How to fix Slingbox remote?
Jun 30, 2007, 5:58 pm
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How to fix Slingbox remote?
This past week I purchased a Slingbox Pro, thanks to the enthusiastic posters here on this board who made it a "must do" for time away from home. I got the connection set up with no problems, but I'm having a problem with the remote that I don't see addressed previously here or on the Sling community forum.
The remote control on my laptop works great when I want to adjust the sound level, or even mute the sound. What doesn't work are the rest of the functions on the remote - changing channels, using the button to look at the Channel guide, etc. What do I need to do to get the rest of the buttons working correctly on the screen remote?
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance,
Bookluvver
The remote control on my laptop works great when I want to adjust the sound level, or even mute the sound. What doesn't work are the rest of the functions on the remote - changing channels, using the button to look at the Channel guide, etc. What do I need to do to get the rest of the buttons working correctly on the screen remote?
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance,
Bookluvver
Jun 30, 2007, 6:08 pm
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This past week I purchased a Slingbox Pro, thanks to the enthusiastic posters here on this board who made it a "must do" for time away from home. I got the connection set up with no problems, but I'm having a problem with the remote that I don't see addressed previously here or on the Sling community forum.
The remote control on my laptop works great when I want to adjust the sound level, or even mute the sound. What doesn't work are the rest of the functions on the remote - changing channels, using the button to look at the Channel guide, etc. What do I need to do to get the rest of the buttons working correctly on the screen remote?
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance,
Bookluvver
The remote control on my laptop works great when I want to adjust the sound level, or even mute the sound. What doesn't work are the rest of the functions on the remote - changing channels, using the button to look at the Channel guide, etc. What do I need to do to get the rest of the buttons working correctly on the screen remote?
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance,
Bookluvver
Also, confirm that the IR connection cable from your Slingbox cleanly points to the IR receiver on your source device.
Jun 30, 2007, 6:27 pm
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First of all check the plug for the IR blaster, it has to be pushed in VERY deep into the box.
Next, try some different codes for your device. The mute and sound level are for the sound card on your laptop and don't depend on the IR Blaster, so either the whole IR blaster doesn't work right, or you have the wrong code selected.
Next, try some different codes for your device. The mute and sound level are for the sound card on your laptop and don't depend on the IR Blaster, so either the whole IR blaster doesn't work right, or you have the wrong code selected.
Jul 1, 2007, 10:06 am
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definitely make sure the cable from the infrared is all the way in. Also, for some reason, i had a similar problem. Try turning the infrared input a bit and seeing if the remote works. FOr some reason, mine has to be turned a certain way.
Jul 1, 2007, 2:47 pm
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Thanks for all the great advice, everyone. I've worked my way through the list of replies to do what you suggested, with no success to this point. Maybe the IR cable is defective, as I've literally tried everything. If you have any other suggestions, please send them my way, as I'd like to get the Slingbox working before Wednesday when I have to leave again.
Where else to find such a group of willing to share experts other than Flyertalk?
bookluvver
Where else to find such a group of willing to share experts other than Flyertalk?
bookluvver
Jul 2, 2007, 7:17 am
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Thanks,
Jul 2, 2007, 8:42 pm
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Thank you all, especially ScottC and MisterNice, for your suggestions to try additional codes - that was the problem!! Even though I had chosen the one listed on the machine (code 1), the working code turned out to be code 3. I'm now all set for my trip with a fully functioning Slingbox, and looking forward to keeping in touch with home more than ever!
Thanks again for all the help - you're GREAT!
bookluvver
Thanks again for all the help - you're GREAT!
bookluvver
Jul 3, 2007, 2:12 pm
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Great!
Great you got it working, I was just going to post that I had had a NUMBER of IR blasters that were bad, but this was fixed during the beta.
As for remote codes, some are a bit wacky, the H10-250 still has issues with other Tivos, I continue to use a simple DTIVO remote code for the H10-250 since I have three in the LR.
Send me the dets of your fix if you don't mind, I'll send it on the to the sling engineer who does the remote codes updates. The updates are coming out now more often than SP or firmware releases.
happy slinging
N
As for remote codes, some are a bit wacky, the H10-250 still has issues with other Tivos, I continue to use a simple DTIVO remote code for the H10-250 since I have three in the LR.
Send me the dets of your fix if you don't mind, I'll send it on the to the sling engineer who does the remote codes updates. The updates are coming out now more often than SP or firmware releases.
happy slinging
N
Jul 4, 2007, 5:26 pm
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Slightly off topic but not sure if my IR located/situated in right location. Read slingbox setup, etc and also recommendations on forum - where if you can't locate the exact spot to put the IRC top/buttom pieces, cover up front of cable box, starting left to right to determine where IR is located.
But, when I cover up front panel of cable box, can still get remote to work. In fact, even if I point to to back (not front) of cable box, can turn on channels, switch, etc.
So where is the exact 'sweet spot'?
But, when I cover up front panel of cable box, can still get remote to work. In fact, even if I point to to back (not front) of cable box, can turn on channels, switch, etc.
So where is the exact 'sweet spot'?
Jul 5, 2007, 8:53 am
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Jul 6, 2007, 7:53 am
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Yep, tried something similar with a small notepad and my wife covering selected portions of the cable box. Even when completely covered, can still use remote. Weird....
But good news is my son in HK now advises whatever I did earlier now has remote and sound working (for now). Many thanks for your help.
But good news is my son in HK now advises whatever I did earlier now has remote and sound working (for now). Many thanks for your help.