Hello,

I recently created a new remote control .bin file for the panasonic DMR-E50 - it contains the codes for timer, prog shecdule, video+ e.t.c. If you load this code into your slingbox then you can finally use the e50 as intended remotely.

http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dlo...

Hope this helps,

Frank

Hi, Frank121.

 I have just bought and installd succesfully SlingBox AV in my home, together with my Panasonic DMR ES10 (which is quite similar in termos of remote control functions to the E50, depicted in yor post above).

However, despite following the steps, I could not load your bin in alternative code list in the SlingPlayer ...

I did put the Y0340_RV.bin file in the SBAV folder, tried DVR and  DVD as the device, with the same unsuccesfull result. When I type Y0340 in the Alternative code edit box and the "Control code setup"step, a message appears stating that "The SlingBox could not load the IR code you selected. Click the Back button and try another code from the same brand.".

 Did I make any mistakes !? Any ideas, help or tips would be pretty much appreciated.

Many thanks in advance.

 Fabio

Hi, Frank.

 Yes,  I tried DVR -> then Other (not in the List) in the Device Brand step. The next step (Control Code setup) lists 113 Select codes. When I type Y0340, although having Y0340_RV.bin on SBAV folder, the message is that stated in my email ...

Regards,

Fabio

fabpovoa@hotmail.com

I wish I had seen this thread before trying to setup a new SB Classic with my Panasonic DMR-EH50.  Sling lead me to believe I could have my SB up and running in a very short time.  Unfortunately, not so.

First, can those of you with the DMR-EH50 tell me exactly where the IR lamp is located?  I've looked thoroughy for the diode with a flashlight (SureFire, no less) and cannot readily locate it.  Starting to the right of the DVD drawer, exactly where is it?

Has anyone been successful in updating the SB to emulate the DMR-EH50 remote?  

So far, all I have is an expensive brick.

Any help greatly appreciated,

Thank you! 

-Patricia

Hi Frank,

Many thanks for your quick response.   I'm still puzzled as to how most people are finding codes, as the drop-down box in the setup for SlingPlayer only offers "Panasonic",  followed by another box with "Code 1" through "Code 5", and a blank field at the bottom of the box labeled "Other code."  I've called Sling and they want me to email them with the model number.   Good luck trying to find their email address.

So.. I am going to call them again when I return home this week and not hang up until the setup works!  As you pointed out, SlingMedia should have the codes/maps all worked out for the end-user.   Very frustrating.

My unit design must be a bit different as the left third of the front panel is the disc drawer.  I have one other SD slot/door located in the center.  I've never had any problem locating an IR sensor in the many devices I have owned, but this one is not obvious.  

Thank you again for taking the time to repsond.  I very much appreciate your assistance.

-Patricia 

-Patricia

Hello Frank,

Thank you kindly for your time in providing so much helpful information.  I am indebted to you and the individual who has provided the .bin file.  What would we all do without the Internet?!

My SB is indeed a U.S. version and this was confirmed by exploring my SBAV folder which contains JU and PL files exclusively.  Your instructions could not be clearer and, hopefully, I should have no problem installing the file to get my model DVR up and running with proper operation of the remote.   

During one of my conversations with Sling, I strongly suggested that they should include the capability for the SB to "learn" the IR codes of boxes, eliminating the need for hours of trial and error not to mention the large number of calls to their tech support.  Much to my surprise, I was told that the SB Pro does have the capability to do just this, but it is not yet "enabled."  So, I am assuming that with a future firmware upgrade at some point the Pro will be able to learn one's IR code right out of the box, as it should be.

As for my IR hunt, I will continue until I have success.  It was helpful to learn from Sling that upper and lower IR placement (from their supplied cable) is not required.  Just one will do.  I was thinking that perhaps I did not have the direct line-of-sight exactly right.   I've already performed  the blocking-by-hand method while searching for the diode without success.  I'll find it eventually, but I removed and replaced a motherboard in less time than this is taking. 

Thank you again for your invaluable help, Frank, and I hope to be able to report back with successful results (fingers crossed).  I'll know more when I arrive home from my business trip tomorrow.

Best regards,

-Patricia 

-Patricia

Hi Patricia,

Yes the internet is so useful...much better than the so called manufacturers support! ;->

No you do need the .rmdu file, it is used for creating the JU and PL files in a program called RM master. This program outputs the .bin files that you load into your slingbox, the .rmdu is included in-case you want to add or modify the buttons/keys that have been created by the owner of the files.

Good luck!

Frank

Hi Kyle,

As far as I know the "layout" tab does not affect the remote control displayed in the slingplayer. If you want to change the layout of the buttons you need to use the  "buttons" tab. The custom buttons in the slingplayer appear as FP1 thru to FP10 under the "buttons" tab in Remote Master. Using this method you can customise the keys displayed in the slingplayer software and use FP1 thru to FP10 for more custom buttons (accessed from the sling player remote menu) when you have used all the buttons available on the sling generated remote.

What error are you getting, if it's "The SlingBox could not load the IR code you selected" then the bin file you created prob is not associated with the device you have selected - i'm sure it's something to do with the leter prefixed in front of the number of the BIN file, but i'm not sure.

To solve; try selecting DVD instead of DVR or vice versa...also make sure the code is being enetered in the "other" device box. 

Hope this helps! 

Frank

Hi Kyle,

I have worked out how to change the letter prefix, you just change the device type in RM under the "setup" tab. If you change it to DVD it changes the outputed .bin file to a "Y" prefix which can then be loaded under DVR in slingplayer.

However, I just played with it and the remote looks the same whenever it is created for a cable box or DVD. So maybe it doesn't matter....

As for the custom buttons, looks like a missed out a bit!

Custom buttons 10 - 19 are mapped to FP 1- 10 in RM. (e.g custom 10 is FP1)

Custom buttons 20 - 29 are mapped to INPUT01 - INPUT10 in RM (e.g Custom 20 is INPUT01)

I have created new custom buttons without any problems, make sure the code/function you are entering is valid for your device, if you are not sure create a duplicate under say a number button (Num_0 for example) and see if it works when you select 0, if it does then the custom button should work too...if not the function/code does not work for your device.

Yes I agree that slingbox should have some remote customization built in....but at least we have RM otherwise we would have nothing!! I think the RM program works well for what is was designed for - one for all remotes e.t.c, and it's just a sideline what we are trying to use it for...so don't give it such a hard time ;->

Hope you can get your bin file working and forget about it! (Like I finally did...apart from the odd post here ;->)

Let me know if it works!

Frank