usb-uirt and vip211 receiver

[DArthur]

Has anyone had a problem getting their USB-UIRT working with a DISH VIP211 receiver? It seems to learn the IR codes just fine (in fact, it "reads" the button press immediatley when training). But I rarely get any response from the VIP211 box when trying to change a channel. The LED is lighting, but most of the time the box doesn't respond at all. Occasionally, the box might think that the first number was sent (usually a "2"), but no other numbers are "caught"...

It worked fine with my Comcast box...

thanks,

Darryl

[DArthur]

Bump -

Any ideas???

[Opus4]

Until someone with actual knowledge of that box comes along who might know why there could be a problem... perhaps you did this already, but have you tried repositioning the USB-UIRT so the emitter is pointing towards the box in a different way?

On the Source Details page for the tuner using that box, use the Tuner Control options (starts on p. 157 in the v5 PDF manual) to test and/or reprogram the IR codes to see how well it works in different positions or after relearning a button.

- Andy

[NEOSG]

Originally Posted by Opus4

perhaps you did this already, but have you tried repositioning the USB-UIRT so the emitter is pointing towards the box in a different way?

I would give this a try. In my past experience with Dish receivers and IR emitters, the Dish receivers are very sensitive to where the emitter is placed. Dish's Receivers seem to emphasize UHF first and IR second, which may explain why their IR sensors do not seem to be very forgiving.

[DArthur]

Well, I've downloaded the snapstream demo, and had no problems getting the USB-UIRT to work with it. I'm going to compare the 2 USB-UIRT setups (milliseconde delay, etc...) to see if there's a difference. If not, any ideas about why the implemtation of the USB-UIRT could be different?

thanks,

Darryl

[Opus4]

Originally Posted by DArthur

If not, any ideas about why the implemtation of the USB-UIRT could be different?

Perhaps different capabilities for uu_irsage.dll in the Common folder under the SageTV install location? Check with support@usbuirt.com to see if there has been an update for that file which might work better with your box.

- Andy

[SHS]

Sent me IR from both your SageTV and BeyondTV or post there here

[esubramanian]

Originally Posted by DArthur

Well, I've downloaded the snapstream demo, and had no problems getting the USB-UIRT to work with it. I'm going to compare the 2 USB-UIRT setups (milliseconde delay, etc...) to see if there's a difference. If not, any ideas about why the implemtation of the USB-UIRT could be different?

thanks,

Darryl

I have the 211 and had similar problems. I had problems with 311 (non HD receiver) as well. I had to copy someone else's file. That file was for 301 receiver, but it worked fine. I am at work right now. If you want, I can send you my ir file when I get home.

[DArthur]

Here's the IR file from sage:

DISHSERIAL 56713 168 3 600 800
0 58 n fc ff ff ff 7f fe
32 r fc cf
19 r fc
32 r fc 9f
1 59 n fc ff ff ff 7f fe
19 r fc
31 r fc cf
32 r fc 9f
2 58 n fc ff ff ff 7f fe
19 r fc
32 r fc 9f
32 r fc cf
3 59 n fc ff ff ff 7f fe
19 r fc
45 r fc 9f ff f3
44 r fc cf ff f9
44 n fc cf ff fc
4 58 n fc ff ff ff 7f fe
19 r fc
32 r fc 9f
31 r fc cf
5 58 n fc ff ff ff 7f fe
20 r fc
32 r fc cf
32 r fc 9f
6 59 n fc ff ff ff 7f fe
19 r fc
32 r fc 9f
32 r fc cf
7 58 n fc ff ff ff 7f fe
20 r fc
44 r fc cf ff f9
45 r fc 9f ff f3
8 58 n fc ff ff ff 7f fe
19 r fc
45 r fc 9f ff f3
32 r fc 9f
44 n fc cf ff f9
31 r fc cf
43 r fc cf ff fc
9 58 n fc ff ff ff 7f fe
19 r fc
57 n fc 9f ff f9 3f
58 n fc 9f ff f3 7f fe
57 n fc cf ff f9 3f
56 n fc cf ff fc 9f
57 n fc cf ff f9 9f
56 n fc 9f ff f9 9f

[SHS]

Close sage then Try this
DISHSERIAL 56713 168 3 600 800
to
DISHSERIAL 0 0 3 6 100
But you IR look odd
what about the one from BeyondTV
It should be in ?:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\SnapStream\ some where in there

[DArthur]

SHS -

I'm still trying to find the snapstream file - do you know what it would be called (and .extension or something)?

[DArthur]

Ah - found the snapstream file

1
0
3
6
100
CHANNEL1 0000 0049 0000 0011 0017 0160 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 0061 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 009F
CHANNEL2 0000 0049 0000 0011 0017 015E 0017 009F 0017 009F 0017 009F 0017 0060 0017 009F 0017 0060 0017 009F 0017 009F 0017 009F 0017 009F 0017 009F 0017 009F 0017 009F 0017 009F 0017 009F 0017 009E
CHANNEL3 0000 0049 0000 0011 0017 015E 0017 009F 0017 009F 0017 009F 0017 0060 0017 0060 0017 009F 0017 009F 0017 009F 0017 009F 0017 009F 0017 009F 0017 009F 0017 009F 0017 009F 0017 009F 0017 009E
CHANNEL4 0000 0048 0000 0011 0017 0162 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 0061 0017 00A2 0017 00A2 0017 00A1 0017 00A2 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A2 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A0
CHANNEL5 0000 0048 0000 0011 0017 0162 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 0061 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 0061 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A0
CHANNEL6 0000 0048 0000 0011 0017 0161 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 0061 0017 00A1 0017 0061 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A0
CHANNEL7 0000 0049 0000 0011 0017 0160 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 0061 0017 0061 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 009F
CHANNEL8 0000 0048 0000 0011 0017 0162 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 0061 0017 0061 0017 00A1 0017 0061 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A0
CHANNEL9 0000 0048 0000 0011 0017 0161 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 0061 0017 0061 0017 0061 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 009F
CHANNEL0 0000 0049 0000 0011 0017 015F 0017 00A0 0017 0061 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 0061 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 00A0 0017 009F
CHANNELENTER 0000 0048 0000 0011 0017 0162 0017 00A1 0017 0061 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A1 0017 00A0

[DArthur]

going to bed now

thanks so far -

Darryl

[SHS]

Ok I add the Attach File just download it and put the SageTV Remote USB-UIRT folder.
Start SageTV go to Setup | Setup Video Sources | click on you PVR card and at buttom rigth hand side of the screen you see Tuner Control click on it then click on Change Tuning Device then sel the DishVIP211

[NEOSG]

FWIW, I believe you will want to make sure that your all trying to use the same Remote Address. Dish receivers alter their IR codes slightly, depending upon what Remote Address the reciever is setup to use. So, when sharing your IR files for Dish Receivers, make sure the recipient knows what Remote Address the creators receiver was configured for. Then, the recipient, can set his Dish Receiver accordingly.

[DArthur]

SHS -

I'm at the office right now, but when I get home I'll give it a try. Did you create it using the snapstream ir file?

Thanks, and I'll let everyone know how it works!

Darryl

[SHS]

Yes I re-create it using the snapstream by re-edit it removing the word CHANNEL and few other thing in order to make it compatible with sagetv.

[DArthur]

Well, no change with the new IR file. I've emailed usbuirt support to see what they have to say -

Darryl

[SHS]

try this
from
DishNetworkVIP211 0 0 3 6 100
to
DishNetworkVIP211 1 0 3 6 100

Also make sure that using that files

[DArthur]

Ah Ha!!!

RepeatCount 6

needs to be entered after the first line!

I looked at the motorolla .ir file and saw it there. I also remember it from the snapstream setup.

Works like a charm!

So the learning part worked fine - we just need an easy way to set the repeat option.

Thanks to everyone who help - esp. to SHS!

Darryl