HomeWorx HW180 STB
Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2019 8:22 am
Good morning Forum Members:
I'm posting to try and figure out why a BIN file is not loading on my Slingbox SOLO. I'm wanting to change my Slingbox SOLO from using my TIVO HD and replace it with a HomeWorx HW180 STB Digital Converter Box/PVR.
Accordingly, I downloaded the file from JP1 Slingbox Binary Files PL & RV BIN Fils for the HomeWorx HW180 STB (2015) and followed the instructions on loading the BIN file, but receive the following message:
No Update Found...Please click Next to continue.
This unfortunately as we may conclude does not load the file, provide any error message nor does it load a remote.
I'm experienced on IR as I'm an audio/video installer for Creston and Xantech and know my way around IR, but I'm at a loss with this issue.
Appreciate your help and guidance.
Sincerely,
Charles Salazar
Summary of equipment and software:
Windows 7
Slingbox SOLO
Slingplayer Version 2.0.4.522
TIVO HD (working perfectly); replacing this unit with a HomeWorx HW180 STB Digital Converter Box/PVR.
Below as requested are the answers to the questions to be answered for further help and analysis.
1. What model Slingbox do you have? SOLO
2. Was there any error message after you typed in the Code and tapped the Test button (or selected the file and tapped ‘Continue’ on the M1 & M2)?
No Update Found...Please click Next to continue
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) Yes
4. If you are using a Solo did you try both BIN files? Yes
5. After completing the setup do any of the buttons work? No
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?
Yes, I have tested the IR Blaster with my TIVO and it works perfectly.
7. Have you experimented with the placement of the IR Blaster? Yes, I have. 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.
Are you sure the device is working correctly using the real remote?
Yes I have.
Are you sure your device is set to use IR ? Yes it is and working correctly.
If you have a device that supports multiple remote addresses (DirecTV, Dish Network, Tivo…) are you sure the remote address is set to the default ? Yes
Have you tried resetting the Slingbox. ? Yes I have multiple times.
Do you have access to a Logitech Harmony Universal Remote? Yes, I do.
I'm posting to try and figure out why a BIN file is not loading on my Slingbox SOLO. I'm wanting to change my Slingbox SOLO from using my TIVO HD and replace it with a HomeWorx HW180 STB Digital Converter Box/PVR.
Accordingly, I downloaded the file from JP1 Slingbox Binary Files PL & RV BIN Fils for the HomeWorx HW180 STB (2015) and followed the instructions on loading the BIN file, but receive the following message:
No Update Found...Please click Next to continue.
This unfortunately as we may conclude does not load the file, provide any error message nor does it load a remote.
I'm experienced on IR as I'm an audio/video installer for Creston and Xantech and know my way around IR, but I'm at a loss with this issue.
Appreciate your help and guidance.
Sincerely,
Charles Salazar
Summary of equipment and software:
Windows 7
Slingbox SOLO
Slingplayer Version 2.0.4.522
TIVO HD (working perfectly); replacing this unit with a HomeWorx HW180 STB Digital Converter Box/PVR.
Below as requested are the answers to the questions to be answered for further help and analysis.
1. What model Slingbox do you have? SOLO
2. Was there any error message after you typed in the Code and tapped the Test button (or selected the file and tapped ‘Continue’ on the M1 & M2)?
No Update Found...Please click Next to continue
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) Yes
4. If you are using a Solo did you try both BIN files? Yes
5. After completing the setup do any of the buttons work? No
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?
Yes, I have tested the IR Blaster with my TIVO and it works perfectly.
7. Have you experimented with the placement of the IR Blaster? Yes, I have. 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.
Are you sure the device is working correctly using the real remote?
Yes I have.
Are you sure your device is set to use IR ? Yes it is and working correctly.
If you have a device that supports multiple remote addresses (DirecTV, Dish Network, Tivo…) are you sure the remote address is set to the default ? Yes
Have you tried resetting the Slingbox. ? Yes I have multiple times.
Do you have access to a Logitech Harmony Universal Remote? Yes, I do.