Cable/Satellite Box Compatibility & Codes List

[TiVoJerry]

IR signals can bounce quite a bit. Both of your cable boxes are responding to IR from one unit's channel change. The only way to solve this is to isolate each cable box so that it only receives commands from the appropriate emitters.

You can do this by blocking off the front of the unit with whatever thick material you can find. We also document this as an IR tent here: http://customersupport.tivo.com/knowbase/root/public/tv1069.htm?

[jimstem]

I do not have the HD Hughes reciever. Mine is the older GAEB0 reciever.
This unit worked FLAWLESSLY until the 7.2 upgrade (last week). Ever since the upgrade, the channels just will not change correctly NO MATTER WHAT CODE and SPEED i use. I have tried every code I've seen mention of that supposedly works with this box and none do so correctly. I even built the IR tent and it did not decrease the errors one bit.

Basically, since the 7.2 upgrade, my Tivo is USELESS. It won't change channels and even if I change them with the DTV box remote, the Tivo still trieds to change to the channel for recording.....and doesn't change to the right channel.

TIVO: PLEASE HELP! I bought this box in good faith and with NOTHING changed on my end (other than your 7.2 upgrade), your TIVO no longer works....where two weeks ago, it worked flawlessly with NO changes in codes, locations, IR tents, etc.

Would the Xantech 282M Infrared Mouse IR Emitter & MS1 Shield make the TIVO changing channels problem go away?

I did purchase the serial cables (3.5mm 1 foot with 2.5mm adapter) but the 7.2 software does not recognize it and will not let me do an "advanced" setup....it forces you to go through it's own tests which always fail with the serial cable setup.

[TiVoJerry]

Yours would be the first GAEBO that I've personally heard of having IR problems related to the SW upgrade. The IR protocols have not been changed, and AFAIK this model does not support serial.

Oddly enough, our agents say that they've had better results with code 10020 using only one emitter for this model....sticking out approx 1 1/2" directly in front of the sensor, which is to the right of "Select". The picture I'm looking at shows the sensor a bit lower than center so I'm assuming the best result is to have the emitter on the bottom.

If you find that using the Recommended Setup option is not working for you, you can enter the code directly using Advanced Setup.
http://customersupport.tivo.com/knowbase/root/public/tv103302.htm?

From what little I know of the products, using the Xantech emitter and shield has a chance of helping because it puts the emitter directly over the sensor and shields it from outside interference, but a proper IR tent would've had the same shielding effect.

I do not have the HD Hughes reciever. Mine is the older GAEB0 reciever.
This unit worked FLAWLESSLY until the 7.2 upgrade (last week). Ever since the upgrade, the channels just will not change correctly NO MATTER WHAT CODE and SPEED i use. I have tried every code I've seen mention of that supposedly works with this box and none do so correctly. I even built the IR tent and it did not decrease the errors one bit.

Basically, since the 7.2 upgrade, my Tivo is USELESS. It won't change channels and even if I change them with the DTV box remote, the Tivo still trieds to change to the channel for recording.....and doesn't change to the right channel.

TIVO: PLEASE HELP! I bought this box in good faith and with NOTHING changed on my end (other than your 7.2 upgrade), your TIVO no longer works....where two weeks ago, it worked flawlessly with NO changes in codes, locations, IR tents, etc.

Would the Xantech 282M Infrared Mouse IR Emitter & MS1 Shield make the TIVO changing channels problem go away?

I did purchase the serial cables (3.5mm 1 foot with 2.5mm adapter) but the 7.2 software does not recognize it and will not let me do an "advanced" setup....it forces you to go through it's own tests which always fail with the serial cable setup.

[jimstem]

Jerry,

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Taking away the upper emitter seems to have done the trick. I also pulled the bottom one out to a full 1.5" and made sure it was lined up straight with the infrared port. With the same code (00072b), it now is changing just fine. I'll play with the different codes, but this one seems to be working flawlessly now.

Now if I could just find all the shows from last week that didn't get taped due to being on teh wrong channel! LOL

Jim

PS...the moderator of this thread should change that first post so that others know about this issue with the GAEB0.....

[ccwf]

Jerry,

Taking away the upper emitter seems to have done the trick. I also pulled the bottom one out to a full 1.5" and made sure it was lined up straight with the infrared port. With the same code (00072b), it now is changing just fine. I'll play with the different codes, but this one seems to be working flawlessly now.
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PS...the moderator of this thread should change that first post so that others know about this issue with the GAEB0..... And thank you for bringing this issue up.

On the cable option mentioned in the notes, I cannot recommend this procedure since there's not been sufficient confirmation that it works and
in general, connecting TiVo DVR's to IR ports on cable/satellite boxes does run some risk of damage to both the DVR and the cable/satellite box. However, if you are willing to try it at your own risk, the cable would need to be attached to the TiVo DVR's IR port, not the serial port, and you would need to select the IR option, not serial. If you do go ahead and try it, please let me know the results so that I can remove that paragraph from the notes if it does not actually work.

Thanks again. :)

[daemon452]

if there any way to get the television programs stored on a DirecTV HR10-250 DirecTV with TiVo onto a computer like you can do with the Series 2 TiVo's

[azitnay]

No way that we can discuss on these forums.

Drew

[tomthumb]

hi, folks.
I've got a SA 40hr series2 tivo and a samsung directivo model 4080.
I'm trying to get the IR blasters set up so the SA tivo can control the Samsung - and am having some problems.
Has anyone had any luck with the Samsung 4080?
I haven't tried building a tent...yet - hoping I don't have to do that...

Are there certain Sat boxes the tivo just can not control?

Thanks in advance!

[tomthumb]

bump...

[tomthumb]

bump...
no one with a SA Series2 Tivo controlling a Samsung 4080 Directivo???

[TiVoJerry]

It is not possible to control a DIRECTV receiver with TiVo built in with a Standalone Series2 unit. Even if you could, it costs more to have monthly service on the SA than it does the combo unit.

[tomthumb]

Not sure if that is 100% true - previously I had controlled my Sony SAT-T60 DirecTivo with the same Series 2 SA.

Cost isn't a concern here....I've got a lifetime on the SA and mostly use it for the HMO, just want to be able to record shows that might get archived to DVD on the SA.
It sees the DirecTV feed fine and dandy - just haven't been able to control the channels.

[TiVoJerry]

You might want to start a separate thread to gain more visibility on this. It's definitely not a configuration that we test for.

[ccwf]

TiVoJerry writes (http://forums.tivo.com/pe/action/forums/displaypost?postID=10200365): I've good news and some updates!!!

1> After much testing and gnashing of teeth, we now have a working IR code for LG (LSS3200). If you do not yet see it as a set top brand, please make a connection to download the latest IRDB. The new code is 10075, in case you just want to use the advanced setup option.

2> We are testing two additional codes for the Hughes HTL-HD and they are looking promising. I am still going through the results, but there may be some issues with needing to set a remote address on the receiver to get it to work.

3> The Zenith SAT520 has been confirmed as another model that lost serial control and that we do not have an IR code for. I have just received a remote and will start the capture and testing process for that. If you wish to be a part of the IR testing for your Zenith (SAT520 ONLY), send an email to helpforums.

[ccwf]

TiVoJerry writes (http://forums.tivo.com/pe/action/forums/displaypost?postID=10200379): The serial control will be restored with the next version of SW, which will be rolling out soon. Because there is always a chance of something causin a last minute delay, I am not willing to put myself on record for a certain timeframe when I am not in a position to guarantee it. That said, things are **looking** very good that this will roll without delay.

[strops]

This is a 37" Westinghouse 37" LCD monitor. Anyone find a working code for this model? No, 0067 does not work.

TIA.


I got my LVM-37W1 to work by using the first Sony TV code - I think it was 0238.

[ccwf]

Changed home control cable ordering link to point to WeaKnees. Made link for home control cable pin-outs more prominent for those wishing to make their own cables.

[ccwf]

TiVoJerry writes: We now have two new IR codes for you to use with your Hughes HTL-HD receiver: 10076 & 10077. If you do not see these codes in the Advanced Setup (http://customersupport.tivo.com/knowbase/root/public/tv103302.htm) list, make a connection and try again after the connection has succeeded.

If these do not work for you, 00072, 00137 and 10020 are also codes that may work.

[smlee6]

Looking for the IR code for H20 DirecTV Set Top. It's new and nobody seems to know yet (including Tivo tech support).

Thanks!

[chetwyman]

Anyone know this code. I think I have tried them all

[ccwf]

Added DreamBox DM500. I assume for now that TiVo has added support for the DM500 free-to-air satellite receiver, not the DM500C cable box.

[dgcccom]

Hey there. I have gotten code 0067 to work with the volume, but I can't find anything that controls the power on my Westinghouse LTV-32W1.

Any help would be appreciated.

[Carmine782]

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NowPlaying (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/member.php?.=.&s=&action=getinfo&userid=18915&.=.) recommends (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?.=.&s=&postid=1346223&.=.#post1346223) 10006-Medium, 3 digit, and Enter Key: Yes.

opchiasm (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/member.php?.=.&s=&action=getinfo&userid=52485&.=.) recommends (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?.=.&s=&postid=1359268&.=.#post1359268) 10042-Fast, 3 digit, and Enter Key: No.

mdscott (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/member.php?.=.&s=&action=getinfo&userid=26291&.=.) recommends (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?.=.&s=&postid=1458364&.=.#post1458364) 10006-Fast and Enter Key: Yes with the IR blaster aligned (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?.=.&s=&postid=1459602&.=.#post1459602) “just a bit to the inside of the left edge of the plastic on the front of the 5100.”

Mike20878 (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/member.php?.=.&s=&action=getinfo&userid=4004&.=.) writes (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?.=.&s=&postid=1498887&.=.#post1498887) that 10042-Slow and Enter Key: Yes “does not produce a black screen on channel changes”.

Syzygy (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/member.php?.=.&s=&action=getinfo&userid=1158&.=.) recommends (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?.=.&s=&postid=1371190&.=.#post1371190) 10006-Slow, 3 digit, and Enter Key: No.

hathaway65 (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/member.php?.=.&s=&action=getinfo&userid=70289&.=.) reports (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?.=.&s=&threadid=166223&.=.) that the same or similar flickering and/or color problems as have been commonly reported for the DCT6200 below also affect a small number of DCT5100's and that the DCT6200 workaround also works for DCT5100's. See the DCT6200 section below for more details.

As indicated by the flickering issue a small number of DCT5100 owners have experienced, progressive output may work better than interlaced with certain boxes.

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Does Anyone know if a Motorola DCT 6412 Will Work?? Thats the model # of my box from comast. it already has a DVR built in.. will this interfere , i still want to use TIVO, instad of the comcast DVR..i probaly will only use the comast dvr when i want to record in HDTV.

If it doenst work i can get the DCT5100 Model from comcast which doenst have a dvr.
Can anyone explain in more detail what the information above means.

Write back
THanks!
Carmine.

[carlkrebs]

Dish 510... Not sure if this is the right method for posting, but does anyone know the codes for a Dish 510?

[WillRegister]

Hi

Struggled to get this working but now here it is!

IR Cable - No other choice
Sony
Enter Key - No
Code 10051-Medium (or Slow even)

Seemed better this morning after the Series 2 had downloaded and sorted all of the initial data. I have also found that being patient helps when testing the code, let the channel load before changing to the next one!

WillRegister

EDIT - After 24 hours this no longer works, resetting it lasts for less than 24 hours :(
The solution - Directv offered a new box for postage only, Yeah!

[gradys]

I have Tivo series 2 with Satellite using IR blasters.~

Newbie. :)

I have a Mvidea FS4000 FTA receiver. I cannot find compatible Satellite receiver to make channel changing work. :( This receiver is new, it has a serial port in the back but I think is for firmware upgrades only. The only info I have is this website: deovisiontech com . How do I get the IR codes for this receiver. How do I get the codes to my tivo box. I am kind of frustrated. Any help is appreciated. Also, pointing me to the right thread is greatly appreciated.
-g

[annenoe]

I see this a lot in this thread. Can someone tell me what it means when the note says to use APG? (I know it has something to do with Advanced Program Guide but don't understand what that means when setting up RCA boxes).

thanks

[TiVoJerry]

This is a choice the user must make in pre-7.2 SW when setting up serial control. In 7.2 we integrated the serial setup to look for this automatically.

[classicsat]

I see this a lot in this thread. Can someone tell me what it means when the note says to use APG? (I know it has something to do with Advanced Program Guide but don't understand what that means when setting up RCA boxes).

thanks
It is a setting that has something to do with the serial port protocol.

TMK DirecTV receivers that support seial channel changing will use either MPG or APG protocol.

[bmakins]

Recently upgraded our dish receiver to a VIP-211, which has MPEG4 support. This is a single tuner receiver; the remote is IR only, no UHF. None of the posted Echostar codes work.

Has anybody had any luck with this receiver.

[greg_burns]

Recently upgraded our dish receiver to a VIP-211, which has MPEG4 support. This is a single tuner receiver; the remote is IR only, no UHF. None of the posted Echostar codes work.

Has anybody had any luck with this receiver.

I was thinking of making this upgrade myself. Any success?

Edit: Or maybe not... :mad:

http://www.cnet.com/5420-7874_1-0.html?forumID=105&messageID=1760626&threadID=157895

DISHNETWORK CAUTION! NO VONAGE SUPPORT!
Posted by jroy (See profile) - February 21, 2006 4:01 PM PST

The older Dish Network HD 942 DVR Does NOT support Vonage VoIP service for DVR updates or ordering PPV movies. So it will cost you an additional 4.99 per month if you do not have an analogue phone line to plug the receiver into because dish cannot "see" the receiver. What is totally lame is they claim to be "Hi Tech" and supposedly "see the future" but their newest MPEG4 receiver coming out (VIP622) still Does Not support Vonage. The worst part is is when you ask them, they are very rude in their response and are adamant about refusing to forgo the 4.99. So since you do not have a analoguw phone line, you cannot order PPV's either. You have do it over the web, (really weak) or call them and speak to someone to order in which will also cost you an additional fee. Some lame TOTALLY dropped the ball on this one.

My ancient Dish 4900 hasn't been plugged into a phone line for eons and it has latest software update. :confused: I also don't get charged $4.99 for not having it plugged-in. Is this guy BS'ing me?

[ashu]

Greg, how does your quote relate to the 211's ability to play nicely with standalone TiVos?

That said, I'm waiting for a response/confirmation too. The folks on dbstalk (sister forum of this forums parent forum) pretty much brushed off my queries. AFAIConcerned, if the 211 doesn't do TiVo IR or Serial channel changing, then I'm off to DTV (or Cable) ... assuming their HD devices work with the TiVo. Fortunately I have no contract with Dish.

I'm off to check the satellite sub-sections here ...

[greg_burns]

Greg, how does your quote relate to the 211's ability to play nicely with standalone TiVos?

That said, I'm waiting for a response/confirmation too. The folks on dbstalk (sister forum of this forums parent forum) pretty much brushed off my queries. AFAIConcerned, if the 211 doesn't do TiVo IR or Serial channel changing, then I'm off to DTV (or Cable) ... assuming their HD devices work with the TiVo. Fortunately I have no contract with Dish.

I'm off to check the satellite sub-sections here ...

Sorry, the quote was just in reference to the new Dish MPEG4 receivers (I assuming this includes the 211) requiring a regular POTS phone line. I have VOIP via Lingo and that's a show stopper for me. Very lame. :mad:

Bring on the S3 and I'll finally cave into Comcast.

[smstevens88]

I've had no IR sucess with the 8300. Get a code that works for a day or so and then its gone and whatever firmware/software update that came along renders it inoperable. Yes, I have tried all of the obvious tivo solutions.

I cant stand Comcast's DVR. Anyone have any advice?

tivo is Ser2 Toshiba w/DVD player, if that matters

[carlkrebs]

Turns out the IR cable was bad. Standard DISH or Echostar codes work.

[john_m_92627]

Looking for the IR code for H20 DirecTV Set Top. It's new and nobody seems to know yet (including Tivo tech support).

Thanks!
I am looking to try and control this too. Anyone know if it is possible to control this box from serial to usb?

[ashu]

Any updates on the status of the new Dish 211 HD receiver?

I can't get HD locals through my 811 (already MPEG-4), nor the VOOM channels, and if I can't control the 211 vis the TiVo, then I'm going to an HD DVR from the cable company :(

(TiVo's will stay, on basic cable, of course)

[ccwf]

Does Anyone know if a Motorola DCT 6412 Will Work?? I don't believe so. This is a choice the user must make in pre-7.2 SW when setting up serial control. In 7.2 we integrated the serial setup to look for this automatically. Yes, I should add some text about the MPG/APG thing, IR speed names changing to A/B/C, and how to get into the advanced mode to enter IR codes directly.

[ajatl]

I just posted a question about this DVR (Motorola DCT 6412 III, with Comcast). I am having a hard time getting it to change channels correctly. Is there an IR code that works with this cable box?

[gchance]

Any updates on the status of the new Dish 211 HD receiver?

I can't get HD locals through my 811 (already MPEG-4), nor the VOOM channels, and if I can't control the 211 vis the TiVo, then I'm going to an HD DVR from the cable company :(

(TiVo's will stay, on basic cable, of course)

I hooked up the tivo & the 211 the other day. Two minutes later, the Tivo changed the channel to Good Times and started recording.

We can safely assume it worked. :)

It also recorded Prison Break & 24, then in the middle of the night promptly went into inactivity mode and I got like 4 hours of "press select to continue".

I've since fixed that problem.

Greg

[greg_burns]

We can safely assume it worked. :)

Aw man, Comcast just came today. :rolleyes:

[ashu]

Does Anyone know if a Motorola DCT 6412 Will Work??


I just posted a question about this DVR (Motorola DCT 6412 III, with Comcast). I am having a hard time getting it to change channels correctly. Is there an IR code that works with this cable box?

Folks, I stopped by my local Adelphia office, and they now offer this same DVR (6412/2300 Phase III). The lady at the desk was SHOCKINGLY knowledgable, helpful and understanding with my TiVo fanaticism ;) She informed me that this device was remote compatible with the DCT2000 or whatchamacallit other basic Digital Cable boxes they have, and which I know my TiVo was capable of controlling (I moved from Digital Cable to Dish temporarily, and will switch back soon). In fact, the only Remote control they hand out now is a DVR remote, and the extra buttons are just useless with a regular cable box.

i.e. TiVo *should* be able to control it.

Of course, this means I don't need to have a digital cable box controlled by the TiVo and an uncontrollable HD-DVR! The Moto 6412 will record HD until the S3 TiVo gets here, and it will send SD to my TiVo for my other channels!

Charles, I'll likely go for their digital/HD/DVR package soon (when my Dish 'month' ends, and report back about how it works by sometime next week.

[gchance]

Well, crap.

When I went to bed last night, all was well. At 5:30am, the press select to continue was up.

So I set the timer to 8 hours and when I get home from work I'll schedule a 3:30am channel change. That should take care of the problem for the most part, since the tivo rarely goes over 8 hours without recording.

I did a quick scan, the first posting I found about this particular problem was 2002. 4 years and Dish still hasn't solved the problem? Gah.

Greg

[greg_burns]

gchance,

Does the 211 require to be plugged into regular phone line to function?

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=3903723&&#post3903723

[gchance]

gchance,

Does the 211 require to be plugged into regular phone line to function?

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=3903723&&#post3903723

I have yet to plug it into a phone line, and I've got all my programming. From what I understand and have understood since I've been on Dish Network, is the phone line is only for ordering PPV. I've never ordered PPV. Now, I do realize they claim they'll charge a "no phone line connected" charge, but I don't see how they'd be able to enforce it if they never dial INTO the box. I'm unaware of it calling home.

I don't want it hooked up to the phone line. The only reason I'd want it would be for Caller ID, and even that doesn't work right with the tivo. There's nothing more annoying than being reminded on Tuesday night at 7 that my mother-in-law called me Monday night at 9:25pm, in the middle of 24.

Greg

[greg_burns]

I have yet to plug it into a phone line, and I've got all my programming. From what I understand and have understood since I've been on Dish Network, is the phone line is only for ordering PPV. I've never ordered PPV. Now, I do realize they claim they'll charge a "no phone line connected" charge, but I don't see how they'd be able to enforce it if they never dial INTO the box. I'm unaware of it calling home.

I don't want it hooked up to the phone line. The only reason I'd want it would be for Caller ID, and even that doesn't work right with the tivo. There's nothing more annoying than being reminded on Tuesday night at 7 that my mother-in-law called me Monday night at 9:25pm, in the middle of 24.

Greg

Yes, that is how my dish receivers behave as well. Neither has been plugged in for years and still get updates. The link I posted to about no VOIP support scared me off. I am glad to see they haven't changed their rules. No PPV support via VOIP is not a deal breaker for me.

Thanks for the info.

[ajatl]

Folks, I stopped by my local Adelphia office, and they now offer this same DVR (6412/2300 Phase III). The lady at the desk was SHOCKINGLY knowledgable, helpful and understanding with my TiVo fanaticism ;) She informed me that this device was remote compatible with the DCT2000 or whatchamacallit other basic Digital Cable boxes they have, and which I know my TiVo was capable of controlling (I moved from Digital Cable to Dish temporarily, and will switch back soon). In fact, the only Remote control they hand out now is a DVR remote, and the extra buttons are just useless with a regular cable box.

i.e. TiVo *should* be able to control it.

Of course, this means I don't need to have a digital cable box controlled by the TiVo and an uncontrollable HD-DVR! The Moto 6412 will record HD until the S3 TiVo gets here, and it will send SD to my TiVo for my other channels!

Charles, I'll likely go for their digital/HD/DVR package soon (when my Dish 'month' ends, and report back about how it works by sometime next week.

I have been able to get the channels to change using my Tivo, if I leave the TV on with my input set to HDMI (Input 1). However, my Tivo is hooked to an S video input (input 2). If I set the TV to Input 2, or if the TV is off, I have channel changing problems. If the TV is on and set to the HDMI input, the Tivo will change the channels. Any suggestions?

[ashu]

I have been able to get the channels to change using my Tivo, if I leave the TV on with my input set to HDMI (Input 1). However, my Tivo is hooked to an S video input (input 2). If I set the TV to Input 2, or if the TV is off, I have channel changing problems. If the TV is on and set to the HDMI input, the Tivo will change the channels. Any suggestions?

Thanks for the heads-up! I'll look into this when my additional HDMI cables arrive (or switch my DVD player's cable to my 6412 temporarily?)

I picked one up last evening from the local office (self-install, yay! He even handed me a buinch of splitters and little cable pieces, Adelphia rocks!). Impressive 1080i quality, but NO DISCOVERY? Aaarrrggh! Seems I can't have it all.

At first glance, HD channels are WAY clearer and elss pixelated on the 6412, even with Component-VGA (carrying 1080i) on the cable box, as opposed to DVI-HDMI from the Dish 811.

My Toshiba RS-X20 had NO problem controlling the 6412 as a regular Motorola cable box, with IR blasters. Of course, the 6412 seems to switch it's video output to be the last tuned channel (internally switches tuners?). This means that a simultaneous recording on two channels (one on the Mot, one on my TiVo) has a 50-50% of being succesful, depending on which one starts first :)

Oh, and HD shows are MASSIVE space hogs!

Did I mention the Cable HD quality was better than Dish? :eek: And it's cheaper. SEspcially considering the combo discount with internet. And NO contract! Hurry up Verizon FIOS!

More feedback and updates in a few days, but this isn't the appropriate thread for it. Suffice to say, I'm cancelling Dish completely. Pay them 50 more for another box and install, and sign up for an 18 month contract to get the 211, when I paid 50 extra to AVOID any contract barely 4 months ago? Thanks, but no thanks.

[Raven2490]

I use that same box(VIP 211) with tivo standalone box and no problems here .... I've ran the guided set up a few times with dishnet boxes .. after the guided set up is done I usually get a blue screen saying tivo cannot receive video .. All I do is flip the channel up or down once with the dishnet remote and the picture comes back.

Hope this helps some 1 :)

[SureTech]

I have the Sony DHG-M55CV. does anyone know how i can get this box to work with the tivo? im new to the community and i tryed to do a search for my cable box but the only one i found whas the DHG-M55CB.

Thanks for your Help!!

:)

[stevel]

Does the code shown for the M55CB not work? Did you try the Sony codes recommended by the TiVo box?

[KCox]

DCT700 Help with Phillips Tivo DVR.

Cannot get this new cable box w/out serial port to work using IR blaster. Tried Motorola and GI codes. Any suggestions?????

[jmfpdx]

I seem to be stuck in TiVo/Dish hell! Hoping I can get some pointers here.

I read quite a bit in this thread and a few others over the past three weeks, seeking to be informed before ordering our Dish Satellite service. I wanted to be sure it would work with our Humax DTR-800. We've been using it for 1.5 years with Broadcast TV, and the signal just isn't good enough, so decided to go with Satellite -- which was installed this morning.

The satellite signal worked fine when delivered directly to the TV. Dish installer guys completely unplugged my TiVo.... argh.

Got it all re-hooked this evening, followed instructions in the manual meticulously, including the IR blasters. Then stepped TiVo through the Guided Setup and... nothing!

After going through several screens, entering Zipcode, choosing which Sat. service, etc., there is a screen where TiVo reports if it's receiving a video signal -- and it says it is, but the next screen asks if I see TV in the background, and I do not. I get stuck there.

Overlooked mentioning that TiVo setup has required about three reboots this evening, each one requiring a login to the service and downloading updates (via home network, so at least that's good and fast)... so the silly thing ought be as updated as possible!

Oh, Dish receiver is the 2-tuner model 322.

So, if anyone can give me any clues, I'd be most appreciative!

John Fischer, Portland, Oregon

[Arcady]

You sure you have the TiVo connected to the TV1 output and not the TV2 output? The IR controller will only work on the TV1 out.

[greg_burns]

After going through several screens, entering Zipcode, choosing which Sat. service, etc., there is a screen where TiVo reports if it's receiving a video signal -- and it says it is, but the next screen asks if I see TV in the background, and I do not. I get stuck there.

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=4003219&&#post4003219
I got my DT today. And I can't get beyond the screen where it asks if I can see video in the background. All I see is black and if I skip that step it says that it will only record on one channel. i've tried it on two different tvs with the same results. Does anybody have any ideas?

I have seen that behavior with my 540. If I answer "yes, I see the video" anyway, TiVo still works fine after the guided setup. That's definitely a bug with the 7.x software.

I've seen it too with my 240.

[jmfpdx]

In a different thread last evening, I posted this problem:

After going through several screens, entering Zipcode, choosing which Sat. service, etc., there is a screen where TiVo reports if it's receiving a video signal -- and it says it is, but the next screen asks if I see TV in the background, and I do not. I get stuck there.
This morning, I called Humax for help with this. The solution was ridiculously simple:

The Technician had me to go Video Hookup, and switch from the A/V feed from which the Satellite signal was coming, to the RF feed on which I have a set of rabbit ears for back up on Broadcast TV. Then he had me switch back to the A/V feed -- and bingo -- the Sat. signal was there!

Better still, it was tuned to Comedy Central and the Cobert Report was the first thing I got to TiVo with my new Dish setup!

Crazy that it has been this awkward to get the thing going... but from other notes I've read, I'm learning that the SatCos are working hard to squeeze TiVo out of the market. Sure hope they can hang on!

I am grateful for this helpful community. (I do wish, however, that the index was easier to use and find which threads to use when newbies are seeking help!)

John Fischer, Portland, Oregon

[SureTech]

Does the code shown for the M55CB not work? Did you try the Sony codes recommended by the TiVo box?


Yes i tried all codes that im aware of to use this cable box

[Born2Shop]

Can anyone tell me how to get my TiVo to work with a DirecTv H20 receiver. Any help would be great.

[Asshat5000]

Can anyone tell me how to get my TiVo to work with a DirecTv H20 receiver. Any help would be great.

I am also trying to set up Directv's HD H20 model to my series2 Tivo. Anyone figure this one out yet?

[rodhrob]

:confused: Am I understanding this correctly? If I change my Tivo to use code 10074 with my D10 receiver I'll no longer get the problematic screen saver that messes up recording? How does this work?.
Thanks

[LoneStar1981]

I am also trying to set up Directv's HD H20 model to my series2 Tivo. Anyone figure this one out yet?

I would also like to know how to get the H20 to work with my series2. :confused:

[gconnery]

I see no mention of the Motorola DCT 700 in the list. Becoming quite commonplace now. Comcast is deploying these as the standard SD STB in Northern California, and presumably elsewhere if they have the analog channels simulcast on digital, since the box is digital only. Very fast, recent, but not having good luck with 3-digit channel changes as yet.

From the thread:

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=259777&highlight=DCT+700

it seems like you might want to try 00093-C IR code, but 10006 10019 10032
10042 and 10046 might also work. 10046-B might specifically work.

Haven't tried these yet. Will report back.

[TiVoJerry]

Born2Shop, Asshat5000, LoneStar1981;
The IR sensor for the H20 is extremely recessed. You will need to either bend your emitters down to obtain a good angle or try to get a stick-on IR emitter that attached directly to the window.

gconnery, our experience is that DCT700 is capable of using the same IR codes as any of the other DCT-series boxes. I recommend the higher numbered codes (10042, 10046) as they are usually more reliable than 00093. I do not have an exact location for the sensor on this model, but am told it should be located somewhere in the right third of the strip across the middle of the faceplate. Hope this helps.

[mprh]

I have 3 hd 10-250 hi-def dtv tivo's. I installed Fios which is fiber optic high speed internet service and that includes all phones lines to be digital.
The hd 10 250 phone call that tivo makes to upgrade service or what ever else they do will not work with the digital phone line.
Verizon which provides the service and is supposedly trying to correct this problem. Has any else encountered this problem and how was it solved?
Thanks,
Marie
Help!

[TiVoJerry]

I have 3 hd 10-250 hi-def dtv tivo's. I installed Fios which is fiber optic high speed internet service and that includes all phones lines to be digital.
The hd 10 250 phone call that tivo makes to upgrade service or what ever else they do will not work with the digital phone line.
Verizon which provides the service and is supposedly trying to correct this problem. Has any else encountered this problem and how was it solved?
Thanks,
Marie
Help!

This is really a question that does not fit into this IR control thread and should be posted as a new subject.

[MRELK2]

What I found on my H20 I had to have the 2 L shape IR on the right side of the round manual tuner dial on the center of the unit which there is no reason for this to work unless the receiver is located in this area. Mount them just to the right of the dial by the first button about an inch out. Mine would not work over the sensor on the front of the unit but way to the right of it, shooting the signal no where near it but it does work. took me a few days of moving the sensors around. Does not make sense but it works. I have the Series2 and it works.

[dj maniac]

MRELK2, you are a god!!!! I was going insane. You're right, it doesn't make any sense for the sensors to be placed way out on the right. But It works! Thanks again!!

[BigRay]

Does anyone know if TiVo's 7.3 software release did in fact resolve the serial control problems caused by the 7.2 release related to the following satellite/HD receivers: Hughes HTL-HD, LG LSS-3200A, and Sony SAT-HD300?

I want to buy a satellite/HD receiver (for OTA HD reception use only) that I can control via serial port with my Series 2 ST TiVo - would appreciate any known solutions for this capability.

Thanks,

Ray (new member)

[TiVoJerry]

Does anyone know if TiVo's 7.3 software release did in fact resolve the serial control problems caused by the 7.2 release related to the following satellite/HD receivers: Hughes HTL-HD, LG LSS-3200A, and Sony SAT-HD300?

I want to buy a satellite/HD receiver (for OTA HD reception use only) that I can control via serial port with my Series 2 ST TiVo - would appreciate any known solutions for this capability.

Thanks,

Ray (new member)

Welcome to the forum. This issue has been solved for some time.

Here are the instructions our agents give out:
To get serial to work in 7.2.1 and higher, go thru serial tests (first 2 will fail) then choose "Manually select serial control", then choose "APG-2".

If that does not work, have cust press red reset button near receiver's card.

[BigRay]

Thanks, I really did try to look through all the postings before asking for help...must have missed it.

Great site - appreciate all the helpful information.

BigRay

[TiVoJerry]

Not to worry. That information is specific only to three models, so it is not listed in any of our external articles.

[websurfers]

I am thinking of switching from cable to satelite using DISH network. The DVR they are going to send is a DISH player - DVR 625. I did not see this model listed as I browsed this thread. Has anyone heard whether this DVR is compatible with TIVO series 2.

[greg_burns]

I am thinking of switching from cable to satelite using DISH network. The DVR they are going to send is a DISH player - DVR 625. I did not see this model listed as I browsed this thread. Has anyone heard whether this DVR is compatible with TIVO series 2.

Why do you want Dish's DVR receiver if you have a Tivo? :confused:

[TiVoJerry]

I am thinking of switching from cable to satelite using DISH network. The DVR they are going to send is a DISH player - DVR 625. I did not see this model listed as I browsed this thread. Has anyone heard whether this DVR is compatible with TIVO series 2.

Having a DVR control a DVR can be problematic. Even if the IR codes are compatible, you have to make sure all automated functionality of the Dish DVR is disabled. Otherwise, the Dish DVR could change the channel in the middle of a TiVo recording.

Plus, if the Dish DVR is a dual tuner, our DVR will not be able to utilize both tuners. I do not know the Dish UI, but I envision a scenario where LiveTV is set to the foreground tuner and a channel change request coming in from the TiVo. Due to a recording in progress, or some other reason, you get a recording of the Dish UI asking if you really want to change channels and stop recording.....or something similar to that. Again, I do not have personal experience with the Dish DVR's operation.

To avoid confusion and lost recordings, your best best is to stick to using a standalone satellite receiver with your TiVo DVR.

[grbii]

What I found on my H20 I had to have the 2 L shape IR on the right side of the round manual tuner dial on the center of the unit which there is no reason for this to work unless the receiver is located in this area. Mount them just to the right of the dial by the first button about an inch out. Mine would not work over the sensor on the front of the unit but way to the right of it, shooting the signal no where near it but it does work. took me a few days of moving the sensors around. Does not make sense but it works. I have the Series2 and it works.


This really works and it worked the very first time I tried it. It is baffling as MRELK2 said. Thanks to him for the post. I wish I had seen it sooner. I am using the DTV - H20 manufactured by Philips, with the Directv codes in the IR setup; specifically the
code 10074-B, which can be selected in the Tivo advanced setup, under Channel Changing. There are a lot of people out there stumbling upon this problem, so I hope they see this. I tried several things suggested by others, but this is by far the cleanest and simplest solution.

[dj maniac]

I had the Dish Network DVR and as long as you don't have any programs set to record on the dvr and just use it as a video source it'll be fine. I had the dual tuner, tivo set up in the living room and the other dvr was for my kids in their room. There is one draw back and a pretty big one I think, the dvr does this diagnostic check at like 2am and it goes into standby mode where all you see is a bouncing DishNetwork logo. If you have Tivo Suggestions on that's all you're going to see.

[Fraser+Dief]

Anybody using a tivo with an SA 1840? Any issues with the blaster?

There's a possibility Rogers Cable in Canada might give me one, and I haven't found anyone anywhere talking about it.

[jctivo]

I just got a new HD TV and am using the Comcast HD DVR but I want to continue to use my series 2 140 hour tivo.

I don't have a good universal remote so my question is:
Is it possible for the comcast remote (8300) to control my tivo?

I apologize if this has been answered already or if this is the wrong forum to ask.

Thank you for any assistance.
jctivo

[Edmund]

I just got a new HD TV and am using the Comcast HD DVR but I want to continue to use my series 2 140 hour tivo.

I don't have a good universal remote so my question is:
Is it possible for the comcast remote (8300) to control my tivo?

I apologize if this has been answered already or if this is the wrong forum to ask.

Thank you for any assistance.
jctivo

if this a UEI made oem remote, give vcr code 0618 a try. All keys, the power key wouldn't have a command.

[jctivo]

THANKS, Edmund!!!

This works great. I really appreciate it and my wife definitely does as we can use one Remote Control for EVERYTHING!

Have a great day.
jctivo

[Matt50001]

Hello -

I've got a dish 301 and in the past, used this forum to (succesfully) get an IR blast cable and get my TIVO working. But now, it's not. My Dish was on the fritz (lots of dropped signals) so I had a repairman come out and he replaced physical pieces of the dish (but no settings as far as I'm aware), and since then, NO IR BLASTER. I've replaced the IR cable, and my dish works perfectly, but my Tivo is all but useless. I've read some theories that it may not work if the timing of the Tivo and the Reciever arent' in sequence, but not sure which needs to be early, nor how to reset them anyway. Unclear if restarting the enitre setup sequence, or deleting all my information, would help. Again, reciever (and the remote) work fine, cable has been replaced, but when I tell Tivo to change the chanel, I no longer see the blue channel changing element (but Tivo internally changes what channel it thinks it's on). It's important to note that I did have it working, so I know how it's supposed to be setup. I've also seen some theories that some software versions of the Dish may not support IR blasting - but not sure which versions. Can anyone assist?

Matt

[Edmund]

Hello -

I've got a dish 301 and in the past, used this forum to (succesfully) get an IR blast cable and get my TIVO working. But now, it's not. My Dish was on the fritz (lots of dropped signals) so I had a repairman come out and he replaced physical pieces of the dish (but no settings as far as I'm aware), and since then, NO IR BLASTER. I've replaced the IR cable, and my dish works perfectly, but my Tivo is all but useless. I've read some theories that it may not work if the timing of the Tivo and the Reciever arent' in sequence, but not sure which needs to be early, nor how to reset them anyway. Unclear if restarting the enitre setup sequence, or deleting all my information, would help. Again, reciever (and the remote) work fine, cable has been replaced, but when I tell Tivo to change the chanel, I no longer see the blue channel changing element (but Tivo internally changes what channel it thinks it's on). It's important to note that I did have it working, so I know how it's supposed to be setup. I've also seen some theories that some software versions of the Dish may not support IR blasting - but not sure which versions. Can anyone assist?

Matt

Make sure the Unit ID of dish receiver and its remote are set #1. The only address the tivo knows.

[Matt50001]

I'm not sure what you mean; The Dish remote works fine, it's set up for channel 3, as is the Tivo. It is the #1 remote. How do I check the Unit ID of the reciever - I don't see it under system information.

[Edmund]

I'm not sure what you mean; The Dish remote works fine, it's set up for channel 3, as is the Tivo. It is the #1 remote. How do I check the Unit ID of the reciever - I don't see it under system information.

sorry can't help you there, been with directv for 11 years. In fact i'm a Techknow Guide on directv's own forum. Anyways dish receiver have 16 remote addresses, so you can have more then one receiver in a given room. But the only address the tivo receiver knows is #1, get out your manul, read up.

[greg_burns]

I'm not sure what you mean; The Dish remote works fine, it's set up for channel 3, as is the Tivo. It is the #1 remote. How do I check the Unit ID of the reciever - I don't see it under system information.

On my Dish receiver it is in the System Information screen. It is called Remote Address. It can be set from 1 - 15.

[kilr-t]

I've heard Tivo IS compatable with this model satelite receiver, but I can't make mine work. It won't change channels using the Tivo remote. Does anyone know the IR remote code?

[Matt50001]

Thanks; it took me a couple of days to figure it out and look it up, (had to go to the paper manual). Needless to say it was rather un-intuitive (especially since I had no idea it had been changed). But it worked PERFECTLY. For future people who are looking: On the Dish Receiver 322 (not 311 as I originally posted):
A) Validate your DISH reciever / DISH remote co-ordinated setting by looking it up under system information. If it is NOT "1" then
B) Turn the reciever (all units) OFF (sounds strange, but it works) (The TIVO "lost signal screen should be in place)
C) On the reciever (not the remote), change the channel. The system information screen will show up.
D) Press the SAT button for 3+ seconds untill everything blinks. Then press "1" (note: be aware of reasons why you can not or should not do this, but it is the default setting).
E) Press #. If you have done it correctly, the SAT button blinks at you.
F) PRESS RECORD. This important step will officially change it. You should see the number change in the System Info screen. IF YOU DON'T, your DISH remote won't work, let alone TIVOs.
G) From now on, don't let any DISH technicians, who don't have Tivo, change the remote address!!!!

[pan2]

Pardon the dumb question but the front page refers to codes as #-fast or medium or slow, but on my Series2 I see #-A or B or C. Is there an obvious translation between the two?

[chicharsgdl]

does anybody have a code for a satellite box dishnetwork 322 for my ir
i can't change channels

[Breckrider]

There's a "?" after the model 2200 for the Scientific Atlanta cable box.

I just got set up the other day. The Scientific Atlanta Explorer 2200 does work on 0018-Fast.

I have the Scientific Atlanta Explorer 1100 and the Sony SVR-2000 stand alone dvr. When setting up my tivo, I don't have the 0018 option. My numbers run from 4200 up to 60 something I believe. Is there a way to get additional codes?

UPDATE

Nevermind, I found the code. My mother was able to make the tivo talk to the cable box withOUT the IR emitter attached. I would assume it had to do with placement. She had both units in a cabinet with the cable box over the tivo. I can't recreate this. Has anybody else had this happen?

[TiVoJerry]

The S1 units emit IR from the front sensor area. This actually caused a lot of problems because reflected signals from here collided with those from the actual emitters and caused a lot of interference and channel changing issues. Series2 models do not do this.

Using this method as a primary means of channel changing could introduce problems if the reflective surface changes. If you notice a lot of missed changes or dropped digits, you should go back to using the emitters.

[Breckrider]

The S1 units emit IR from the front sensor area. This actually caused a lot of problems because reflected signals from here collided with those from the actual emitters and caused a lot of interference and channel changing issues. Series2 models do not do this.

Using this method as a primary means of channel changing could introduce problems if the reflective surface changes. If you notice a lot of missed changes or dropped digits, you should go back to using the emitters.

But in the short term, if I wanted this to work, where would I put the cable box in relation to the tivo unit?

[myladyz]

:p Hello, I just joined here...I have a question about how to get my sound hooked up so I can hear it on my TV.I hear the sound of the TiVo itself but not the sounds from any shows I try to watch..any help?..I have a Phillips series one TiVo and a Hughes Directors Pack Reciever from DirecTv.Thank You ahead of thime!!!!!..Ginny.

[TiVoJerry]

This thread is in regards to setting up channel changing control for set top boxes. I respectfully suggest you start a new thread to get your questions answered in order not to hijack this discussion. Plus it will receive much more attention than posting here.

Welcome to the TiVolution!

[myladyz]

Thank You very much Jerry..I just joined and did not know where to post this so I did it here..hope noone gets upset!..I am sorry I made a honest mistake, Have a nice day.

[TampaDon]

Pardon the dumb question but the front page refers to codes as #-fast or medium or slow, but on my Series2 I see #-A or B or C. Is there an obvious translation between the two?


I'm lost as well. I'm guessing B is Medium. So which is slow and which is fast? There is NO help on the main TIVO site and what the tranlastion is.

Don

[ShawnM907]

Well I have a motorola DCT2244 and wanted to know how to get into the DCT Settings on the box. I've tryed many things but cannot get it to work. Anyone know anything please respond..

[gfuller]

MRELK2
THANKS..I have been driving myself crazy try to get my HD drect tv to change channel..
who would of thunk 6 inches to the right of the IR window

[convergent]

I have a Scientific Atlantic 2200 and 3250HD. I let it automatically configure them and ended up with 00049 instead of 00018. I tried both and 00049 seems to be faster to me. What is way faster is using 4 digit on both of them instead of 3 digit. If you do 3 digit, it waits to see if you are entering a 4th digit before chaning. If you do 4 digit, as soon as the 4 digits are in, it switches immediately. I did not find a "FAST" option. My Dual Tuner TiVo gives me a choice of -A, -B, or -C for both 00018 and 00049. The fastest setup I found was 00049-B and 4 digit.

This is for Time Warner in New York.

[patwcar]

I've looked through this thread for an hour, so I apologize if I missed the answer. I have a tivo series 2 humax trying to control a motorola dct3416 (HD DVR) via IR. I have tried 10006, 10042, 00093). None of them change the channel. Anyone know this model?

[boatman6]

Is the ir code for a directv D11-100 10074? I'm getting no channel change with that code.

[boatman6]

Nevermind. 100074 does work with the emitters placed 6" away from the sensor as described above for the H2O. Thanks.

[jamaicanchick22]

Hello i just got a tivo dvr series dt i have a hd tv and a hd cable box atlanta scienctific explorer 4200 hd i did everything i was ask to do but when i go to video i dont see anything in the back ground-may i need help with the ir or can someone help me??? where should i put the ir and this cable i had it one place someone said move it


what can be wrong?? if dont get help soon will return it to tivo- i have a year pre paid.


Thank You All
C. :(

[greg_burns]

Hello i just got a tivo dvr series dt i have a hd tv and a hd cable box atlanta scienctific explorer 4200 hd i did everything i was ask to do but when i go to video i dont see anything in the back ground-may i need help with the ir or can someone help me??? where should i put the ir and this cable i had it one place someone said move it


what can be wrong?? if dont get help soon will return it to tivo- i have a year pre paid.


Thank You All
C. :(

I would start a new thread in this help forum. Let us know how you have it connected up.

Edit: why didn't you (other than the obvious rea$on$) get an S3 for your HDTV?

[jamaicanchick22]

Do you have $800 to spend on a box? because i dont i have more important things to do, liked eat and pay rent

[azitnay]

People have been picking up the Series3 for $600-$650 for quite some time now.

And yes, it's worth it.

Drew

[ocean_waves110]

You seem to know a lot about the Dish 322 Dual tunner satellite box. I am not really good with all of this so some of what you said as way over my head but I thought maybe you could have some advice for me. I have Dish Network and have two Dual turnner 322 satellite boxes. Each one actually is now only being used by one tv though. I have the Tivo DVR 80 hour dual turnner, and have been trying to hook it up to the dish satelite. It was all hooked up and the tivo was working going through the setup and all, but with the way it wa hooked up the satellite would not work or come in. I have no idea how to set it up to get it to work being that the Tivo tells you to connect the cable cord that comes out of he wall to the splittler and then use the other two black cords that they give you and hook one to the satellite and one to the the tivo. That leaves te cords on the Dish 322 box just sitting there and I think they said at dish you have to use the seperator and can't use the splitter, and have to have something hooked to the other cords coming out of the box - the satelite 2 and the two on the right of that when facing the box. I also saw no little white bulb to indicate where to put the IR cords on the top and bottom of the box. I am very lost and am really trying to get it to work, and am worried what to do if I can't. is it possible to make it work? Is there a problem with not the satelite 2 part of it? I would really appreciate any help you can give me, and feel free to talk in language like I'm stupid because I really do not know that much about this. thank you so much,
Kate screename ocean_waves110

[fredric100]

Anyone know how to configure a Series 2 to control a Zinwell ZAT-600HD ATSC OTA tuner?

I can't get it to change channels. Which device control codes should I choose on the TiVo side? I know where the "channel changing" configuration menus are on the TiVo, but unfortunately Zinwell isn't listed there.

The Zinwell ZAT-600HD does have an RS-232 port (stereo mini-jack, just like on the TiVo side); I've randomly tried different device settings, both IR and Serial control; no luck. Can't find any good docs about the Zinwell.

Thanks in advance.

[TiVoJerry]

Even if you could get the S2 to control this box, you wouldn't be able to set up the S2 to send the correct channel change requests. When a S2 is set up for Antenna, it only knows to utilize the internal tuner, plus it isn't capable of issuing channel changes with a dash.

[petew]

Even if you could get the S2 to control this box, you wouldn't be able to set up the S2 to send the correct channel change requests. When a S2 is set up for Antenna, it only knows to utilize the internal tuner, plus it isn't capable of issuing channel changes with a dash.

This raises the question: Do TiVo have any plans to add support for external ATSC tuners to the Series 2 before the big NTSC switch off in 2009? I would have expected that such a box would be configured in the same way as a cable STB is configured today.

[ashu]

Excellent question. Although, of course, the S2 would only record SD outputs from such ATSC devices, which would, I imagine, be capable ot HD tuning and component/HDMI output.

Again begging the question - is the market large enough, when most folks' next TV is going to be HD anyway? Just release a 'simpler' S3.5 unit for OTA only (heck, Moxi plans to do this too, right?)

[petew]

Excellent question. Although, of course, the S2 would only record SD outputs from such ATSC devices, which would, I imagine, be capable ot HD tuning and component/HDMI output.


With the posibility of the goverment giving out vouchers towards the cost of the box I see a market for an SD only unit with just standard composite out.

[Majic]

Have No idea how too use i have a tivo 2 and a dish 301 sub 301 is bellow of 301 i plug in and tv 301 to tivo tivo to tv After that i am lost i get a tivo menu but of corse no control or view of dish channles wat to do ?.

[ashu]

Read the manual, look through the setup suggestions/instructions at tivo.com and then start Guided Setup. Is this a new, or an already setup (for someone else's provider) TiVo?

Further discussion would not be appropriate in this thread. Suffice to say the IR cable from the S2 TiVo DOES control a Dish 301 receiver flawlessly.

[henryseiden]

I think I have the Motorla DCT6208 going by the Motorola web site's pictured unit and description. It is HDTV, has a DVI connector, and 'PVR', not the upgraded HDMI unit (upgrade not working on my Comcast system but works on others in this So. FL area).

No other features are enabled by Comcast. Also no Tivo (yet).

However there is a rumor that Comcast is going to offer this service. So my question to this group... Can any nifty features and/or Tivo be installed here? What compatibility is known about here with Comcast and Tivo?

:rolleyes:

[iimch4u]

is there anyone out there that has diagrams for modifing digital pioneer voyager cable boxes! :confused:

[gastrof]

is there anyone out there that has diagrams for modifing digital pioneer voyager cable boxes! :confused:


What sort of modifications did you have in mind?

We don't discuss theft of service here on these forums.

[Mars]

Anyone know how to configure a Series 2 to control a Zinwell ZAT-600HD ATSC OTA tuner?
I've been experimenting with my Winegard RC-1010 which appears to be identical to the Zinwell ZAT-600HD set top converter box. You can use a TiVo serial cable to connect this box to the serial port of a computer running hyperterminal. Seems that you might hack your way into the channel changing commands and then move those into the TiVo, but this is getting out of my capability. Anyone else want to try? The hyperterminal setup is ASCI 115200 8-N-1. You will get a message on power up of the Zinwell. Maybe the nice TiVo people could do this for us!

[ashu]

Adding Serial control for unsupported devices to TiVo would require SERIOUS hacking (nicluding hardware/soldering I think) that is never discussed here.

you can certainly experiment with Hyperterminal and send your findings to the TiVo folks and request it be added ASAP, and also drum up support from other TiVo/Winegard tuner using folks to add credence to this. Good luck!

[Mars]

This would not require any soldering, should not be any harder than replacing a driver type file so the TiVo can output a new control code, and that is already being done. It seems that anytime someone brings up a new radical subject, someone else who doesn't understand it wants to say it "can't be discussed here". ASHU I would rather you just not respond to anything I post starting with the period at the end of this sentence.

[azitnay]

He never said it "can't" be discussed here... He said it's "never" discussed here. Big difference.

Although there are plenty of things that "can't" be discussed here (and by here, I really mean the TiVo Underground forum, as what you're discussing is certainly beyond the scope of the TiVo Help Center forum), this doesn't sound like one of them. That doesn't change the fact, though, that the TiVo Underground forum is pretty dead nowadays, and that there are other forums out there on the web that aren't so dead.

Drew

[ashu]

Sheesh, Mars - lighten up. Take a chill pill or something. Or whatever helps with your 'period' :rolleyes:

YOU doing it WOULD require heavy 'hacking'
TiVo agreeing to do it would be EASY.

I still failt to see why you took offense to my post ... after all, I'm NOT the forum police.

As for your "you don't get it, you're dumb' implication ... I could, if I chose to waste my time, hack a TiVo into oblivion and beyond. I have better things to do with my life, so I buy simple, supoprted HD receiving devices - like an S3 TiVo. And keep away from DIY solutions. I'm not trying to dissuade you from wasting your time, but desist from making general assumptions about the abilities of folks you don't know. [/condescending]

[jevo]

I am using a new satellite box that I don't see listed.

Directv D12-300 using the fast IR code. Working just fine.

[manduck]

I have a DCT2000 series, and I find its channel changing to be a bit flaky. I am trying different codes to see if I can make it behave, and I'll probably try a fort too, but I'm wondering if I may get better performance from a DCT2500-series. My cable company now offers those. Is the DCT2500 a more reliable channel changer than the DCT2000? I don't think my cableco enables the serial mode (I know it doesn't work on my current box), so I'm asking about the IR method here.

As long as I'm here: I have seen references in this thread to slow, medium and fast variants of the codes. My TiVo refers instead to A, B and C variants. E.g. 10093-A, 10093-B, and 10093-C. Does that mean that A=fast, B=medium, C=slow or is it something else altogether?

[TiVoJerry]

I keep forgetting to post this info:

A = Medium
B = Fast
C = Slow

[manduck]

I keep forgetting to post this info:

A = Medium
B = Fast
C = Slow
Thanks! That would have been my last guess :)

Any opinion on the DCT2000 vs. DCT2500 question?

[TiVoJerry]

In general, the DCT2xxx series should behave relatively the same. 10046 is proably the best IR code for that platform, keeping in mind that IR position is extremely important (centered and sticking out as far as possible) and that an IR tent will reduce/prevent outside IR interference (including from the TiVo remote).

That being said, there were numerous early hardware versions that could account for some difference, so updating to a 25xx model might improve reliability.

[manduck]

Thanks again. I've been using 100093-C for the last few days and so far haven't had a bad channel change. Strange thing, though: After it finishes recording a program it will change the channel again, but to the same channel it's alreay on. E.g., after recording something from channel 73, you can see it changing to 73 again (you see the numbers appear in the cable box display). This is even though it has nothing else scheduled to record on that channel. Sometimes it will drop a digit or two during that unnecessary change, i.e. going to channel 7 instead of 73 etc.

Is that normal Tivo behaviour? What could be the reason for it?

[rundownhouse]

Comcast forced me to switch to digital cable, and now I can't figure out how to make the TiVO compatible. I can change the channel on the cable remote, but if I use the TiVO remote to change to anything other than channel 3, I get the "lost signal" blue screen.

I spent over five hours on the phone today, simply to get any signal whatsoever. I had no desire to change my cable service, but was informed that I had to. I was told that a service rep was on his way, and then told that I would have to wait until Saturday for anyone to come look at the problem. All of this while Comcast spams just about every channel with a campaign trying to convince the public that competition, in the form of AT&T being allowed to offer services, would be bad.

Guess what, Comcast? You suck, and your government-granted monopoly is no longer necessary. Gone are the days when the infrastructure costs - laying miles and miles of cable, and everything that goes with that - necessitate one government-sponsored provider. Here is a competitor proving that they are willing and able to provide services, should they find anyone willing to pay, and your response is a smear campaign about how its detrimental to everyone? Sorry, Mao, capitalism and competition have ever been the way over here, and I can only hope that such old-fashioned monopolies such as your own fall by the wayside in the face of technology that eliminates barriers to competition.

So. I have no idea how to coordinate my TiVO and my sparkling new Comcast box. Any ideas?

[TiVoJerry]

It sounds like you need to Repeat Guided Setup to tell the DVR that you are now set up for cable with a box. Up to this point, it has been using the internal tuner. RGS for "w/box" will tell it to rely on the digital cable box to do the tuning.

For more, please visit our online support articles here (http://customersupport.tivo.com/LaunchContent.aspx?CID=0702a106-72e5-4d17-8321-871bc84665fc).

[Don Black]

So I need some help guys. I don't have a cable box.

Instead, I use the tuner in my Sony VCR to change channels -- specifically, a Series 2 TiVo and a Sony SLV-N500 VCR. And I'm having problems getting my TiVo to control this Sony VCR.

I tried all of the codes listed on the TiVo website and this forum for Sony cable boxes, but none seem to work. Of course, this isn't totally unexpected since I'm using a Sony VCR and not a Sony cable box.

Can anyone possibly suggest an IR code that will work please? I've already tried "10050" and "10051".

Thanks!

[JimSpence]

It won't do it.

Why not use the built-in tuner in the TiVo for changing channels?

[TiVoJerry]

You definitely have to set up the S2 for cable without a box. The DVR will not be able to change the channels on the VCR. You can always output it to the line inputs on the VCR if you want to record from the DVR.

Additionally, you could split the cable to the DVR & VCR to record two things at once, assuming the S2 is a single tuner. If it's the DT, well then you can record three things at once.

[Don Black]

Hmmm... Thanks guys. I'm going to need to think about this for a bit then. I might be back! =)

[blahedo]

On 1 June, Insight did some sort of upgrade to their system, and now channel changing has become extremely unreliable.

My unit is a General Instrument-branded Motorola DCT 2000 with the serial port disabled, but up until a month ago the IR worked perfectly. Even when one of the IR blasters would come untaped and dangle it'd work fine, though that's not the case at the moment. Now, half the time or more, when I play a recording, I see on the display that one or two of the digits registered, but not all three, and the channel doesn't change.

What's absolutely infuriating is that every time I go through the recommended setup, every single channel change works perfectly. Every one! Every time! I've been through this at least a dozen times in the last month. But five seconds later when I try to use the TiVo remote to change the channel, it'll skip a digit.

The code the "recommended setup" sends me to is 00093-B (fast). I've tried A and C as well, but these don't help. Per the advice in the OP I've also tried 10006 A, B, and C, with no luck. When I try Channel Up during the Advanced setup, to check whether this code will work, it immediately fails well over half the time on most of these (nearly 100% failure on some). Including 00093-B, which apparently is 100% working when the auto-setup is running.

Aagh, this is maddening. Does anyone have any ideas on what I should try next? As I said, I have a GI (Motorola DCT 2000) unit, from Insight Communications. It's hooked up via IR to my TiVo (series 2), which had worked perfectly for the previous two years. I'm in Galesburg, IL, if that matters.

[TiVoJerry]

While those are usually viable codes for the DCT series, I'd suggest going to a higher numbered (i.e. recently created) IR code. Follow the instructions in our online article (http://customersupport.tivo.com/LaunchContent.aspx?CID=64D126AA-D31D-4613-9A16-3D32477BCD09) (Advanced Troubleshooting for Channel Changing with IR Control) for instructions on how to manually input specific codes.

I'd recommend trying 10042 or 10046, A or B, with the ENTER key set to YES.

[Fredzep]

This really works and it worked the very first time I tried it. It is baffling as MRELK2 said. Thanks to him for the post. I wish I had seen it sooner. I am using the DTV - H20 manufactured by Philips, with the Directv codes in the IR setup; specifically the
code 10074-B, which can be selected in the Tivo advanced setup, under Channel Changing. There are a lot of people out there stumbling upon this problem, so I hope they see this. I tried several things suggested by others, but this is by far the cleanest and simplest solution.

Just got a new H20 and been frustrated for a few days! This worked the 1st time for me too with DTV in the Tivo Channel Changing options. Did not need to go into the advanced Tivo setup! I have the L Shaped IR emittors almost on the right side of the dial. Excellent Thread!

Fredzep

[dmg3]

You mention vortex cable box. what about vortex satellite box? How do you put codes into tivo if the box mentioned is not listed?

[TiVoJerry]

If you have a Series1, you are forced to choose a manufacturer and then go through its list of codes at different speeds; one time with Enter = Yes, one time with Enter = no.

For the Series2, you can either choose a manufacturer and the software will test the codes & Enter settings, choosing one based on your answers. If the automatic method does not work or apply (manufacturer not listed), you can then access the Advanced method that allows you manually enter codes. If you don't know a code that will work, you have the option to test every single IR code one at a time; one time with Enter = Yes, one time with Enter = no. It's a last-ditch effort at that point but better than the method for S1 since there are no duplicates.

[Mustang]

I have a Dish Network 322 box. How do I make sure the "receiver is set to remote address 1"? I don't understand what this means...

[Edmund]

I have a Dish Network 322 box. How do I make sure the "receiver is set to remote address 1"? I don't understand what this means...


The dish receivers know 16 remote addresses, so you can have more then one dish receiver in a given room. But the only address the tivo knows is #1. Check your dish manual on how to identify what address your receiver is actually set to, and to switch addresses if you need to.

This thread might help:

http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/mboard/rc-master/thread.cgi?6331

[mprh]

Old: Motorola DCT2000 from Comcast (when it was AT&T Broadband)
• 3 digits, No enter key, 10006 Slow

New: Motorola DCT5100 hi-def box from Comcast
• 3 digits, No enter key, 10006 Slow

I didn't have to change anything. However, I tested the IR blaster with this new box for only about one day. My SA TiVo degraded the quality too much to use it for any of the already-too-compressed SD digital channels (which the 2000 delivered better than the 5100 does), or with the high-quality HD channels either.

Is the esata output activated on the Motorola hi def dvr?
Thanks,
Marie

[viccini]

I just upgraded my cable box to Motorola DCH 3200.

I am trying to use the IR cables from my Tivo Series 2 box to make the Tivo change the channels.

It seems like they are working in that the channel on the cable box are changing (when I go through the channel changing setup on my Tivo), but on my TV screen the channels are not changing. This might be a result of how my cables are plugged into the Tivo, TV, and cable box.

So, one of my inputs has cable only on it (pressing the tivo button does NOT bring up the main menu), while the other input has cable, but when I press the Tivo button, the Tivo menu appears.

I've read other posts that mention codes and am not really sure what this is referring to. Also, there does not seem to be anything specific on this community site regarding Motorola DCH 3200 boxes and channel changing.

Please help!
Thanks,
Ilya

[viccini]

I just upgraded my cable box to Motorola DCH 3200.

I am trying to use the IR cables from my Tivo Series 2 box to make the Tivo change the channels.

It seems like they are working in that the channel on the cable box are changing (when I go through the channel changing setup on my Tivo), but on my TV screen the channels are not changing. This might be a result of how my cables are plugged into the Tivo, TV, and cable box.

So, one of my inputs has cable only on it (pressing the tivo button does NOT bring up the main menu), while the other input has cable, but when I press the Tivo button, the Tivo menu appears.

I've read other posts that mention codes and am not really sure what this is referring to. Also, there does not seem to be anything specific on this community site regarding Motorola DCH 3200 boxes and channel changing.

Please help!
Thanks,
Ilya

[mike fleming]

My Tivo frequently picks up the wrong channel . I have had it 6 years and it is getting worse. My box is a Thomson PVR10UK linked to a Sky box.
I contacted Tivo and they said to tuck one of the IR thingies behind the box and make sure the other one is positioned correctly in front . It still gets the channel wrong 25% of the time ; missed the rugby world cup semi final last night as a result . I have changed batteries on the remote and it works fine with all other functions . Do the IR things wear out ; if so where do I get new ones . OR is it all about correct positioning on the front of the Sky box . Is there anything else I can do?
Am getting desperate and am under domestic pressure to abandon and get Sky+

[mike fleming]

I recently posted a question about unreliable channel changing on my Thomson Tivo using IR things . I cannot find it or whether I have had any replies .
Can anyone help me . ?

[TiVoJerry]

IR emitters either work or they don't. It is likely that you are experiencing interference that could be attributed to dust buildup on the set top box bezel or the emitters have shifted out of position. Basic troubleshooting should take care of the issue, regardless of the fact that this is a UK box.

Confirm emitter position (centered on set top box sensor, sticking out as far as possible). This is the most vital part, especially if you haven't changed any code settings.
You may wish to create a "tent" of some sort to block out stray interference (halogen bulbs, sunlight, IR signals from your remote or any other IR source in the room, etc) by wrapping around the emitters so they are the only items that can shine on the sensor. You can use a thick magazine or even just isolate the set top box by rotating it or putting it behind a closed cabinet door.

For more details, you should read our online article titled "How Do I Verify My IR Cable Connections?" (http://customersupport.tivo.com/LaunchContent.aspx?CID=BABB4BEB-CC50-4CD1-8495-184DA3E4CAB9)

[network23]

I'm not sure how this works. My Series 2 TiVo is not able to change channels on my DirecTV box via IR. DirecTV just installed the box yesterday. Before that, I had a DirecTV HD box the TiVo had no problems working with.

Here's what I know.
1. DirecTV uses these "dice stickers" to identify which remotes go to which boxes.
2. The HD Box was a "1".
3. TiVo was working fine with HD box changing channels
4. Because of two other DirecTV boxes in the house, the new box was set to "3".
5. I've gone through the Guided Setup four times now. TiVo has never even suggested that it would change the channel. Absolutely nothing happens on the box.
6. The DirecTV remote works fine on the box.

TiVo tells me there is only one code for DirecTV boxes. How can that be? I would have to think there would be different codes since the boxes have to differentiate between different remotes.

Please help.

[TiVoJerry]

Which make/model are you using? We have only one main IR code captured for new DTV set top boxes and haven't done a capture for multiple remote addresses on a single model.

[network23]

It's a D11-100.

I went into the settings and found the remote was set to AV1-AV2, or something like that (even though the remote was switched to DTV to control it). When I switched it back to DirecTV, the DirecTV remote stopped working, but the TiVo did.

So, it is obviously something to do with the settings used to separate signals from boxes in the same room. The question is, how to do I fix this so it will work?

[TiVoJerry]

Your best best is to build an IR tent of some sort so that only the IR emitters are shining on the IR sensor. All you need to do is keep each D11 from receiving signals from our IR emitter.

You can achieve the same result by putting one D11 behind a closed door, possibly by turning one sideways, but the best bet is to wrap the emitters behind a material that does not allow IR to shine through (cardboard, tin foil, etc)

See our online article (Building an IR Tent (http://customersupport.tivo.com/LaunchContent.aspx?CID=D6D8D788-9E89-4D6D-81AF-4A237434EC02)) for more.

[network23]

Looks like that's the best solution. Thanks!

[amarshll]

I've spent hours looking for someone with this problem but haven't found one.

My cable company -- Insight -- recently "upgraded" its digital cable. (I have a Motorola box, not sure of the model number. (It's not HDTV.) And I'm using the IR cables to change channels.

Recently, I've been having a lot of problems with channel changing. And I think I've finally figured it out. The channel changes on the cable box, but not on the TiVo. So for example, tonight, I was watching a bad movie on a cable channel. I went to make dinner and the TiVo was scheduled to record a news program at 7 pm. When I went to watch the news program, the cable box was tuned to the right channel, and the TiVo "Now Playing" said that it had the news program. But when I played it, it was the bad movie.

I've played with the IR cables, but clearly, they're working. I reset my TiVo not long ago. Any other thoughts?

[topjimmy]

I'm having the same problems with my motorola box from insight. I was hoping someone had some information about it.

[BetterYeti]

I have completely lost channel changing ability on cable box through serial. Tivo is a 40 hr S2 (first gen with ATT Broadband branding) and a Motorola DCT 2244 box. It had been working flawlessly since the feature was first enabled many years ago. I have restarted the Tivo box a number of times as well as going through the trouble shooting for serial connection multiple times. Still not working. Has this been identified as an issue with 9.1? Or is it more likely a cable box issue? I'm on Boston area Comcast. I REALLY don't want to go back to IR after these many years. Any thoughts?

[TiVoJerry]

topjimmy, gonna need more info in order to provide info. What model are you talking about?

BetterYeti, serial control has not had any problems with 9.1. It's likely that your cable provider did something to disable serial control on your set top box, in which case IR would be your only option until they decide to re-enable it.

[JCothron]

OK, I am seriously flustered at this point, i have tried everything i know and been to almost every different forum site and website searching for answers, but heres my problem:

I have a series 2DT Tivo unit and my cable company recently switched service to IPTV through fiber, TDS Telecom, anyways I need a working IR code for the SRB i have which is a Scientific Atlanta IPN330HD I have tried everything please please help, my unit cannot change channels and this is very very annoying. Thanks in advance for any and help and suggestions.

[TiVoJerry]

10080 has been working fine for that particular model for quite awhile.

[JCothron]

Ok it worked for one channel change but its skipped from channel 31 to channel 2 and would not continue any further when i tried to set it, any more suggestions and where exactly is the ir bulb on my STB, i see what i think is one but nothing is happening when i try it there i have moved these blasters around everywhere, please help

[topjimmy]

topjimmy, gonna need more info in order to provide info. What model are you talking about?

BetterYeti, serial control has not had any problems with 9.1. It's likely that your cable provider did something to disable serial control on your set top box, in which case IR would be your only option until they decide to re-enable it.


It's a humax series 2 tivo box. I have the ir blaster's hooked up, I even put a new set on. When I'm watching tv and it's time for a show to record and tivo changes the channel it won't change but the info bar says it has. Also if it does change it goes to channel 2. Any ideas?

[TiVoJerry]

It's a humax series 2 tivo box. I have the ir blaster's hooked up, I even put a new set on. When I'm watching tv and it's time for a show to record and tivo changes the channel it won't change but the info bar says it has. Also if it does change it goes to channel 2. Any ideas?

I need to know the make/model of the set top box you are trying to control, not the make/model of your DVR. TS would be the same regardless of which model TiVo DVR you own.

[JCothron]

Ok I have the 10080-B code partially changing channels but It wont change on its it's own now. When you try and change it only works some of the time and it seems after looking at the IR sensors they are working fine. is there anyway to make the signal strnger, it acts like it doesnt recognize the signal and there is a huge 5 second delay between changing channels. please help this is seriously annoying.

[TiVoJerry]

1> Make sure to set the ENTER key setting to "Yes".
2> Using a flashlight, make sure you know exactly where the sensor is on the SA box and center the IR emitters one above/below & sticking out as far as possible. Position is crucial.
3> Lastly, build an IR tent (http://customersupport.tivo.com/LaunchContent.aspx?CID=D6D8D788-9E89-4D6D-81AF-4A237434EC02) to isolate outside interference & bounceback echoes.

[JCothron]

Thanks Jerry, and i hate asking this but I see a bulb type light on the right side of the STB but I have placed the IR emitters on the left side, it doesnt work at all in front of the bulb but works partially in front of the open area on the left. I dunno?? what is a good material to use for a an IR tent? and should i use 1, 2, 3 or 4 digit coding for the channel changes? i know i sound novice but this seems to be defeating me and i need help

[SCIFI 3D zoo]

I"m not sure if I have a compat. problem or not. I have a new DishNetwork "VIP 222" HD sat box. And I can't get the IR to work. It's possible the IR is broke. It's hooked up right, and I just took it off the cable box after being used for 3 years. I'm glad I didn't get a DVR. From what I've read that may not have worked at all.

So either my IR is broke or there's some other problem. This is a Dual-Tuner box. I still have Comcast in the house so I hooked up the coaxial from that to the RF IN jack on TIVO. I've positioned the IR booms all over the place. Don't know what else to try.

P.S. This box is a dual-tuner and does have the RF for the 2nd tuner but I'm just trying to control the 1st tuner here with the sat. box.

[Rose4uKY]

I just started having a problem a couple weeks ago. I have the Motorola DCT 2244 box from Insight. One day my channels wouldn't change. One of my IR sensors came off and they were both on top and I didn't realize it. I had them both sitting next to each other on the top and it had been working that way for a while then one day it quit. So I put them back the right way one on top one on bottom ran the setup and channels changed fine but I kept having problems on my recordings. It would stay on one channel and not change but say it was recording my season pass but the other channel would be on there. My channels also started changing faster then they were before and I wasn't sure if that had anything to do with it or not. I called Tivo she said my IR sensors could be bad or I should use Serial. Insight won't enable the serial and I guess I shouldn't of mentioned Tivo but I did and they said we don't support that we want you to use our box and they wouldn't enable it.

I have a dual tuner Tivo in my bedroom without a box so I took those new IR sensors hooked them up ran the test channels changed and I thought I was ok. But last night and tonight it didn't change the channel to record a show again. I called Tivo and I knew there was a setting to make my channels change slower but I couldn't find it. It used to be slow medium and fast I thought and I searched for it under settings. So tonight I called Tivo back and he had me change my code under advanced settings I would of never found it from 10006-B to 10006-C which is the slower changing one. I really hope this helps me now. If not he said unplug the Tivo from the wall for a minute and plug it back in but that the slower channel changing should fix me. I hope so!! It's messed up on me 3 Wednesdays in a row and this was my test tonight but my shows weren't on cause of the CMA Awards. So I think while I am asleep I will set it to randomly record 4 or 5 shows on different channels and see if they all record on the right channel.

But I guess there's no other way to enable the serial port your cable company has to do it right? I am hoping I am fixed now but it's weird how here recently I have been reading about other people having the same problem. Tivo did tell me serial was better but then I read some people have problems every so often with serial. But my other question is on my DCT 2244 Motorola on the question about do you have to enter I chose yes. I haven't used my cable remote in a few years since I've had Tivo so I wasn't a 100% sure on the enter thing but I thought on my old remote and this box I did have to hit enter to change the channels so I chose yes. I guess I could hunt down that remote LOL!!

Has anyone else who has had this problem using IR with my same Motorola box gotten it fixed by changing from fast to slow?
Thanks, Rose

[Phialpha]

Just moved into a new house and I don't have a phone line. After years of using a DirecTV receiver with a Serial Connection, I have gotten spoiled.

I don't have a landline hooked up so, long story short, I switched to Digital Cable.

I have a Motorola DCH100 digital settop box and a Series 2 ST. I have tried someones suggestion of a standard 3.5mm cable to connect the serial ports on the Tivo and the CableBox. It didn't work. I tried cycling the cablebox also.

Does anyone know if the Digital Cable box that Cox offers (in Wichita, KS if it matters) has the Serial activated and I just need the correct cable? If I need to change the wires on the standard stereo cable I can do that. I have searched the web, but I haven't found much useful info on the DCH100 since I think it was released in 7/07

Also, if Cox has it "disabled" is it a settings disabled or hardware disabled. I have a few contacts at Cox and figured I would start with them if it's just finding someone to turn on the feature for me.

If it is hardware disabled does anyone know a common Digital Cable box for Standard Def that I could ask for that DOES work with the Series 2 serial connection?

I know it's 20 questions, but if I find any answers I'll post them up here ;)
Not that it matters, I am trying to get this solved before Dexter comes on Sunday Night...
Please and Thank You.

[Rose4uKY]

Well my problem is all fixed now. I knew there was a setting to make the channels change slower and somehow mine went to the fast changing and that was what was messing me up. Ever since Tivo had me go under advance settings and change my setting to the slower changing one I haven't had a problem since. All my shows are recording right now. I haven't had a problem with it being on the wrong channel ever since. So I think my problem is fixed. Rose

[TiVoJerry]

Just moved into a new house and I don't have a phone line. After years of using a DirecTV receiver with a Serial Connection, I have gotten spoiled.

I don't have a landline hooked up so, long story short, I switched to Digital Cable.

I have a Motorola DCH100 digital settop box and a Series 2 ST. I have tried someones suggestion of a standard 3.5mm cable to connect the serial ports on the Tivo and the CableBox. It didn't work. I tried cycling the cablebox also.

Does anyone know if the Digital Cable box that Cox offers (in Wichita, KS if it matters) has the Serial activated and I just need the correct cable? If I need to change the wires on the standard stereo cable I can do that. I have searched the web, but I haven't found much useful info on the DCH100 since I think it was released in 7/07

Also, if Cox has it "disabled" is it a settings disabled or hardware disabled. I have a few contacts at Cox and figured I would start with them if it's just finding someone to turn on the feature for me.

If it is hardware disabled does anyone know a common Digital Cable box for Standard Def that I could ask for that DOES work with the Series 2 serial connection?

I know it's 20 questions, but if I find any answers I'll post them up here ;)
Not that it matters, I am trying to get this solved before Dexter comes on Sunday Night...
Please and Thank You.

As far as I know, only DCT models have been set up to work with serial control. I'm not familiar with the DCH series or its capabilities. It's likely that you'll have to stick with IR (code 10046 is most likely).

[Rose4uKY]

I have a DCT model and I tried Serial and it didn't work. But I was told to call my cable company that they had to enable the port and they said they wouldn't do it that they don't support Tivo. I guess I shouldn't of told them what it was for. But then I figured out my problem was a Tivo setting for my box and my IR sensors started changing the channels right again. But if your port is not enabled I was told by Tivo it's something your cable company has to do on there end. Rose

[Phialpha]

I ended up finding the Ir blasters in my basement. They work ok, but I would still like the Serial Port.

I spoke with a cox representative and he explained it was an economic decision. If I really wanted it I should get my friends together to tell cox "hey please turn on the feature that costs $.20."

I signed up for cox digital cable specifically for the serial port. When I find the right person at Cox I plan on explaining I could pay $45 a month for basic, which I know will work with Tivo, or pay $110 for digital (and rent their box).

As best I can tell the DCH series boxes were released in 07/07 to meet the requirements of "707." Somehow I ended up on a whitepaper for one and...that was way over my head.

I found the IrBlaster worked with a Motorola type Digital Cable box using "005" style channels AND pressing "Enter." I think without enter would work too, but I did it just so it changes quicker.

[Rose4uKY]

On my motorola digital box I chose 005 and yes for enter. I have such an old box and my remote is so old that you did have to hit enter. My parents remote with there DVR is so much different. I just know one of the software updates made my changing go to fast and it was messing up and Tivo helped me get it back to the slower changing and I was fine ever since.

Good Luck!! Rose

[obxripper]

Just got Tivo this week and didn't realize my hughes hird-e1 wasn't compatable. I can get some channels to work on the remote, but it's mostly a struggle. Since there's no serial port ( and I've tried all IR manuevers - tent, positioning, etc.) Is there anything else I can do?

[cbear70]

I don't have an inactivity setting for the screensaver . I just got Tivo and am regretting it because of the stupid dish, otherwise i love it. I just want it to be able to record shows... I read through this thread but coudn't find anything for the 322. I don't have a vcr any longer and got tivo instead of one. What can i do. Thank you.

[SaintMichael]

Nevermind

[chilicasa]

Has anyone figured out where or how to get a serial port cable that fits the most common sat box by Starchoice? We have the DSCH505
Any help would be appreciated.
:)

[TiVoJerry]

cbear70, the instructions I have to disable the 322's screensaver are:
go into Menu >System Setup >Installation >Updates.

Hope that helps because it's all I've got.


chilicasa, looking at Starchoice's website doesn't show me a DSCH505. I only saw user manuals for the DSR505 and didn't see a serial port for it. You may want to post your question in a new thread and include an image to make it easier for someone to help.

[dalkinn]

I have the Dish 322 receiver, two of them in fact (4 TVs) and having been using TV with one successfully for years.

I recently acquired another Tivo unit. My understanding is that I can't use this on one of the two TVs using the second 322 output, which leaves only one TV left I can use it on. However, it sounds like Tivo will not be able to change the channel on that receiver anyway since it isn't on remote channel 1 (my main Tivo Box is using 1).

Are these assumptions correct, and that basically anyone that uses the 322 receivers will only ever be able to have one channel-changing Tivo? If so, I'll probably just hook it up to another TV and treat it as a VCR. I should be able to transfer recordings between units fine, and pause the program that's currently playing.

Thanks!

[dlroth]

I can't get my tivo to change channels on my directv h21. Anyone have the IR code that works?

[TiVoJerry]

I can't get my tivo to change channels on my directv h21. Anyone have the IR code that works?

Have you tried 10074?

[wwml]

I have a Series 2 80gb Dual Tuner Tivo box. I'm now thinking about getting DISH for a 2 TV setup. I want to be able to use the Tivo box to record one TV while watching live TV on the other one. My question is which Dish box I should get: 1) a dual tuner 322 box; Or 2) two single tuner 311 boxes (I don't know if Dish will give me this option, though).

Please advise. Thanks a lot!

[wwml]

I have a Series 2 80gb Dual Tuner Tivo box. I'm now thinking about getting DISH for a 2 TV setup. I want to be able to use the Tivo box to record one TV while watching live TV on the other one. My question is which Dish box I should get: 1) a dual tuner 322 box; Or 2) two single tuner 311 boxes (I don't know if Dish will give me this option, though).

Please advise. Thanks a lot!

[BTN1]

HELP! I need an IR code for a Pace TDZ779X. Apparently its a new HD box provided by mediacom. Any suggestions?

[BTN1]

^^^^Answer: per Pace - use Motorola codes - It works. No thanks are deserving to the following companies: Tivo & Mediacom.

[Lyssophobe]

Any chance anyone knows the IR code for a Scientific Atlanta IPN603MCG? I've googled myself out on this one. ;-)

Thanks in advance...

[raardvark]

The forum has conflicting messages about getting the IR Blaster to control Directv model R15-100 DVRs. Has anyone gotten this work? If so, what code(s) was used?

Thanks

Red

[TiVoJerry]

I don't have any data for Scientific Atlanta IPN603MCG but the common SA codes are 00018 & 10080.

I also don't have any data for the R15 but 10074 is the latest code we added for DTV models.

[JimSpence]

The R15 is a DVR, so why would you want to have another DVR control it?

[derock75]

does any know of a universal remote that will control the sony sat-hd300 directv reciev er? please help ive already tried three to no avail.

[Edmund]

does any know of a universal remote that will control the sony sat-hd300 directv reciev er? please help ive already tried three to no avail.

If the receiver is set for RF, none will. Set it to IR, and use the standard Sony sat code.

[beebul]

I've just got a woolworths freeview box and Tivo doesn't have the IR codes... is there any chance I can enter them myself.. and if so HOW!!?

[classicsat]

Ask in the UK section.

[TiVoJerry]

Since this is a UK box, you'll be working with a Series1. Unfortunately there isn't an easy way to test all the codes on those models. You won't be able to add the IR, so the only option left is to go through each manufacturer one by one to test the codes. We didn't come up with a way to access all codes in one screen until a much later SW version in Series2.

I don't have any experience with the UK boxes so I can't even send you in a general direction. I have no idea if the Woolworth codes might be similar to anything else already on file.

[cgtamplin]

Does anyone knows the codes that will drive a Venturer STB7766G Digital to Analog converter? I have a Series 1 Tivo and while the guide obviously doesn't list all of the digital channels, the quality on the primary channel (xx-1) is so much better that I would like to record from that.

[TiVoJerry]

Does anyone knows the codes that will drive a Venturer STB7766G Digital to Analog converter? I have a Series 1 Tivo and while the guide obviously doesn't list all of the digital channels, the quality on the primary channel (xx-1) is so much better that I would like to record from that.

10093 is a new code we've captured for this model, but I'm not sure you can access it from a Series1 as that manfuacturer won't be visible to you. Unfortunately the S1 interface doesn't let you choose a random code manually.

[danmendozar]

Hi, I just bought a tivo series 2. I have a Directv D12-300 receiver. Which channel changing cable I have to use with my satellite? the IR cable or should I buy a home control connector?

thank you

Daniel

[gastrof]

Hi, I just bought a tivo series 2. I have a Directv D12-300 receiver. Which channel changing cable I have to use with my satellite? the IR cable or should I buy a home control connector?

thank you

Daniel

What is a "home control connector"?

Is this something you read about in TiVo literature (a term I'm not familar with), or is it something else?

[greg_burns]

Hi, I just bought a tivo series 2. I have a Directv D12-300 receiver. Which channel changing cable I have to use with my satellite? the IR cable or should I buy a home control connector?

thank you

Daniel

I would recommend the Peterson Technology USB TV Translator (http://www.patersontech.com/products/usbtvtranslator.aspx).

[classicsat]

"Home Control" is DirecTV's term for the serial connector on some of their older DirecTV boxes, in the form of a 4P4C modular connector, the same as a telephone handset uses. AFAIK, the D10 series was the last to be equipped with them, after that they used USB.

To use a DirecTV receiver with the HC jack, you'd get a special cable with a 1/8" plug for the TiVo side, and the 4P4C for the DirecTV side. TiVo sells them on their store, plus you can get ones from eBay sellers, or make your own.

[mymerrill]

Does anyone have the code for the ADB 5810WX cable box? This is provided by Hotwire Communications.

[TiVoJerry]

Does anyone have the code for the ADB 5810WX cable box? This is provided by Hotwire Communications.

Aside from the fact that this is a DVR, we have no experience with this make/model.

[hemi4266]

Does anyone know which Directv boxes (sony, rca, hughes, etc.) have our local channels on the LOW numbers (2,5,7, etc) and not the high numbers(961, 962, etc)? My sony sat-a65 doesn't work properly all the time with the serial cable and the IR is too slow & unreliable. I want to find a new/used box that accepts the serial or home control cable for tivo and has the correct local channels. (I don't want to have to teach my family that channel 2 is now 961, etc)
Thank you!

Dennis

[TiVoJerry]

That's probably a question best posed to DTV directly. We haven't tracked which models tune to locals in the low range.

[classicsat]

AFAIK, the Plus boxes, which are the ones launched in the 1998/99 era, and included multi satellite capability, also have local channel number mapping, as well as any models subsequent to that era. In my junk pile, I have an RCA DRD420RE, which fits that description, plus has Home Control.

[ccwf]

Anybody using a tivo with an SA 1840? Any issues with the blaster?

For the Scientific Atlanta Explorer 1840 (used by Rogers in Canada), a member wrote me to recommend use of code 10018-C and furthermore advised to place the TiVo IR emitter "to the right of the clock under the Guide button give or take a millimeter or 2".

[Edmund]

welcome back, ccwf. :)

[cadamy]

I have a receiver that requires APG, but I can't find here what that actually is. What does APG stand for, if anything? Apologies.

[classicsat]

Advanced Program Guide. Amongst other things, it defines the serial protocol used to control the DirecTV box.

[chiefmissile]

Hi,

My first post, i am in Oman and have a DC 2000 digital sat receiver, i can recieve hotbird, nilesat and arabsat. Every six months or so i have to get the box reloaded with the new codes, it takes seconds as you know, but i pay the equivelant of 10 pounds for the pleasure. Is there anyway that i can do this my self, if so what site do i need to visit? The one they use out here is an arab one called alnakash, i think but i have been unable to locate it. Any help will be much appreciated


Andrew

[mrchristensen]

I've looked for 2 days now to find out if I can use my Tivo Series 2 to control the tuner on my Philips DVDR 3506. Any thoughts? I've gotten into the Advanced Setup, but none of the 5-digit IR codes I've tried so far have worked. Any help would be appreciated.

[TiVoJerry]

I've looked for 2 days now to find out if I can use my Tivo Series 2 to control the tuner on my Philips DVDR 3506. Any thoughts? I've gotten into the Advanced Setup, but none of the 5-digit IR codes I've tried so far have worked. Any help would be appreciated.

IR control for TiVo DVRs is only meant for use with set top boxes (digital antenna, cable, satellite) for the purpose of channel changing. It will not control a DVD recorder.

[mrchristensen]

I only want to control the channel changing. I could buy a converter box, but I already have a DVDR with a built-in tuner. Can I use my my Series 2 to change the channel on my Philips DVDR 3506?

[TiVoJerry]

Since you used the word "converter", I'm assuming you're talking about digital antenna as your source. We only captured IR codes for common converter boxes (those that were Coupon Eligible Converter Boxes). It is not worth the effort and cost for us to add control for corner case situations like this. Sorry.

[mrchristensen]

When I saw about 1000 IR codes, I had hoped that someone would know which ones **might** work on a Philips DVDR 3506, that's all.

And yes, when I said "converter box", I meant a digital antenna. My Series 2 doesn't have a digital tuner, so I need something to pull in the channels.

Thanks for your replies.

[TiVoJerry]

The IR protocol for digital converters includes the delimiter (dash or dot) between the major and minor of the channel number (28-1, 11-2, etc). None of the previously existing codes on file have a delimiter, so only those recently added would even have a chance at working.

Here's the entire list.
10086
10087
10090
10090
10091
10091
10092
10093
10094
10095
10096
10097
10098
10099
10100
10101
10102
10103

Series1 customers have tried other workarounds with other codes but they are of limited benefit.

[Jay_in_CA]

The IR protocol for digital ... only those recently added would even have a chance at working.
Here's the entire list.
10086... 10103


Hi Jerry,
I sure hope you or someone else here can help.
I need the 5-digit Tivo IR code for my Magnavox (Funai) ZV450MW8 combo DVD-R/VCR unit. Reading through this (thank you!) and many other user forums, I discovered that I can use the ATSC tuner within the Magnavox to ''push'' the digital channels through so that I can view through Tivo (Series 2, single tuner). Coax splits: directly in Tivo, and into Magnavox, then AV cables from Magnavox into Tivo. Yes, it's hooked up properly. Yes, I've lined up the IR cables properly. (No, not going to use a DTA or other STB.) Yes, I've gone through Guided Setup, basically ''tricking'' Tivo into thinking it has both Cable and Satellite inputs, where the digital channels from the Magnavox acts as the ''Satellite'' feed. Yes, I've tried dozens of codes through the Advanced Channel Changing menu already. If I could just put in the correct IR code into Tivo, then Tivo can change the channels on the Magnavox and solve my woes. No, I don't want to do any controlling of the Magnavox unit other than having the Tivo be able to change its channels through the IR.
Unfortunately, none of the 10086 through 10103 codes seem to work.
Thanks! Jay

[classicsat]

There is no code. The Tivo isn't designed to control VCRs. You could try the Magnavox converter code, or get a proper converter.

[pegasus]

The IR protocol for digital converters includes the delimiter (dash or dot) between the major and minor of the channel number (28-1, 11-2, etc). None of the previously existing codes on file have a delimiter, so only those recently added would even have a chance at working.

Here's the entire list.
10086
10087
10090
10090
10091
10091
10092
10093
10094
10095
10096
10097
10098
10099
10100
10101
10102
10103

Series1 customers have tried other workarounds with other codes but they are of limited benefit.

Is there any chance that these 'digital converter codes' could be added as its own converter (or even added to the "Universal" one already in place) for those of us with Series 1 machines who have supported TIVO for a decade?

It must be possible as I see that the Comcast Digital Converter is now on the list of cable boxes for my Series 1.

[TiVoJerry]

We are able to add new cable and satellite codes because they still use the same channel changing protocols as when the S1 was released. Digital antenna converters utilize a delimiter to separate the major and minor channel numbers (11-1, 27-2, etc).
*Sometimes you'll see this as 11.1 or 27.2 (dot vs dash, same thing)

To have the S1 units utilize a delimiter would require a software update. They simply do not have the software to deal with it, and the other infrastructure changes needed to support it. It's not as simple as just pushing the IR codes over, otherwise we'd have already done that.

The reality is that it is not practical for us to even attempt a software update for the S1 platform. Instead, we sent messaging out and provided upgrade offers before the transition to give customers the opportunity to get new equipment at a reduced price.

[pegasus]

It's not as simple as just pushing the IR codes over, otherwise we'd have already done that.

I realize it wouldn't give users the subchannels, but with my digital converter (that should work with IR code 10090) will automatically go to the dot-1 channel with just the 2 digit channel input.

I searched every single code in every single cable box listed on my Series 1, but unfortunately none of them uses 10090.

I would be happy to just be able to get to the dot-1 channels via IR if the 10090 code would ever mysteriously appear in the "Universal" box listing. ;)

The reality is that it is not practical for us to even attempt a software update for the S1 platform. Instead, we sent messaging out and provided upgrade offers before the transition to give customers the opportunity to get new equipment at a reduced price.

That message (if it was sent to the email address on file with TIVO) must have fallen victim to the inbound spam filter of NetZero, much like some recent account messages from TivoCommunity.com ;)

[pikapp307]

I have a Dish network/echostar VIP222k and I am having trouble getting the tivo to change channels usiing the IR emitters... Any help would be appreciated greatly, thanks!

[ScottFloyd]

The Wegener SMD 515 set top box is an IPTV set top. It is not listed as a cable set top box in the Tivo menu of cable set tops. I have an Amino 110 that works OK but I would like to try the Wegener. Has anyone found a compatible manufacturer to make the Wegener SMD 515 work?

[atobin]

The IR blasters are not working when I try to set them up. I choose Samsung as my cable box model and nothing happens. I have Model SMT-H3050 with Time Warner Cable in NY. Any help is greatly appreciated!!

[TiVoJerry]

The IR blasters are not working when I try to set them up. I choose Samsung as my cable box model and nothing happens. I have Model SMT-H3050 with Time Warner Cable in NY. Any help is greatly appreciated!!

This thread is just about whether or not there are available codes. Your model is supported and uses IR code 00018. You'll need to focus on basic troubleshooting as per our online article (How do I set up and verify my IR cable connections? (http://support.tivo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/116/kw/ir/r_id/100041))

If that doesn't help, please start a new discussion thread.

[13Blu]

I have a Tivo Humax 2500 and just received the Dish HD222, it is NOT in HD, is NOT a DVR and is set up for 1 TV only.

I have checked out this post 3 times and can't find the IR code(s) for the 222, can anyone help me out?

Thanks

[classicsat]

Use standard Echostar codes, and make sure the receiver is set to address 1.

[bicker]

This might be more of a forum issue, but... I searched the Thread for both QIP and FIOS and came up empty -- nothing about serial compatibility, nothing about IR codes -- not even an "it doesn't work". What's the deal?

[classicsat]

They are standard Motorola cable boxes as far as IR codes and serial goes.

[bicker]

So just refer to the corresponding DCT/DCH codes, then, eh?

[TiVoJerry]

Yup. 10006 and 10046 work well according to some customers.

[bicker]

Thanks!

[packerswin]

Hello. I have an ADB 3800w box provided with my FTTH through my local phone co-op. My Tivo is a dual tuner series 2. I am having problems getting the IR code for this box... I tried the Amino box codes in channel set up for my remote and they work intermittently. Biggest probles are with going to channel 2 instead of 102 or 130 instead of 3 along with other channel difficulties. I understand I can only use this Tivo as a single channel recorder because the ADB box is set up as only a single tuner and how would i be able to split an ethernet TV signal connection anyway?

If I can get the correct IR codes to use I will be happy enough with just using single channel recording, I wondered if it is possible to use two boxes to get dual tuner capability? Run the one into Tivo and the other directly to the TV.

Any clues or helpful information would be appreciated.....

[TiVoJerry]

Use the Advanced Setup option (http://support.tivo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/357/kw/advanced/r_id/100041)and try using code 10073. This isn't a common model so we don't have much experience with it. Make very sure you have the IR sensor located, and don't forget to try "Yes" and "No" for the "Enter Key" setting.

[packerswin]

I am trying 10073 A as of now. It seems to work OK with all of the channels 2-130, but if I input channel 311 to go to a music station it goes to channel 2 (there is no channel 1). I am testing it with programmed recordings this afternoon. If it works reliabley I honestly don't care about the music channels. I will update my success or failure with 10073A IR code.

But I would like some input on any possible workaround to possibly get to use the dual tuner capability. If that is not appropriate for this thread please advise. Thanks.

[HawaiiAES]

Any updated information on this would be very useful to myself as well, as i am helping a few customers with this box currently.Feel free to PM me with your results Packerswin.

Thanks

[dieselburner]

Hi, I have a VIP222K dual receiver and a Humax DRT-800. I want to have the Humax change the channel on my 2nd receiver. The owners manual says that the second receiver is controlled by both UHF and IR signals. I went through the guided setup and none of the Humax preprogrammed settings worked on receiver 2. I did find settings that worked on receiver 1 so I know the IR blasters are working. Does anyone know which code will work for me? Thanks in advance.

Steve

[TiVoJerry]

Hi, I have a VIP222K dual receiver and a Humax DRT-800. I want to have the Humax change the channel on my 2nd receiver. The owners manual says that the second receiver is controlled by both UHF and IR signals. I went through the guided setup and none of the Humax preprogrammed settings worked on receiver 2. I did find settings that worked on receiver 1 so I know the IR blasters are working. Does anyone know which code will work for me? Thanks in advance.

Steve

You have to use output #1 as it is the one controlled by IR. IR code 10001 will work for this model.

[dieselburner]

I must be misinterpreting what I am reading in the manual. In any case, I can't get the Humax to control output 2 with the IR blasters. Do you think that the IR to RF adapter that Dish sells may work for me in this application? (I would much rather use output 2 for recording) Thanks
Steve

[TiVoJerry]

I must be misinterpreting what I am reading in the manual. In any case, I can't get the Humax to control output 2 with the IR blasters. Do you think that the IR to RF adapter that Dish sells may work for me in this application? (I would much rather use output 2 for recording) Thanks
Steve

Output 2 is only for RF. I cannot vouch for the converter since it is a piece of equipment that we do not provide support for. YMMV. Good luck.

[Big-bill3]

In the thread, Gary Sargent's list is cited, but it's dated 2007.
Where is there a modern list of terrestrial STBs?

[TiVoJerry]

In the thread, Gary Sargent's list is cited, but it's dated 2007.
Where is there a modern list of terrestrial STBs?

See our support article titled Which digital converter boxes for antenna are compatible with my TiVo DVR? (http://support.tivo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/310/kw/antenna/r_id/100041)

[Ducman21]

I need a code for a scientific atlanta cable box cis330. Right now I have a Cisco remote but I'm tring to get my Sony Unverisal remote to work my system,can someone help me.Its also athe Mfg is 07/09.

[the57motz]

I wasn't sure where to put this- but I have a dish network vip 211k and a tivo series 2 single tuner. I couldn't get tivo to change channels to save my life NO codes worked period.

googling my brains out, going crazy i found an old archived tivo forum thread that said if the dish network box was too close to the tivo, channel changing wouldn't work. The archived forum thread post said that if tivo sensed another IR close by it didn't work.

When i moved the dish network box away from the tivo box the 10001-b code worked perfectly.

i can't post links because i've not posted 5 times oh well. dartboard was the name of the poster that posted the info.

[jacosta001]

Hi, i saw tons of good infoo on here i was wondering if any of you guys had a "look up" site for MOTOROLA set top boxes...?

ive been getting the runa around from moto and have not luck through any other vendors.... i would post the GI and UA serials but i have tons of these boxes to look up... seems they are still in another system before i can add them into our own..

if any help thanks. PM me if needed.


JA

[classicsat]

You won't get help with that here. Your issue us up to the providers invlolved.
Motorola ACC should be able to help you, but might not be able to contractually do what you want.

[jwt1969]

Hi, I am trying to find a TIVO IR code for an ADB 5810WX box or ADB 2500W, either one. My new provider uses these boxes, and I am not having a lot of luck. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.

[gigem]

Has anyone had any luck with serial control of Motorola DCX3200 boxes from Series 2 Tivos? The Time Warner guy left me two of the DCXs today and I'm not sure if its even possible? Thank you! Mike

[TiVoJerry]

The functionality hasn't been test at TiVo since the DCT2xxx models and might not be present on newer models. You might want to start a new thread with the proper title to get more interest as not everyone follows a big thread that is focused mostly on IR codes.

Info for the serial control requirements are listed in the Changing channels on a DCT2000 series cable box (http://support.tivo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/283) knowledge article.

Keep in mind that even if those requirements are met, the providers may turn that bit off.

[MrSinatra]

[/size] Motorola DCT2500 series (http://broadband.motorola.com/catalog/productdetail.asp?ProductID=185) (includes DCT2524): use serial[size=1]

Rwood (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/member.php?.=.&s=&action=getinfo&userid=47119&.=.) writes, “It works great using the serial port (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?.=.&s=&postid=2137546&.=.#post2137546)”, but also see this thread (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?.=.&s=&threadid=176314&.=.).

the last link is broken...

i am trying to figure out what i should do. i have a DCT2000 but i am told i could exchange it for a DCT2500. i also have a series2 tivo.

would the serial connection work for me? is it better than one of those direct IR cables you can get on ebay that people use with DTAs?

[gigem]

The functionality hasn't been test at TiVo since the DCT2xxx models and might not be present on newer models. You might want to start a new thread with the proper title to get more interest as not everyone follows a big thread that is focused mostly on IR codes.



Jerry thank you! I realized after posting that the DCX3200 box has an "Ext IR" input (not output) on the back, I think I'm next going to try connecting the Series 2 IR out to the Ext IR in on the DCT and see what I get.