Given that Replay has the ability to add new IR blaster codes to our boxes as part of their nightly download if they wish to do so, is there anyway that we could create and add our own IR blaster codes?

I'm encouraged by reden's recent accomplishments where he was able to let one of Mikeyboy's 2.0 Showstoppers get the 3.0 software using his linux box.

I have seen the IR blaster code files before and they are in a standard UEI format, so I could certainly create the data that needs to be loaded if someone else knows how to get it into the units.

Then we could start adding codes for HDTV receivers and off-brand cable boxes! I have an HDTV receiver that I acquired as part of an Ebay deal and I'd love to be able to hook it up to Replay, if only to get crystal clear reception on the local OTA channels.

PLEASE NOTE: Even though I started this topic, I have been too busy with other things to keep up with the progress that has been made in adding new blaster codes to Replays, so I'm not the person to ask how to do it.

Update 6/16/2007: This thread is now just for the 4k/5k series units (that use RID files). I have split off the posts concerning the 2k/3k/Showstopper units (that use OBJ files) here:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=862213

All files related to adding blaster codes to Replay can be found here...
http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=category&cat_id=106

FlipFlop's "step by step" is here:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=6677629&post6677629
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=6311995#post6311995

The hard part is adding new files. I can't help you there. Maybe flipflop can.

With extract_rtv restrictions, all you can do is overwrite unnecessary IR blaster files with applicable ones. The new files must be the same size or smaller. My guess is the new files may function under the original setup code for the file overwritten.

Terrific idea and new project. I know the techies around here were getting bored ;)

Isn't there a way to add a file over the lan? Lee or any of the experts from molehill care to comment?

I'd love to be able to do something to get my replay to tune HDTV channels!!!!

Originally posted by Jeff D
Isn't there a way to add a file over the lan? Lee or any of the experts from molehill care to comment? I don't think people have gotten anything onto the drive. Just overwritten other stuff.Originally posted by Jeff D
I'd love to be able to do something to get my replay to tune HDTV channels!!!! I don't understand this - it wouldn't be HD anymore...

While I was unemployed, I had several "little" projects going that involved extract_rtv:

1. I modified it (and RTVPatch) to work on Windows 95/98/ME.
2. I was working on a "toy" device driver for Win9x for the Replay file system, and a full file system browser with the ability to write to the disk or image file...

... but since I now have a job again (which is a Good Thing), there has been very little time to work on any of the above again. :(

If you can get the FTPD working on the RPTV (difficult to do on 4xxx/5xxx boxes) you could use that to write files onto the Replay hard drive without opening the box.

AFAIK, the only ways to put new stuff on the drive involve either puling the drive (and some new software to write to the FS), or setting up a proxy Replay server to inject the commands to retrieve the file, similarly to a software update.

TD

So Rob, do you lay awake at night dreaming what you can load IR codes into? :)

It's a good idea..... we may even be able to load our own pause ads on <4k boxes... our own slideshow. We know you can have multiple pause ads that rotate in some manner.

On Ian Prest's RNS page (http://rns.prest.ca/) there is an excellent PDF with his analysis of the RNS protocol. We would probably intercept the "getmirror2" request.

To add a pause ad or IR code, it's not clear if we would need to udpate an existing file or just put the file in the correct directory. The format of the actual files would also need to be determined.

It would not be difficult to modify Ian's RNS server procedure to pass all request to replay except for the getmirror2 call. On 4k> it's not known if those files are signed. The 4k systems could probably use a local box as a proxy server and not have to use dialup.

As much as I would like the credit for getting the RNS dialup to work, it really is Ian who has done the work (and more). I just replicated his experiment (with his help).

Robert

Originally posted by The Robman

I'm encouraged by reden's recent accomplishments where he was able to let one of Mikeyboy's 2.0 Showstoppers get the 3.0 software using his linux box.



No kidding! I would be willing to put this on my Linux partition and serve up upgrades to those folks who have stray 2.0 Showstoppers even though Replay should be doing this.

Originally posted by RandyL712
I don't understand this - it wouldn't be HD anymore...

Still, a good anamorphic 480i image with ReplayTV convenience is nothing to sneeze at. I've been wishing lately that someone had been able to do this with Firefly on "Fox Widescreen Digital." I'd love to have anamorphic DVDs of that show. (Now, that is. Yes, I know about and will buy the official DVD release in November.)

Originally posted by Reden
To add a pause ad or IR code, it's not clear if we would need to udpate an existing file or just put the file in the correct directory. The format of the actual files would also need to be determined.

It would not be difficult to modify Ian's RNS server procedure to pass all request to replay except for the getmirror2 call. On 4k> it's not known if those files are signed. The 4k systems could probably use a local box as a proxy server and not have to use dialup.

On my 5k, the IR data files are not signed. All the panels that implement
the UI to use the data files are signed, but it doesn't appear any of the
IR data filenames are embedded in the panel UI, rather it seems they just
live in a directory which gets read during config. There's a file that serves
as the master list of STB box names and another file with the numeric
ID. Neither are signed.

Robman,

Is there any chance the IR codes for a Dish receiver could be hacked to send a channel-up before sending the channel code?

I'm looking for someone who understands sean riddles instructions http://members.cox.net/seanriddle/replayshell.html to walk me through running the ptvio commands using a terminal program (windows terminal if possible). Including picking out which terminal program to download.
Thanks much.

Robman,

I had a thought: if the <Enter> remote code for Dish could be replaced with a Channel-Up, Channel-Down sequence, then I could enable the "send enter after channel number" option, and then it would send a channel up/down after sending the channel number.

Assuming my dish tuner's guide is set up appropriately so the Up/Down buttons work appropriately, this would guarantee that I don't get tuned to, and stuck on, an "unsubscribed channel".

What do you think? Can the IR blaster codes be changed so a single code actually sends 2 keys in sequence? If you have any ideas, I'd be willing to try them out.

Originally posted by FlipFlop
Is there any chance the IR codes for a Dish receiver could be hacked to send a channel-up before sending the channel code? Absolutely, this is the kind of hack I do in the JP1 world all the time. The "3 minute skip" code that is so popular in my hacked Replay protocol is just a 3 followed by QS. Another popular one I did was for the Apex 1100w DVD player. In their infinite wisdom, Apex decided not to include arrow buttons on the 1100w remote, so you have to hit SHIFT first, then use the number pad (2 = up, 4 = left, etc). So, what i did was create some codes that send SHIFT first, then the number code, then SHIFT again and the 1100w guys love it.

So, if you guys can take care of what's needed on your end, I can create the hacked codes to be loaded.

Are there JP1 codes that will make my girlfriend change the channel for me when I can't find my remote?

Originally posted by Mikeyboy
I'm looking for someone who understands sean riddles instructions http://members.cox.net/seanriddle/replayshell.html to walk me through running the ptvio commands using a terminal program (windows terminal if possible). Including picking out which terminal program to download.
Thanks much. I got the terminal working. Thanks for the help.

I was able to copy the existing dish receiver code (0775) to a new code number on my 4504, and it works. There were no signature files to worry about. I'll leave it set with the new code to see if the files get removed at some point during normal updates.

The files that needed adjustment were:

/name/system/user/mirror/sys-setup-gaea/data/irbdata/ircodes

/name/system/user/mirror/sys-setup-gaea/data/irbdata/ircodesRaw

/name/system/user/mirror/sys-setup-gaea/data/irCodeset/S0775fi.rid

The first 2 need the new number added to them, and the last one I copied to a filename with the new number, and changed the 0775 encoded inside the file to the new number. (The 0775 is encoded twice in binary and once is ASCII.)

Update: with some help from Rob and John on the jp1 group, I was able to patch up the dish IR blaster code in my 4xxx unit to send a channel-up/channel-down sequence after setting the channel number. This seems to fix the 'unsubscribed channel' bug! :D

You are the dude, dude!

I posted this in another forum and Robman suggested I post it here - maybe it will help others. The post was:


Ok, after a week of trying every IR code for my cable box I can't get it to work. It's a Ranger 5000. The manufacturer is Airtopi but their website is gone.

I've tired choosing the code and finishing setup to see if the IR blaster will change channels - with every code....

I've also tried running the cable through the vcr but again the IR codes don't work on vcrs.

Is there an IR code hack that allows more codes to be added to the list to cover universal cable boxes?


I got my pda to work as a learning remote, and assuming that the info I extracted is useful, I need help uploading the codes to my Replaytv.

Flipflop can you help with this?

Has anyone tried to remap channels using this method? It seems like it should work. You just need to edit a IR blaster code file to have it map to different channels. Can you offer some help Flipflop?

Originally posted by stahlgrau
Has anyone tried to remap channels using this method? It seems like it should work. You just need to edit a IR blaster code file to have it map to different channels. Can you offer some help Flipflop? To remap channels the better way is to make changes to the guide itself http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?postid=1375445#post1375445

Robman, have you thought about going at this from another direction?

I mean in the past I have heard that Replay would add IR commands if you sent them a remote. Have you asked ReplayLyndon if thay would be willing to accept UEI codes from your JP1 folks. Heck you guys know that stuff as well as anyone.

I know it does not quench that Hacking desire but it might be easier :)

My apologies if that has been tried, discussed or otherwise rejected as an option.

Has anyone figured out the IR Blaster code situation? I have a new Motorola DCT-5100 and can not get it to work properly. Thank you.

bump

What can we DO wkith this data / access?

What I'd like to do on mt SS:

1. Change the title of manually recorded shows from the date/time format to the actual name of the recording.

2. Edit out those long junk program headers.

3. Create themed recording lists.

Any chance of any of these coming to fruition?

:cool:

Anyone figure this out or can we send ReplayTV a remote like someone suggested above. I have a LG LST-3510 that I would love to change channels. I know I can create a ccf on a Axim to send signals on a timer but then I am managing two guides in a sense. Seems like Replay would be interested in adding these codes for us because as soon as an option comes out that does this and allows downloading to PC then I am out of here. What about just the entire customer base blasting them with e-mails. I have sent two already and called but they are not real responsive or accomodating! Really it can't be that hard of a request. I am paying $12.95 a month to record 10 shows a week. I suppose I can just but the SIR-T351 that someone says works but I am running out of inputs on the projector.

This sounds like a new plug-in for WiRNS may be in order. That way the RTV will think it is getting updated IR codes directly from the mother-ship, and WiRNS could combine local files with the normal upload. Not sure how to go about this but it sounds like it would be something it could be programmed to also do, given sufficient development efforts.

Originally posted by docmcse
This sounds like a new plug-in for WiRNS may be in order. That way the RTV will think it is getting updated IR codes directly from the mother-ship, and WiRNS could combine local files with the normal upload. Not sure how to go about this but it sounds like it would be something it could be programmed to also do, given sufficient development efforts.

Getting the files onto a 5xxx is not a problem anymore. One could do it using presently available tools--e.g. using GetShellCommands to move files through the Photo partition. The problem is that AFAIK nobody has actually made a completely new IR data file for a 5xxx...

MaddGamer created one for Pansat 2500. Here is the link:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=477427&highlight=pansat

I was trying to decipher the RID file format to create one for other device based on The Robman's message previously but I guess I still need some help.

--
Pei-Chiang

I've decoded the RID file format. I've attached a file containing a decoder routine, and all of the existing codes in a decoded text form, along with a description of the file structure.

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This archive contains the remote IR blaster files used by the
ReplayTV 4xxx and 5xxx units. The format of the .rid files
is described below.

The irCodeset_source file contains the source code of a program
which will parse a .rid file and annotate the contents of the file.
If DecodeIR.dll is in the current directory, then it will pass the
bit stream to that library, which will attempt to decode the
protocol and HEX/OBC/EFC codes in the file.

The table.xls file has a table of all of the codes including
the unknown values found in the file, along with the code information
for the digit '0'. For most of the devices the DecodeIR.dll
gives the proper EFC, but there are still a couple places with problems.

remote code table numbers:

0 to 9 = digit0
0x000b = Channel 100+
0x000d = enter
0x0064 = channel up
0x0065 = channel down
0x0066 = last channel
0x00ca = discrete power off
0x00c9 = discrete power on
0x012f = source toggle
0x04b0 = display

0x03e8 = volume up
0x03e9 = volume down
0x03ea = mute toggle

0x02c1 = Fast-Forward
0x02bc = Stop
0x02bd = Play
0x02be = Pause
0x02bf = Record
0x02d5 = Rewind




Note: All numbers stored in big-endian format

Header layout:
byte len label description
0 4 unknown always 0
4 4 code1 IR code number
8 4 type device type, 1=cable, 2=sat, 3=VCR
12 4 entries number of entries in the code table
16 4 baseptr byte offset into file for the code data
20 4 unknown (always 1, except for C7xxx and S7xxx codes)
24 4 code2 IR code number (second copy)
28 64 label ASCII description for this codeset.
Terminated with 0xCD, except for C7xxx and S7xxx codes which use 0x00
92 24*entries Code table

Table entry:
offset len label description
+0 4 codeid replaytv remote code number
+4 4 freq (frequency in kHz)*10
+8 2 unknown (values seen: 33, 30, 100, 50, 42)
(possibly a ms delay before or after the transmission?)
+10 2 length total length of code in words
+12 2 length of initial fixed part of code
+14 2 length of repeated part of code
+16 4 code repetitions - always equal to 3
+20 4 offset to data from the beginning of the table, counting by 16-bit words

After the table, the raw IR data is stored at the offsets pointed
to by the +20 entry in the code table

The raw IR data are series of 16-bit words, ON if the msb is 1, OFF if the msb is 0
The lower 15 bits define a duration, in clock periods

Key deviations from DecodeIR requirements:

- It is allowable to have multiple ON's in a row, and/or multiple OFF's in a row.
- It is allowable to define a repeating sequence which begins with an OFF value.
- It is allowable to end a sequence with an ON value.
- The Length value could be longer than the sum of the initial fixed and repeated
sections of the code. In this case the remaining length is output after the
repeated section as a trailing section.

[Edit]If the attachment doesn't work, you can also download this file from here: 4504_Blaster_Codes.zip (http://www.hifi-remote.com/replaytv/4504_Blaster_Codes.zip)

FlipFlop,

Thank you very much for sharing such valuable information. I'll look into your decoded details and work on my device specific RID file. Will get back once I get a successful result.

--
Pei-chiang

FlipFlop,

Any idea how to tweak which commands are actually sent. I understand you can change the commands, but I'm hoping there is a capability to send out a two command combination. I'm using an RCA DTC-100 (SAT/0392), and I would like to send the discrete On command + the regular definition discrete command when the Replay is turned On.

That way, if I send a discrete On to the Replay, it turns On the DSS receiver (if accidentally tuned off) but more importantly sets it to regular definition since there is no video out to the S-Video (or composite) in HD mode.

Alternatively, if I understand the file definition explanation and if there is enough space you could send 3 consecutive discrete On commands in the "fixed portion" and then have the discrete standard definition command repeat. Can you see any limit to the number of bytes for the actual command?

The RCA commands are pretty short (59 mS frame length) and I think you are saying that you set a time (460 uS for RCA in the bottom 15 bits) and then a Zero would be 100 and a One would be 10000 where each bit represents 460 uS of On or Off time.

Since RCA has 24 data bits, and 12 are the actual bits and 12 are binary complements, you could express that in 4*24 or 96 bits plus another 32 for lead in and lead-out for a total of 16 bytes for each command. Thus to do what I want, that would take 54 bytes. Does than seem feasible?

TIA,
Jon

Qucik edit:

FlipFlop,

I spent some time with the rid file for SAT/0392 and I understand the coding of the bits. The top bit determines polarity and the bottom 15 determine time. I'll keep looking at the file.

All IR commands are sent with a number of repetitions of the same pattern, typically 3 to 5 repetitions. You can't use the repetition to mix different commands. The RID file format has a way to define which sequence is repeat just so you don't have to store 5 copies of the same sequence.

However, you can define a single sequence which really is 2 commands with a pause in the middle. To do this, you enter all 5 repetitions of the first command, then a sequence of quite a few values with MSB=0, and a long duration (this gives a "pause" effect), then the sequence for the second command. For the second command you can use the standard repetition stuff.

There is a problem with sending commands before the channel change: there is no way to tell the replaytv to send anything prior to the digits, and you can't modify the digits because then every digit would get the extra keystroke, and not just the first. However, the IR blaster tuning screen has a way to send "enter" after the channel numbers, so it is possible to send an arbitrary command after the channel numbers are entered. In your case you could change the "enter" to "discrete on" so if the cable box got turned off, the next recording would turn it back on. Since it turns on after the channel number sequence, you would still miss one recording, but the following ones would tune properly. You could then schedule a 1-minute manual recording prior to your first recording of the day, and that manual recording would serve to turn on the unit.

I did this to change the "Enter" command to send the "Channel-Up", "Channel-Down" sequence for the Dish receivers. The Dish receivers have a habit of "sticking" on an "unsubscribed channel" screen, and sending a channel-up/channel-down is the only way to clear the error. See below (if you can descramble my notes).

I did find that the replaytv seems to have a limit of around 1 second for the total duration of the IR blaster sequence, but I didn't check what the exact duration limit was. I did get the Dish codes to work with about a 200ms gap between the commands.

Note that if you have an oscilloscope (or even just a sound card with .wav file recorder) then you can connect the IR blaster output to the scope or your sound card to record the output pattern to see if it looks like what you think it should.


(code) ( ??? ) (???) (len) ( ??? ) ( reps? ) (word offset)
00 00 00 0D 00 00 02 3E 00 1E 00 F0 00 CE 00 22 00 00 00 03 00 00 05 B0 (enter -> Channel Up/Down)


byte=0x0D24 word offset=0x05B0
Total length = 0x68 + 0x20 + 0x68 = 0xF0
Prefix length = 0x68 + 0x20 + (0x22 x 2 + 2) = 0xCE
Repeat length = 0x22

(start with a Channel up HEX=68 EFC=81)
subcommand length=0x68 words (0x22 x 3 + 2)
(decoded bits: 0110 1000 0000 0000 )
80 16 01 60
80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 60 80 16 00 60 80 16 00 a3
80 16 00 60 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3
80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3
80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3
80 16 01 60
80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 60 80 16 00 60 80 16 00 a3
80 16 00 60 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3
80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3
80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3
80 16 01 60
80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 60 80 16 00 60 80 16 00 a3
80 16 00 60 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3
80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3
80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3
80 16 01 60

(pad with a bunch of off time 0160 = 6ms, so total is 192ms)
(0x20 extra words here)
01 60 01 60 01 60 01 60 01 60 01 60 01 60 01 60
01 60 01 60 01 60 01 60 01 60 01 60 01 60 01 60
01 60 01 60 01 60 01 60 01 60 01 60 01 60 01 60
01 60 01 60 01 60 01 60 01 60 01 60 01 60 01 60

(followed immediately by HEX=78 EFC=209 - channel down)
subcommand length=0x68 words (0x22 x 3 + 2)
(decoded bits: 0111 1000 0000 0000 )
80 16 01 60
80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 60 80 16 00 60 80 16 00 60
80 16 00 60 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3
80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3
80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3
80 16 01 60
80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 60 80 16 00 60 80 16 00 60
80 16 00 60 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3
80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3
80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3
80 16 01 60
80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 60 80 16 00 60 80 16 00 60
80 16 00 60 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3
80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3
80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3 80 16 00 a3
80 16 01 60

FlipFlop,

Thanks for the compressive answer. I actually manually decoded the S0932fi.rid with a hex editor and Excel and your file description was flawlessly accurate. The commands were two complete commands in the non-repeating section and one command in the repeating section. And the same as you decoded with IRCodeset.exe -- no surprise there.

For the RCA protocol it looks like you multiply the values in each word by 16 although the IR carrier wavelength in RCA is ~17uSec, so it's possible that you multiply by the wavelength, but 16 was right on. Since you wrote a routine for DecodeIR.dll, you probably have already figured out that detail.

BTW, if you ever tackle a program to create rid files, I think you could use the routines in John Fine's MakeHex, to create the IR command encoding. It uses an external file to define the IR protocol and has some pretty impressive capabilities to calculate check bytes. I have a pretty comprehensive collection of all those IR protocol definitions. I'm not a programmer but I could give you a hand with that part if you go that route.

Back to the solution of my problem, I agree with your comments and since I have a Home Automation controller that can send out IR commands, I just programmed it to send out a discrete Power On and a Standard Definition On command for the DSS receiver at 5 AM every day.

Thanks,

Jon

Hi,

Could anybody please post a step by step instructions of how to add a custom IR codes to ReplayTv. I have a Microyal MRX-1000 FTA receiver and would like to control it via ReplayTV.

Thanks in advance.

I'd also like to know if it's possible to add custom IR codes for an LG LST-3100A OTA set top box.

Thanks!

FlipFlop,

Could you please help me to create a .rid file for my FTA satellite receiver Microyal MRX-1000. Unfortunately I'm not familiar with IR codes and I don't know how to extract them from my original remote control. But I have a PocketPC (iPaq 2215) that may be useful for getting these codes (if that possible).

Thanks in advance.
Mark.

By following up FlipFlop's instructions, I was able to modify one IR file for my device and upload the 3 files up to my 5040 with no problem. Obviously, the new IR code also works pretty well. Thanks to FlipFlop's inside information.

However, after I uploaded the IR files, I no longer be able to modify (add, delete, or change) the line-ins. Whenever I modified the line-in, which triggered channel download. I ran into an unexpected error at 90% of the download job. So I am not sure whether it's true that those 3 files are not signed.

I ended up resetting my replay and caused all my shows rerased! ;-{

Anyone ran into such problem before?

--
Peichiang

I just made one for the Pansat 2700a thanx to FlipFlop's information and I haven't had any problems

I am in the process of setting a Pansat 2700a too.
cj2, could you share the code file? (I had assumed the 2500a ones would have worked, I guess there are some differences)

FlipFlop, could you please provide further clarification on how to turn an existing UEI remote code into a .RID file ? From this thread and others on the site, it appears that this is possible. However, the discussions in this thread seem focused on modifying existing files, not starting from scratch.

I am interested in creating a .RID file for a US Digital (Hisense) DB-2010 HDTV receiver. I already created a code for it on my URC 8810 remote control. Can this even be used to create a .RID file? I know how to use WIRNS or extract_rtv to get the file over to the ReplayTV.

Any assistance or information would be a big help. Thanks.

<BUMP>

Resurrect for Accurian HDTV receiver....

I gotta find all the instructions so I can get my damn Samsung SIR-TS360 to tune channels faster.

If I enable the 'send enter' option, the 'WHO' menu pops up in its place. :mad:

Does anyone know if this was fixed in the latest ReplayTV software release?

Thanks,
Ron

I saw a post from someone above who said they were able to modify the 2500 files to make it work for the 2700A. I am not sure how the technical information about deconstructing the rid format will help me figure out the values for the 3500S. Would someone please explain how I might go about doing this for my pansat 3500S now that I have it hooked up.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks
Calvin

I saw a post from someone above who said they were able to modify the 2500 files to make it work for the 2700A. I am not sure how the technical information about deconstructing the rid format will help me figure out the values for the 3500S. Would someone please explain how I might go about doing this for my pansat 3500S now that I have it hooked up.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks
Calvin


Pretty Please!

Attached is a little RID file editor I made. This is an early alpha release, so nothing is guaranteed, but it it works it will make modifying the RID files a little easier. This is only useful for someone who understands what the RID files are doing - it simply makes entry/modification of the bit strings easier. To see what the structure of the RID file is, scroll back a page or two in this thread.

In short, the long hex on/off counts are summarized by symbols 0,1,=,+,*,# and the mappings to the counts themselves are entered separately.

The easiest way to see what is going on is to open up a few RID files from the ReplayTV code set. This program won't work will all ReplayTV codes as it assumes 6 or fewer symbols, and an even number of encoding counts, however it should be general enough to create any specific code.

If someone has a specific application with a known IR code, send me a PM and I can help work through the details.

Edit: Remove attachment. See post#72 below for the latest

If someone has a specific application with a known IR code, send me a PM and I can help work through the details.

So basically that is the problem we have now...not knowing what the Accurian HDTV receiver IR Code is?

Seems like someone with an IR receiver for a computer could right a program to receive an IR code from a remote...

or Perhaps request it from the manufacturer?

Loren, it pays to stay abreast of developments:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=6250730&&#post6250730

Whoops ;) Insert foot in mouth... still looks like some deciphering needed.

At least you can be happy that it isn't hoof in mouth :D

I made a new revision with a "HEX" button that allows you to paste Pronto learned IR code HEX data. Just copy the hex data for a code to the clipboard, and then press the corresponding "HEX" button.

Also, if you enter hex strings like "0xabc135" it will convert from hex to binary automatically.

Now just need Pronto data for the appropriate remotes.


Edit: Remove attachment. See post#72 below for the latest

Thanks FlipFlop for the nice RID File Editor!!

For those who those who don't want to purchase a Pronto, you can download the ProntoEdit4 program from Remote Central (http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/files/rcfiles.cgi?area=pronto&db=other&br=programs&dv=philipsprontoseries&fc=) . Then search Remote Central for the CCF files that include your particular device.

ok, so here I post again being completely naive and potentially not fully grasping (yet) how to go about this.

I do not know anything about the values coming out of this pansat 3500S remote. They are apparently not the same as the 2500 or the 2700, so I have to figure out how to get those values from my remote into the replay.

I have a redrat device which allows me to capture remote keypresses. What is the method by which I can take those captured values and convert them into something I can use for the replay (maybe this means I have to covnert them to JP1 equivalents and then to .rid formats - I don't know), but a helpful nudge in the right direction would be appreciated.

Cheers
Calvin

Calvin, the helpful nudge:

Try to get the Pansat codes learned in a Pronto. FlipFlop's new tool will allow you to edit an existing RID file if you have the Pronto CCF hex codes. Once you've modified the RID file, you'll need to get it back into the Replay. I tried going the JP1 route with the Accurian, but fell short. (I'm still looking for an Accurian CCF.)

But jp1 only loads codes into the remote control transmitter. Unless you're trying to control the Accurian via the Replay remote, or another handheld, then what's the point?

ok, so let me ask another question. Who was it that did the pansat 2500A conversion? How did that person get the remote values for that remote and then subsequently convert them into the .rid format?

Hopefully I am not trying anyone's patience. I am certainly willing to do the work, I just am unclear on the methodology and tools required to get the job done.

Calvin

Now I will ask the completely noobish question and hope that someone has a link to a thread or off-site link to how to move these IR files back and forth from the Replay.

Dang, no embarassed smiley. :p

Thanks,
Ron

Hi people... I'm trying to get the 0 key to work with my Fortec receiver.

About to try the pronto thing and thanks for the RID editor!

rkundla... I think this is what you are looking for.
How to move the files (http://forums.al7bar.tk/showthread.php?t=65133&highlight=replaytv)

But jp1 only loads codes into the remote control transmitter. Unless you're trying to control the Accurian via the Replay remote, or another handheld, then what's the point?

You missed it. FlipFlop originally thought he could use the text file output from the JP1 tool, KeymapMaster, to use as a reference for modifying the Replay RID file. I made available the text file from KM for Accurian, but it wasn't enough.

I'm now going down the makehex -> irpanels -> CCF -> RIDgen route. We'll see how gross my incompetence works out.

Ah....
Don't worry about "incompatence," the main point is to try. It took Edison how many thousand attempts to come up with a viable filament for the electric bulb? (Not meant to discourage you in any way ;)

Then search Remote Central for the CCF files that include your particular device.
Here is a list of CCF files organized by brand. I don't see any Accurian stuff there, though.

http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/files/rcfiles.cgi?area=pronto&db=devices&br=&fc=

I did try out a couple CCF file codes, and made my ReplayTV change channels on my TV through the IR blaster. Not a very useful function, but it provides proof of concept and made me smile.

The quality of the learned code does matter. You may run out of symbols and get "?" in the decode for low quality learned codes. (for example, encodings 801600a3 and 801700a3 might both show up on a poor quality recording, but they are functionally equivalent). In such a case you can manually fix things up by remapping the 1-offs back to 0 or 1 as appropriate. A properly learned code should typically include a lead-in symbol (= is appropriate) followed by a string of 1's and 0's, followed by a lead-out symbol. Repeated sections typically do not have a lead-in code, as the lead-in would be part of the initial (fixed) sequence.

To summarize:

1) Find a CCF file with your device from the above link
2) load the CCF file into ProntoEdit4
3) double-click the panels to find the number keys and enter and power
(note also the "Properties" has some hard key mappings which may include power)
4) double-click a number on the panel, then click the "Set IR".
(May also need to click "View IR" if the "IR code" isn't already visible)
5) Select and copy (Ctrl+C) the "IR code" from that box
6) Click the two cancel buttons to close the two dialog boxes
7) Go to the RID File Editor program, and click "HEX" button next to the corresponding digit
8) Repeat steps 4-7 for all 10 digits and Enter and Power
9) Set "unknown" to 30 and type to "Cable" and enter a code number (1000 is appropriate)
10) Save this to a RID file.

Enter and Power are not always necessary. Enter is only used if "send enter" is selected on the ReplayTV, and power is only used during testing/code assignment.

Once a RID file is created, you can use the WiRNS GetShellCmds function to copy the files to the ReplayTV, as described in http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=477427

I created a code for the Accurian based on the KM configuration file. Not sure if this will actually work, so could someone with this tuner give it a try?

To install this code:

1) Use DVArchive to create a photo folder called "install" on the ReplayTV.
2) Put the "ircodes", "ircodesRaw", and "C1000fi.rid" files from the accurian.zip file into that photo folder.
(right-click on "install" and select "import photos" from the menu)
3) Install WiRNS using the "custom" setting, and also install the "GetShellCmds" pluging
4) copy the "shellcmds" file from the accurian.zip file into the same folder as wirns.exe (typically would be c:\wirns)
5) Start up WiRNS - the "W" in the windows notification bar should be green when it is ready.
6) On your ReplayTV, switch the network configuration to static, and set both DNS server settings on your ReplayTV to match the "WiRNS IP" (be sure to note what your previous settings were)
7) Menu..Setup..Connect to ReplayTV Service Now on your ReplayTV to force it to connect through WiRNS.

If all goes well, you should get a clock and a CPU meter pop up on the screen. These are done at the beginning and end of the script just so you can see that the script began and completed. Use 243-Zones to toggle these back off.

Now you should be able to set your Accurian device up using IR code "1000"

Once things are working, restore the ReplayTV network configuration to your previous settings. Or, if you normally use WiRNS, you just need to delete the "shellcmds" file. You can also safely remove the "install" photo directory you created.

For another description of how this is done, see http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=477427

To download WiRNS, see http://www.users.qwest.net/~bolenbaughryan2/WiRNS.html

For details and help for WiRNS, see http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=504981

For details and to download DVArchive, see http://www.dvarchive.org

EDIT: the Encoding values in the attached file aren't correct, so this copy doesn't work. Scroll down about 12 posts to download one that does work

Here is how I created the Accurian RID file. This should work for any NEC1 protocol, but I'm not that familiar with the variants of the protocol, so maybe Robman will weigh in to correct any mistakes I've made.

The Accurian appears to use 41.7kHz NEC1 protocol with fixed data 0x7F, as shown on the 'setup' tab. Also in the KM configuration file are the hex values for each of the digits, shown on the 'functions' tab.

The format for NEC1 protocol is (fixed data) (inverted fixed data) (key code) (inverted key code)

So, for example, the hex code for "0" is listed as "8F" so this gets coded as:

0x7F808F70

(note that, in hex arithmetic, 7F + 80 = FF and 8F+70 = FF)

So, enter this code "0x7F808F70" in the "initial bits" line for the number 0 and press tab. It gets converted automatically to "=01111111100000001000111101110000+".

Repeat for all 10 digits, and Enter (if available) and Power (if desired)

Set all repeat codes to "*#" for any codes with the initial bits defined

Set the encodings as follows:

Code: 1000
Type: Cable
Frequency: 41.7
Unknown value: 33

0 : 8016003f
1 : 80160014
= : 815400aa
+ : 801605e5
* : 81540054
# : 80160e32

[EDIT: these encodings don't appear to be correct for all NEC1 protocols - more details later]

(it is easiest to just start from the accurian RID file, or some other NEC1 protocol code to get these data pre-set)

Then save the code and upload to your ReplayTV as described in my previous post (the accurian data set)

Attached is a new revision, v1.2, of the RIDGen.exe program. This one has some subtle enhancements, like accepting command-line arguments so you can associate .rid files with the program, and double-click to open them.

(Note: the 0 and 1 encodings may get reversed, in which case the entire bit stream would be inverted from what is shown above. Also, the =, +, *, # symbols may get reordered. This is because these symbols aren't saved in the RID file, the encodings are. The RIDGen program tries to automatically assign the symbols in order based on how often each appears (0 = most often). In the case of NEC1 format there are always exactly the same number of 0's as 1's, so it can be random which encoding gets which symbol. You can artifically force the case by setting Power to simply "0" so that the 0 is the more frequent symbol over all.)

Edit: Go to post #106 for an updated version of RIDGen

Is the "Unknown Value" always = 33 and, if not, how is this number computed??

Is the "Unknown Value" always = 33 and, if not, how is this number computed??
I don't know what that number is. It doesn't seem to have much, if any, effect, so it probably doesn't matter what you use. My working theory is it is a time delay, in ms, but that is just a wild guess. I picked 33 because that was the most common value in the pre-defined codes. (see the "unknown4" column in the table.xls spreadsheet in the 4504_blaster_codes.zip file posted earlier in this thread)

This is the entry at the +8 byte offset in the code table as documented earlier:


+8 2 unknown (values seen: 33, 30, 100, 50, 42)
(possibly a ms delay before or after the transmission?)

Thanks!

Clear as MUD :rolleyes:

However, I figure if YOU don't know then I can't be THAT stupid :eek:

The instructions from FlipFlop above worked great.

I have a Pansat 3500S and a Pronto which I used to create the rid. (calvin940 should be able to use it if he follows the instructions above for the Accurian.) I used the same “ircodes” and “ircodesRaw” files for the file I generated - C1000fi.rid.

Thanks, :D

ok. I am pretty damned psyched to try this puppy out. I will give it a shot at home tonight and see how this sucker works.

I thank everyone for their input so far. I was hunting around town for friends that may have a pronto to see if I could get those suckers learned and hand't found one yet. I will post back this evening.

CHeers and thanks
Calvin

Well, that was stupid of me.
I didn't notice the lack of line breaks in FlipFlop's shellcmd file before I net-connected.
My Replay is now stuck on the "replay guide, channel guide, menu" screen.

Yoyo, thanks for the link - unfortuately the site is down for maintenance.

Okay, I have an idea now of how to get the file back on using wirns and the shell dll. Now, can I use the shell commands to extract the file that I need to modify for my Samsung 360 or are they located somewhere else on the net?

Essentially all I need to do is take the Samsung RID file, make a change to the command issued during an 'enter'.

Can I overwrite the existing RID file with the new version? Would a future connect to Replay overwrite that file?

Thanks for the help,
Ron

Well, that was stupid of me.
I didn't notice the lack of line breaks in FlipFlop's shellcmd file before I net-connected.
My Replay is now stuck on the "replay guide, channel guide, menu" screen.
The shellcmds file has Unix-style line breaks, but that shouldn't matter, other than Windows Notepad gets confused. I don't think this could cause the unit to get stuck as you described.

When you did the net connect, did you get the clock and/or cpu meter show up on the top of the screen? Does the 1000 code appear as an IR blaster code now? (In other words, did the shellcmds script start, complete, do what it was supposed to do, when you did the net connect).

If you hold down the power button 10 seconds to reboot the unit, does it come back to normal?

ReplayTVs do get stuck as you describe due to network configuration problems. The solution is to disconnect the network cable from the replaytv, and reset the unit. Once it comes up and is responding to the remote you can go ahead and re-connect the cables. See http://www.replaytvupgrade.com/#swirl for more details.

Okay, I have an idea now of how to get the file back on using wirns and the shell dll. Now, can I use the shell commands to extract the file that I need to modify for my Samsung 360 or are they located somewhere else on the net?
There is a .zip file with all of the RID files from a 4504 at post#38 of this thread. These should be nearly the same as what is on the 5xxx units, although I know they did add some codes since then.

You can also reverse the copy operation in the "shellcmds" script, like the following, to copy existing codes from the system directory to the photo directory, and then export them from there to your computer using DVArchive. Just change both "C1000fi.rid" to your desired code number. Sat codes start with "S", cable box codes start with "C", and the code numbers are always 4 digits with leading zeros, if necessary.


AppShell ToggleClock
cp -f /name/system/user/mirror/sys-setup-gaea/data/irCodeset/C1000fi.rid /name/storage/Photo/install/C1000fi.rid
AppShell ToggleCpuMeter

WOOHOO!!!

Yes, FlipFlop, the lockup was due to the network situation from the manual setting, but I did make the mistake of using Notepad to copy/paste. It missed your Unix breaks.

I tried the first RID file I made and it didn't work. I tried the one you made for me from the KM file and it didn't work. I went back to my IR learned data and used the OBC (not EFC) codes into makehex, then RIDgen.

The WORKING!!! Accurian RID file is attached, along with a Notepad-modified shellcmds file to upload just the revised RID file.

Replay guys: If you want to control your Accurian HDTV receiver, here's your chance!

A HUGE thanks to FlipFlop for all the help, creating RIDgen, and the CCF prodding. Another big thank you to johnsfine on the JP1 forum for sending me in the direction of makehex, since I'm Pronto-less.

Excellent! I looked at the differences, and the bit strings are identical between your file an mine, so my interpretation of the KM data was correct. The difference was in the Encoding and frequency values, so my timing was not correct. I guess that is not too surprising since I kind of guessed at those values based on other similar codes.

Bottom line is my description above of how to go from KM to RID for NEC1 protocols is correct except for the timing. I don't understand the subleties of the protocols, so I'm not sure how to pick the encoding values from the KM file. I thought it would be one-size-fits-all, but apparently not.

WOOHOO!!!

Replay guys: If you want to control your Accurian HDTV receiver, here's your chance!

A HUGE thanks to FlipFlop for all the help, creating RIDgen, and the CCF prodding. Another big thank you to johnsfine on the JP1 forum for sending me in the direction of makehex, since I'm Pronto-less.


So do the codes make Accurian work seemlessly with a RTV now (out-of-the-box so to speak)? or is there a lot of cleanup and praying still involved?

The instructions from FlipFlop above worked great.

I have a Pansat 3500S and a Pronto which I used to create the rid. (calvin940 should be able to use it if he follows the instructions above for the Accurian.) I used the same “ircodes” and “ircodesRaw” files for the file I generated - C1000fi.rid.

Thanks, :D

Ok, let me start off by saying that you rock! FlipFlop Rocks! Everyone in this damn AVS haus rocks! I am happy of course because I have my Replay controlling my pansat 3500S.

A couple of notes. Using the files you provided, I could not get it to work. Specifically, I went through the process of transferring the fles to my replay as per the forum instructions using WiRNs (I had already done it last week for the pansat 2500A code at code 2000 thinking there was a chance those might work, but alas I didn't realize at the time that those units were different from an IR perspective).

You had set the .rid file as cable, which I thought was the reason it wasn't showing up in the list. I changed the .rid to be sat instead of cable leaving it at 1000, but it still would not show up in the code list for my device. So, I altered your file to be at 2000 instead of 1000 and change it from cable to sat, saved it as S2000fi.rid, and uploaded it with the files (ircodes and ircodesRaw) that were included with the pansat 2500A remote zip (I gather that the ircodes and irccodesRaw are just to add the 2000 to the list of codes). Presto, code 2000 now uses your .rid for the 3500 and it controls the 3500 just perfectly.

Thanks all for the help (or really just doing it all for me - I wish I could have helped more).

Calvin

You had set the .rid file as cable, which I thought was the reason it wasn't showing up in the list. I changed the .rid to be sat instead of cable leaving it at 1000, but it still would not show up in the code list for my device.
If you add a RID file, you need to add that number to both of the ircodesRaw and ircodes files for it to show in the list. It appears that the same set of codes are available for both cable and sat, regardless of the type defined in the file.

BUT, sometimes the added code does not show up in the list until you reboot. I'm not sure why this happens, and sometimes the code does show up right away. I think once you go to the input settings the list gets loaded into memory, and doesn't get re-loaded until after a reboot.

Here's a very basic CCF (learned codes) file derived from the Samsung T351. Hope this helps

Q

Here's a very basic CCF (learned codes) file derived from the Samsung T351. Hope this helps

Q
This file has codes learned a little too well. ;) It recognized the protocols used and store the protocol data instead of the IR timings, so it won't work with RIDGen. RIDGen will only take Pronto data starting with "0000" which indicates raw timing data.

Attached is an updated version of RIDGen which fixes a bug when loading in RID files where not all of the buttons have the same length. Also made it ignore spaces and any other non-symbols, so you can add spaces to the bit strings to help see the structure better. For example:

0xFF 00 D0 2F

or

=11111111 00000000 11010000 00101111+

Edit: Go to post #106 for an updated version of RIDGen

If you add a RID file, you need to add that number to both of the ircodesRaw and ircodes files for it to show in the list. It appears that the same set of codes are available for both cable and sat, regardless of the type defined in the file.

BUT, sometimes the added code does not show up in the list until you reboot. I'm not sure why this happens, and sometimes the code does show up right away. I think once you go to the input settings the list gets loaded into memory, and doesn't get re-loaded until after a reboot.

The ircodes and ircodesRaw that T-Test provided in his zip along with the 3500S rid file had the 1000 code in both files and I did hard reboots of the replay as well. No go on the 1000 no matter what I did.

Calvin

So do the codes make Accurian work seemlessly with a RTV now (out-of-the-box so to speak)? or is there a lot of cleanup and praying still involved?

With the RID file I uploaded, Replay controlled the Accurian without problem. I went through all numbers, using a mix of direct entry and channel up/down.
Depending on how the signal is broadcast, there can be some wide vs. zoom vs. 4:3 issues. I have yet to receive spousal approval for an HDTV monitor, so it would be more of an issue for me than someone with a widescreen having aspect control. I've wowed her a few times with LCD and plasma displays, but never enough to approve the purchase.
I haven't dropped cable yet, but when I do, I expect I'll be using WiRNS to create a custom channel guide, since the HDTV receiver needs the IR blast of a cable box and the channel map of OTA. I might remap the sub-channels to make everything available as a three digit channel. PBS usually carries decent stuff on sub-channels. We'll see when the time comes.
It sure would be nice if cable companies actually put channel numbers the same as the OTA broadcast channel. I could just tell Replay I still have cable and it would eliminate the need for remapping. Why do they do that?

I will probably build a dedicated WiRNS/DVA/HT PC if I use WiRNS full-time for a remapped channel guide.

So... 1000 on our part will be designated as a custom control number? Everyone should use 1000 for their custom rid files?

Here is how I created the Accurian RID file. This should work for any NEC1 protocol, but I'm not that familiar with the variants of the protocol, so maybe Robman will weigh in to correct any mistakes I've made.
Here's some additional info about the NEC signal. First off, it's carrier frequency is 38kHz, not 41.7 kHz. Secondly, while the 2nd byte of fixed data certainly used to be the compliment of the 1st, this is not usually the case anymore. The 2 bytes can have totally independant values now.

As for the "unknown value", seeing as how the value is 33 I'm going to make a wild guess that this is the Duty Cycle (ie, it's 33%). In a remote control, if you used a larger value it would make the signal stronger, but it would also drain the batteries alot quicker, so if you ever find that the IR blaster signals are not strong enough to be read reliably by the device in question, try increasing this value (but you probably shouldn't go above 50%).

As for getting the burst times from KM, your best bet is to create a file that documents the times for each protocol, using the protocol names that KM uses, and simply have your program look them up. The only other option is to grab the copy of the protocol assember clode that KM always stores in the upgrade files, and get the times from that, but in order to do that you would need some help from me (or one of the other JP1 experts, like John Fine) to know how to read the data.

It sure would be nice if cable companies actually put channel numbers the same as the OTA broadcast channel. I could just tell Replay I still have cable and it would eliminate the need for remapping. Why do they do that?

Try "spoofing" the HD receiver as a satellite receiver. The satellite companies usually have local channel listings that map to the same analog broadcast channel numbers for your area. If you are lucky, the corresponding HD channels will have PSIP channel numbers that correspond the the local analog channel numbers (i.e. HD channel "2-1" has same content as analog channel "2").

This works for all channels except one in my area (PBS), but it keeps me from having to do any channel remapping using WiRNS.

sixt7gt350, What are the aspect ratio issues you mentioned before. Like you, I do not yet have approval to upgrade the set, and recently returned the SIR-T351 to sears since I couldn't stand how it stretched faces horizontally when viewing hdtv material. Everyone looked a little fat (yes, I am picky...why else would I be using an hdtv tuner on a non-hdtv set ;)...

Does it stretch or distort in 4:3? Can you watch in letterbox? If so, does it have black bars on the unused screen area (or grey like the samsung)?

Thanks!

So... 1000 on our part will be designated as a custom control number? Everyone should use 1000 for their custom rid files?
You can use any number you want, but you need to add the number to both ircodes and ircodesRaw. If you use 1000, then you can simply use the files posted above, so it is easier.

I picked 1000 because is was not previously used for anything else. It may be prefered to use a low (and unused) number instead so you don't have to page down 20 times to get to 1000.

If you overwrite an existing code number, then there is a chance that the ReplayTV will update and restore the original RID file.

I would think everyone creating these custom IR codes should use a single default number. The only time a person would need a code different is if he had multiple brand of receivers on one ReplayTV that would need different IR codes.

Also, is the Accurian at Radio Shack a discontinued product?

Guys/ Flip Flop I have an FTA receiver called Coolsat 4000 pro, but i want to use this with my ReplayTV. I found the Coolsat 4000 IR codes for a TIVO. Can anyone here help me get the information from the TIVO file and use it to create a ReplayTV IR Code?

Thanks
dUc

You can download the replayTV codes for the CoolSat 4000 here (http://forums.al7bar.tk/showthread.php?t=65133).

Johnny: Bars are black, but I haven't recorded any HD....yet.

Loren: I believe the Accurian is a discontinued product, but RS keeps managing to unearth more when they sell out. Two of my local stores that were out of stock for a week, now both list (online) as having inventory. (I haven't called or dropped by.....yet.)

You can download the replayTV codes for the CoolSat 4000 here[/URL].

Whirly, Thanks for the link I will try it out and let you know......

Thanks
dUc

If anybody does this for a RTV5000 series so that it could change channels on a 'U.S.Digital' HDTV receiver please let me know!!

The process works for all 4K & 5K models. All you need to do is to get the IR codes for your "U.S. Digital" HDTV receiver, Make or borrow the appropriate .rid file and follow the directions for transferring the files with WiRNS.

The process works for all 4K & 5K models. All you need to do is to get the IR codes for your "U.S. Digital" HDTV receiver, Make or borrow the appropriate .rid file and follow the directions for transferring the files with WiRNS.


After this past week of miss-understanding of terms over at the "JP-1" site... I am the last person to try to make this!!!!


But on the other side the remote codes for a "JP-1" remote are already at the "JP-1" sites file section!! Maybe 'Rob' could add a file section for these files at the 'JP-1' site??

I just wished that these codes could be sent to ReplayTV for them to add to a future upgrade/upload to add for all to have access to not just the 'geeks' running WiRNS.

--David

Attached is a new version of RIDGen which links up with both makehex and decodeir. You need to get those two programs separately. See the tools..main file section at http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=category&cat_id=81 and the other..utilities..ir programs files section at http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/files/rcfiles.cgi?area=pronto&db=other&br=utilities&dv=irprograms&fc=&kw=&st=&ar=&dt=&so=&au=&le=&pg=2

Once you have downloaded those other files, put all of the files in one directory. Then you can load a RID file with RIDGen, and click the "DecodeIR" button to decode the protocol, device, and EFC codes from it.

You can also do the reverse, and enter a protocol, a device, and the EFC (or OBC) codes for each button. Then click "MakeHex" and it will create the RID data for you. You can use RemoteMaster (see the hifi-remote link above) to get the protocol, device, and EFC data for a device.

Note: for MakeHex the protocol must match the filename of an .irp files from makehex, and that .irp file must be in the current directory. For example, "NEC1" or "NECx2" or "Sony12" would be valid protocols. The protocol names returned by DecodeIR do not necesarily match the names required by MakeHex.

As a test I created a code for the USDigital HDTV receiver. See attached.

Edit: Removed RIDGen attachment. You can download this from the file archives at http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=file&file_id=2253

Here is the procedure for going from a JP1 file (for KeymapMaster or RemoteMaster) to a RID file which can be uploaded to your ReplayTV:

1) Download RIDGen, MakeHex, and DecodeIR using the links in my previous post. Put all files in the same directory
2) Get RemoteMaster (a Java program) and the RDF files from the file section at http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=category&cat_id=81
3) Get the file for your device, from the files sections of either http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=category&cat_id=4 or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jp1/
4) Load that file into RM. Note that RM will load KeymapMaster configurations (.txt files) if you change the file type dropdown box in the file open dialog.
5) Run RIDGen. Copy the "Protocol" and "Device Number" fields from RM to RIDGen
6) Select the "Functions" tab in RM. Copy the EFC code for digit 0 to the EFC column in RIDGen for digit 0.
7) Click the "MakeHex" button to verify that the RID code gets created in RIDGen for digit 0. You should get a string of 0's and 1's and other symbols in the Initial bits and Repeated bits columns.
8) If that worked, then copy EFC codes all digits 0-9, Enter (if available), and Power from RM to RIDGen.
9) Click the "MakeHex" button again to convert all of the codes
10) Click "Save" in RIDGen, and save as C1000fi.rid (for cable code 1000 - if you change the code number, the file name will be different)

Notes:

- if the MakeHex button isn't available, or doesn't work, you need to download the MakeHex program, and extract all files into the same directory as RIDGen.exe
- There must be a .irp file for the Protocol you use. Not all protocols have .irp files. If your protocol doesn't have an .irp file, then check on the hifi-remote forum for assistance.

Just FYI, you should be able to use either KM (Keymap master) or RM (Remote Master) for this purpose. To use KM you need MS Excel (no other spreadsheet program will do) and the use RM you will need to install the Java runtime environment.

FYI: I really have no need currently for the 'WiNS' and all the related software features... so maybe somebody could make a little program such as 'DVA' or 'Poopli' that would allow for the upload of the new 'IR' command only??

Much like the program(s) "IR" does for the JP1 remotes?

--David

Don't be afraid of WiRNS. It really is a simple and quick install, then copy the shellcmds file into the WiRNS folder, and make your ReplayTV connect. Then uninstall. You don't need to use, or configure, any of the extra features in WiRNS, and you don't need to keep it installed.

i am trying to make a rid file for the d10 direct tv receiver; following robman's great stuff and directions i get as far as getting the jp1 file; but there is no irp file for the protocol it uses and i don't know where to get one or edit one; if anyone has the rid file for the d10 or can point me to a reference where i can make the irp file from the info in the jp1 i would greatly appreciate it; thanx.

So it took me a while to digest the information and directions in this thread, but it was worth the time.

I own a LG LST-3100A and have been somewhat frustrated by the lack of being able to use it with my ReplayTV.

I started with a file for the LG 3200 (from http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=category&cat_id=4) hoping there were no differences between the LG models and it worked fine. Leads me to believe that the attached RID will work for any in the family of LG OTA receivers.

Anyway for those interested, just download the attached and follow the directions from FlipFlop in post #71 and you'll be all set!

Happy Days!

The Robman has been kind enough to make a file section on his site for RID files. I've uploaded some files there to get things started. If you create a RID file and want to share, this is a good place to store the files, and a good place to find the codes you need:

http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=category&cat_id=84

I've also put the RIDGen program in the "tools - other" section at that site:

http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=category&cat_id=85

i am trying to make a rid file for the d10 direct tv receiver.
Over at RemoteCentral there is a Pronto CCF file for the D10, and those are easier to handle. I pasted the codes from the CCF into RIDGen. One problem is RIDGen only allowed for up to 6.

(Tech note: apparently the D10 encodes 2 bits per symbol, so they have 4 digit symbols, 80170017, 8017002e, 802e0017, 802e002e, plus 3 different start/stop/transition bits, for a total of 7 symbols. DecodeIR reports this code as "Russound" protocol, device 12.)

I updated RIDGen so it can handle up to 10 different symbols, and then created the RID file from the CCF. See attached. I set it up as cable code 1000, so you can use the same ircodes and shellcmds files as given above). If you (or anyone?) can confirm that this code works, I'll upload it to the RID files section on hifi-remote.com

To edit this RID file you will need to get RIDGen 1.6 or later from

http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=file&file_id=2253

Hey all, I have been reading this thread and 2 others for two days now and cant get 3500S_RID-1 file on to my replaytv 4504.
I get the files on dvarchive fine in the photos pansat folder and Wirns is connected to my replay and communicates fine with it but when I go to to IR codes after a reboot during setup there is no 1000 code just 1005 and up. what am I doing wrong?

I know I read somewhere that this file is not showing under sattelite box but instead under cable but I dont see it there either. I also tried entering "1000" manually by pressing replay zone but no luck. I cant tell if the files are transfered or no, how can I tell that? or run the GetShellCommands? my shellcmds file looks like that and is in the root of the wirns folder:

"AppShell ToggleClock

cp -f /name/storage/Photo/install/ircodes /name/system/user/mirror/sys-setup-gaea/data/irbdata/ircodes

cp -f /name/storage/Photo/install/ircodesRaw /name/system/user/mirror/sys-setup-gaea/data/irbdata/ircodesRaw

cp -f /name/storage/Photo/install/C1000fi.rid /name/system/user/mirror/sys-setup-gaea/data/irCodeset/C1000fi.rid

AppShell ToggleCpuMeter


regedit setval SysConfig/NetworkUpdateTime Anytime 0"

the AppShell ToggleClock seems to be executing since the clock comes up on my tv after a force update from the replay... so why not the other commands? or maybe they do so where is the 1000 code on the list?

Please help if you can

Thaaaanks:)

never mind, instead I used a bin for the 3500s with the hughes IR code in it, works great, I got to learn about wirns thsi way which is a good thing, never had the PPV guide before... awsome

I get the files on dvarchive fine in the photos pansat folder

cp -f /name/storage/Photo/install/ircodes /name/system/user/mirror/sys-setup-gaea/data/irbdata/ircodes

Your directory names aren't the same, so the shellcmds script isn't finding the files.

thats what I thought, oh well, got around the problem, thanks FlipFlop:)

never mind, instead I used a bin for the 3500s with the hughes IR code in it, works great, I got to learn about wirns thsi way which is a good thing, never had the PPV guide before... awsome

Could you tell me where I can get the bin for 3500s with Hughes IR codes in it? Also could you tell me with the ir codes for Hughes are? I have the same equipments and I am having the same problem as you did. Thanks.

Could you tell me where I can get the bin for 3500s with Hughes IR codes in it? Also could you tell me with the ir codes for Hughes are? I have the same equipments and I am having the same problem as you did. Thanks.

here it is:)
http://forums.al7bar.tk/showthread.php?t=97632&page=5

Diginoise:

If I understand the stuff at the link you posted, you modified the firmware on the 3500s so it accepts a different IR code (to one that ReplayTV knows), and then set up the ReplayTV to send that IR code to the 3500s? Sounds like a nice solution!

I still think it would be better to copy the .rid files to the Replay and modify it 1 time. Otherwise any time the firmware is updated you will have to make sure it is modified before it is applied. I'd rather just do it one time and be done with it. I'm going to try the copy procedure later today.

Ok, I'm using the following:

AppShell ToggleClock
cp -f /name/storage/Photo/install/ircodes /name/system/user/mirror/sys-setup-gaea/data/irbdata/ircodes
cp -f /name/storage/Photo/install/ircodesRaw /name/system/user/mirror/sys-setup-gaea/data/irbdata/ircodesRaw
cp -f /name/storage/Photo/install/s2000fi.rid /name/system/user/mirror/sys-setup-gaea/data/irCodeset/s2000fi.rid
AppShell ToggleCpuMeter

I used the rid editor and have the code setup for the 3500 as s2000fi.rid. Wirns is working fine with my replay and when I try the direct connect I get a menu screen on the replay and then I get a clock and cpu monitor so it should have copied. When I go in the code is not there. Any ideas?

I have the files copied to the photo\install directory but had to do it in dvarchive by typing it the filename instead of browsing since you can only browse for .jpg files. I don't see how this could be the problem but thought I'd mention it .

Does "name" in the path need to be "name" or do I need to change this to the name of my replay? I'm doing something wrong. Please advise, thank you.

I used the rid editor and have the code setup for the 3500 as s2000fi.rid.
Did you edit the ircodes and ircodesRaw files to add code 2000? Most of the copies floating around here had the code 1000 added, but not 2000.

Also, it appears that the ReplayTV software caches these files once they are read once. In that case you would need to reboot the ReplayTV unit to get the code to show up.

I have the files copied to the photo\install directory but had to do it in dvarchive by typing it the filename instead of browsing since you can only browse for .jpg files. I don't see how this could be the problem but thought I'd mention it .
You can use drag-and-drop onto the "install" folder in DVArchive's "DVR Explorer" window to avoid typing the file name. But it shouldn't matter how you get the files there, as long as they show up.

Does "name" in the path need to be "name" or do I need to change this to the name of my replay?
It must be "name" just as it is shown. This is the base mount point for the ReplayTV filesystems. /name/storage is the photo partition, and /name/system is the system partition.

Diginoise:

If I understand the stuff at the link you posted, you modified the firmware on the 3500s so it accepts a different IR code (to one that ReplayTV knows), and then set up the ReplayTV to send that IR code to the 3500s? Sounds like a nice solution!

FlipFlop I didnt do squat:), but that's what it is yeah, I just flashed my 3500s with that 118 bin with the hughs ir code in it:).
For future refference, where do I tell the path on Wirns is wrong? and how do I fix that? :)

That shellcmds script copies the files from /name/storage/Photo/install which corresponds to a folder called "install" under DVArchive's photos. You said you put the files in a folder called "pansat", which doesn't match what you used in shellcmds.

What probably happened was you crossed the instructions from the other thread with the pansat code, which used "pansat" as the photo folder, with the shellcmds file from this thread, which uses "install" as the folder.

In the end it doesn't matter what folder you use, as long as the name matches in DVArchive and shellcmds. But, to reduce the possibility of confusion it would be best if everyone just uses "install" as the folder name.

I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong as I've tried this numerous times. It should not be this hard to copy files :). Anyways, I decided to take the Pansat 2500 files since ircodes and ircodesRaw already contained the 2000 entry. I then took the rid file from the 3500 and used the rid editor to change it from cable 1000 to satellite 2000 and left everything else alone. I dragged and dropped these files into a folder called Pansat (sub-folder of Photo in Dvarchive and deleted the install directory from before since I started over) and made sure the shellcmds file listed the directories correctly. I direct attach to my Replay using Wirns and watch the log until it says it is done. Then I reboot the Replay and the 2000 code is not there.

The only thing I can think of is that I had an issue with Dvarchive and port 80 since it was in use. I ended up assiging a 2nd ip address to it and then Dvarchive was fine. I haven't tried the copy since the change. Do you think this will make a difference? I seem to be missing a simple step here.

Is there any chance that Directv D-10 codes will work for the H-10? Has anyone tried? Thus far I can't find the CCF or JP1 files for the H-10. Googling next . . .

It pays to google. This post (http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/mboard/rc-pronto/thread.cgi?26138,1#3) states that you CAN use the D-10 codes. Will attempt now . . .

Holy crap it works. For the 10 of us who are DirecTV H-10 users, this is very helpful. For me, it's like regaining my replayTV! Woo Hoo!

I followed the instructions in Post #71, and used the files attached to Post #117.

Very, very happy.

These files are stored in 3 different places on the drive. The ones under the "user" directory should be the copies in use, but you can try overwrite all 3 copies:

AppShell ToggleClock

cp -f /name/storage/Photo/install/ircodes /name/system/user/mirror/sys-setup-gaea/data/irbdata/ircodes
cp -f /name/storage/Photo/install/ircodesRaw /name/system/user/mirror/sys-setup-gaea/data/irbdata/ircodesRaw
cp -f /name/storage/Photo/install/S2000fi.rid /name/system/user/mirror/sys-setup-gaea/data/irCodeset/S2000fi.rid

cp -f /name/storage/Photo/install/ircodes /name/system/sys1/Setup/Irbdata/ircodes
cp -f /name/storage/Photo/install/ircodesRaw /name/system/sys1/Setup/Irbdata/ircodesRaw
cp -f /name/storage/Photo/install/S2000fi.rid /name/system/sys1/Platform/Plymouth/IRBlaster/S2000fi.rid

cp -f /name/storage/Photo/install/ircodes /name/system/sys2/Setup/Irbdata/ircodes
cp -f /name/storage/Photo/install/ircodesRaw /name/system/sys2/Setup/Irbdata/ircodesRaw
cp -f /name/storage/Photo/install/S2000fi.rid /name/system/sys2/Platform/Plymouth/IRBlaster/S2000fi.rid

AppShell ToggleCpuMeter

Ok, I'm using the following:

cp -f /name/storage/Photo/install/s2000fi.rid /name/system/user/mirror/sys-setup-gaea/data/irCodeset/s2000fi.rid

I think your problem may be you didn't capitalize the "S" in the S2000fi.rid filename. I believe that the ReplayTV is case-sensitive, although I'm not positive about that. All of the rid files on the unit have the "S" and "C" capitalized, and lowercase "fi.rid" so I've always followed suit.

I capitalized the "S" and made sure everything was right. I also noticed that after it runs the GetShellCommands from the shellcmds file it says the following in the Wirns log, "Hijacking headend request because we serve it locally" Is that normal? Also I noticed that in dvarchive my photo directory is actually "Photos" so I changed that too. It still doesn't copy. Also, when I direct connect I don't get the clock until the log says it finishes and then I don't get the cpu meter. Any ideas?

"Hijacking headend request because we serve it locally" Is that normal?
This is normal. WiRNS always hijacks the headend request so it can inject it's own listings.
Also I noticed that in dvarchive my photo directory is actually "Photos" so I changed that too.
The Photo directory on the ReplayTV is actually "Photo" (without the 's') so you need to change that back. Only the subdirectory names in DVArchive comes from the ReplayTV.
Also, when I direct connect I don't get the clock until the log says it finishes and then I don't get the cpu meter.
When you get the clock, that means the shellcmds script is running, which means your WiRNS setup is fine. If you don't get the cpu meter, that means the shellcmds script is aborting part way through, which means one or more of the commands in between is not correct. The most probably cause would be an incorrect directory name somewhere. You must get both the clock and cpu meter to show up for this to work.

When I had everything the same as I do now except for that directory listed as "photo" what happens is you get that menu screen when it starts (243 zone) and then the clock and cpu meter when it finishes. I then go into network and input settings on replay, input 2, satellite, svideo, and then it says to have sat receiver off and continue, I search for code and 2000 is not in the list. I restart it after I copy it as well.

I'm running out of excuses. It should work, and it does work for most people. I guess your unit is just being stubborn.

Other things you can try:

1) Use a different code number
2) Set the file as "cable" instead of "sat"
3) Overwrite one of the exiting sat code numbers (like S0775fi.rid)
4) add some extra copies in the opposite direction to verify the actual files in use by the ReplayTV are what you expect, like this:


AppShell ToggleClock

cp -f /name/storage/Photo/install/ircodes /name/system/user/mirror/sys-setup-gaea/data/irbdata/ircodes
cp -f /name/storage/Photo/install/ircodesRaw /name/system/user/mirror/sys-setup-gaea/data/irbdata/ircodesRaw
cp -f /name/storage/Photo/install/S2000fi.rid /name/system/user/mirror/sys-setup-gaea/data/irCodeset/S2000fi.rid

cp -f /name/system/user/mirror/sys-setup-gaea/data/irbdata/ircodes /name/storage/Photo/install/ircodes-as-is-in-use
cp -f /name/system/user/mirror/sys-setup-gaea/data/irbdata/ircodesRaw /name/storage/Photo/install/ircodesRaw-as-is-in-use
cp -f /name/system/user/mirror/sys-setup-gaea/data/irCodeset/S2000fi.rid /name/storage/Photo/install/S2000fi.rid-as-is-in-use

AppShell ToggleCpuMeter

I will try that. If I change the file to "cable" won't I have to change my input to cable box and then have to pick a cable box brand? Also, if I pick cable I would only have options for cable services and not satellite services correct?

I'm pretty confident that Wirns is working fine as the program guide looks good and no errors in the log. Plus I do get the clock when running the script so we know it is communicating.

Is it safe to say that when I put these files in the install sub-folder of Photo in Dvarchive that they are instantly on the Replay at that point?

I'm thinking the problem is either with Dvarchive or the content of the files themselves. I'm confident that the S2000fi.rid file is fine since I just used the rid editor and modified 1000 to 2000, and then changed the type from cable to sat.

ircodes looks like the following when opened up in notepad:

{deleted}

The difference is in notepad all of the numbers are together in 2 lines and not in a column as displayed in this forum.

ircodesRaw looks like the following:

{deleted}

Again, when looking at this in notepad it is altogether and not in columns as displayed in this forum.

The files only look like they do in this forum when using a program with formatting like wordpad.

Sorry for the long post, but I just wanted you to verify that these files looked correct.

Also, in the rid file the frequency is set to 38.4 and the duty cycle is set to 30. This may not make a difference but I thought I'd mention it. The fact that I get the cpu timer when specifiy "photo" and not "photos" in the script tells me that the commands are running so the paths should be fine. That's why I think it has something to do with the files.

Thank you for taking your time and assisting with this.

I will try that. If I change the file to "cable" won't I have to change my input to cable box and then have to pick a cable box brand? Also, if I pick cable I would only have options for cable services and not satellite services correct?
I don't think it matters if the code is marked Sat or Cable. As I recall, when you select "Other" as your sat box type (or cable box) type, then you can select any code in the system, both cable and sat. The code you add will not appear in any of the branded lists - only in the generic "Other" list which lists every code in the system.

Is it safe to say that when I put these files in the install sub-folder of Photo in Dvarchive that they are instantly on the Replay at that point?
Yes, DVArchive copies the files over to the replaytv immediately.

When looking at this in notepad it is altogether and not in columns as displayed in this forum.
The files are in Unix file format, and Notepad doesn't handle them properly. If you edit in WordPad and then save, it will convert the file back to DOS format and add a .txt extension. The ReplayTV might not like that. You can use Textpad or PFE or any other decent text file editor.

It appears that in some cases, for some unknown reason, the ReplayTV gets stubborn and doesn't accept the code. When others have run into this in the past, they changed the number and tried again and it worked. If you keep trying the same code number and your ReplayTV is "resistant" to that number, then it may never work unless you change it to a different number.

Also, you can attach files to your post. That works better because then the original contents of the file is preserved (including dos/unix text file formats).

St00ge: It just occurred to me that maybe you have been looking under the "Panasonic" brand for the 2000 code for your device. The code you add will not show up in any of the branded lists. Those brand list are set up with another set of files which we haven't modifyied. The new "1000" or "2000" code will only show up the the full list of codes defined by the ircodes and ircodesRaw files, which shows up when you select "Other".

I was finally able to get this to work. I had to use a C1000fi.rid file name and then it worked. I'm not sure why it made a difference but it worked. Thanks for all the help.

Thanks FlipFlop!!!
Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
After reading your posts here and using your RIDGen tool, I've created and uploaded the IR codes for the new Viewsat 2000 STB. Found the RM file for the Viewsat over at JP1 downloads and using RemoteMaster and your RIDGen tool I created the new rid file. Followed the readme for installing via DVArchive and WiRNS. Loaded it to my replay and now my new code 1000 is there!
Can't thank you enough!! :) :)

I'll attach my files for anyone else who wants to add the Viewsat IR code (use code 1000) to their Replay..

You guys can also load the RID files that you create to the new folder that I created for them over on the JP1 site:

http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=category&cat_id=84

For some reason, I just can't download attachments from AVS, even with my Norton IS turned off.

Don't forget to have your Directv H-10 receiver set to ir control rather than RF.. RF seems to disable the ir sensor.. I spent a day figuring that one out.. DUH :-) Perhaps explains some units which seem to take the file upload but still not respond..

I have a D10, DirectTV receiver, and after a "software update" the serial port has some limits (cannot tune to channels with fewer than 3 digits; the local channels). I don't do windoze (mac and linux for me), so I was wondering how I could add the IR blaster control. I've already upgraded the drive in my 50xx machine and have no problem pulling the disk. Thanks,
-Chris

I don't do windoze (mac and linux for me), so I was wondering how I could add the IR blaster control.
You have a few options:

1) extract_rtv has a function (-w) that will overwrite files on the drive. (You can't create new files, just overwrite existing files). You could use this function to overwrite an existing code number with the IR blaster data you want.

2) It should be possible to run WiRNS on a PC located on the internet somewhere, and point your ReplayTV to that PC's IP address. Might require some fancy footwork with routers and firewalls to get it to work.

3) There was a Unix equivalent of WiRNS written by Ian Prest. He was using it to get Canadian listings into a 3xxx unit. His web page is not functioning any more, but I probably have a version somewhere that does work with the 4xxx and 5xxx units.

4) Somebody is working on a Linux driver for the Rio Karma. This device uses the same filesystem as the ReplayTV, so with a little effort (well, actually probably more than just a little) it could be extended to support ReplayTV drives. If it were to be extended to support ReplayTV drives, then it could be used to mount the replaytv drive under Linux and read/write files to it. http://bobcopeland.com/karma/

One more option for you:

http://web.archive.org/web/20041013192045/http://www.molehill.org/twiki/bin/view/Replay/RnsProxy

The rns-proxy.pl attachment is a Perl script which intercepts the RNS requests, and substitutes a shellcmds file. If you have a Linux box acting as router for your network, then this script, combined with some iptables port redirection, will do the job.

I don't do windoze (mac and linux for me), so I was wondering how I could add the IR blaster control.
I made a bootable CD image which runs an RNS proxy. This will allow you to run shellcmds without having to install WiRNS, and without any PC software setup. To use this, you will need a broadband connection, and a DHCP server on your network.

http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=17245&package_id=13712

1) Use DVArchive to load the shellcmds, ircodes, ircodesRaw, C1000fi.rid files into a "install" folder on the ReplayTV's Photo section. Include in the "shellcmds" file the commands that you wish to run on net connect

2) Boot a computer using the bootable CD

3) Set your ReplayTV DNS server to the IP address shown on the screen after booting from the CD

4) Force a net connect on your ReplayTV (from setup menu or 243-zones)

5) Change your ReplayTV DNS server back to its original setting (or revert to automatic settings)

Tips:

- Press Alt-F5 to see a log of the RNS proxy (should show activity when you do a net connect)
- Press Alt-F6 to see a log of the DNS proxy
- You can log in as "root" with no password
- If you don't have a network connection, or don't have a DHCP server on your network, there will be about a 1 minute delay on bootup while the network autoconfig times out
- It includes RTVPatch (version 2.5.5), extract_rtv, and extract_rtv5
- It has ssh, scp, and sftp commands, so you can copy files in or out
- It has lynx (a text mode web browser) which you can use to download image files
- Alt-F1, Alt-F2, Alt-F3, Alt-F4 will switch among 4 console windows
- The CD is based on a minimal rxlinux image: http://on-x.ca/html/rxlinux.html
- the proxy programs are in /usr/sbin. The HTTP proxy runs using xinetd

I have been struggling for about a week to try and get my RTV to control my Coolsat 4000 Pro with no luck.
I have Wirns running and the remote works and the RTV dowloads the guide. I have select IR-blaster code 4000 and it just will not control the coolsat. Below is the dll in config,

Active WiRNS Plugins:
ChannelGuideProvider.dll (1.2.2110.11094)
ChannelRemap.dll (1.1.2075.20772)
GetNextCall.dll (1.0.2026.12639)
GetShellCommands.dll (1.1.2026.12578)
GuideServer.dll (1.3.2131.28483)
HeadendProvider.dll (1.1.2131.26501)
IVSProvider.dll (1.1.2027.11868)
NoPhoneNumbers.dll (1.0.2026.12580)
NoReplayZones.dll (1.0.2026.12580)
NoSoftwareUpdate.dll (1.0.2026.12581)
PutSyslogProvider.dll (1.1.2026.12582)
RemoteControl.dll (1.1.2130.12998)
ServerManagement.dll (1.1.2131.15221)
XactProvider.dll (1.1.2026.13593)

Is there anything that is missing?

I have been struggling for about a week to try and get my RTV to control my Coolsat 4000 Pro with no luck.
I have Wirns running and the remote works and the RTV dowloads the guide. I have select IR-blaster code 4000 and it just will not control the coolsat.
Can you give some more details of what you did?

What files are you using?
How did you configure the network on your ReplayTV?
Where did you put the shellcmds script?
When you do the net connect, do the WiRNS logs show any activity?
Do you get the clock and CPU meter showing after you net connect?
Is your IR blaster cable known to be working? Can you test it with some other device you have?

Can you give some more details of what you did?

What files are you using?
How did you configure the network on your ReplayTV?
Where did you put the shellcmds script?
When you do the net connect, do the WiRNS logs show any activity?
Do you get the clock and CPU meter showing after you net connect?
Is your IR blaster cable known to be working? Can you test it with some other device you have?

The file I am using are as follows:
ircodes
ircodesRaw
shellcmds
so500fi.rid
s2000fi.rid
s2001fi.rid
s4000fi.rid

My Replay DNS is configure to get info from my pc
was deleted from the Wirns directory like the installation.txt file instrustructions
The 1st time I set it up I did get the meters
IR blaster works fine with my Dish811 IRD

Is there anyone else here that can confirm that the S4000fi.rid code that you are using works with the CoolSat 4000 device?

If you can send the actual files you are using (best to zip them up and then attach the zip file to a post) I can look them over to see if there is anything unusual.

The S4000fi.rid code is correct for the CoolSat 4000.

Check the path to the files is correct and also check the log to make sure that GetShellCommands is executed.

I suspect that the path is wrong ... i.e. DVA shows the photo directory as "Photos" while the actual directory on the RTV is "photo". Some folks including myself got confused by this discrepancy.

The S4000fi.rid code is correct for the CoolSat 4000.

Check the path to the files is correct and also check the log to make sure that GetShellCommands is executed.

I suspect that the path is wrong ... i.e. DVA shows the photo directory as "Photos" while the actual directory on the RTV is "photo". Some folks including myself got confused by this discrepancy.

The GetshellCommands is being executed.
I don't understand. DVA does not not have a /Photo/FTA director only my RTV has this directory with all of the ircodes. I am able to select the 4000 for the IRblaster, would that suggest that the file are on the RTV?

I am able to select the 4000 for the IRblaster, would that suggest that the file are on the RTV?
If you can select code 4000, then at least the new ircodes file with the 4000 number is there.

Another thing you can try is to repeat using a different number. To do this, you use RIDGen to edit the S4000fi.rid file, change the number to 4001, and save again. Also add 4001 to both the ircodes and ircodesRaw files, and edit shellcmds to copy the appropriate files. Then re-install the codes onto your ReplayTV.

Also, make sure you get the filename capitalization the same as the original, and make sure you use Zeros "0" and not the letter "O". "ircodes" "ircodesRaw" "S4000fi.rid"

The S4000fi.rid code is correct for the CoolSat 4000.

Check the path to the files is correct and also check the log to make sure that GetShellCommands is executed.

I suspect that the path is wrong ... i.e. DVA shows the photo directory as "Photos" while the actual directory on the RTV is "photo". Some folks including myself got confused by this discrepancy.


Whirly/ FlipFlop,

You guys were right it was my shellcmd script! After I fixed that and made a customize channel list to match my RTV, it's working like a charm now. These IRcodes are great!

Thanks for the lessons. Hope I can pass what i have learned on to others.

this is a compilation that will install working/tested ir codes for the all the following irds:
pansat 2500a,2700a or e/,3500s,5000hc
coolsat 4000
dreambox 500 /7000/7020s
viewsat vs2000 (2 versions...3 digit with enter,and 4 digit)

use dvarchive with *.* option to load ALL 7 required files and shellcmds goes in the wirns folder
will turn on clock AND cpu meter if sucessfully loaded to os. clock display indicates
files found in Photos/FTA folder.when you see the cpu meter displayed that indictates that ir codes have been added to replay OS
...turn off by toggling them off via 243 zones menu.

then select the ir-code of choice at custom sat setup
0500 all dreambox
2000 all pansats
2001 all viewsats V1
2002 all viewsats V2
4000 all coolsats

howtos included....enjoy

this is a compilation that will install working/tested ir codes for the all the following irds:
pansat 2500a,2700a or e/,3500s,5000hc
coolsat 4000
dreambox 500 /7000/7020s
viewsat vs2000 (2 versions...3 digit with enter,and 4 digit)

use dvarchive with *.* option to load ALL 7 required files and shellcmds goes in the wirns folder
will turn on clock AND cpu meter if sucessfully loaded to os
if you see the cpu meter displayed...turn off by toggling them off via 243 zones menu.
then select the ir-code of choice at custom sat setup
0500 all dreambox
2000 all pansats
2001 all viewsats V1
2002 all viewsats V2
4000 all coolsats

howtos included....enjoy


RXman,

Will the 500 codes work with the 7020?

yes! it works fine with my 7020s (7000 use same ir)and 500 models of dreambox
it is useful to record to the replay if the 7020s is without a hard drive or
if you prefer the convenience of the replay over the onboard drive of the 7020s.
i have internally mounted an ir blaster and added a female mini-plug to rear
chassis of all models..then male-male mini-plug to each replay..works great!

Hi Cj2 -

Can you send me or post the new ir codes for the Pansat 2700. I have been trying for a long time to get the 2700e working with my replay but i have had no luck -

any help would be appreciated -

thanks,
Krabs

pansat 2700e codes are the same as pansat 2700a codes..and yes the above
download does work for the 2700e

Just wanted to give back for others to use, I have created a rid file for the Sylvania SRZ3000 OTA HDTV receiver and tested on a 5040. The files can be found on the JP1 site (sorry, I can't make it a link, 1st post).

The SRZ3000 receives both NTSC and ATSC. To change channels, entering a 0 as the last digit selects NTSC, 1 selects ATSC channel 1, 2 selects ATSC channel 2. In the IR fine tuning I setup for 3 digits and sending Enter.

In WiRNS I used the remapping feature to remap the channel number to include the sub-channel 0,1,2,etc. ie. NTSC channel 2 is now 20, ATSC channel 2 is now 21.

Last a note of thanks to all those that have created tools or shared the knowledge allowing us getting more from our replay. THANKS.

Big Props to Flip Flop. I had a tivo but it became useless when I got my coolsat. I thouhgt my dvr days were over until I saw your how to for replay tv. I thought it sounded to technical but I was determined to try any way. Turns out your instructions and files are flawless. I can't thank you enough. You are the man!!

TIVO IR Code for DreamBox DM500 S (USA)

Hello guys! I need your help. I am trying to get the IR code for my Dreambox DM500.

Is this possible? I am new here and i would like to learn from all of you! Help me please.

I am running TIvo USA version 7 and I have my dreambox dm500s



thanks

TIVO
This thread is about making codes for ReplayTVs, not Tivos. You should try posting over in the Tivo forums.

Installed cj2's version 1.4.1 viewsat files on my RTV5080 and his various codes now appear on the RTV screen, and I selected the 2002 code for the viewsat. But it doesn't work, won't change the channels on my viewsat. Also tried 2001, same result. Tried it with an echostar ird, it worked fine, so apparently the IR blaster is OK.

***************UPDATE: got it working. First, the viewsat does not turn on when you try the right click test in the RTV code selection menu, but disregard this. Second, make sure the viewsat is set to All Channels, not a Favorites menu.

i have problems with FTA codes, first i didnt see any way to put *.* in dvarchive, only drag and drop to the FTA folder in photos, and i cant export to replaytv.

and with wirns i installed and no erro in installation, but i can not enter to the INDEX page of wirns, all the other config pages of wirns are ok.

and when i put in replaytv the dns1 and dns2 the ip of my PC running wirns, it failed in the check network settings, and im running wirns server and monitor in green.

i close all programs before start wirns, i need HELP please

Great piece of work rxman. Tried your package and it works mostly except the bad experience with the digit '0'. My Pansat 2500a failed to recognize any '0' generated by the blaster. For example. as I instructed my 5504 to switch to D* channel 101, I saw the LDC display on the 2500a displaying '1100', instead of '1010' and it tried to switch to channel 11, which of course is not valid. I tried to "fine tune" the IR code via the zone menu but didn't help. Anyone has any idea? Thank you.

when i put in replaytv the dns1 and dns2 the ip of my PC running wirns, it failed in the check network settings, and im running wirns server and monitor in green.
Do you have any firewalls installed on your PC? Windows firewall, maybe? Many firewalls will block DNS queries.

An alternative is to download the bootable CD image from http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=17245&package_id=13712

If you boot your computer from this CD, it will do basically the same thing as WiRNS. When you do a net connect it will run the script Photo/install/shellcmds so you will need to upload your shellcmds script to the ReplayTV to use this method.

Question...do I need to create a new ircodes* file for the DirecTV D10, or just copy the C1000fi.rid file to the system partition?

My Pansat 2500a failed to recognize any '0' generated by the blaster.
You can try using the attached S2000fi.rid file instead. Note that you will need to reboot the replaytv when overwriting an existing code before the ReplayTV will use the new data.

What I did was decode the previous file using DecodeIR, and then re-encoded using MakeHex. This gives slightly different timing results, and maybe this is enough of a difference to get your '0' working again.

Question...do I need to create a new ircodes* file for the DirecTV D10, or just copy the C1000fi.rid file to the system partition?
The original ircodes* files on the ReplayTV do not have this number in the list, so they will not work. You will need the stuff in shellcmds.zip, which includes the new ircodes* files containing the number 1000. That zip file also contains the instructions for installing the new code.

http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=file&file_id=2258

You can try using the attached S2000fi.rid file instead. Note that you will need to reboot the replaytv when overwriting an existing code before the ReplayTV will use the new data.

What I did was decode the previous file using DecodeIR, and then re-encoded using MakeHex. This gives slightly different timing results, and maybe this is enough of a difference to get your '0' working again.

FlipFlop,

Thanks for your help. I tried yours and it still had problem. However, I found the rid file included in MaddGamer's "How-to: Add Pansat 2500A IR Blaster Code to ReplayTV" posting worked for me. Now all '0's are recognised. This rid is purly for 2500a, not Pansat in general. Might be there is some timing issues that need to be specific for 2500a.

Don't be afraid of WiRNS. It really is a simple and quick install, then copy the shellcmds file into the WiRNS folder, and make your ReplayTV connect. Then uninstall. You don't need to use, or configure, any of the extra features in WiRNS, and you don't need to keep it installed.


I have a Pansat 2500 and just got a 5504 Replaytv. I have read so much of this stuff and am confused. Is there an easy step by step to follow to set it up and use Wirns?

Is there an easy step by step to follow to set it up and use Wirns?
To install a code:

1) Use DVArchive to create a photo folder called "install" on the ReplayTV. (Right-click in DVArchive on "Photos", select "New Photo Folder")
2) Put the "ircodes", "ircodesRaw", "C1000fi.rid", and "shellcmds" files into that photo folder. (drag-and-drop the files from Windows Explorer to the "install" folder in the left column of DVArchive)
3) Create a bootable CD using the image from http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=17245&package_id=13712
4) Boot your computer using this CD image
5) On your ReplayTV, switch the network configuration to static, and set both DNS server settings on your ReplayTV to match the IP address reported on your computer (be sure to note what your previous settings were)
6) On your ReplayTV, select Menu..Setup..Connect to ReplayTV Service Now to force it to connect through your PC.

If all goes well, you should get a clock and a CPU meter pop up on the screen. These are done at the beginning and end of the script just so you can see that the script began and completed. After it is complete, press 2-4-3-Zones on your remote, and toggle these back off.

Now you should be able to set your device up using IR code "1000"

Once things are working, restore the ReplayTV network configuration to your previous settings. You can safely remove the "install" photo directory you created as they are no longer required there.

For details on, and to download DVArchive, see http://www.dvarchive.org

To find codes, check out
http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=category&cat_id=84
(the shellcmds.zip file there is required, and also includes has a readme file)

To edit codes, get RIDGen from
http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=category&cat_id=85

For alternate descriptions of how to install codes, see
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=477427
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=6268071#post6268071
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=6506310#post6506310

Thanks flip flop

I setup my Pansat 2500 and my Replaytv 5504. I have a current channel guide, but the RTV unit is not changing channels on my Pansat. I tried 2000 and tried 775 for the ir code. Any ideas?

I setup my Pansat 2500 and my Replaytv 5504. I have a current channel guide, but the RTV unit is not changing channels on my Pansat. I tried 2000 and tried 775 for the ir code. Any ideas?
Which files did you use? There are a couple pansat files out there, and it appears that not all of them work for everyone. Also, there have been cases where for whatever reason the ReplayTV gets 'resistant' to an added code number, and you have to edit the .rid file and the ircodes files to change the number, and re-install the new files.

Will this Disk Boot method work with the Viewsat Plat. I have the files on the RTV. I need to use the S2001fi.rid or S2002fi.rid file for the viewsat. In the example it shows use of the C1000fi.rid file. Can others be used or is this method only specific to the one file C1000fi.rid?

Thanks.

edit. Well I did put the files in the "install" folder. And I did set both DNS settings. And the CD did run, and I did get the TIMECLOCK at the end. I toggled it off. I reboot the RTV, but still no codes 2001 to choose for replay.

Should it have worked? The RTV recognized my PC when I entered the DNS and then said to connect. Not sure why I dont see the correct choice in IR blaster choices. But I am sure I am very close.

Will this Disk Boot method work with the Viewsat Plat. I have the files on the RTV. I need to use the S2001fi.rid or S2002fi.rid file for the viewsat. In the example it shows use of the C1000fi.rid file. Can others be used or is this method only specific to the one file C1000fi.rid?

Thanks.
The CD boot method works just like the wirns method with one slight change: you need to put the shellcmds script in the "install" photo directory on the ReplayTV, (and not in the wirns directory on the PC).

The code number(s) you want to use must be listed in both the ircodes and ircodesRaw files. The files I made only include the "1000" code, but others may have the 2000, 2001, 2002 or other code numbers added. If your ircodes doesn't have your code number, then you have 2 choices: You can either use RIDGen to edit your .rid file to change the code number to 1000, or you can use a GOOD text editor to add the appropriate code numbers to the ircodes and ircodesRaw files. By GOOD I mean something that can handle Unix-formatted text files, like PFE or TextPad. Notably WordPad and Notepad will not work!

I edited my post above, as you were kind enough to respond to my first question in that post. THanks.

I used the replay codes 1.4.1 that is available.

1. ircodes
2. ircodesRaw
3. S0500fi.rid
4. S02000fi.rid
5. S02001fi.rid
6. S02002fi.rid
7. S04000fi.rid

So with your CD booting. Ircodes, ircodesRaw and S02001fti.rid from this set.

(JUST THOSE 3 and SHELL COMMANDS loaded into "install") and I performed the operation. And rebooted the ird. But dont see the 2001 code listed as a choice.

From what you said above, this set of files probably has the 2001 file listed in the ircodes, and ircodesRaw.

So should this work?

I used the replay codes 1.4.1 that is available.
The 1.4.1 zip file has a "shellcmds" in it that expects all of the RID code files in the "FTA" photo folder, so to use that "shellcmds" you need to copy all of your .rid files into the "FTA" folder.

The CD image expects the "shellcmds" script to be located in the "install" photo folder, so you need to put the shellcmds file in the "install" folder.

So, for this particular case, you must create both a "FTA" and an "install" folder, and put the shellcmds and the RID files must be in different folders.

Thank you FlipFlop. I am so glad that you were around today, to respond so quickly. I did as above using two Folders, i.e., FTA and install. Shellcommands in the one, and the other 7 in the other.

Changed DNS after booting from the CD. Went to connect to PC, and this time I got two indicators, where the first time I only got one. I got the Clock the first time and this time, but the first time I didnt get the graphic Net display thingy...

Anyway, I went to configure and there it was 2000, and 2001, etc.. It seems to change and work so far perfectly.

Thanks so much for your help. I tried Wirms, but I didnt need to do that learning curve. I will try to pass this info along to people that might need it.

I am using the files from post# 165 [1.4.1] and following instructions to the letter and yet I am not able to get my ReplayTV to see the new codes. And during the "net connect" I only see the clock not the cpu meter - please advice.

Oh, I forgot to mention I am using this for my Pansat 3500. But I dont see the new IR codes...... do I need to modify the files from 1.4.1 in any way before I copy them over?

sreemv, just follow the instructions that FlipFlop gave me.

The 1.4.1 was designed for one method.
Flipflops boot cd was designed for a specific method.

To make it work I needed to make two folders in my Photo folder on FTA.
One named "FTA" and one named "install"

WHen it works, you will see the clock and the net graphic meter in the corners upon execution. I beleive one gets turned on when install begins, and one when it ends. To let you know.

If you have your RTV on the network, when you boot from that CD, it will tell you what to set you DNS setting to. I did add DNS2 to be the same as DNS1.

After completion, just reset the numbers to what had been working.

I am using the method described in "How to install.txt" file in the 1.4.1 zip archive- not the bootcd method. I have had WiRNS running/working prior to this so I dont believe I need the "bootcd" - And when I do "net connect" from ReplayTV I see WiRNS doing the right thing(s):

[2005-12-16 08:25:40] [PLUGIN] GetShellCommands initialized.
[2005-12-16 08:25:40] [PLUGIN] GetShellCommands using shellcmds from file.
[2005-12-16 08:25:52] Hijacking headend request, because we serve it locally.
[2005-12-16 08:25:53] Hijacking headend request, because we serve it locally.
[2005-12-16 08:25:54] Hijacking headend request, because we serve it locally.

I have the "shellcmds" file from 1.4.1 copied to the WiRNS folder [C:\Wirns] and everything appears ok except the files are either not seen or not copied. I do have the 7 files from 1.4.1 copied to "DVArchive---Photos---FTA" folder.

I just noticed that the "shellcmds" file refers to the following path:

AppShell ToggleClock
cp -f /name/storage/Photo/FTA/ircodes /name/system/user/mirror/sys-setup-gaea/data/irbdata/ircodes

I am wondering if it should be "Photos" instead of "Photo"? Because DVArchive says "Photos" in its GUI - just wondering......

Thanks for your help.
Sree.

I am wondering if it should be "Photos" instead of "Photo"? Because DVArchive says "Photos" in its GUI - just wondering......
The files in 1.4.1 are correct. The directory on the machine is called "Photo" in the singular.

If the CPU meter doesn't come up, then one of the commands in the middle of the script is failing, probably from a filename or directory name mismatch. My suggestion would be to remove the FTA folder from the ReplayTV (using DVArchive) and then start over copying the files. Pay particular attention to getting the uppercase/lowercase correct, getting everything typed in right, and make sure you get all of the files copied over.

I am using the files from post# 165 [1.4.1] and following instructions to the letter and yet I am not able to get my ReplayTV to see the new codes. And during the "net connect" I only see the clock not the cpu meter - please advice.


I'm having the same problem so something must not be right with my directory. I'm trying to do it on a 5500 series but the drive image I have is for a 5000 series(ver. 530511400). The clock shows up but the CPU meter never comes on. Should I flash it back with a 5500 image? I wanted to enable CA and IVS so I hope the 5000 image is not the problem.

^^Loaded ver. 190 image of 5000 series on 5500 and it finally worked.

I "upgraded" to a H10 a couple of months ago, and was seriously considering giving it back because of the inability of my ReplayTV to change channels on it.

I have been haunting AVS Forum and other sites looking for a solution and had been steeling myself to take the plunge with WIRNS. And then ..... I stumbled upon FlipFlop's post. I followed the directions exactly and now have a "working" set-up.

My biggest problems (and why I am up till 3:00) had nothing to do with the directions, but rather with my strange inability to burn a bootable CD on the first 5 tries, and with a bad IR balster wire.

Thanks for the precise directions FlipFlop.
(I was never able to figure out how to toggle the clock and CPU displays off so I just rebooted the ReplayTV).

My combinations now are:

RTV 5040 and H10 combination (with IR Blaster Code 1000 by FlipFlop)
RTV 5504 and DRD435RH combination (with Serial control because of bad IR blaster cable)

Thanks for saving me the $40 I was going to pay for the TV Translator (which according to the FAQ might or might not have worked for the H10).

Vineet.

I am hoping you can help me learn how to telnet and hack my tivo. I recently hooked up my coolsat 400, but have been unable to get tivo to change the channels. I appreciate the link to codes, but would appreciate the added guidance.

peace out!

Guys/ Flip Flop I have an FTA receiver called Coolsat 4000 pro, but i want to use this with my ReplayTV. I found the Coolsat 4000 IR codes for a TIVO. Can anyone here help me get the information from the TIVO file and use it to create a ReplayTV IR Code?

Thanks
dUc

www.tivocommunity.com

I rebuilt the bootable CD image with a function to automatically detect all ReplayTV units, and automatically copy the 13 RID files that I found floating around this thread. Now installing RID files is as easy as 1,2,3, without any need for WiRNS or DVArchive.



To install a RID file on the ReplayTV, use the following procedure.

1) Create a bootable CD using the image from
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=17245&package_id=13712
2) Boot your computer using this CD image
- after booting it should automatically detect your ReplayTV(s)
and automatically copy the necessary files to the Photo partition
3) On your ReplayTV, switch the network configuration to static, and set both
DNS server settings on your ReplayTV to match the IP address reported on
your computer (be sure to note what your previous settings were)
4) On your ReplayTV, select Menu..Setup..Connect to ReplayTV Service Now to
force it to connect through your PC.

If all goes well, you should get a clock and a CPU meter pop up on the screen
during the net connect. These are done at the beginning and end of the script
just so you can see that the script began and completed.
Use 2-4-3-Zones to access the debug menus and toggle these back off.

Now you should be able to set your device up with one of the following codes

2000 all pansats
2001 all viewsats V1
2002 all viewsats V2
2003 all dreambox
2004 all coolsats
2005 Accurian
2006 3500S
2007 DirecTV D10
2008 LG LST-3xxx
2009 PanSat2500
2010 Sylvania SRZ3000
2011 USDTV Receiver
2012 Viewsat

Once things are working, restore the ReplayTV network configuration to your
previous settings. You can also safely remove the "install" photo directory
from your ReplayTV(s). This folder was automatically created during the
install process.

FlipFlop, thanks for building such an easy to use tool. It worked when booting my desktop that has a RealTek ethernet card, but the ISO did not contain the appropriate network driver files for either of my laptops. Would it be possible to add more network drivers so it supports more network cards?

One of my laptops has a 3Com 3c920 card (which I've read is supported by the 3c90x driver). I found and downloaded these drivers from the 3Com site, but I did not find any drivers with a .ko extension. I only found .c and .h extensions on the driver files. I understand the .ko files are are linux 2.6, while the ones I found were for older Linux kernels.

The other laptop that does not work has a Broadcom NetXtreme card. Again, the driver did not exist in your ISO and I could not find a driver for it with a .ko extension, so I couldn't add it to the "net" folder under "drivers" on your ISO CD. These were zipped/tarred up inside some file. I'm sure you're familiar with the structure.

Any thoughts?

Again, thank you so much for making this process fast and easy.

Take care,
Snyder81


I rebuilt the bootable CD image with a function to automatically detect all ReplayTV units, and automatically copy the 13 RID files that I found floating around this thread. Now installing RID files is as easy as 1,2,3, without any need for WiRNS or DVArchive.



To install a RID file on the ReplayTV, use the following procedure.

1) Create a bootable CD using the image from
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=17245&package_id=13712
2) Boot your computer using this CD image
- after booting it should automatically detect your ReplayTV(s)
and automatically copy the necessary files to the Photo partition
3) On your ReplayTV, switch the network configuration to static, and set both
DNS server settings on your ReplayTV to match the IP address reported on
your computer (be sure to note what your previous settings were)
4) On your ReplayTV, select Menu..Setup..Connect to ReplayTV Service Now to
force it to connect through your PC.

If all goes well, you should get a clock and a CPU meter pop up on the screen
during the net connect. These are done at the beginning and end of the script
just so you can see that the script began and completed.
Use 2-4-3-Zones to access the debug menus and toggle these back off.

Now you should be able to set your device up with one of the following codes

2000 all pansats
2001 all viewsats V1
2002 all viewsats V2
2003 all dreambox
2004 all coolsats
2005 Accurian
2006 3500S
2007 DirecTV D10
2008 LG LST-3xxx
2009 PanSat2500
2010 Sylvania SRZ3000
2011 USDTV Receiver
2012 Viewsat

Once things are working, restore the ReplayTV network configuration to your
previous settings. You can also safely remove the "install" photo directory
from your ReplayTV(s). This folder was automatically created during the
install process.

Can you help me out, I have only macs in my house and have tried using the patch file but cannot get it to work. I have also been trying to get WIRNS to work with virtual PC but it is not cooperating. Any other work around for installing these IR blaster files?
thanks
C

thank you flipflop...works perfectly

Is this the file we are supposed to use at the linked site?

linux-cd-image-2.5.5c.iso

Thanks

Is this the file we are supposed to use at the linked site?

linux-cd-image-2.5.5c.iso
Yes.

i used the ISO file posted earlier this month, and not able to get it to work. when the script completes, only the clock/date comes up, i don't see the cpu meter. and when i go to ir blaster codes, nothing new is listed...i guess i can try the new ISO to see if it helps.

wow, i guess the script didn't run completely before. i ran the new ISO file, and i got the cpu meter, and everything is well, thank you flipflop.

I added a new CD image "linux-cd-image-2.5.5d.iso" which has the latest Linux kernel 2.6.18 with all of the network card support included in the standard kernel distribution. The (c) image used the 2.6.1 kernel, and was the stock bootable CD setup produced by on-x.ca

I left both the (c) and (d) images there, in case the old version works better for some reason.

Greetings,

Well, after a hellish night, I believe that I was FINALLY able to update my 3 ReplayTVs (5040, 5040 (320 GB), & 5080).

First off, I'm a Mac person, 'nough said... :cool:

Well, having borrowed a friend's PC laptop, I had installed the latest version of WiRNS and thought that I had followed most the updated instructions for updating the IR codes for the Replay. Virtual PC seemed to have a problem with the appropriate IP address(es). So, the laptop worked fine.

Got WiRNS up 'n running and it saw all 3 ReplayTVs. Did the network connect and got the clock and cpu toggles. So, now I'm running around thinking that I'm "King of the world." (And no, not the BK geek...)

Okay, now to reset my ReplayTVs and connect back to the Replay network. :eek:

It won't connect. It kept remembering the WiRNS' IP, even though I changed it. AND...it lost the DirecTV settings. Then my Airport Extreme (802.11g) network started to have problems. :mad:

So, after several resets and attempts, I tried reverted back to dial-up, but that won't work either. So, I gave up and called it a night/morning...

Woke up and took a fresh approach. I remember seeing something about changing Zip codes. So, after several tries, I was finally able to get my ReplayTVs to connect via dial-up.

At the same time, I was finally able to get my Airport Extreme network back up and running normally.

I was then able to get the ReplayTVs to connect via the network.

So, now I'm back to where I was before I started...

So, did the WiRNS update work you may ask...?

Well, I got out my D10-300 that's been sitting in my closet and hooked it up. I then contacted DirecTV to re-activate the unit so I can see if I can change the channel below 100. And lo and behold, it WORKED!!!!!! :D

My 5080 is now controlling the D10-300 with the IR code 1000.

THANK YOU!!!! :D

Now to replace my Panasonic ShowStopper 3060 (120 GB) and Sony B55 with the 5040 and another D10-300. I'll probably swap the 5080 with the 5040 later.

Final question...

Does the IR code 1000 work with the H20?

Thanks in advance and again, THANK YOU!

Well, it seems my network problem was actually a problem with DNNA's network. Check out the "Network Receive Error" thread...

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=641505

First off, I'm a Mac person, 'nough said... :cool:

Then you're used to having things work either extremely well, or not at all ;)

(paraphrasing Jerry Pournelle who is fond of saying that on the Mac, things are either very easy to do, or impossible to do.)

(paraphrasing Jerry Pournelle who is fond of saying that on the Mac, things are either very easy to do, or impossible to do.) But I'll bet he never said it in one sentence. :D

Thanks FlipFlop!!!
Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
After reading your posts here and using your RIDGen tool, I've created and uploaded the IR codes for the new Viewsat 2000 STB. Found the RM file for the Viewsat over at JP1 downloads and using RemoteMaster and your RIDGen tool I created the new rid file. Followed the readme for installing via DVArchive and WiRNS. Loaded it to my replay and now my new code 1000 is there!
Can't thank you enough!! :) :)

I'll attach my files for anyone else who wants to add the Viewsat IR code (use code 1000) to their Replay..


Hi all, I am totally new to this and I need help. I have viewsat extream and dirTV receiver D10. I would like to use D10 as my recording receiver using viewsat. How do I start with? I have laptop and PC. I have fast internet. what else do i need? How do I connet D10 to laptop? Should i use USB, phoneline or eithernet network cable? What other program do i need to download? Is there a step-by-step guide available somewhere? I downloaded this code file from replayrob, but I don't know how to use it.

Thanks alot

Hi all, I am totally new to this and I need help. I have viewsat extream and dirTV receiver R10. I would like to use R10 as my recording receiver using viewsat. How do I start with? I have laptop and PC. I have fast internet. what else do i need? How do I connet R10 to laptop? Should i use USB, phoneline or eithernet network cable? What other program do i need to download? Is there a step-by-step guide available somewhere? I downloaded this code file from replayrob, but I don't know how to use it.

Thanks alot

Sorry, I meant to say R10 receiver.

Sorry, I meant to say R10 receiver.
The R10 IS a DVR. AKA: DirecTIVO. You're posting in the wrong forum - we're the other guys.

First, I wanted to say thank you to everyone for all your input. I have been trying for about 8 - 10 weeks to get new IR blaster codes in my replay. I have a viewsat extreme and I believe I need eihter code 2001 or 2002. MY problem is I only have a Mac (10.4.4) computer. I tried using my virtual pc for windows 2000 on my mac and I almost had it working. I was able to load all my files into replay. I got WIRNS up and running I was able to get it to see my replay and all. Basically it talks to my replay but my replay doesn't talk back. So I then tried the bootable CD method, but I can't get it to boot up on my mac so I am assuming it is PC only software. I am soooo close in getting these codes in my replay. I have them in the photo folder on my replay, I even have the extra folder for "Install" if I could get the bootable cd to work, but that is as far as I can get. I am looking around for a used computer at the thrift shop because I do have windows 98 I could load on a computer. My question: is there a bootable cd for mac computers available anywhere so I do not have to buy a pc and if I do have to buy a pc would an old one work if I load windows 98 on it. Sorry for all the questions I try to read every post so I don't waste anyones time, but having a mac isn't helping me in this situation. I think I am stuck and would greatly appreciate any help and advice that can be offered. Thanks again to everyone for all your hard work especially CJ, flipflop, and others who work so hard and share what they have learned with us all.

So I am stil having a hard time getting this to work. I gave up on my mac and went to a friends house with a desktop dell. Plugged in the replay to her router and tried to run the boot disk. I got the same failure that is listed below and it would not see the replay (the info below is from when I run it on virtual PC)
Then I tried it with WIRNS and still I could not get it to work. I got the files installed with DVarchive but cannot get WIRNS to work with the Replay. Any suggestions? Below is from the bootdisk and Virtual PC. Same errors on the Dell.
PLEASE HELP

need to get post count up or it wont let me post the message

Heres the bootlog from when I run the bootdisk

Setting time ...
13 Feb 18:57:22 ntpdate[226]: can't find host time-a.nist.gov
13 Feb 18:57:22 ntpdate[226]: no servers can be used, exiting
Mon Feb 13 18:57:22 EST 2006
Starting micro_dns ...
micro_dns v0.4 initializing
Enabling caching of responses
Reading mappings from '/var/www/rns/hosts'
Outputting log to '/dns.log'
Failed to find nameserver in '/etc/resolv.conf' [FAILED]
Locating ReplayTV devices
Searching for ReplayTV devices ...
AutoDetect Process start.
Date: Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:17:37 GMT
Server: Unknown/0.0 UPnP/1.0 Virata-EmWeb/R6_0_1
LOCATION: h***://0.0.0.0/Device_Descr.xml
HOST: 0.0.0.0:80
MAN: ssdp:discover
MX: 10
ST: urn:replaytv-com:device:ReplayDevice:1


send() returned -1, errno=101
No ReplayTV devices found


*******************************************************

Alt+F5 displays the proxy log
Alt+F6 displays the DNS log
Alt+F1 returns to this command prompt

Set your ReplayTV DNS configuration to
and force a net connect to install the new RID files

*******************************************************


bash-2.05a

#define ENETUNREACH 101 /* Network is unreachable */

All of the error messages you are getting indicate that the network is not configured. This could be because you don't have a DHCP server running on your network, but more likely are because the linux boot cd isn't auto-detecting your network card.

You can try to manually configure the network using the boot CD, but unless you are familiar with Linux that is not an easy thing to do.

For all the folks who don't have compatible network cards(this is usually the problem with not being able to boot from this CD correctly, perhaps someone who does have a "working" system can boot up using this CD and then post their IP address in this thread. Anyone who wanted to upgrade their ReplayTV could point the DNS settings at that person's computer.

I know you're never supposed to trust anyone on the internet, but this may be worth a shot to help some folks out.

FlipFlop, great reading-thhankx in advance for all past works.
I have a Pansat3500S, wanting to make bootable CD using above linux....iso"
I'm using WIN XP Pro, have nero & such. Am stuck on:
1) How do I create bootable CD with that ISO file
2) It works for all OS's?
When I try burning I just get CD with three folders and 2 txt files.
Have my bios set to boot from cd 1st.... but so far system doesn't see it as bootable.

Lastly re: procedure..do I want both DNS entries on replay to point to my router/gateway or back to my pc's IP

1) How do I create bootable CD with that ISO file


If you have Roxio burning software, just double click on the .ISO file.
I am unfamiliar with other brands of burning software but I would expect them to work the same.

1) How do I create bootable CD with that ISO file
2) It works for all OS's?
When I try burning I just get CD with three folders and 2 txt files.
Have my bios set to boot from cd 1st.... but so far system doesn't see it as bootable.

Lastly re: procedure..do I want both DNS entries on replay to point to my router/gateway or back to my pc's IP
In Nero you use the "Recorder..Burn Image" menu command to burn an ISO image. The resulting CD does just have a few folders and txt files. The txt files have some instructions in them. The CD is for PCs only, as it uses an x86 version of Linux. It won't work on a Mac.

Typically when starting your PC you can press F12 or F1 or F-something to bring up a boot menu, where you can select which device to boot from. Select CD there, and you should be ok. If you have questions about the CD you created, then try booting a Windows install CD first to figure out the procedure.

When the CD boots it will give you an IP address to put into the DNS entry on the replaytv. This will be the IP of your PC after booting from the CD (which it gets via DHCP) You should put this IP in both DNS entries, although only one is strictly required as long as the second entry is blank. (press "stop" to erase a number on the DNS entry screen)

particularly you FlipFlop..!!!!! Would love to ask a million questions now about how to edit & modify things; but I will take the time to read more and expirement before posting...
Thanks again- my Pansat 3500S & RTV 5080 (XP PC, DLink 604 router) are happily married!!!

I've been reading through this thread and other RID discussions and I'm having difficulty getting a grasp on all the different pieces.

What I'm trying to accomplish is modifying the Accurian RID file so the ReplayTV "Channel Up" and "Channel Down" buttons are sending the *correct* signals through the IR Blaster to my Accurian. Right now it seems the RID file actually types the entire channel number which makes it impossible to tune HDTV/SD sub channels. For example, PBS-HD is 31.1 and PBS-SD is 31.2. When I hit "Channel Up" on the Accurian remote, it goes from 31.1 to 31.2, but when I hit "Channel Up" on the ReplayTV, the IR Blaster actually sends the next channel in the list, 42.1. Even if I added 31.2 to my channel list, it won't work because the ReplayTV would pass the following codes to the ReplayTV when I hit "Channel Up" on 31.1: 312. Effective, this would tune the Accurian to 31 and then channel 2 immediately after that.

Has anyone else figured this out yet? FlipFlop has great suggestions at http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=579060 , but I don't think it will work because the Accurian can only tune sub-channels by using the "Up Channel" and "Down Channel" buttons.

Thanks for any input!

num 0,054,,0,00 - num 0,,Protocol ID,Fixed Data,,,,,
num 1,185,,1,01 - num 1,,,,,,,,
num 2,183,,2,02 - num 2,,,,,,,,
num 3,182,,3,03 - num 3,,,,,,,,
num 4,180,,4,04 - num 4,,,,,,,,
num 5,184,,5,05 - num 5,,,,,,,,
num 6,186,,6,06 - num 6,,,,,,,,
num 7,053,,7,07 - num 7,,,,,,,,
num 8,055,,8,08 - num 8,,,,,,,,
num 9,059,,9,09 - num 9,,,,,,,,
vol up,,,vol up,,,,,,,,,
vol down,,,vol down,,,,,,,,,
mute,,,mute,,,,,,,,,
channel up,120,,channel up,10 - channel up,,,,,,,,
channel down,118,,channel down,11 - channel down,,,,,,,,

The ReplayTV only tunes channels directly using digits. It never sends Channel Up or Channel Down through the IR blaster.

just got a digital stream hd-3150 made by pro brand; any chance to find a 'rid' file for this; it is sold at circuit city; but can't seem to find much about remote codes for it; closest i could get was to have the samsung 144 code turn it off but not change the channels; nice box otherwise; any help on this would be greatly appreciated; thanx

just got a digital stream hd-3150 made by pro brand; any chance to find a 'rid' file for this; it is sold at circuit city; but can't seem to find much about remote codes for it; closest i could get was to have the samsung 144 code turn it off but not change the channels; nice box otherwise; any help on this would be greatly appreciated; thanx

Try the JP1 route that FlipFlop guided me through for my Accurian. His programs made it relatively painless.
(What!?!?! No JP1-capable remote!?!?? Robman will have you flogged! Of course you do, it's your Replay remote.)

i did not see this model/brand listed in the files at the jp1 site; i believe it is made in korea as opposed to china; but i can't seem to find any pronto or jp1 files;

...What!?!?! No JP1-capable remote!?!?? Robman will have you flogged! Certainly the 5K remote is my favorite JP1-capable. However I found it easier to get the info needed (on these stray STBs) into IR (http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=category&cat_id=81) using a learning capable JP1 remote. :D

Hardest part actually was digging up a legacy laptop (w/parallel port) for my vintage simple interface cable.

I would like to add my Sony receiver codes to my RTV 5040 remote in place of the TV is that possible? Instead of controlling the TV I'd like the remote to control my STR DE975 receiver especially the volume.

I would like to add my Sony receiver codes to my RTV 5040 remote in place of the TV is that possible? Very possible, reasonably trivial to accomplish, however it has little to do with what's going on in this thread.

(there's a whole realm (http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/) devoted to unlocking the full potential of the Harmony Slayer 5040 remote)

And for the JP1 savvy interested in creating blaster rid files it's pretty simple, if you have a learning-capable JP1 remote. Simply learn STB buttons 0-9, power, and enter into the remote. Open it in IR.exe (http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=category&cat_id=81) to determine the Protocol and Device#s and the magic EFC code reported for each button. Paste all those items into ridgen, do a MakeHex, choose an available blaster code number and save. That simple. Provided IR/MakeHex understand the protocol/device ID. Hasn't failed me yet.

Thanks again to FlipFlop for bringing it all together and breathing new life (and PQ) into the Replays. :cool:

Many thanks to all that made this possible. After a bit of a struggle, I now have control of our new Direct TV D20 receiver.

Some of my goofs / gaffs:

1) My desktop pc (the DV Archive machine) stopped accepting DHCP served IP addresses about a year ago (XP Home). I've had a couple of people take a look at it, but no one has been able to figure out what has happened. The work-around is to assign a static IP address. Not sure if that was what prevented it, but I wasn't able to get the installation program to run correctly. It came up with a "null" IP address.

2) Switching to my laptop - the bootable installation cd could not cope with the docking station's ethernet port. After several tries, I guessed correctly that un-docking and plugging in via the native ethernet port on the laptop might be what it wanted.

3) Better, but not great. The laptop doesn't normally have a floppy. Digging out the parallel port floppy drive eliminated what seemed like a 2 or 3 minute delay while the program searched for the non-existent floppy drive.

4) Verizon sent me a nice new Westell wireless/modem/router/firewall about 8 months ago. It isn't anywhere near as easy to configure as my old D-link. In order for my Replays to find each other, I have been running them with manual network configs, forcing an IP address just like my desktop machine. The installation program couldn't find the Replays until I changed to automatic / DHCP. It still didn't find the Replay hooked in via wireless, but for now that Replay controls a Sony & it already had codes that work.

Next project: load 50xx series software onto our 55xx machine (and repeat the process described above). I got my first taste of Commerical Advance last month when we picked up a 5080 on ebay & I want more!


Thanks again to everyone that contributed.

I was able to get my two Replaytv's to work with the D10-200 Directv receivers by usning your iso program. I really appreciate it.

The Big Dawg :) :)

Just wanted to give this a bump, flipflop did a great job on this, much easier then the other way to do it, running dvarchive and wirns and all... wonderful!

I have not read this thread lately... (will re-read backwards again)

But has anybody come up with a way to add IR codes to their RTV with out needing to run an outside software program all the time??

While many of you make it seem so easy to add the codes and run this third party software ... I seem to crash my computer every time I try to install WINS... and unless I missed something WINS only runs on WinXP and not '98.

I just wish/day dream for a program which I could run once that would upload to my RTV the new device IR codes... and then allow me to uninstall the IR program...

--David

update: Just found the posts by "FlipFlop" (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=6677629&&#post6677629) and his ISO install and will give it a try! Maybe this topic should be "PINNED"

The info is also available here: Add IR Codes to a ReplayTV (to add control for certain DirecTV receivers and others) (http://www.replaytvupgrade.com/add_ir_codes.html)

...But has anybody come up with a way to add IR codes to their RTV with out needing to run an outside software program all the time??

While many of you make it seem so easy to add the codes and run this third party software ... I seem to crash my computer every time I try to install WINS... and unless I missed something WINS only runs on WinXP and not '98.

I just wish/day dream for a program which I could run once that would upload to my RTV the new device IR codes... and then allow me to uninstall the IR program...FlipFlop made your dream come true! Just boot the CD, do a single netconnect and the codes are loaded. If the blaster code you need is not already on the CD, then you might use ridgen to create your own.

The reason for WiRNS in this case is because once you have your *unsupported* converter box under blaster control, you may need listings for it. There are some workarounds such as using a Sat. lineup containing your ATSC locals (already on the correct channel numbers) but then you may end up with program guide for 1500 channels you don't want and have to add/remove. WiRNS is really a plus if you can run it.

When adding blaster codes for newer *unsupported* Cable or DBS boxes (using standard available lineups) then WiRNS is not so vital.

FlipFlop,

Did you also add the 'modified' dish (solve unsubscribe channel bug) on the CD? I did not see it on the list.

If it is not included in the CD, where can I get the rid file so I can add that manually?

Thanks.

As I recall, Dish made a firmware change that made the "fix" not work for some channels. I think it was never modified after that. See this post (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=5727628&&#post5727628).

To install a code:

1) Use DVArchive to create a photo folder called "install" on the ReplayTV. (Right-click in DVArchive on "Photos", select "New Photo Folder")....
If all goes well, you should get a clock and a CPU meter pop up on the screen. These are done at the beginning and end of the script just so you can see that the script began and completed. After it is complete, press 2-4-3-Zones on your remote, and toggle these back off.


I am using ISO = linux-cd-image-2.5.5d.iso (? why is "C" a larger download?)

So what can I do if the scripts do not run??

Everything is being installed on My RTV and the directory is being created... but for some reason the scripts are not running to add the new device codes...
I see a "Quick" flash on my screen and then that is it and my RTV does a standard net connect??

I am not getting a CPU meter pop up??

I am running a RTV 5040+80=120gb

Software version = 53051440

Since the folder is getting created and the files are getting copied what else could be wrong?


--David

Update: 04/09/06 10:20am cst :rolleyes:

I ended up having to shut down my whole network of four computers along with my 6 year old Linksys box and reboot each device one at a time starting with my RTV,

I then used DVA to delete the older install directory and then boot up to the linux install..

This time everything worked correctly...

No I have to find my orignal RTV remote to turn off the CPU Meter as I can not remember the button for ZONES on my JP1 remote due to the fact that I almost never use this feature any more... :cool:

Hi,

Just get vip installed today and cancelled my directv. I tried to change the address of the remote and I can't find any code that can control vip211. I was hoping someone can send me the vip211 .rid file. I'm searcing hifi-remote.com for the code so I can generate the .rid file myself. Anyone can help me?

TIA

No I have to find my orignal RTV remote to turn off the CPU Meter as I can not remember the button for ZONES on my JP1 remote due to the fact that I almost never use this feature any more... :cool:

I lost my original ReplayTV remote quite some time ago. However, the "software remote" which you can call up in DVArchive has all the controls you might need, including "Zones" (I have used 2-4-3-Zones with it). It also makes finding shows a snap, since you are able to use the keyboard instead of that weird on-screen alphabet to enter search words.

I lost my original ReplayTV remote quite some time ago. However, the "software remote" which you can call up in DVArchive has all the controls you might need, including "Zones" (I have used 2-4-3-Zones with it). It also makes finding shows a snap, since you are able to use the keyboard instead of that weird on-screen alphabet to enter search words.
Before making a blood oath swearing that for as long as you (or your RTV) lives, you'll use only the DVA web-remote and to take them out on your boat and prove to them that QuickCrete will set-up just as qucikly with salt-water as it does with fresh, which, as proper etique dictates, is always immediately followed by a personal introduction to your old pal Dave, keep in mind that the double-select bug has never been fixed.

OK. After further research, I'm going to do JP1 route, since it is more economical than using pronto route. I haven't try it yet since I am waiting for my JP1 cable to arrive. Can anyone confirm that the following is the correct steps?

1. Learn 0-9, enter and power from original vip211 remote into JP1 remote for SAT/CABLE device (I have URC7801 - Cinema 7 +)
2. Double check that the learned code can actually control vip211
3. Download the current code using IR.exe
4. Plug in the EFC values into RIDGen
5. Click MakeHex button
6. Save the .rid file
7. Proceed with the step mentioned to store the rid into replaytv

I'm not sure on step 5, what value I should entered in Protocol/Device/SubDevice fields. Any help would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks/

Before making a blood oath swearing that for as long as you (or your RTV) lives, you'll use only the DVA web-remote ... keep in mind that the double-select bug has never been fixed.

Heh. Now now, I never said I only use the DVA remote. I just meant I never use the original remote (since it's been long gone from this earth). A universal remote will give most of the functionality of the original, including a working "select" button. For those few things that just can't be duplicated, like "Zones", the DVA remote works just fine. And as for using the DVA remote to enter text when finding shows, well there just isn't any easier way to do this.

... And as for using the DVA remote to enter text when finding shows, well there just isn't any easier way to do this.
Yes there is. It's called a WebTV IR keyboard. ;)

I am runnign a RTV 5080 and DTV's H20 and I am using FlipFlops current ISO.

I booting a system on my network with the ISO, all went smooth. folled direction with the DNS and did a network connect. Got the Clock and CPU meter.

But still can't seem to control my H20?

I am chosing line 1 (in) and selecting SAT box, DTV receiver, and DTV Los Angeles. I am understanding that the code is 2007 (or is it 100) for the H20, do I set this under custom? I don't see either code under the DirectTV Receiver codes? Do I choose something else?

I have verified (From DVARCHIVE) that all the files were copied to the replay and I got the clock and CPU Meter?

Any ideas what I am missing?

THANKS!
~CMT

I am runnign a RTV 5080 and DTV's H20 and I am using FlipFlops current ISO.

I booting a system on my network with the ISO, all went smooth. folled direction with the DNS and did a network connect. Got the Clock and CPU meter.

But still can't seem to control my H20?

I am chosing line 1 (in) and selecting SAT box, DTV receiver, and DTV Los Angeles. I am understanding that the code is 2007 (or is it 100) for the H20, do I set this under custom? I don't see either code under the DirectTV Receiver codes? Do I choose something else?

I have verified (From DVARCHIVE) that all the files were copied to the replay and I got the clock and CPU Meter?

Any ideas what I am missing?

THANKS!
~CMTIf it's any help, I loaded this hack http://webpages.charter.net/mamvc/ in my sisters 5000. Maybe it's the same one you installed. I can tell you it is emitting IR signals, however, I haven't connected up her D11-100 for a real test. Use code 1000 under "Other".

I am understanding that the code is 2007 (or is it 100) for the H20, do I set this under custom? I don't see either code under the DirectTV Receiver codes? Do I choose something else?
The additional codes don't show up any any of the branded list. Select "Other", which gives the entire list of known codes. You should see the new codes listed there.

Got it! Working! Code 2007 using FlipFlops ISO with my 5080 and the DTV H20!

Amazing!

THANKS!

~CMT

I completed the linux-cd-image-2.5.5c.iso process succesfully, however, I can not get code 2007 to control my H20. Are there any special things I need to do like how far away should the IR blaster be from the H20? Any other suggestions would greatly help. I have the Replaytv 5040 with a 120gb upgrade, subscription is current. Thanks in advance.

I made the boot cd. When I boot to it, it goes so far then freezes. It gets to Installing files, then it says "error: end of h**pfs status line not found". It does see my replays. What is causing this particular error? I've tried rebooting my router, all replays, etc. Still no luck.

Note: the ** is really tt. It would not let me type h**p for some reason.

I have 3-4508's. I also unhooked two of them from the network to try it on a single one, still same error.

PJ41

OK. After further research, I'm going to do JP1 route, since it is more economical than using pronto route. I haven't try it yet since I am waiting for my JP1 cable to arrive. Can anyone confirm that the following is the correct steps?

1. Learn 0-9, enter and power from original vip211 remote into JP1 remote for SAT/CABLE device (I have URC7801 - Cinema 7 +)
2. Double check that the learned code can actually control vip211
3. Download the current code using IR.exe
4. Plug in the EFC values into RIDGen
5. Click MakeHex button
6. Save the .rid file
7. Proceed with the step mentioned to store the rid into replaytv

I'm not sure on step 5, what value I should entered in Protocol/Device/SubDevice fields. Any help would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks/

Were you able to get this to work? I am considering upgrading to this box but I want to make sure my replays will work with them before i do.

Were you able to get this to work? I am considering upgrading to this box but I want to make sure my replays will work with them before i do.

Well, in fact 0775 code works as it is. You need to set the address of the remote to 1 and when you in the test step, your vip211 will not toggle off/on, but you can ignore that. When I did this the power didn't toggle, so i thought the code does not work. Before I learn the code on my newly aquired JP1 remote, i don't know what happened, but I changed the replaytv channel and voila... it changed vip211 channel and I'm using the code 0775 ever since without any changes. Warning... it does not do 480i anamorphic i.e. all widescreen HD shows will be letterboxed. Also, if you uses OTA HD local channel, you may experience black video syndrome i.e. audio only, black blank screen. A reboot will fix it.

Hello all,

I am in a bit of a pickle and need some help from the masters in this thread. My Replay recently took a plunge off my entertainment center to the floor, and while still mostly functional, the impact managed to break the RF cable in and out connectors clean off! In their place, I am now attempting to use a VCR to tune my basic cable, and the IR to change channels on the VCR. Unfortunately, my VCR is a lesser known brand, Quasar, and I can't find any Pronto or KM or RM files which will give me codes I need.

I did however notice that the ProntoEdit software has universal database of IR codes included, but for some reason they don't seem to work with RIDGen. Here are some example IR codes from this file for a Quasar VCR:

Digit 0 - 8000 0000 0002 0000 000e 0023 0011 0000
Digit 1 - 8000 0000 0002 0000 000e 0023 0012 0000
Digit 2 - 8000 0000 0002 0000 000e 0023 0013 0000
...etc.

When I put these into RIDGen using the Hex buttons, I only get two digits in the "Initial Bits," and many pairs (such as 0/1) are the same. Is there something missing from these codes? Is there any way I can make them useable?

Thanks for your help,
DW

I did however notice that the ProntoEdit software has universal database of IR codes included, but for some reason they don't seem to work with RIDGen. Here are some example IR codes from this file for a Quasar VCR:
RIDGen only works with the learned format from the Pronto remotes. The Pronto "learned" format is nearly identical to the codes used by the ReplayTV. A learned code should always start with "0000".

To use this, you, or someone with a Quasar remote, needs to use a Pronto remote to learn the codes.

Alternatively you can find a JP1-type file for this remote to get the protocol and EFC information, and use the MakeHex method.

The ProntoEdit program doesn't do a very good job of recognizing the codes. It will accept partial codes for learning. I have found that Tonto, a freeware project for multiple OS platforms, will continue to prompt you for the codes until it gets more than one with the same data. You can download the most recent version HERE (http://giantlaser.com/tonto/?x=download) :D

This thread has really gotten me excited. After finding it, I went ahead and ordered a 2nd Replay 5500 (thanks ebay). However, I've hit a problem (jump to the bottom to skip the set-up and get right to the problem).

Situation:
I've got a RG2200 (Next Level Communications / Motorola ) gateway which converts magical DSL-like bitses into 3 TV streams (+DSL). I've been running with remote code of 0764, customized to extend inter* delays to 400 (otherwise channel 144 becomes channel 14).

Now this weird beasty uses RF remotes to tune all three channels (since the box is in one room, but TVs are whereever). Sometimes TV1's remote is programmed to use RF, according to my google research. It is indeed possible to set up all 3 remotes to use IR -- this is why this thread gave me hope.

Good News:
As it turns out, the ReplayTV already knows the IR codes for TV2 and TV3! So I'm home free, except...

Problem:
TV1 is output on ch4. I run CH4 out of the RG2200 into the current Replay and everything works fine.
TV2 is output on ch 7
TV3 is output on ch 13

I've successfully gotten the Replay to tune TV2 and TV3 (verified by using the Replay remote to change channels, while watching the TV connected to the RG2200's regular output tuned to ch 7 and ch 13 respectively.

But I can't set up the Replay to record from 7 or 13. The only choices are 2,3,4.

1) Is there any possibility of hacking a ReplayTV file (similar to how the IR files are hacked) to add a selection of 7 or 13?
2) Is there any semi-inexpensive hardware I could buy to have the RG2200's ch 7 or 13 remapped to ch2/3/4 or simply A/V I could set up on the Replay's Input 1?

I'm hoping one of you Replay hackers might have noticed a file where this is controlled, since obviously the Replay CAN tune channels 7 and 13. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Well, I answered my own question after a few days of digging around, and adapting all these IR blaster techinques.

Each channel source gets its own key tree in the registry. So you have to configure the Replay for the Next Level Communications RG2200 once, using the menus to set up the right registry entries. To discover what those are, you need to may need to export the registry to somewhere you can see it -- easiest is to use WiRNS and the shellcommands extension to export the registry to the photo partition, where you can grab it using Replay's own photo transfer software (a bit of a reverse of the same technique used to add new IR Blaster files).

Add to WiRNS shellcmds file:

cp -f /name/system/user/Registry/sysconfig.reg /name/storage/Photo/sysconfig-orig.reg

(To view the contents, copy the file from the replay partition to the PC, then edit with wordpad or other editor)

Since its now using WiRNS, the keyname is unsurprisingly WIRNS01

Then add the following to the shellcmds:

regedit setval SysConfig/Sources/RF1/WIRNS01 Codeset 1316
regedit setval SysConfig/Sources/RF1/WIRNS01 Channel 13

(or 1315 and 7)

I know this will only help a few people at most, but I got a lot of help from google hits to here and elsewhere, and maybe this entry will help someone else someday in the same way.

Note: I also tried altering the SysConfig/Output/TuningManager ModulationChannel to 13, but it didn't work. I'm guessing the hardware is limited to just channels 3 and 4 for RF output. Time to buy a hardware modulator for housewide distribution :) .

I can boot flipflop's iso, but it fails to find my RTV. The RTV is set to auto. Any suggestions?
My router has DHCP on.
Update:
I rebooted the RTV and ran the .iso.... it found my rtv and loaded a file to it. The RTV rebooted itself. At no time did I get a prompt (on the PC) to change the DNS and force a connection.

I am so close, I need just a little more help. I was able to use WiRNS to load the new code into my 4504 for an H20 Directv receiver and everything is working fine but I cannot get my guide data back. The satellite box is showing up as WiRNS Directv- Denver and has no data, only the channels. I uninstalled WiRNS but I still cannot get the standard Directv guide back. Is there a way to force the DVR to uninstall the WiRNS guide data? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Edit: Nevermind, I just figured out that all I needed to do was change the zip code and all is well. By the way, this forum rules!!! I love my ReplayTv.

Once things are working, restore the ReplayTV network configuration to your
previous settings. You can also safely remove the "install" photo directory
from your ReplayTV(s). This folder was automatically created during the
install process.

FlipFlop, I have 4 ReplayTVs and one has no photo partition. The CD boots and hangs at "Installing......" with the IP address of the Replay w/out a Photo Partition. Am I SOL with this configuration? I'd hate to rebuild the Replay but I need these stupid D11s to work. :mad:

Sigh... Any help is appreciated...

FlipFlop, I have 4 ReplayTVs and one has no photo partition. The CD boots and hangs at "Installing......" with the IP address of the Replay w/out a Photo Partition. Am I SOL with this configuration? I'd hate to rebuild the Replay but I need these stupid D11s to work. :mad:

Sigh... Any help is appreciated...

What model numbers are you Replays?

What model numbers are you Replays?

Three 5040s and a 5080. The 5040 w/out the photo partition is the oldest, where I said 'I'll never need that. I'll take the extra 10 minutes of video.' :eek:

But the other three have updated so nicely (BTW, the boot disc is TOTALLY 1337 FlipFlop) that I've spent the afternoon moving off everything I'd like to save w/DVArchive and I'll just reformat it and be done with it.

While I dearly love AVS Forum and could never have kept my Replay network running without it, I'm a bit non-plussed at the level of effort and technical ability required to do so. It's just TV. Well, TV MY way, but still... ;)

FlipFlop--

I'm having the same problem with a D11 receiver. I created the Linux boot CD from your ISO file and it created the files in the MyPhoto folder, etc. However, during setup, the 2007 code for the D10 receiver will only power on a D11 receiver. I understand you didn't write it for a D11, but was hopeful it might work. If you could create an ISO with the D11 codes, that'd be fantastic! I haven't found anything else out there and it looks like several others are running into the same problem.

Thanks,
Steve

Thanks flipflop....got it to work

I got held up initially because my photo partition was set to zero. My replay would reset itself when the .iso tried to load its files into the empty space.