Sage Media Extender HD and Slingbox?

[mohanman]

Hey guys, since I got the extender HD, I have been trying to figure out how to get it to work with my slingbox. If it did support the MCe remote, I wouldn't have to worry about it, but how the heck do I control it when there isn't an option for Hauppage MVP?
Thanks
Mo

[mohanman]

Well. I had 130 views, and no one has responded. Guess I will just have to use placeshifter. I started utilizing my HD extender more, and boy.. it is pretty damn good! Good product.

Mo

[jprine01]

I've been curious about remote support on the sling for the hd100 extender. I have a HD extender but no slingbox, i dont want to buy one if it doesn't work. Reason for using the slingbox is I have all HD channels (inc. h.264) and placeshifter doesn't work well-at all. Also, I do have access to many mobile PDA/phone devices which sling works with.

Does the slingbox support the Hauppauge MVP?

[CollinR]

Why doesn't placeshifter work well?

[mikejaner]

I got it to work with my Slingbox. Just go to the setup for Audio/Video, and when you get to the Remote selection pick DVR (Digital Video Recorder). Then pick Other (Not on the list) on the "Select Brand from the list" section . Select Code 6. Then go into Detailed Setup in the Extender and manually program each of the codes you want by pressing the buttons on the generic remote of the Slingplayer one at a time.
I also was able use the Apple Remote codes on the SlingPlayer program them to control the extender.

[FZ1]

Originally Posted by mikejaner

I got it to work with my Slingbox.

Sorry, but I was hoping you could clarify for me a bit. Have you got the Slingbox controlling your HD-100 or your MVP?

If the MVP, is my understanding correct that you effectively stopped using the Hauppauge remote, and needed to teach the MVP to understand the Slingbox's remote?

Thanks!

[mikejaner]

Originally Posted by FZ1

Sorry, but I was hoping you could clarify for me a bit. Have you got the Slingbox controlling your HD-100 or your MVP?

If the MVP, is my understanding correct that you effectively stopped using the Hauppauge remote, and needed to teach the MVP to understand the Slingbox's remote?

Thanks!

Umm, this discussion is about the HD extender, so I am commenting on that.......

But in either situation, setting up the Slingbox would not eliminate the need to use the remote for the extender. Slingboxen do not have remotes. The Slingbox needs to know the remote codes so you can control it (the extender) over the web.....

[FZ1]

Thanks for the reply. I still have two questions if you've got time...

Originally Posted by mikejaner

go into Detailed Setup in the Extender and manually program each of the codes you want by pressing the buttons on the generic remote of the Slingplayer one at a time.

1- By "generic remote" are you referring to a software remote in the Slingbox's web ui?

2- After the HD-100's been taught to use the Slingbox's remote codes, will it still respond to it's original remote, or can the HD-100 only be used through the Slingbox from that point forward?

I appreciate the help!

[mikejaner]

Originally Posted by FZ1

Thanks for the reply. I still have two questions if you've got time...



1- By "generic remote" are you referring to a software remote in the Slingbox's web ui?

2- After the HD-100's been taught to use the Slingbox's remote codes, will it still respond to it's original remote, or can the HD-100 only be used through the Slingbox from that point forward?

I appreciate the help!

Generic is at the bottom of the list when you are in the Slinbox settings screen.
Yes the original remote still works.

[MarkV]

Now that the slingbox has support for the Sage HD-100 (which also works with the HD-200), it's a nice way to get playback of Sage on a mobile device.

I'm streaming sage thru a Slingbox classis to a Blackberry Bold. Time will tell whether or not I use it, but it's awfully cool at first look.

[Fuzzy]

I had okay success playing sage vids from the webserver with my windows mobile phone a couple years ago... haven't had the need to since then. I do think this ends up being a more elegant solution than extender > slingbox route.. mostly because I don't have to buy anything extra.

As for thse that are having issues getting placeshifter to playback HD and H.264 vids, this is a function of the server's horsepower. It might be nicer in the long run to purchase a faster processor for the server, than to purchase a slingbox...

[White94Cobra]

Originally Posted by MarkV

Now that the slingbox has support for the Sage HD-100 (which also works with the HD-200), it's a nice way to get playback of Sage on a mobile device.

I'm streaming sage thru a Slingbox classis to a Blackberry Bold. Time will tell whether or not I use it, but it's awfully cool at first look.

I just purchased a Slingbox Pro HD. Your post seems to indicate you found the HD-100 device in the devices the Slingbox can control. I've looked under every option and can't find it. What section/manufacturer did you find it under? Thanks!

[PeteCress]

Originally Posted by mikejaner

I got it to work with my Slingbox. Just go to the setup for Audio/Video, and when you get to the Remote selection pick DVR (Digital Video Recorder). Then pick Other (Not on the list) on the "Select Brand from the list" section . Select Code 6. Then go into Detailed Setup in the Extender

Are you using OTA? I've been through that a few times now - and actually gotten a working (more or less...) remote, but when it prompts for "Television Service Provider", the only "Broadcast" choice is analog.

Not exactly a religious issue.... but it would be nice tb able to populate "Favorites".

Also, were you able to access "*" or "#"? I can't seem to get to them and, of course, one or the other is needed to supply the "-" delimiter in channel numbers..... or maybe it goes back to the Service Provider being analog....

[PeteCress]

Originally Posted by White94Cobra

...found the HD-100 device in the devices the Slingbox can control. I've looked under every option and can't find it. What section/manufacturer did you find it under?

I'm finding that there are two categories of Remote setups for SlingBox:

• The ones set up and blessed via SlingBox

• The ones made up by enthusiasts and unofficial support gurus

Download and read this: http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dl...e&file_id=6413

SageTV is in the second category. I found one that is an attempt at the HD100 - but cannot cite the source off the top of my head. Will try to dredge it up later.

[bcjenkins]

I took the time to send SageTV and MVP remotes to the folks at Sling Media. It took about a year to get them back, but when I did - they also provided me bin images. I have had these for some time. I am curious to know if they ever baked them into the current software builds or not.

B

[PeteCress]

Originally Posted by bcjenkins

I took the time to send SageTV and MVP remotes to the folks at Sling Media. It took about a year to get them back, but when I did - they also provided me bin images. I have had these for some time. I am curious to know if they ever baked them into the current software builds or not.
B

I would say not. I bought my Solo just a couple of days ago.

"SageTV" comes up in the manufacturer's list, but under models it's something like "No Devices Supported".

Can you get them to me? I'd like very much to try them.

email to Confirm@FatBelly.com would do the trick.

I think I'd also need the "Custom Code" for the power on/off test.

[mikejaner]

Originally Posted by bcjenkins

I took the time to send SageTV and MVP remotes to the folks at Sling Media. It took about a year to get them back, but when I did - they also provided me bin images. I have had these for some time. I am curious to know if they ever baked them into the current software builds or not.

B

Could you put a copy up for me to download?

[PeteCress]

Originally Posted by White94Cobra

I just purchased a Slingbox Pro HD.

Just out of morbid curiosity (I made the mistake of trashing the packing my Solo came in), does the Pro have a built-in tuner?

If so, is there a more basic virtual remote control available in the mobile client when it's hooked into the tuner?

So far, I'm finding that with the remotes I have created so far, the number of buttons becomes kind of overwhelming in the tiny iTouch screen. That plus the lag factor make the combo probably unacceptable to the technophobe I have in mind that would be using it.