AZBOX ULTRA HD for true fta

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06-17-2014, 12:07 AM
jazmine

AZBOX ULTRA HD for true fta

Just wondering if this is a decent box to use for true FTA? Any one here have this box? Thank you guys

Type:
Digital
Brand Name:
AZBOX
FTA(Free To Air):
Yes
High Definition:
Yes
Model Number:
AZBOX Ultra HD
COLOR:
BLACK
Product Description

DVB-S2 Tuner Azbox Ultra HD Satellite Receiver

AZBox ULTRA HD is a receiver with a Satellite tuner (DVB-S2). It comes with fully covered Multimedia module, where you can easily playback any Video and Audio files such as XviD, MPEG2/4 and MKV files, and also most common audio files.

General Specifications:

Operating System
Linux
Processor (CPU)
Sigma Designs SMP8634LF MIPS-CPU 300MHz
Working Memory
DDR 128 MB
Video Memory
DDR 128 MB
Tuner
Embedded 1xDVB-S2 tuner (for Satellite)
Flash Memory
8MB, SSD (DOM) 256 MB
HDD
Internal or USB HDD (optional)
Video Output
PAL / NTSC
Video Decoder
MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4.2, MPEG4.10 (H.264),WMV9, VC-1, Xvid
Audio Decoder
Dolby AC3, DTS, MEG1 Layer 1/2/3 (mp3), ACC, WMA9, OGG, FLAC
Picture Support
JPEG, BMP, GIF
Subtitle Supported
SMI, SRT, TXT, SUB, SSA
Resolution
576i (480i), 576p, (480p), 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ethernet
10/100 Base-T Ethernet (max.100Mbit/s)

Front Panel:

Front I/O
1x Smartcard Reader; 1x USB 2.0; IR Modul; Buttons: Power, CH+, CH-, Vol+, Vol-, OK

Back Panel:

Rear I/O
HDMI; Component (YcbCr); RCA Video; RCA Audio (L/R); RJ45; USB 2.0; Optical S/PDIF; S-Video, DC12V IN
06-17-2014, 02:01 AM
iq180

Yes it is a great receiver for true fta & other things as well.
06-17-2014, 01:13 PM
jazmine

Quote:

Originally Posted by iq180

Yes it is a great receiver for true fta & other things as well.

Is there a file session on the forum for this model Azbox? I see files for other models but not the ULTRA unless I am missing it. Thank you
06-17-2014, 03:52 PM
iq180

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazmine

Is there a file session on the forum for this model Azbox? I see files for other models but not the ULTRA unless I am missing it. Thank you

We don't need a file section, the older model axboxes can be upgraded from the receiver menu, or can use a usb and load the file
from azbox.ca, just look at the azbox sticky, all the info you will need is there, if its not just ask and I will help you.
The ultra uses the same files as the premium & premium plus models.
06-17-2014, 06:30 PM
Costactc

The ultra is a great receiver that will open 4:2:2 feeds as well. It's blind scan can be brutally slow at times but it can be used for enigma as it is a linux box.
06-26-2014, 04:51 PM
jazmine

Hi guys I received my Azbox Ultra yesterday from aliexpress already very disapointed there is no remote control in box.I contacted seller about it as of now have not heard anything. Mean while I connected my box and all I get is two red lights on front panel no picture on screen what so ever. I press power button on front of receiver stiil only red buttons. Please help guys is this normal or is the box bad. Thank you
06-26-2014, 05:50 PM
whoknows

I see they have a buyer protection. Keep on them and send it back.
06-26-2014, 06:11 PM
Costactc

Your azbox is probably stuck in Pal. You will need to connect it to your tv with composite(rca) wires in order to get it out of Pal and into Ntsc. I do hope that they get you the remote as well.
06-26-2014, 06:32 PM
Costactc

I just had a look at the ultra without a remote. If the receiver boots up in the settings menu then just scroll down to Display using down arrow on the front of the receiver and left to get in and change Pal to Ntsc. If the receiver doesn't boot up in the settings menu then you must do this to get to settings:

press left arrow and hold to get to the menu choice

scroll to settings and press OK

scroll down to display and change to Ntsc

Good luck.
06-27-2014, 12:25 AM
jazmine

Quote:

Originally Posted by Costactc

I just had a look at the ultra without a remote. If the receiver boots up in the settings menu then just scroll down to Display using down arrow on the front of the receiver and left to get in and change Pal to Ntsc. If the receiver doesn't boot up in the settings menu then you must do this to get to settings:

press left arrow and hold to get to the menu choice

scroll to settings and press OK

scroll down to display and change to Ntsc

Good luck.

Front of receiver has no left arrow. All I have is( ch-up) (ch-down) and( vol-up) (vol-down) and a (ok-button) also in the composite I only have audio left and right no yellow video input. I also programed my Harmony 628 remote for the receiver. In the remote it calls it a media center pc would that be correct. The remote dose not work with the receiver anyways. Please help
06-27-2014, 11:42 AM
iq180

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazmine

Front of receiver has no left arrow. All I have is( ch-up) (ch-down) and( vol-up) (vol-down) and a (ok-button) also in the composite I only have audio left and right no yellow video input. I also programed my Harmony 628 remote for the receiver. In the remote it calls it a media center pc would that be correct. The remote dose not work with the receiver anyways. Please help

I think its time to send this receiver back to where it came from,JMO.
Why don't you get the azbox HD premium plus, then you can add a 1 TB Hard Drive for recording.
06-27-2014, 12:59 PM
jazmine

Quote:

Originally Posted by iq180

I think its time to send this receiver back to where it came from,JMO.
Why don't you get the azbox HD premium plus, then you can add a 1 TB Hard Drive for recording.

First time ever buying out that far away never again. Live and learn even at my age.
06-27-2014, 06:18 PM
Costactc

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazmine

Front of receiver has no left arrow. All I have is( ch-up) (ch-down) and( vol-up) (vol-down) and a (ok-button) also in the composite I only have audio left and right no yellow video input. I also programed my Harmony 628 remote for the receiver. In the remote it calls it a media center pc would that be correct. The remote dose not work with the receiver anyways. Please help

I have an Ultra and those were the buttons that I meant, left-right and up-down. You will need a tv that can acccomodate yellow slot for video as the Ultra is equipped for composite.
06-29-2014, 01:40 AM
jazmine

Quote:

Originally Posted by Costactc

I have an Ultra and those were the buttons that I meant, left-right and up-down. You will need a tv that can acccomodate yellow slot for video as the Ultra is equipped for composite.

cost there is no yellow Video Out all I have is red and white Out and hdmi out
06-29-2014, 11:23 AM
Costactc

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That's a shame my friend, then you cannot do anything without a remote. I bought 2 Ultra receivers way back from Rick Caylor and I still have one for 4:2:2 feeds when they appear. Here is a picture of the back of my Ultra, which can accomodate both composite and component cables:

Attachment 22097
06-30-2014, 04:08 AM
jazmine

1) Reboot the receiver by the switch on the back of the unit. Hi guys finaly got it going. This is the procedure I used. The most important part is getting the reboot timing at the right point. I have been playing around with it today scanned in ses 101w no problem. Nice receiver for it being a clone. I have alot to learn with this one Lots of time on my hand these days with my disability. Hopfuly the seller will send me out the remote and I will be happy with my dealings there. Thank you for all the help my friends

After it powers up and you see the menu rolling, follow these steps:

2) Down Arrow 6 Times

3) Hit the OK button

4) Right Arrow 1 Time

5) Down Arrow 1 Time

6) Right Arrow 1 Time

You will now have changed the setting in the Menu from PAL, back to NTSC.

7) The receiver will ask you if you want to save your change and say YES.
06-30-2014, 12:27 PM
iq180

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazmine

1) Reboot the receiver by the switch on the back of the unit. Hi guys finaly got it going. This is the procedure I used. The most important part is getting the reboot timing at the right point. I have been playing around with it today scanned in ses 101w no problem. Nice receiver for it being a clone. I have alot to learn with this one Lots of time on my hand these days with my disability. Hopfuly the seller will send me out the remote and I will be happy with my dealings there. Thank you for all the help my friends

After it powers up and you see the menu rolling, follow these steps:

2) Down Arrow 6 Times

3) Hit the OK button

4) Right Arrow 1 Time

5) Down Arrow 1 Time

6) Right Arrow 1 Time

You will now have changed the setting in the Menu from PAL, back to NTSC.

7) The receiver will ask you if you want to save your change and say YES.

You did buy it at Aliexpress, if you don't get the remote from the vender there is a new remote listed at aliexpress for about 15 USD.
06-30-2014, 12:30 PM
jazmine

Quote:

Originally Posted by iq180

You did buy it at Aliexpress, if you don't get the remote from the vender there is a new remote listed at aliexpress for about 15 USD.

Yes I did, will check it out my friend. Thank you
06-30-2014, 12:55 PM
iq180

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazmine

Yes I did, will check it out my friend. Thank you

When you are aliexpress, use the search box, type this=azbox premium hd plus= then search, go down the page and you will find it.
one more thing, all the older azboxes use the same remote so that one should work fine.
07-31-2014, 12:24 PM
jazmine

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazmine

Hi guys I received my Azbox Ultra yesterday from aliexpress already very disapointed there is no remote control in box.I contacted seller about it as of now have not heard anything. Mean while I connected my box and all I get is two red lights on front panel no picture on screen what so ever. I press power button on front of receiver stiil only red buttons. Please help guys is this normal or is the box bad. Thank you

Just a quick update guys still no remote control sent out by the vendor Tommy to me. Last respond he said will send it out asap. What a joke! Like I said before first time dealing with this company and for sure last.