Adding new set top box codes

[swiftnick]

You can capture IR codes for a new set top box using the instructions here:
IRSliceCreator

You need to get your hands dirty using telnet but it is possible.

I have created codes for a modern NeoStar Freeview Box ( A mini scart Freeview PVR for £30)
that seems to work well. Get one Here
The receiver has a 5 volt supply so it may well be possible to power it directly from Tivo.

The attached TCL file contains the IR codes for this receiver CableBoxCodeNum = 29992

Neostar.zip

Neostar SCA1 Freeview Receiver IR Codes

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This file contains the IR Codes for The Curtis DVBTUK-T3 Freeview box available from Tesco for £20.
CableBoxCodeNum = 29992

Curtis.zip

Curtis DVBTUK-T3 Freeview Receiver IR Codes

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[Raffles]

Nice one.

I looked at a couple of these types a while back but neither of them returned to their previous state after a power cut. Also they turned themselves off after a while and no way of disabling it. Just had a look at the manual for yours and it looks like the same firmware. So no good for integrating internally in the Tivo. Pity because their power requirements and form factor make them ideal. Wish we could modify the firmware.

R.

[swiftnick]

In the setup menu you can disable the auto power off.
My box has been on for a week now with no problems & the channel change is fast!

The best thing about it is there is no support for interactive services so it never displays any of the annoying red button logos that damage plasma screens.

[Raffles]

So the only gotcha (and its a big one) is the device comes on in standby after a power cut.

MMMM, might have a little hack around with the couple of devices I've already got. Wish we could hack the firmware.

R.

[johalareewi]

Does it come out of standby if you press '0' on the remote?
If it does, you can get Tivo to add leading '0's to the channel number (and change tivo to the slow setting) which should bring the STB out of standby in time to catch the actual channel digits.

Has worked for me in the past.

Edit: Neostar have a tech helpline on 0845 555 4440. Might be worth a call?
Seems like it could be usefull STB for Tivo by not having the interactive services.
http://www.neostar-electronics.co.uk/p3 ... order.html

[Raffles]

Hi swiftnick,

When you've got 5 mins could you answer a couple of queries about your STB.

When the device is in 'standby' does pressing zero bring it out of 'standby'?

The other query is what happens if your STB is on and you pull the power to it? When power is restored does it return to the 'on' state or does it come back in 'standby'?

Cheers,

R.

[swiftnick]

When the device is in 'standby' does pressing zero bring it out of 'standby'?
Nope you have to press the power toggle on the remote.
The other query is what happens if your STB is on and you pull the power to it? When power is restored does it return to the 'on' state or does it come back in 'standby'?
After a power loss the box returns to a powered on state set the channel you were viewing when the power went.
There is an option in the menu to disable power save mode so the box stays on all the time. Picture quality is pretty good, a 7/10 compared to the 9/10 for the Sony box. Scart supports RBG out and channel change is very quick, much faster than the Sony box. The box doesn't support digital text which is great as there is no annoying red button logo.
Hope this helps!

Nick

[mrtickle]

When the device is in 'standby' does pressing zero bring it out of 'standby'?
Nope you have to press the power toggle on the remote.
Nick

If that power button is a single code and the STB turns 'off' if it's already 'on' when it senses it, then the following isn't an option:

If the remote itself is cycling between sending an 'on' code and a different 'off' code when you press that button, it would be possible to capture the 'on' code and use it as a PowerOn code like the (Sky "on" code) in a customised set of IR codes for that STB.

[drgeoff]

If the remote itself is cycling between sending an 'on' code and a different 'off' code when you press that button, it would be possible to capture the 'on' code and use it as a PowerOn code like the (Sky "on" code) in a customised set of IR codes for that STB.

I've never come across a remote on/off implemented in that manner.

[DX30]

If the remote itself is cycling between sending an 'on' code and a different 'off' code when you press that button, it would be possible to capture the 'on' code and use it as a PowerOn code like the (Sky "on" code) in a customised set of IR codes for that STB.

I've never come across a remote on/off implemented in that manner.

Discrete On and Off codes are useful for the like of the Pronto or Harmony Remotes where macros switch multiple devices on and off with a single key press. There is a list of some such codes here

http://files.remotecentral.com/library/3-1/index.html

[drgeoff]

If the remote itself is cycling between sending an 'on' code and a different 'off' code when you press that button, it would be possible to capture the 'on' code and use it as a PowerOn code like the (Sky "on" code) in a customised set of IR codes for that STB.

I've never come across a remote on/off implemented in that manner.

Discrete On and Off codes are useful for the like of the Pronto or Harmony Remotes where macros switch multiple devices on and off with a single key press. There is a list of some such codes here

http://files.remotecentral.com/library/3-1/index.html

Not the same thing. I've seen discrete on and off codes with separate buttons on the remote each of which sends a different code. I've never seen an OEM remote with a single button which toggles between sending two different codes. All the OEM single on/off button implementations I've come across have the remote sending the same code and the receiver then toggles its power state.

Not saying it is impossible or doesn't exist.