Two Directv Tivos (Phillips and Hughes) and a URC-8811 HELP

marcuscthomas · Post by **marcuscthomas** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 7:28 pm

Is there any restriction on the device code that is used for programming the URC-8811? I tried a number of "new" or unused device codes (like 2000, 2001, 2003, 619, 620...) on the SAT and CBL device keys to program addressable TIVO codes (as a VCR device). After uploading them to the remote and then trying to re-read them, I find that the remote did not accept the codes (no error messages light blinks twice as expected). When I try the factory tivo device numbers (e.g., 618), the remote accepts the re-assignment, but the remote works as if it is programmed as address 0 (that is both TIVOs recognize it). Can anyone help?

Has anyone got a .txt file ready for the URC-8811 with two addressable tivo devices in it?

marcuscthomas · Post by **marcuscthomas** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 8:07 pm

Quick update. When I pull the batteries out of the remote before uploading, the write works. However, the codes still don't do anything to my TIVOs (one set for address 1 and the other to 2).

This is a whole different problem. Does anyone have the IR.exe dump for two tivos on a URC-8811?

gfb107 · Post by **gfb107** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 8:14 pm

When you installed the device upgrades, did you also install the required protocol upgrade?

I went ahead and created a .txt file ready for the URC-8811 with two tivos (unit code 1 and 2) in it. It is 8811-2-TiVos.zip, which also contains a RM Device Upgrade file and a PDF of the button assignments.

marcuscthomas · Post by **marcuscthomas** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 7:17 am

>When you installed the device upgrades, did you also install the
> required " protocol upgrade?

No, Greg, I missed that step. Rookie mistake, I suppose. I have seen a few tutorials around, but nothing yet detailed enough for someone as green as I am. (Building and troubleshooting the interface cable was quite an experience, but I found some good tutorials on that.) However, the forum works well with the experienced helping out the inexperienced.

>I went ahead and created a .txt file ready for the URC-8811 with two
> tivos (unit code 1 and 2) in it. It is 8811-2-TiVos.zip, which also contains
> a RM Device Upgrade file and a PDF of the button assignments.

Thanks for the .txt file and the effort of putting it together. Of course, it worked like a charm. Next, I will be playing around a little with keymoves and some learning. Also, I have a URC-6131 that needs an EEPROM and the pins. That is a project for another day.

Thanks again,

Marcus