8090" If you have a PC on the same network, can you open a browser, and type that link in ? You should get a page where you can ENTER a new server on your box. Give it a name (whatever you want - example Debug_test).. The select the server type, use the dropdown and select "XC API Login". Then enter the server URL, username and password and save the server. Now if you go to XC API Login on the server screen of your buzz box, you should be able to see the new entry you created. Go down and select it and press OK to try to load it. Feel free to use the URL and credentials for the other server I sent you yesterday.

I just sent him a short trial for another service to test And at the same time I pointed out that android boxes sometimes add a space automatically after a "," when you are typing in the URL using the remote. You need to go back and delete the space. I typically use the very appreciated web server option since I find it easier to use my PC to enter new servers (especially when using cut&paste).

Is that the screen you still get when you try to connect ? Have you tried a HARD Factory reset using the PIN method ? At the current state, I think you should try it. Here a link to hard resetting a 4500, but the procedure is the same for the majority of the boxes. https://stbtalk.com/topic/300-factory-reset-hard-reset-xr4500-xrs4500/ When you go into the "server settings", have you tried creating a NEW server entry with your provider portal URL and credentials ? What exactly is the message you get when you try to create a new one and connect with that ?

OK.. First... No discussions about specific services on these forums. Secondly, after the factory reset and all, I assume your box took the update ? Does the box boot properly and get to the home page as expected ? If you were using a MAC based type of sub (ie: based on MAC of your box and a portal URL [no username/password]), you "may" need to ask your provider to do a "Device reset" on your account in their panel. That should have been the first thing they did, but sometimes they are too s....... And finally, next time, don't hijack someone else's thread. Start your own.

May need to ask your provider to do a MAC RESET on your account from his panel.

Considering I'm in Montreal, I guess I don't see any real issues (since my ISP is based here also). Guess if you have a VPN server in that geolocates to your city, you can connect, lock the "weather location" in the settings, and then disconnect VPN if you want. The lock feature when it was added, was pretty handy for those who use VPN. Maybe in buzztv6 we'll be able to just "choose"/override our location, instead allowing it only to auto detect (like you can do on most android phones). Or even like the MSN weather app on a PC..

Many ISP will buy or lease IP segments from various other owners as they run out of IPs. However the geolocation DBs can take a while to update. I have one buddy of mine who also buys an iptv service from me, and a few months ago, I noticed that when I check my panel, that he was connected from some IP that the panel claimed was in Cleveland, and Cogent as his ISP (and I know he is from one from the Montreal suburbs). I thought, that was odd, but figured he was either on vacation, or using some VPN. When it continued for a while, I texted him to ask (just to make sure his account was not compromised), but he was not on vacation and not using VPN on any of his boxes, but it was him connected from home. Quick check on various geolocation DBs, shows that some DB had the IP listed as belonging to his ISP, and others had it listed with Cogent. But as the weeks went by, more and more of the geolocation DBs source now say that the IP belongs to his ISP (and at least in canada in the general vicinity). So I guess the IPs transferred owner (or leased) but took a while to propagate. My panel still shows him in Cleveland, but I assume the panel is using some static copy of the DB, so not doing any sort of dynamic query. So unless the panel updates the DB (I have advised them), it will continue to be incorrectly reported. If you just care for the location shown on the home screen (ie: weather), I don't know what city you are in, but you can even use a free "windscribe" vpn account, and assuming you are in some large city which they have a free server in, you can connect to the VPN server, let the box detect the location, and then I believe you have the option to "lock" the location in the new buzztv5. Once locked, you can disable the VPN if you want. There is also protonvpn which offers a free vpn client> Both Free option have a limited number of servers available to "free" users.

Everyone needs stop saying you have the most current firmware update. Just post your firmware and software version please. Also, have you tried going direct HDMI to TV, without soundbar. Just as a test ? Have you tried a NEW HDMI cable, just in case the HDMI cable is not up to par. Very strange that auto switches to 1920x1080. Thank you

Also keep in mind that on the 5 series devices (AndroidTV 11), they are on an AndroidTV platform. Do not confuse it with a standard Android platform as in a phone and tablet. Many app devs create their apps for generic Android, and therefore their apps, even if can be sideloaded, will not work well on Android TV, since the dev has created the UI and assumes use of a touch screen and not a remote. This is a developers issue, not a buzz box issue. It's up to the developers to create an AndroidTV version of their app. One good example is the Windscribe VPN client. You can install the Android version on any buzz box. It'll work, but it is cruel to try to use it with a remote, and you will need to often use the "mouse cursor" option on the remote. BUT, if you install the AndroidTV version (which they have - and listed on their site for devices like an nvidia shield), then that version is quite well done, and optimized for use on an AndroidTV platform with a remote. So if the dev has only created their android app with phones and tablets in consideration, then you need to keep your expectations in check when you try to use them on an AndroidTV platform. Don't blame buzz for app developer's oversight.

Truth is, you don't even need hex editor. It is a just a zip file with a yaml file internally, which is effectively just a text file, easily viewable even with notepad .

OK let's start by stating, WHAT firmware version are you running (should be in the updates screen V202xxxxxx). Also what version of Buzztv software are you running (from live TV, if you click on menu, you should see it at the bottom of the screen (5.0.xxx). Secondly, item #1 and #6 contradict each other. #1 says that trying to backups you can't see the disk and SD card. #6 says that backup and restore is not there. I can tell you that for Android 9 boxes, you will NOT have the option to backup to SATA HDD or MicroSD. It backs up to internal and you should use a file manager tool to copy to any location you prefer. Also, Are you using a traditional mechanical HDD or an SSD ? I strongly recommend you use an SSD intead of mechanical. Traditional mechanical drives will generate a lot of heat (especially in enclosed area). This will throttle the CPU (which will slow it down and buffer), and eventually get it to act up. Also, don't try to use a MicroSD card. They were never designed for the kind of writes a PVR will do, and thy will fail prematurely.

The problem is probably made worse by the fact that the E2 is an older box and a little underpowered for some VPN protocols. Some VPN protocols are also heavier than others. If you decide to install the latest vpn client from your provider, experiment by changing between protocols. Since they do encryption, they can be taxing on the cpu, and therefore they can vary lot from one protocol to the other (openvpn, wireguard, ikev2, etc..) in terms of how resource intensive they can be.

Has this been happening for a while, or is it worse this weekend ? This weekend many ISP are trying real hard to block and throttle due to the superbowl. And I know many services which were buffering like crazy tonight. If you try with and without VPN and the issue does not change, then maybe it is time to backup you servers/favorites. Ensure the backup file is on a USB stick (because I believe by default that box would try to backup internally). Then do a full factory reset, restore your servers/favorites, and try again. Here is a link for hard resetting an xrs4000 (replace xx with tt), but procedure is exactly the same on the E2. I know it may sound drastic, but it may be quicker and less frustrating than trying all sorts of stuff and not getting any results. hxxps://youtu.be/1TKa88hjjrg

And if you have Timeshift enabled, try disabling it.

Who are you calling snarky and an idiot ? Just trying to understand. Other than pure factual posts, I don't see any other posts above BTW: Degrading wifi chipsets are on piles of devices. I had 2 ASUS routers, who's 2.4Ghz radios both went dead. One was still under warranty and replaced by ASUS (painful process, but was the principle). And piles of laptop who's internal wifi have failed. It happens.

Like nbs said, there is nothing wrong with the 4000 for wifi (unless yours is defective). It's just no matter what box you have, wired is always better than wireless. The box is quite capable of running other apps also (which I won't mention here, since this is a buzz forum). It's just that it has the Buzztv software embedded at it's core, since that is what most people prefer to use.

I have a few friends that use the TP-Link AV1000 powerline adapter kits, and love them. No matter what you do, a wired connection is preferred over Wifi anyhow. There is nothing that can guarantee you that the onboard wifi is even replaceable. A TP-Link AV1000 kit is about $70 on amazon and worst case, if it doesn't help you or doesn't work because of some strange electrical setup in your home, you can always return it obviously. But this will eliminate the WiFi completely, and it would be a wired connection, which would give you the best connection possible anyhow. And no you can't uninstall buzztv5. It is part of the guts of all Buzztv boxes. That is the whole point of getting a buzztv box. Otherwise you can just use a generic android box.

I agree with Ryu. A small wireless bridge or Powerline adapter (and plug ethernet to the box) would probably be the best option.