The "codename" of Black Hole 1.7.5 is Multiple because it is
Multi Boot•
Multi Universes•
Multi Partitioning usb sticks•
(Multi UPnP servers (Mediatomb and Minidlna•
: What's New
Multi Partitioning•
Parallel Universes Setup with the option to protect access with a pin code•
Enigma2 dvbapp updated to 31 May 2012•
Army default Skin updated•
Added a second UPnP server (Minidlna) for maximum compatibility with all current tv's•
: Note on Multiple Partitioning
The "Usb Format Wizard" of Black Hole 1.7.5 will allow you to partition and format your
Usb sticks from 1 to 4 different partitions
You can for example create 3 partitions in your usb stick and then mount them in 3
(different mountpoints in device manager (i .e usb, universes, cf
: Note on Universes setup
By clicking ok you will now access the Universe Configuration menu
(Black Hole home doesn't need a config)
: You will have 3 options
Universe access protected•
Universe access pin•
Force reboot in Black hole•
Setting the first option to Yes, will mean that the Universe will be protected with a pin
If you do not set a pin the default pin will be 0000
Setting force reboot in Black Hole means the image will not boot into this Universe
useful for a pin protected universe, to be sure that nobody can access it
if you forgot to (switch to another dimension before you poweroff
Note : the Universes pin and config are reset by a big bang
Note on Multiple UPnP servers
: Black Hole 1.7.5 include 2 different Dlna Servers
Mediatomb•
Minidlna•
Mediatomb allows you to stream between two different boxes
And take advantage of the BH Tuner/Server feature
but it is not compatible with many devices and the project is no longer updated
Minidlna is more upto date and compatible with many devices and most modern TV's
Use it if you want to connect from your tv or other devices to your box to share your media contents
Warning : you cannot use old Universes on the new image version
WARNING: This Image has the latest drivers and CAN NOT be installed in multiboot
The image MUST be installed in the flash
Black Hole can not support images not installed in the flash
This latest version of the Black Hole series has been entirely rewritten
And improved in the code for maximum stability and performance
: Please note that of all images Black Hole now has the best epg system
Integrated OpenEpg -
Rytec dedicated epg.dat -
New system epg.dat outside -
This last feature gives the possibility to various forums or communities
To create their favorite EPG data files and load them into a web space
Community members can then download it from our servers
: This feature provides other benefits such as
Increase download speed of EPG
Download EPG from any channel
Schedule the download of EPG decoder even during standby
Users can customize the providers using Add / Remove function
Main functions of the buttons on the remote
OK button = Skin with simple information
OK button x 2 = Extra Info Skin
Blue button = Black Hole Blue Panel
Blue button and then Red button = Black Hole Epg Panel
Blue button and then Yellow button = System Monitor Panel
Blue button long press = Extensions
Yellow button = Time Shift
Green button = Black Hole Green Panel
Green button long press = Subservices
Green button and then Red button = Fast Plugin Setup
Green button x 2 = Fast Plugin
Button Red = Start Record
Addons
-: Green button and then Yellow button takes you to
Dedicated server for BlackHole addons
Download and install additional packages from the Black Hole server
Infobar / OSD
Analog Clock Enigma2
Channel orbital location
Advanced Tuner Info: Sr Freq Pol Fec
Signal SNR, BER
Infobar picons
Characteristics of BlackHole Panels
Blue Panel
Extra Settings
(Fast Plugin Setup (Configure quick access to your favourite plugin
(Fast Plugin (Access your favourite plugin
(Addons (added
(Addons Download Manager (Manager for package downloading
(Installation manual packages (Manual installation of Black Hole packages
(Manual Install IPK packages (Manual installation of IPK packages
(Addons Uninstall Panel (Uninstalled packages
(Black Hole Statistics (See connections, top downloads and more
Characteristics of BlackHole Panels
Red Panel
BH Parallel Universe Teleportation
Black Hole
Avalon
Chaos
Ghost
Credits
Thanks to Pedro_Newbie for Backup script
Thanks to the group of Beta Testers
Thanks to Rytec for providing us with the server with all epg.dat files
Thanks to MaxZ4 for Integrated EPG loader
Thanks to Skaman for Cross EPG
Thanks to Lukkino (VDR-Italy) for the source code of OpenTV
Thanks to Reinh@rd for the file satellites.xml
Thanks to ambrosa (Pli Board) for ready-to-go A867 driver *****
DISCLAIMER
THE BLACK HOLE IMAGE IS BASED ON THE OFFICIAL FIRMWARE
PULBISHED BY VU+ AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW
IT CONTAINS ONLY SYSTEM ADDITIONS & GRAPHIC CHANGES
THE BLACK HOLE IMAGE DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY EMULATOR, K E Y S, SOFTCAMS
OR OTHER SYSTEM FOR VIEWING PAY - TV WITH OR WITHOUT A PAID SUBSCRIPTION
LASTLY, THE BLACK HOLE IMAGE DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY SYSTEM
TO DOWNLOAD PLUGINS OR EMULATORS FROM EXTERNAL SERVERS
OR SOFTWARE THAT MAY BE USED FOR IILEGAL PURPOSES SUCH AS CARD SHARING
(LICENSE (TERM OF USE
THE BLACK HOLE IMAGE IS ISSUED FOR THE FREE USE FOR ALL USERS PROVIDED
THAT IT WILL NOT BE CHANGED IN ANY WAY
AND THAT IT WILL ONLY BE USED FOR LAWFUL PURPOSES
ANY CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO BLACK HOLE IMAGE
THAT INVOLVE UNLAWFUL USE OF THE IMAGE SUCH AS CARD-SHARING
AND EMULATORS ARE NOT ALLOWED AND CAUSE THE REWOKE OF THIS LICENSE
This is free hobbyist software and it comes with absolutely no warranty. Use it at your own risk