I've been testing a small interface box that is designed to translate the ReplayTV Serial output (DTV) and resend the proper tuning information out a standard IR blaster to a GI/Motorola 4DTV. I can now say that the device works and is controlling my C-Band setup.
As you'd expect, tuning using the Replay guide will tune the 4dtv to the proper satellite and channel. The DVRBlackBox, as the inventor has named it, works by attaching the Serial Output cable from the Replay, a set of wires to the actuator sensor connections (so it knows when dish movement has stopped and channel change is possible), the IR blaster, and a small power supply wall wart.
Folks, there is work to be done fine tuning the firmware, but it WORKS!
The main discussion area is found at
http://forums.satforums.com/SatForum....php?msg=10.01
As you'd expect, tuning using the Replay guide will tune the 4dtv to the proper satellite and channel. The DVRBlackBox, as the inventor has named it, works by attaching the Serial Output cable from the Replay, a set of wires to the actuator sensor connections (so it knows when dish movement has stopped and channel change is possible), the IR blaster, and a small power supply wall wart.
Folks, there is work to be done fine tuning the firmware, but it WORKS!
The main discussion area is found at
http://forums.satforums.com/SatForum....php?msg=10.01