DirecTV receiver/DVR control

[blyons]

I recently purchased Girder, and just received my UIRT today. It was very simple to install and get working properly with my DVD player, VCR, TV & stereo.

First, I want to thank you for this, because Tira just locked up my computer.

However, I'm having problems with the remote control for the DirecTV receiver/DVR (TiVo) box. Based on some of the other threads in this forum, it sounds like it might be a common problem.

Any suggestions on where to begin?

bl

[jrhees]

bl,

Can you be more specific on the problem (learning, etc.). Also, what SW are you using?

Thanks,

Jon

[Guest]

I want to thank you for a very quick response, and for a great product!

I've been sick this weekend, and apparently wasn't thinking too clearly, because I just tried it again today, and it works great. I apparently just wasn't getting the DirecTV remote properly aligned with the USB-UIRT.

In case anyone else has a similar problem, try this: position them about 2 inches apart, with the DirecTV remote at about a 60 degree angle to the face of the USB-UIRT. For some reason, that seems to be the most reliable.

Thank you again,

bl

[Guest]

I'm sorry, I forgot to answer your question about what software I am using. I am using Girder. Very happy.

Thanks again,
bl

[jrhees]

Good to hear you have it working.

The best positioning for the remote during learning is aiming the remote directly into the face of the USB-UIRT at a point just to the left of the USB-UIRT's Red LED -- that is where the Learn Sensor is located.

-Jon