I am unable to find SABV.cfg file, which can be found in your Sling Player directory.
Can anyone tell me where is SABV.cfg file located.
How to Add New Remote Control Codes to Your Slingbox
Categories: SlingPlayer Devices / Other Hardware
If you have a device that your Slingbox doesn't control, or for which the virtual remote is missing a few important buttons, there is a way to take care of this situation yourself using JP1 tools.
What is JP1?
JP1 is a process whereby people 2using OFA (One For All) remote controls can add new codes to their remotes from their PC. The remote control processor inside the Slingbox is made by the same company that makes OFA remotes, so the upgrades are similar. We have upgraded the JP1 tools so that you can now use them to create and modify upgrades for the Slingbox.JU or PL?
First off, you should know whether you have a JU or PL Slingbox. You can figure this out either by looking at your serial number of by checking which version of the IR Blaster you have:- Serial numbers starting with 505 are JU boxes
- Serial numbers starting with 507 or higher are PL boxes
- Serial numbers starting with 506 could be either, so check the blaster version
- View > Slingbox Directory
- Edit Properties
- Select the Information tab
- Scroll down to find the IR Blaster version
- 2.0 = JU
- 2.1 = PL
The Steps to Use a JP1 Upgrade
- First, you should probably join the JP1 group at Hifi-Remote.com.
- Download the RM program (current version is 1.38) from the Tools folder.
- Download the RDF zip file, and either unzip all of the contents or just unzip the two Slingbox RDFs.
- Read this document that describes how to use RM.
- Locate an upgrade file for your device from the JP1 file section.
- Download the file and open it using RM.
- Change the remote to the Slingbox - PL version (or to the JU version of you have the older Slingbox model).
- Re-arrange the buttons in the Buttons tab as you see fit.
- Go back to the setup tab and check what the Device Type and Setup Code are (you can change them if you like).
- Select "Advanced" menu option, then select "Export Binary Upgrade". This will give you a windows pop-up screen where you can select where you want to save the binary file, you should navigate to the SBAV folder in your Sling Player directory and save it there.
- Open the SABV.cfg file, which can be found in your Sling Player directory, using Notepad or another text editor.
- Save a backup copy of it !!!
- Find the appropiate section (eg, [SATELLITE.Codes] )
- Add an entry like this: Your Device=S1011
Final Notes
If the Slingbox already has a code that works your device, but you just want to tweak it a little, you can use the RM program to import the binary file that you are using. You can then re-arrange the buttons or add new functions to the list, but you would need to know what codes to add, which would require seperate research.I should also point out that when you look at the Buttons tab in RM, the button names displayed are the default button names for the UEI chip. The Sling folks have the ability to override these default names with their own names in the SBAV.cfg file, and these override names are not reflected in RM.
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September 23, 2008 7:43 PM
updated: September 23, 2008 8:11 PM
I cannot find an SABV.cfg file either.... or any *.cfg file, nor any text file where this might be appropriate. Ah.. now I see that if you paste the *.bin file in the SBAV folder and enter the first 5 digits as a code in the setup, it should read the file. But, no luck yet.
September 24, 2008 2:18 PM
This seems to have stopped working in SlingPlayer Ver 2.0
Add other workarounds?
Please Help
September 25, 2008 2:49 AM
TechnoSal said: This seems to have stopped working in SlingPlayer Ver 2.0 Add other workarounds? Please Help
SLING CUSTOMORE CARE IS SLEEPING ALONG WITH SLING DEVELOPMENT TEAM....
No one is here to help. I dont understand why dont they test the devices or provide some SW by which a Use can add him remote
View unverified member's comment - posted by Eliot Spitzer
October 16, 2008 5:12 PM
You don't need to modify SABV file in 2.0.
Copy only one bin file in the SBAV folder. Mine did not work cause i have 3 files in that folder. Have only one bin file. No other files at all.
I also had to do my setup couple of times and it started working.
It does work with 2.0 just keep trying.
btw don't call slingmedia with custom remote codes. The will tell you sorry its not supported.
Post your results
October 23, 2008 10:54 PM
hi
If I have a new device where there are no IR BIN files around. How can I learn the IR from my remote to a bin file? Can I use a IR on my PC to learn the remote ad generate a BIN file? The instruction above can be use for this?
thx!
October 25, 2008 7:57 PM
Hi.
I have compiled.. and put the file into the folder SBAV...and still no joy... Its not doing jack even after going into the settings / other choose file..etc...
The all in one i used to learn.. works fine/... and read in perfectly...
Just not working.. anyone?
October 25, 2008 9:01 PM
@ AXN
Read the thread use a one fof all remote or clone the info is here somwhere.
@ harvsingh
Keep trying,it'll work eventually.. some commands may not as i've found.Different protocols,but thats what the chinese did in my case
October 26, 2008 7:41 AM
I have tried and tried..
I have made sure only one file is inserted at a time.
I'm using a Slingbox Pro.. with IR Blaster Version 4
nowhere does it tell me what type of file it should be. PU/PK/LU/RK/ or whatever...
I've tried each version... in turn... but don't know which one whould be the one that is definatly the one.
I have an IR Capture device also. I have found the code emitted from the OEM remote, and that from the OFA remote...and found the transmission is very similar to look at.. but the SLingbox is not transmitting the same.
So.. somewhere.. there is a problem. The code is captured correctly.. and shows NEC1 on the Remote Master. I am able to transpose all commands... and keys. Some i had to do over and over again.. as they came up as garbage a few times. key 4 / 7 / 8 ok... etc etc
all keys found correctly.. and as i said.. the OFA remote works all commands..
I can read it in to I.R and Remote master.. ok.
even right through to compile.. is completed ok...
just importing to Sling.. it just won't do anything.
Please someone.. show me the light...
October 26, 2008 9:36 AM
Thanks.. well.. i have tried and re-tried...no joy.
any other thoughts anyone>?
I'll gladly send my capture.. IR file.. if anyone can try it also.. see if you compile different.
November 6, 2008 4:12 AM
Its really Sad.. After spending so much we are not able to sling due to IR codes not available.
At least sling technicial team should come for our help.....
Sling Team members are really Sleeping
View unverified member's comment - posted by marrquezmig
December 28, 2008 9:52 PM
Sling really dropped the soap on this one.
I have had my sling classic work great for the past 2 years. I just made the stupid decision to do the upgrade that it keeps bugging me about to version 2, and bang, my remote doesn't work now. I can't remember how I set it up. I am 6000 miles away from my slingbox, and the instructions in this forum aren't the best.
Can anybody please provide some CLEAR instructions on how to do this. I have the bin files for PL and JU. I don't know which one I need though.
January 3, 2009 1:16 PM
I have the same problem as most of you. Version 2.0 of sling. Can't use remote. How do you get into the SBAV folder. Can anyone help?
January 7, 2009 7:55 AM
updated: January 7, 2009 11:55 PM
Guys...post your remote mod files here and your good to go....if you have any questions feel free to e-mail me or go to our web site at: http://www.txsat.net
Place your remote code files here: C:\Program Files\Sling Media\SlingPlayer\SBAV
Im running the Slingplayer Pro with the HD add on...works fine with my modified remote codes....My Slingplayer Software Version is: 2.0.1.481
Ken
January 8, 2009 3:19 PM
Hi,
I just lost my remote control on my slingplayer, Is there anyone can help me to find what is the remote code of Panasonic DVD RECORDER DMR-EH55. thanks
Bryan
January 8, 2009 4:15 PM
updated: January 8, 2009 4:33 PM
TXRider7
have sent you a private msg with files i created.. but they don't work. let me know if you need me to send you anything else, such as the initial captures of keypress on original remote
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