Atlanta DTH IP8950MT - TFC NOW stb

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Atlanta DTH IP8950MT - TFC NOW stb

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I'm looking for a .bin for TFC NOW box and REMOTE (BRAND/MODEL: Atlanta DTH IP8950MT) thank you in advance.
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Hello just saw the reply for my request ill try it later when i get home, i really appreciate it, ill post later the results
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Post by beethong »

hello allanrichey,
i did try the .bin files and i still wasnt able to control the box :( ,
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Post by vickyg2003 »

Just to save you some time, Alan is not going to be happy with your "it didn't control my box" response. He has a bunch of diagnostic questions in his readme file. If you make sure to answer all his specific troubleshooting questions you'll be that much closer to an solution.
Remember to provide feedback to let us know how the problem was solved and share your upgrades.

Tip: When creating an upgrade, always include ALL functions from the oem remote, even if you never plan on assigning them to a button. Complete function lists makes an upgrade more helpful to others.
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Thanks :D I await the answers with interest
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Post by beethong »

Hello,
@vickyq, does rhis mean im in trouble, if that is yes, i do apologize to what i have said.
@alanrichey,im sorry if my reply offended you. Im still looking for .bin TFC NOW box and REMOTE (BRAND/MODEL: Atlanta DTH IP8950MT)
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Post by vickyg2003 »

No you are not in trouble, but Alan can't really help until he gets answers to his troubleshooting question. I didn't mean to sound mean.
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Post by alanrichey »

And I am not offended. It's just that I spent a LOT of time writing the installation instructions and I do get a bit annoyed when people obviously don't bother reading them.
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Post by beethong »

hello,

again i apologize, i do not know if im doing something wrong or i miss something, i already reset the slingbox (slingbox AV) twice and follow what was in the read me(the links on the read me file) and still have no luck.

i dont know if this will help.
i was able to put 2 sources with my device(slingbox AV) 1st source (svideo) which is our comcast cable box( i was able to configure this out with no problem) and 2nd composite(yellow,red,white) which is my ATLANTA DTH IP8950MT is connected.

add info: it is an iptv box
i need the following functions:

power on/off
up
down
left
right
ok/select
exit
home
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Post by alanrichey »

I don't understand what is happening here. Here is a direct quote from the instructions. Why are you ignoring it ?

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If you have any problems installing these files please do NOT just report back it ‘doesn’t work’, that is totally useless for someone trying to understand what is going on. So please report all of the following:

1. What model Slingbox do you have?

2. Was there any error message after you typed in the Code and tapped the Test button?

3. Did you give the commands plenty of time to react? (I have a DVR that takes about 6-8 seconds to power up/down)

4. If you are using a Solo did you try both BIN files?

5. After completing the setup do any of the buttons work?

6. If you are installing on a Solo or Pro-HD or older box that uses an external IR Blaster, have you used a Digital Camera or Mobile Phone Camera to confirm the IR Blaster is actually firing when you tap the Power button? (Watch the tip of the IR Blaster through the viewfinder while you tap a button. You should see a white (not red) flash. Test it on a real remote so you know what you are looking for). If you are using a 350/500 have you tried using the external blaster?

7. Have you experimented with the placement of the IR Blaster? On some devices this is critical so don’t give up too quickly. Try shining a flashlight at the front of the receiver and see if you can see the IR receiver behind the smoked glass.

8. Are you sure the device is working correctly using the real remote?
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Post by beethong »

sorry, guess its my poor english comprehension
hope this will help

1. What model Slingbox do you have?

slingbox AV model 58240-100

2. Was there any error message after you typed in the Code and tapped the Test button?

no error was promted

3. Did you give the commands plenty of time to react? (I have a DVR that takes about 6-8 seconds to power up/down)

did give lot time

4. If you are using a Solo did you try both BIN files?

tried both BIN file, same result

5. After completing the setup do any of the buttons work?

no result

6. If you are installing on a Solo or Pro-HD or older box that uses an external IR Blaster, have you used a Digital Camera or Mobile Phone Camera to confirm the IR Blaster is actually firing when you tap the Power button? (Watch the tip of the IR Blaster through the viewfinder while you tap a button. You should see a white (not red) flash. Test it on a real remote so you know what you are looking for). If you are using a 350/500 have you tried using the external blaster?

i was able to see no light using my phone camera

7. Have you experimented with the placement of the IR Blaster? On some devices this is critical so don’t give up too quickly. Try shining a flashlight at the front of the receiver and see if you can see the IR receiver behind the smoked glass.

did try placing at different angles/place in front of the box, did also switching ir blaster

8. Are you sure the device is working correctly using the real remote?

the device works using its real remote
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Post by alanrichey »

No more ideas I'm afraid. I get the IR codes from the Logitech Harmony IR database by installing the device onto my Harmony remote to mimic the real remote. It all looked good from my end, sorry it didn't work out.
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Post by beethong »

thank you for the time you spend trying to make it work really appreciate it,
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Post by The Robman »

beethong wrote:6...have you used a Digital Camera or Mobile Phone Camera to confirm the IR Blaster is actually firing when you tap the Power button?

i was able to see no light using my phone camera
Doesn't this answer tend to imply that it's not a problem with the IR code? If his answer is correct, the blaster isn't sending anything.

Have you made sure it's plugged in correctly and all the way in?
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