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angel21
Joined: 26 Jan 2013 Posts: 13 Location: United Kingdom |
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 4:11 am Post subject: Fixed Slingbox Remote code for Sky+HD Amstrad DRX890 |
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There is an outstanding issue with the Standard Sky+HD remote accessible when setting up a Slingbox.
It does not allow you to type letters (eg, press no.3 key 3 times to get the letter F).
This never mattered before as Sky setup does not require any user info to be input in this way but now with all the on demand and catchup content available on Sky, they have added a search facility which of course requires the ability to access the letters on the number keys. I wanted to watch the Rocky series of movies the other day and had to scroll through over 100 pages to find them. Just need to use the Search facility and type 'rocky'.
With the standard remote for example, if you want to type the letter 'F', you should click the '3' key, three times. But instead of an 'F' you get 'DDD'.
I am sure I saw a forum post either on here or another forum where a fixed remote had been posted (more than likely an 'alanrichey' piece of genius), but for the life of me, cannot find that post anywhere now.
Does anyone have this revised Slingbox .bin file to share?? _________________ Angel Rose |
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alanrichey Expert
Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 3529 Location: UK/USA |
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angel21
Joined: 26 Jan 2013 Posts: 13 Location: United Kingdom |
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 7:03 am Post subject: |
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Pretty sure that was the one but It won't install on my Slingbox 350.
Tried both files but get the same error message:
Invalid custom bin file, click here for more help.
Any fix? _________________ Angel Rose |
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angel21
Joined: 26 Jan 2013 Posts: 13 Location: United Kingdom |
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 9:00 am Post subject: |
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I'm a muppet, ignore my last post!
Forgot that the error does not in fact mean there is a problem with the .bin file, but actually means you should spend more time checking you have entered the correct path!
Testing it now, will come right back with my results. _________________ Angel Rose |
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angel21
Joined: 26 Jan 2013 Posts: 13 Location: United Kingdom |
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 9:08 am Post subject: |
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OK, loaded it but it does not have the Sky+HD Skin. This bit I have not encountered before, what can I do?
Also, when testing and trying to enter the letter 'F' by pressing the '3' button 3 times I still get 'DDD'
Pretty sure this is not the bin I saw before. I remember because I asked a stupid question about the Sky Skin in the post and got a blunt answer in reply indicating that it was obviously the Sky Skin.
Wish i could find that forum post again! _________________ Angel Rose |
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angel21
Joined: 26 Jan 2013 Posts: 13 Location: United Kingdom |
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alanrichey Expert
Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 3529 Location: UK/USA |
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 9:59 am Post subject: |
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Pah, who reads instructions !!
Actually the README file in the BIN file I sent you has the link to the latest copy of the instructions, where that is painstakingly described.
Do you still get DDD though ? |
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angel21
Joined: 26 Jan 2013 Posts: 13 Location: United Kingdom |
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 11:02 am Post subject: |
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Yes. Have tested now on both a Sling 350 and a Pro HD.
On the 350 the Skin loads but you still get DDD
On the Pro HD the Skin does not load (as the 'Custom' option seems to have been removed from the setup screen) but the remote did give me an 'F'!!
Looks like this matter is not fixable on a Slingbox 350 or a ProHD _________________ Angel Rose |
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azza2004
Joined: 13 Apr 2017 Posts: 6
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Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 5:11 am Post subject: |
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Hi,
I'm new to the forum. I'm suffering from this problem and I'm wondering if a solution has been found.
Thanks in advance |
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The Robman Site Owner
Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Posts: 21237 Location: Chicago, IL |
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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azza2004 wrote: | Hi,
I'm new to the forum. I'm suffering from this problem and I'm wondering if a solution has been found.
Thanks in advance |
Which problem exactly are you suffering from, please provide more specifics. _________________ Rob
www.hifi-remote.com
Please don't PM me with remote questions, post them in the forums so all the experts can help! |
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alanrichey Expert
Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 3529 Location: UK/USA |
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:51 am Post subject: |
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Assuming it's an inability to enter letters, have you tried the Custom Remote in the File Section with the repeat rate set to zero ? |
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azza2004
Joined: 13 Apr 2017 Posts: 6
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Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you for your prompt responses. I didn't try it as I assumed an earlier poster had and they didn't get it to work.
I will give it a try. I'm using a slingbox 350 so I'll update the thread with my findings. |
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azza2004
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alanrichey Expert
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azza2004
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Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2017 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Alan,
Thanks for your help. I've tried the new one you posted but I'm still having the same issue.
I'm unable to use the search function. Any other ideas?
Thanks
Matt |
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