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post #31 of 110
1/10/10 at 10:17pm
WOW! Lots of question!

The IR blaster is a little gizmo that came with your ShowStopper. It is a long cable with a little headphone jack looking connector on one end and one or two little LED with sticky pads on the other end. There are instructions about it in your User's Guide (which is the first place you should have looked) for hooking it up and installing it on your cable box. It basically adds a remote control to your SS so that it can command your cable box to change channels. It doesn't have anything to do with your existing remote control(s) and should not interfere with them in any way.

As far as what to do after you get the new codes in your SS, again that is in the User's Guide. You should configure the SS as having a cable box on whatever input you connect the cable box to the SS. When you select a cable box, it will ask you what IR blaster codes to use, where you would select the code for this new blaster that you are installing into the SS. It will have you confirm that it can control the cable box and it will download the channel guide for the cable box and start using it. If you can use the analog cable as well, then you will end up with both inputs to select from, hopefully using the analog input for channels that don't need the cable box and only using the cable box for channels that aren't available via the analog cable. Pretty much all the information about configuring and hooking this up is in the User's Guide. The User's Guides are available online at ReplayTV.com and replaytvupgrade.com...

Henry
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post #32 of 110
1/11/10 at 11:40am
Thread Starter 
Hi Henry-

Thanks for taking the time!

The Thomson DTA doesn't have a remote Power On/Off I can verify using the SS remote. It's either plugged in and powered up, or it's not. I attached the IRBlaster to it from the SS, but I don't see a way to test it before running the SS Setup.

I changed the SS input to cable box, selected one of the brands that includes the 015 code, and the SS downloaded all the program/channel info, but I still can't access or record any other than my local channels. I see them listed, but I can't switch to or record them.

There are other brands that use that code, and I can try those if you think it would make a difference. It took about 45 mins to get all the info via dial-up, as opposed to the usual 8-10. Do you think I should run it again with a different brand, or don't you think that would make a difference?

My hook-up is:

Cable in to the DTA converter.
Out from the DTA to the SS
Out from the SS IR Blaster to the DTA converter
Out from the SS (audio and video) to my TV.

Thanks!

-Susan
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post #33 of 110
1/11/10 at 1:16pm
I'm not sure what you mean by having the SS IR blaster connected to the DTA converter? Did you hook up the SS IR blaster and place the sticky LEDs on the front of the DTA converter? How did you find the good spot to stick the LEDs?

You need to get some kind of confirmation that the IR blaster is working properly with the converter. If it doesn't turn on or off by remote control, then you'll have to find a way by changing channels. However, that is what the test of the IR codes is in the first place, that it is sending the correct codes to the DTA to control it. So, if you don't know if it's not working because you have the wrong codes or because you have the IR blaster connected incorrectly (or the IR blaster isn't working because something's broken), then you are kind of going in circles...

I think you can change the cable box's IR blaster code without having to re-download the complete channel guide, but I'm not positive about that. Just go back into the setup and leave the same box selected but change the IR blaster code...

Henry
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post #34 of 110
1/11/10 at 2:36pm
Thread Starter 
Hi Henry-

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I'm not sure what you mean by having the SS IR blaster connected to the DTA converter? Did you hook up the SS IR blaster and place the sticky LEDs on the front of the DTA converter? How did you find the good spot to stick the LEDs?

The DTA unit is quite small, and there's really only one spot on the front where the IR Blaster sticky makes sense and can be adhered.

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You need to get some kind of confirmation that the IR blaster is working properly with the converter. If it doesn't turn on or off by remote control, then you'll have to find a way by changing channels. However, that is what the test of the IR codes is in the first place, that it is sending the correct codes to the DTA to control it. So, if you don't know if it's not working because you have the wrong codes or because you have the IR blaster connected incorrectly (or the IR blaster isn't working because something's broken), then you are kind of going in circles...

Pretty much, yes...

I can go back into Setup and select another brand, but then I'm still just shooting in the dark.

There's no way I can see here to confirm that the DTA box responds to remote commands at all.

It's looking more and more like this was just a futile exercise!

Thanks-

-Susan
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post #35 of 110
1/11/10 at 3:04pm
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Originally Posted by Susan G View Post

It's looking more and more like this was just a futile exercise!

It shouldn't be a futile exercise. I think that the SS will work fine if you can get the correct codes. I just don't know if you need different codes for that particular DTA. If you can find the correct codes at the remote control website, then you should be able to get the SS to control that DTA...

Henry
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post #36 of 110
1/11/10 at 3:53pm
Thread Starter 
Hi Henry-

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I think that the SS will work fine if you can get the correct codes. I just don't know if you need different codes for that particular DTA.

But that's the long path I've just been down! I just went through copying the suggested codes for my Comcast DTA to my SS drive.

The only reason I removed the drive and modified the C0015.OBJ file in the first place was to update it so I could try to access and record additional channels via the Comcast DTA DCI1011. That's the DTA I received from Comcast that set this whole thing off for me (see my first post)!

I think I'm probably just going in circles at this point. I don't know where to find any better codes to try than on this site, and since I can't test the DTA power on/off remotely, I think I'm pretty much out of options at this point.

Thanks again, though!

-Susan
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post #37 of 110
1/11/10 at 10:51pm
I'm sorry you've had so much trouble and I was really hoping that you'd be able to tell everyone how to get it working with the Comcast DTA! I'm pretty sure the problem isn't with the ShowStopper's ability to run the IR blaster, but it could be many different things at this point and I can certainly understand why you would be frustrated. It certainly would have been nice to know that someone else got it working before you, which was the point of your original post. However, now we have no idea if your problems are from having a different STB than others have been successful with, that something is wrong with your IR blasters, that something is wrong with your ShowStopper, or if there was something wrong with the process of adding the new IR blaster codes to your ShowStopper. It sure is a shame, but we appreciate your hard work and perseverance!

Henry
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post #38 of 110
1/12/10 at 6:39am
Thread Starter 
Hi Henry-

I do hate to give up , but unless there's something pretty obvious I'm missing I guess I have to at this point. There are several brands that have the 0015 code listed as an option, but I'm assuming they all use the same C0015.OBJ file(?).

One thing I said before wasn't really accurate: I *can* record from the additional digital channels, but only if I tune the DTA to that channel first. I remember reading that complaint from others early on, though.

The only way I have to know if replacing the .obj file "took" was to take a listing of the files on the SS, and it did show the new (larger) .obj file.

At least I've learned a bit, so it wasn't a total loss! Maybe someone will see this thread if the problem comes up for them and either solve it or save themselves some time! ;-)

Thanks so much again-

-Susan
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post #39 of 110
1/12/10 at 3:25pm
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Originally Posted by Susan G View Post

...I do hate to give up , but unless there's something pretty obvious I'm missing I guess I have to at this point...

Hi Susan,

I too am sorry to see you having so much trouble, but, I hesitated replying / getting involved because Henry was jumping in MUCH quicker than I would have been able to.

Bottom Line: IMHO, you're frustrated, troubleshooting illogically, and "Going in circles chasing your tail". The HARDEST part is done - you pulled the Showstopper HDD and loaded the correct code on it. So, now let's 'Finish the Job'.

I've helped several folks troubleshoot their "STB/DTA-to-ReplayTV" Conversions, so just do a SEARCH on my username in this forum and they'll all pop up. For starters, I placed all of my 'Months and Months of Research' on the matter in:


Next, a brief overview of what, IMHO, you need to do:
  1. Verify that the STB/DTA is working:
    1. AFAICT, you are feeding the RF Out of the DTA to the RF In of the Showstopper, right?
    2. The DTA is outputting on what channel?
    3. Is the Showstopper set to that channel?
    4. Using the remote supplied with the DTA, change the channels. Does this work?
  2. Verify that the IR Blaster is working:
    1. Plug the IR Blaster into the Showstopper and point the LED / Sticky end towards you.
    2. Get a digital camera or camcorder and look at the IR Blaster via the LCD screen while you are changing channels via the Showstopper remote. Are there bursts of light emitting from the IR Blaster?
  3. Verify that the IR Receiver on the STB/DTA is 'seeing' the IR Blaster signals and not being UNDER / OVER loaded:
    1. Just sticking it where YOU think it belongs doesn't necessarily work (Read the other threads! )
    2. Although I personally haven't tried it, you might be able to save the adhesive on your IR Blaster by temporarily sticking it to a taut piece of plastic wrap and then using scotch tape to try out different locations UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT of the STB/DTA IR Receiver. If you have the right code loaded, when you get the IR Blaster in the right spot, numbers should appear on your TV.
    3. Once you get this far, you may need 'IR Blaster Fine Tuning', but let's leave that for another day.
  4. If EVERYTHING works except Step #3, there's the possibly that you DIDN'T load the code or you loaded the wrong code.
    Troubleshooting this is MUCH easier for ReplayTV owners because we can insert 'Debug Display' commands into the script that copies the files to the ReplayTV HDD. For a Showshopper, it looks like you're going to have to work harder. Maybe Henry has some ideas?
    .
    'Off-the-Cuff' Programmer/Analyst Mode Idea:
    1. You already used 'some program' to copy 'File A' (containing the new STB/DTA codes) from a PC HDD to the Showstopper HDD.
    2. Using the same, or similar, program copy 'File A' from the Showstopper HDD to 'File A2' (NEW NAME) on the PC HDD.
    3. Run a BINARY COMPARE on the PC of the ORIGINAL 'File A' that you downloaded from AVS to 'File A2' that you just copied from your Showstopper HDD.
    4. If they match, you at least know that you DID copy the codes to the Showstopper HDD.
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Originally Posted by Susan G View Post

...One thing I said before wasn't really accurate: I *can* record from the additional digital channels, but only if I tune the DTA to that channel first...

Ok. That answers #1.

I'll try to check back at least once-a-day to see how you're doing.

Good Luck!
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post #40 of 110
1/12/10 at 3:37pm
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Originally Posted by Susan G View Post

...I've never had to use the IR Blaster before. I'm using a cable splitter with the Showstopper on one extension and the cable box (DCT2224) on the other...

...at the very least I'd need to get a DCT700 box, correct, or might it work with the DCT2224?

If Step #3 doesn't work with the DTA, replace the DCI1011COM DTA with the DCT2224 STB. I'm "assuming" that's a Motorola, right? Then you can repeat Step #3, going through all of the 'Built-In" Motorola codes if necessary.
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post #41 of 110
1/13/10 at 3:00pm
Thread Starter 
I'll do my best and report back, thanks.

-Susan
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post #42 of 110
1/15/10 at 11:16am
Thread Starter 
Hi-

I realize this doesn't help anyone with the DTA model DCI1011, but I got the HS2000 to work with the Motorola cable box (DCT2224) using the IR Code 0276 or 0476.

Thanks-

-Susan
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post #43 of 110
1/16/10 at 10:51am
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Originally Posted by Susan G View Post

...I got the HS2000 to work with the Motorola cable box (DCT2224) using the IR Code 0276 or 0476...

Congratulations!

We now know that your IR Blaster works.

So, to summarize:
  1. Your IR Blaster works (and your Showstopper can control it).
    .
  2. The new code for the Thomson DCI-1011 DTA (Comcast) - dontcareavs / Mikeyboy - works.
    .
  3. You didn't successfully load this new code onto your Showstopper.
Do not pass GO; Do not collect $200; Go back to Step #4...

Good Luck!
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post #44 of 110
1/16/10 at 2:52pm
Thread Starter 
Hi CleartoLand-

Your assessment of the problem was incorrect, but thanks for your attempts, anyway.

I appreciate your help, but your attitude -- not so much.

-Susan
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post #45 of 110
1/21/10 at 10:31pm
Susan,
You've probably already given up on this, but this guy says that he simply moved the IR blaster back a bit from the DTA and got it to work...

Henry
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post #46 of 110
1/23/10 at 2:28pm
Thread Starter 
Hi Henry-

It's all working fine for me now. The IR Blaster works with the Motorola DCT2224, and if I want to watch live TV while recording something, I just switch over to the Thomson DCI1011.

Thanks very much for your help-

-Susan

P.S. I don't think I said I gave up, rather that I got it working with the HS2000 and the Motorola cable box.
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post #47 of 110
1/23/10 at 3:59pm
I'm glad you got it all working! What I meant on gave up was that you gave up on trying to get the DCI1011 working with the ShowStopper. If you ever want to play with it again, I would certainly suggest that you try moving the IR blaster "eye" around...

Henry
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post #48 of 110
1/25/10 at 10:16pm
Thread Starter 
Hi Henry-

Everything is working fine now, but I hear what you're saying.

Thanks again so much for all your help!

-Susan
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post #49 of 110
4/6/10 at 10:26am
Hey All!

I am Susan G's boat. I have downloaded & I hope correctly installed Robman's C0015_OBJ file from JP1 Remotes. I have also found the Pace_DC50X_OBJ_2K3K.zip file on AVS Forums & now I am confused about which one to use especially after reading: "You only need to install ONE of these OBJ files. I've created four identical OBJs with exactly the same contents, just different IRBlaster setup codes" in README of the zip file. The zip file has 4 OBJ files: C1982.OBJ / C0276.OBJ / C2000.OBJ / C2009.OBJ ; are these all the same as C0015_OBJ? The other questions I have are: Q1= Once I have installed the correct file properly will I see Pace as a cable box choice or do I need to choose "Other" in Setup & Q2= What IR Blaster code do I use/select in Setup? I have tried "Other" & Magnavox as the cable box & codes 0276 & 0476 w/no luck. I think I am close but keep I rolling doubles and go directly to jail! The 2K will show on the screen that it is changing channels from 2 to 4 but the DTA stays on 2, so I am thinking I have the wrong IR Blaster code punched in. Any ideas???
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post #50 of 110
4/6/10 at 11:14am
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Originally Posted by PV-HS2000 View Post

...I am Susan G's boat...

...Any ideas???

Post #39
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Originally Posted by PV-HS2000 View Post

...I have downloaded & I hope correctly installed Robman's C0015_OBJ file from JP1 Remotes. I have also found the Pace_DC50X_OBJ_2K3K.zip file on AVS Forums & now I am confused about which one to use especially after reading: "You only need to install ONE of these OBJ files. I've created four identical OBJs with exactly the same contents, just different IRBlaster setup codes" in README of the zip file. The zip file has 4 OBJ files: C1982.OBJ / C0276.OBJ / C2000.OBJ / C2009.OBJ ; are these all the same as C0015_OBJ?

You didn't provide any LINKs so I was only going to devote a short amount of time to search for the filenames you posted. Here's my short (hopefully complete) answer.

I did this MONTHS ago for my 5xxx machines, so my memory may be foggy, but, IIRC, 'something' / 2 bytes? in the OBJ must be changed to match the name. IIRC, C0237 and C2009 were IDENTICAL except for those 2 bytes. Read the accompanying data from dontcareavs. Follow the LINK in Post #39 to my main STB/DTA FAQ - everything I've researched to-date is there.

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Originally Posted by PV-HS2000 View Post

...The other questions I have are: Q1= Once I have installed the correct file properly will I see Pace as a cable box choice or do I need to choose "Other" in Setup & Q2= What IR Blaster code do I use/select in Setup? I have tried "Other" & Magnavox as the cable box & codes 0276 & 0476 w/no luck...

I had to turn on a ReplayTV here to answer this - you choose:
  1. Digital cable box
  2. Provider
  3. Other
  4. Continue when ready
  5. Other
  6. 0237 (In my case - for you, it depends on WHICH file you chose to load)
  7. Channel 3
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post #51 of 110
4/6/10 at 12:40pm
Hi...that was speedy! These are the down load links I have tried
#1 avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=150466&d=1250718158

#2 hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=file&file_id=7027 has the C0015_OBJ file that I put on the SS HDD. I did a binary compare they = each other. I am thinking I should be using one of the OBJ files in link #1.

I hope I cut&pasted these links correctly. I also have "g-gray" [from EBay] Tivo to Comcast DTA cable to ensure I have a good signal being sent from the SS to DTA...but like he states if you cant get the IR Blaster to work then this cable wont work. Have tested IR Blaster cable w/another SS2K I owe it works. I believe I may have justed loaded the incorrect OBJ file but not 100% sure. 1 more ? when I unzip link 1 there is no OBJ at the end of the file name, should there be? C0276 vs C0276_OBJ the file I am using is C0015_OBJ should I just rename the file in question to *_OBJ ?

If the above links do not work this is why: You are only allowed to post URLs once you have at least 3 posts. If you are a spammer, please go elsewhere. If not, sorry for this issue the spammers have made for.
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post #52 of 110
4/6/10 at 12:45pm
Perhaps this Cut&Paste from the readme text in link "1" will work:

C1982.OBJ / C0276.OBJ: for the Pace DC50X Digital Transport Adapter (DTA) - Comcast
C2000.OBJ / C2009.OBJ

Converted by: eslave [2009]

Thanks to the RDF posted by "The Robman" (avsforum.com / hifi-remote.com) creating this 2K/3K OBJ from the "CISCO RNG200" (CBL-1982) data file was much simpler than the 4K/5K RID process I just finished enduring. However, I have no way of testing this file and no knowledge of how to get it onto your 2K/3K/Showstopper.

Your journey begins here:
http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8436
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=862213


You only need to install ONE of these OBJ files. I've created four identical OBJs with exactly the same contents, just different IRBlaster setup codes. The only difference is two bytes at offset 0x1 for the setup ID code (in "big-endian" unswapped byte order, logically OR'ed with (or added to) the value 0x800). You can use a hexeditor to change these values to another setup code ID, just remember to rename the file accordingly.
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post #53 of 110
4/6/10 at 1:48pm
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Originally Posted by PV-HS2000 View Post

...These are the down load links I have tried
#1 avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=150466&d=1250718158

#2 hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=file&file_id=7027 has the C0015_OBJ file that I put on the SS HDD. I did a binary compare they = each other. I am thinking I should be using one of the OBJ files in link #1...

Here's my take (no ReplayTV 2K/3K experience):
  • Rename C0015_OBJ to C0015.obj and using Extract_RTV, load it onto your HS2000.
  • If possible, using Extract_RTV, delete / move C0015_OBJ from your HS2000.
  • Use 0015 in Step #6, Post #50.
  1. C0015.OBJ
  2. C0276.OBJ
  3. C1982.OBJ
  4. C2000.OBJ
  5. C2009.OBJ
Except for the 2 'Identifier Bytes', all 5 of these files should be the same. AFAICT, the goal was to give the user a choice so as not to have to ADD a new file and modify IRBTable:
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Originally Posted by The Robman View Post

...If you decide to add a new OBJ file, you will also need to include a reference to it in the IRBTable file (found in sys1/OS/IRBlaster folder). If you want to have the brand name listed, you would need to add a new brand file to the sys1/Setup/Irbdata folder...

Go to your 2nd 'Virgin' SS2K (I'm "assuming" you haven't loaded any new codes there) and review the cable box choices available under 'Other'. Are the 5 listed above all there? Are they (still) on your 'Modified' SS2K?

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Originally Posted by PV-HS2000 View Post

......Have tested IR Blaster cable w/another SS2K I owe it works. I believe I may have justed loaded the incorrect OBJ file but not 100% sure. 1 more ? when I unzip link 1 there is no OBJ at the end of the file name, should there be? C0276 vs C0276_OBJ the file I am using is C0015_OBJ should I just rename the file in question to *_OBJ ?

Yes. I d/l'd the ZIP and extracted one file and it did.

C0276.obj extracted to C0276.OBJ

Don't know why your unZIP program didn't. Sounds like you might have "Hide extensions for known file types" set to ON in Windows Explorer. You may want to clear the box so you can see what you're doing.

Tools -> Folder Options -> View

I'm going to guess and say that you're not a "Command / DOS Prompt" kinda guy...

UPDATE:

I just d/l'd extract_rtv_80.zip:

Quote:
Originally Posted by extract_rtv_80-ReadMe.Txt View Post

...You can overwrite existing files, you cannot currently create any new files.

Doesn't look like you could have added 'C0015_OBJ'. Maybe you missed an error message???

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Originally Posted by The Robman View Post

...Once you have a new OBJ file, you would use extract_rtv to add it to your Replay. If you overlay an existing OBJ file, you won't need to change anything else. OBJ files reside in the sys1/OS/IRBlaster folder.

The syntax for extract_rtv is:
"extract_rtv -p1 -w [filename] [localfile]"

-p1 means use partition 1
-w means overwrite filename with localfile
[filename] is the full path name of the file on the ReplayTV drive
[localfile] is the name of the file on the PC drive

So: extract_rtv -p1 -w sys1/OS/IRBlaster/C0015.obj C0015_OBJ should work.

Or: extract_rtv -p1 -w sys1/OS/IRBlaster/C0276.obj C0276.OBJ

IIRC, I've only used extract_rtv YEARS AGO to copy the contents of an original 40GB HDD to a new 80GB / 200GB HDD, so, perhaps when hdonzis logs in, he can add more.

Sounds to me like you're close to success...
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post #54 of 110
4/6/10 at 2:35pm
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Originally Posted by hdonzis View Post

I'm glad you got it all working! What I meant on gave up was that you gave up on trying to get the DCI1011 working with the ShowStopper. If you ever want to play with it again, I would certainly suggest that you try moving the IR blaster "eye" around...

Henry

Henry,

It sounds like PV-HS2000 got 'stuck' at approximately the same point as Susan G.

Does extract_rtv give an error message if the command line parameters are incorrect?

i.e. extract_rtv -p1 -w sys1/OS/IRBlaster/C0015_OBJ C0015_OBJ

(since C0015_OBJ doesn't exist and thus cannot be overlaid)

AFAICT, extract_rtv -p1 -e sys1/OS/IRBlaster/ should be useful to extract ALL of the available cable / satellite box codes.

And extract_rtv -p1 -e sys1/OS/IRBlaster/IRBTable should be able to extract a copy of the 'Replay TV IRBlaster Setup Code Info Table' to compare against.
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Is this the ENTIRE contents of a 'Virgin' 2K/3K IRBTable?

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Originally Posted by The Robman View Post

...The IRBTable file looks like this...
Code:
#
# Replay TV IRBlaster Setup Code Info Table
#
# Version 12/28/99
#
# This file contains specific information for IRBlaster setup codes.
# Each entry specifies the IR Code to use, the output string format,
# and the interdigit delay. A setup code 0f 0 is used to change
# the delay and format used as the default
#
# Setup Code    IRB Code     Format String      Delay     File
#=================================================================
    003         003          %d@                200
    015         015          %02d               200       C0015.OBJ
    160         160          %d                 200       C0160.OBJ
    392         392          %03d               200       S0392.OBJ
    276         276          %d@                200       C0276.OBJ
    877         877          %d@                200       C0877.OBJ
    899         899          %d@                200       C0899.OBJ
    476         476          %03d               400
    525         525          %d@                200       C0525.OBJ
    775         775          %d                 200
    5533        533          %d                 200       C0533.OBJ
    4476        476          %3d@               200       C0476.OBJ
    847         847          %d@                200       S0847.OBJ
    1005        3053         %03d               200       S1005.OBJ
    5392        392          %d@                200       S0392.OBJ
    5476        476          %03d               400
    6000        6000         %02d               200
    7000        7000         %02d               400
    8000        8000         %03d               200
    9000        9000         %03d               400
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post #55 of 110
4/6/10 at 2:35pm
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Originally Posted by ClearToLand View Post

So: extract_rtv -p1 -w sys1/OS/IRBlaster/C0015.obj C0015_OBJ should work.

Or: extract_rtv -p1 -w sys1/OS/IRBlaster/C0276.obj C0276.OBJ

IIRC, I've only used extract_rtv YEARS AGO to copy the contents of an original 40GB HDD to a new 80GB / 200GB HDD, so, perhaps when hdonzis logs in, he can add more.

Sounds good to me! The only question I have is if those are the correct paths for a ShowStopper? But, I just checked a SS system layout, and they look correct. However, you don't know if sys1 or sys2 is active, so I'm not sure if you should overwrite the files in both systems or not. I'm not sure how you tell which is the active system on a ShowStopper. I've tried a bunch of experiments and haven't been able to determine how to tell which system is active. And, I haven't fouind anything about it in the old posts...

Henry
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post #56 of 110
4/6/10 at 2:41pm
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Originally Posted by ClearToLand View Post

Henry,

It sounds like PV-HS2000 got 'stuck' at approximately the same point as Susan G.

Does extract_rtv give an error message if the command line parameters are incorrect?

i.e. extract_rtv -p1 -w sys1/OS/IRBlaster/C0015_OBJ C0015_OBJ

(since C0015_OBJ doesn't exist and thus cannot be overlaid)

AFAICT, extract_rtv -p1 -e sys1/OS/IRBlaster/ should be useful to extract ALL of the available cable / satellite box codes.

And extract_rtv -p1 -e sys1/OS/IRBlaster/IRBTable should be able to extract a copy of the 'Replay TV IRBlaster Setup Code Info Table' to compare against.

Yes, extract_rtv5 will give errors if it can't accomplish its objective. Specifically, it will give a message that it can't create a file if it doesn't exist to overwrite it...

I believe you are correct about being able to extract the complete directory of IRBlaster codes. Of course, since IRBTable is in the same directory with all the IRBlaster object files, you wouldn't need to extract it separately. Here's what my IRBlaster directory looks like:

Code:
C:\\Documents and Settings\\Henry\\Desktop\\ReplayTV\\ss\\sys\\OS\\IRBlaster>dir
 Volume in drive C is ACER
 Volume Serial Number is 14AE-E28A

 Directory of C:\\Documents and Settings\\Henry\\Desktop\\ReplayTV\\ss\\sys\\OS\\IRBlaster

01/11/2008  09:29 PM
. 01/11/2008 09:29 PM
.. 01/11/2008 09:29 PM 48 C0015.OBJ 01/11/2008 09:29 PM 71 C0160.OBJ 01/11/2008 09:29 PM 21 C0276.OBJ 01/11/2008 09:29 PM 22 C0525.OBJ 01/11/2008 09:29 PM 48 C0533.OBJ 01/11/2008 09:29 PM 23 C0877.OBJ 01/11/2008 09:29 PM 24 C0899.OBJ 01/11/2008 09:29 PM 1,710 IRBTable.txt 01/11/2008 09:29 PM 48 S0392.OBJ 01/11/2008 09:29 PM 138 S0847.OBJ 01/11/2008 09:29 PM 55 S1005.OBJ 11 File(s) 2,208 bytes 2 Dir(s) 22,180,347,904 bytes free
Henry
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post #57 of 110
4/6/10 at 2:44pm
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Originally Posted by ClearToLand View Post

Is this the ENTIRE contents of a 'Virgin' 2K/3K IRBTable?

Quit editing your posts!

Yep, that's why my file says...

Henry
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post #58 of 110
4/6/10 at 2:45pm
You logged on pretty quick!
  1. Quote:


    Does extract_rtv give an error message if the command line parameters are incorrect?

    i.e. extract_rtv -p1 -w sys1/OS/IRBlaster/C0015_OBJ C0015_OBJ

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    Is this the ENTIRE contents of a 'Virgin' 2K/3K IRBTable?

    ---snip---

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post #59 of 110
4/6/10 at 2:47pm
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You logged on pretty quick!

So did you!

Is there something different in those two questions than what I posted it my previous two posts?

Henry
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post #60 of 110
4/6/10 at 2:50pm
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...I just checked a SS system layout, and they look correct. However, you don't know if sys1 or sys2 is active, so I'm not sure if you should overwrite the files in both systems or not...

I believe we may have discovered Susan G's problem!
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