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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 7:04 am Post subject: Media Center Remote/Guide won't change Comcast Digital channels! Archived from groups: microsoft>public>windows>mediacenter (more info?)

Hello! As things stand, I can watch TV on the snazzy Media Center, but I cannot change the channels with the MC channel guide, or with the MC remote. Despite wading through the set-up a bajillion times, in every possible permutation... nope. Can't change the channels other than using the Comcast STB remote to change the channels on the STB... that is, I use the Comcast remote and STB's guide, and bypass the MC channel guide/remote entirely... which is a drag, and not what I want to do, clearly. So the channel I'm watching, and the channel the MC guide says I'm watching have nothing to do with each other. I can change the MC guide to any channel, but it only displays the channel the STB is actually set for. It doesn't seem to be an IR blaster issue 'cause even once "programmed" the MC remote won't operate the STB at point-blank range. The STB is connected to my HP Pavillion via coax... should I switch to component? Ummm, help?

Doug Knox - [MS-MVP]

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:22 pm Post subject: Re: Media Center Remote/Guide won't change Comcast Digital channels! [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Nope, coax or component won't make a difference here. See this article by Barb Bowman on setting up dual STB's. It applies equally well to one. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mce/expert/bowman_dualtuners.mspx I can guarantee Comcast boxes were used for her setup. -- Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display\Security Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes http://www.dougknox.com -------------------------------- Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm -------------------------------- Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit. Unsolicited e-mail is not answered. "zod" <zod.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:58CD017C-E22A-455B-8F95-20CE74A44B9D@microsoft.com... > Hello! > > As things stand, I can watch TV on the snazzy Media Center, but I cannot > change the channels with the MC channel guide, or with the MC remote. > Despite > wading through the set-up a bajillion times, in every possible > permutation... > nope. Can't change the channels other than using the Comcast STB remote to > change the channels on the STB... that is, I use the Comcast remote and > STB's > guide, and bypass the MC channel guide/remote entirely... which is a drag, > and not what I want to do, clearly. So the channel I'm watching, and the > channel the MC guide says I'm watching have nothing to do with each other. > I > can change the MC guide to any channel, but it only displays the channel > the > STB is actually set for. > > It doesn't seem to be an IR blaster issue 'cause even once "programmed" > the > MC remote won't operate the STB at point-blank range. > > The STB is connected to my HP Pavillion via coax... should I switch to > component? > > Ummm, help?

Nigel Barker

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 1:45 am Post subject: Re: Media Center Remote/Guide won't change Comcast Digital channels! [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Sun, 9 Sep 2007 12:04:03 -0700, zod <zod.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >As things stand, I can watch TV on the snazzy Media Center, but I cannot >change the channels with the MC channel guide, or with the MC remote. Despite >wading through the set-up a bajillion times, in every possible permutation... >nope. Can't change the channels other than using the Comcast STB remote to >change the channels on the STB... that is, I use the Comcast remote and STB's >guide, and bypass the MC channel guide/remote entirely... which is a drag, >and not what I want to do, clearly. So the channel I'm watching, and the >channel the MC guide says I'm watching have nothing to do with each other. I >can change the MC guide to any channel, but it only displays the channel the >STB is actually set for. > >It doesn't seem to be an IR blaster issue 'cause even once "programmed" the >MC remote won't operate the STB at point-blank range. The Media Center remote will never change channels on the STB even at point-blank range. The MC remote needs to be pointed at the MC IR receiver. You should have an IR bug stuck on the front of the STB over its IR receiver & the other end of the wire is plugged into the MC IR receiver. It's the IR bug that sends the IR signals & changes channels. -- Cheers Nigel Barker Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur MCE MVP

zod

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 12:24 pm Post subject: Re: Media Center Remote/Guide won't change Comcast Digital channel [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Hello again! These instructions are just a play-by-play... there's no new info here. I have the IR bug (from IR outboard receiver staright to STB) on the STB, but it still won't change the channels on the STB. The only way I get audio/video on the MCE is if the MCE guide is on Channel 3, then I get whatever channel the STB is set for. The MCE remote won't change the MCE guide/cable channel to the same channel! What else can I do? "Doug Knox - [MS-MVP]" wrote: > Nope, coax or component won't make a difference here. See this article by > Barb Bowman on setting up dual STB's. It applies equally well to one. > > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mce/expert/bowman_dualtuners.mspx > > I can guarantee Comcast boxes were used for her setup. > > -- > Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart > Display\Security > Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes > http://www.dougknox.com > -------------------------------- > Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro > http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm > -------------------------------- > Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit. > Unsolicited e-mail is not answered. > > "zod" <zod.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:58CD017C-E22A-455B-8F95-20CE74A44B9D@microsoft.com... > > Hello! > > > > As things stand, I can watch TV on the snazzy Media Center, but I cannot > > change the channels with the MC channel guide, or with the MC remote. > > Despite > > wading through the set-up a bajillion times, in every possible > > permutation... > > nope. Can't change the channels other than using the Comcast STB remote to > > change the channels on the STB... that is, I use the Comcast remote and > > STB's > > guide, and bypass the MC channel guide/remote entirely... which is a drag, > > and not what I want to do, clearly. So the channel I'm watching, and the > > channel the MC guide says I'm watching have nothing to do with each other. > > I > > can change the MC guide to any channel, but it only displays the channel > > the > > STB is actually set for. > > > > It doesn't seem to be an IR blaster issue 'cause even once "programmed" > > the > > MC remote won't operate the STB at point-blank range. > > > > The STB is connected to my HP Pavillion via coax... should I switch to > > component? > > > > Ummm, help? >

Barb Bowman

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 2:31 am Post subject: Re: Media Center Remote/Guide won't change Comcast Digital channel [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

can you tell me what brand and model set top box you have? after you have verified with a flashlight that you have the IR bug squarely over the IR receiver in the STB, can you position yourself about 5 feet away and see if the page down/page up control on the MCE remote while in the guide? On Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:24:01 -0700, zod <zod.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >Hello again! > >These instructions are just a play-by-play... there's no new info here. > >I have the IR bug (from IR outboard receiver staright to STB) on the STB, >but it still won't change the channels on the STB. The only way I get >audio/video on the MCE is if the MCE guide is on Channel 3, then I get >whatever channel the STB is set for. The MCE remote won't change the MCE >guide/cable channel to the same channel! > >What else can I do? > > > >"Doug Knox - [MS-MVP]" wrote: > >> Nope, coax or component won't make a difference here. See this article by >> Barb Bowman on setting up dual STB's. It applies equally well to one. >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mce/expert/bowman_dualtuners.mspx >> >> I can guarantee Comcast boxes were used for her setup. >> >> -- >> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart >> Display\Security >> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes >> http://www.dougknox.com >> -------------------------------- >> Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro >> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm >> -------------------------------- >> Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit. >> Unsolicited e-mail is not answered. >> >> "zod" <zod.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:58CD017C-E22A-455B-8F95-20CE74A44B9D@microsoft.com... >> > Hello! >> > >> > As things stand, I can watch TV on the snazzy Media Center, but I cannot >> > change the channels with the MC channel guide, or with the MC remote. >> > Despite >> > wading through the set-up a bajillion times, in every possible >> > permutation... >> > nope. Can't change the channels other than using the Comcast STB remote to >> > change the channels on the STB... that is, I use the Comcast remote and >> > STB's >> > guide, and bypass the MC channel guide/remote entirely... which is a drag, >> > and not what I want to do, clearly. So the channel I'm watching, and the >> > channel the MC guide says I'm watching have nothing to do with each other. >> > I >> > can change the MC guide to any channel, but it only displays the channel >> > the >> > STB is actually set for. >> > >> > It doesn't seem to be an IR blaster issue 'cause even once "programmed" >> > the >> > MC remote won't operate the STB at point-blank range. >> > >> > The STB is connected to my HP Pavillion via coax... should I switch to >> > component? >> > >> > Ummm, help? >> -- Barb Bowman MS Windows-MVP http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/

Nigel Barker

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:54 am Post subject: Re: Media Center Remote/Guide won't change Comcast Digital channel [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:24:01 -0700, zod <zod DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >Hello again! > >These instructions are just a play-by-play... there's no new info here. > >I have the IR bug (from IR outboard receiver staright to STB) on the STB, >but it still won't change the channels on the STB. The only way I get >audio/video on the MCE is if the MCE guide is on Channel 3, then I get >whatever channel the STB is set for. The MCE remote won't change the MCE >guide/cable channel to the same channel! > >What else can I do? Try plugging the IR bug into the other socket on the IR receiver. If you have never ever been able to change channel with the Media Center remote even intermittently then I would suspect some hardware problem (IR receiver or IR bug). -- Cheers Nigel Barker Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur MCE MVP

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 3:08 pm Post subject: Re: Media Center Remote/Guide won't change Comcast Digital channel [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Barb Bowman" wrote: > can you tell me what brand and model set top box you have? > > after you have verified with a flashlight that you have the IR bug > squarely over the IR receiver in the STB, can you position yourself > about 5 feet away and see if the page down/page up control on the > MCE remote while in the guide? > > On Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:24:01 -0700, zod > <zod DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > >Hello again! > > > >These instructions are just a play-by-play... there's no new info here. > > > >I have the IR bug (from IR outboard receiver staright to STB) on the STB, > >but it still won't change the channels on the STB. The only way I get > >audio/video on the MCE is if the MCE guide is on Channel 3, then I get > >whatever channel the STB is set for. The MCE remote won't change the MCE > >guide/cable channel to the same channel! > > > >What else can I do? > > > > > > > >"Doug Knox - [MS-MVP]" wrote: > > > >> Nope, coax or component won't make a difference here. See this article by > >> Barb Bowman on setting up dual STB's. It applies equally well to one. > >> > >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mce/expert/bowman_dualtuners.mspx > >> > >> I can guarantee Comcast boxes were used for her setup. > >> > >> -- > >> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart > >> Display\Security > >> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes > >> http://www.dougknox.com > >> -------------------------------- > >> Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro > >> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm > >> -------------------------------- > >> Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit. > >> Unsolicited e-mail is not answered. > >> > >> "zod" <zod DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:58CD017C-E22A-455B-8F95-20CE74A44B9D@microsoft.com... > >> > Hello! > >> > > >> > As things stand, I can watch TV on the snazzy Media Center, but I cannot > >> > change the channels with the MC channel guide, or with the MC remote. > >> > Despite > >> > wading through the set-up a bajillion times, in every possible > >> > permutation... > >> > nope. Can't change the channels other than using the Comcast STB remote to > >> > change the channels on the STB... that is, I use the Comcast remote and > >> > STB's > >> > guide, and bypass the MC channel guide/remote entirely... which is a drag, > >> > and not what I want to do, clearly. So the channel I'm watching, and the > >> > channel the MC guide says I'm watching have nothing to do with each other. > >> > I > >> > can change the MC guide to any channel, but it only displays the channel > >> > the > >> > STB is actually set for. > >> > > >> > It doesn't seem to be an IR blaster issue 'cause even once "programmed" > >> > the > >> > MC remote won't operate the STB at point-blank range. > >> > > >> > The STB is connected to my HP Pavillion via coax... should I switch to > >> > component? > >> > > >> > Ummm, help? > >> > -- > > Barb Bowman > MS Windows-MVP > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx > http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/ >

John Fortin

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 3:34 pm Post subject: Re: Media Center Remote/Guide won't change Comcast Digital channel [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Hi, I am having similar problems setting up my new Dell with Vista & Media center (w/remote). I on satellite with a set-box. The remote displays the guide, the channel info and displays all program info as it should... except when it comes to actually changing the channels... Nothing happens! I've re-run the set-up with umpteen configurations and ajustments, have started over from scratch several times and have called Dell support - to no avail (!!!) I am still unable to use my MC remote. I CAN change with my set-box remote, but this is not how I expected it to work... Help! John "Barb Bowman" wrote: > can you tell me what brand and model set top box you have? > > after you have verified with a flashlight that you have the IR bug > squarely over the IR receiver in the STB, can you position yourself > about 5 feet away and see if the page down/page up control on the > MCE remote while in the guide? > > On Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:24:01 -0700, zod > <zod DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > >Hello again! > > > >These instructions are just a play-by-play... there's no new info here. > > > >I have the IR bug (from IR outboard receiver staright to STB) on the STB, > >but it still won't change the channels on the STB. The only way I get > >audio/video on the MCE is if the MCE guide is on Channel 3, then I get > >whatever channel the STB is set for. The MCE remote won't change the MCE > >guide/cable channel to the same channel! > > > >What else can I do? > > > > > > > >"Doug Knox - [MS-MVP]" wrote: > > > >> Nope, coax or component won't make a difference here. See this article by > >> Barb Bowman on setting up dual STB's. It applies equally well to one. > >> > >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mce/expert/bowman_dualtuners.mspx > >> > >> I can guarantee Comcast boxes were used for her setup. > >> > >> -- > >> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart > >> Display\Security > >> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes > >> http://www.dougknox.com > >> -------------------------------- > >> Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro > >> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm > >> -------------------------------- > >> Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit. > >> Unsolicited e-mail is not answered. > >> > >> "zod" <zod DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:58CD017C-E22A-455B-8F95-20CE74A44B9D@microsoft.com... > >> > Hello! > >> > > >> > As things stand, I can watch TV on the snazzy Media Center, but I cannot > >> > change the channels with the MC channel guide, or with the MC remote. > >> > Despite > >> > wading through the set-up a bajillion times, in every possible > >> > permutation... > >> > nope. Can't change the channels other than using the Comcast STB remote to > >> > change the channels on the STB... that is, I use the Comcast remote and > >> > STB's > >> > guide, and bypass the MC channel guide/remote entirely... which is a drag, > >> > and not what I want to do, clearly. So the channel I'm watching, and the > >> > channel the MC guide says I'm watching have nothing to do with each other. > >> > I > >> > can change the MC guide to any channel, but it only displays the channel > >> > the > >> > STB is actually set for. > >> > > >> > It doesn't seem to be an IR blaster issue 'cause even once "programmed" > >> > the > >> > MC remote won't operate the STB at point-blank range. > >> > > >> > The STB is connected to my HP Pavillion via coax... should I switch to > >> > component? > >> > > >> > Ummm, help? > >> > -- > > Barb Bowman > MS Windows-MVP > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx > http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/ >

Nigel Barker

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(Msg. 9) Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 4:04 am Post subject: Re: Media Center Remote/Guide won't change Comcast Digital channel [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:34:01 -0700, John Fortin <JohnFortin.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >Hi, >I am having similar problems setting up my new Dell with Vista & Media >center (w/remote). I on satellite with a set-box. > >The remote displays the guide, the channel info and displays all program >info as it should... except when it comes to actually changing the >channels... Nothing happens! >I've re-run the set-up with umpteen configurations and ajustments, have >started over from scratch several times and have called Dell support - to no >avail (!!!) I am still unable to use my MC remote. I CAN change with my >set-box remote, but this is not how I expected it to work... > >Help! >John Look at this article by Barb Bowman on setting up dual STB's. It applies equally well to one. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mce/expert/bowman_dualtuners.mspx Please confirm that you have the 1/8" plug of the IR bug plugged into the Media Center IR receiver & the other end of the bug stuck over the IR receiver of the STB. Placement can be tricky with some models but you should see some channel changing even if it is intermittent. -- Cheers Nigel Barker Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur MCE MVP

nujoi1908

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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 3:42 am Post subject: Re: Media Center Remote/Guide won't change Comcast Digital channel [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Hello: My Media Center software worked great on Window XP. Now that I have upgraded to Vista, neither my keyboard nor Windows remote will change the TV channel. Like others, my DirecTV remote will work. I have read the article by Ms. Bowman and this did not solve the problem -in the TV setup wizard, the channels won't change. I have to finish the setup without configuring the TV signal. Is there a patch or fix available? "Nigel Barker" wrote: > On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:34:01 -0700, John Fortin <JohnFortin.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > >Hi, > >I am having similar problems setting up my new Dell with Vista & Media > >center (w/remote). I on satellite with a set-box. > > > >The remote displays the guide, the channel info and displays all program > >info as it should... except when it comes to actually changing the > >channels... Nothing happens! > >I've re-run the set-up with umpteen configurations and ajustments, have > >started over from scratch several times and have called Dell support - to no > >avail (!!!) I am still unable to use my MC remote. I CAN change with my > >set-box remote, but this is not how I expected it to work... > > > >Help! > >John > > Look at this article by Barb Bowman on setting up dual STB's. It applies equally well to one. > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mce/expert/bowman_dualtuners.mspx > > Please confirm that you have the 1/8" plug of the IR bug plugged into the Media Center IR receiver & > the other end of the bug stuck over the IR receiver of the STB. Placement can be tricky with some > models but you should see some channel changing even if it is intermittent. > -- > > Cheers > > Nigel Barker > Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur > MCE MVP >

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(Msg. 11) Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 5:29 am Post subject: RE: Media Center Remote/Guide won't change Comcast Digital channels! [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

I also am still having the same problem. I have been trying to get the Media center remote to change the channels since I got this new PC in March. I have worked with HP and they thought it was the remote sensor and sent me a new sensor but that did not fix the issue. HP just keeps telling me to rerun the Media Center setup which I have done a zillion times and it does not correct the issue. I have to use the setop remote in order for the channels to change. The problem with that is is you want to schedule a recording you need to make sure you have it on the correct channel. Any help anyone can give would be appreciated. I am so frustrated I feel like throwing the PC out the window. -- malibu "zod" wrote: > Hello! > > As things stand, I can watch TV on the snazzy Media Center, but I cannot > change the channels with the MC channel guide, or with the MC remote. Despite > wading through the set-up a bajillion times, in every possible permutation... > nope. Can't change the channels other than using the Comcast STB remote to > change the channels on the STB... that is, I use the Comcast remote and STB's > guide, and bypass the MC channel guide/remote entirely... which is a drag, > and not what I want to do, clearly. So the channel I'm watching, and the > channel the MC guide says I'm watching have nothing to do with each other. I > can change the MC guide to any channel, but it only displays the channel the > STB is actually set for. > > It doesn't seem to be an IR blaster issue 'cause even once "programmed" the > MC remote won't operate the STB at point-blank range. > > The STB is connected to my HP Pavillion via coax... should I switch to > component? > > Ummm, help?

Jaime

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(Msg. 12) Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:26 am Post subject: Re: Media Center Remote/Guide won't change Comcast Digital channels! [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

You need to provide more info if you want help. Is the IR receiver plugged into the PC and detected? Is the IR emitter plugged into the receiver and you are sure it is placed over the sensor on your cable box? Do the channels change when running the setup wizard? Does everything else seem to run correctly during setup (finds your provider, service, etc.)? -- James Orlando (Goofy says "Hey"), Florida "malibu" <malibu DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:77308439-E502-416A-857D-DD03CB0B891E@microsoft.com... >I also am still having the same problem. I have been trying to get the >Media > center remote to change the channels since I got this new PC in March. I > have > worked with HP and they thought it was the remote sensor and sent me a new > sensor but that did not fix the issue. HP just keeps telling me to rerun > the > Media Center setup which I have done a zillion times and it does not > correct > the issue. I have to use the setop remote in order for the channels to > change. The problem with that is is you want to schedule a recording you > need > to make sure you have it on the correct channel. Any help anyone can give > would be appreciated. I am so frustrated I feel like throwing the PC out > the > window. > > -- > malibu > > > "zod" wrote: > >> Hello! >> >> As things stand, I can watch TV on the snazzy Media Center, but I cannot >> change the channels with the MC channel guide, or with the MC remote. >> Despite >> wading through the set-up a bajillion times, in every possible >> permutation... >> nope. Can't change the channels other than using the Comcast STB remote >> to >> change the channels on the STB... that is, I use the Comcast remote and >> STB's >> guide, and bypass the MC channel guide/remote entirely... which is a >> drag, >> and not what I want to do, clearly. So the channel I'm watching, and the >> channel the MC guide says I'm watching have nothing to do with each >> other. I >> can change the MC guide to any channel, but it only displays the channel >> the >> STB is actually set for. >> >> It doesn't seem to be an IR blaster issue 'cause even once "programmed" >> the >> MC remote won't operate the STB at point-blank range. >> >> The STB is connected to my HP Pavillion via coax... should I switch to >> component? >> >> Ummm, help?

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(Msg. 13) Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:26 am Post subject: Re: Media Center Remote/Guide won't change Comcast Digital channel [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

The IR receiver is plugged into the PC and detected. I am sure it is placed over the sensor on the cable box. The channels do not change when running the setup wizard. The only way I can change the channels is to use the setup remote. Other than that everything else is running correctly. -- malibu "Jaime" wrote: > You need to provide more info if you want help. > > Is the IR receiver plugged into the PC and detected? > > Is the IR emitter plugged into the receiver and you are sure it is placed > over the sensor on your cable box? > > Do the channels change when running the setup wizard? > > Does everything else seem to run correctly during setup (finds your > provider, service, etc.)? > -- > James > Orlando (Goofy says "Hey"), Florida > > > > "malibu" <malibu DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:77308439-E502-416A-857D-DD03CB0B891E@microsoft.com... > >I also am still having the same problem. I have been trying to get the > >Media > > center remote to change the channels since I got this new PC in March. I > > have > > worked with HP and they thought it was the remote sensor and sent me a new > > sensor but that did not fix the issue. HP just keeps telling me to rerun > > the > > Media Center setup which I have done a zillion times and it does not > > correct > > the issue. I have to use the setop remote in order for the channels to > > change. The problem with that is is you want to schedule a recording you > > need > > to make sure you have it on the correct channel. Any help anyone can give > > would be appreciated. I am so frustrated I feel like throwing the PC out > > the > > window. > > > > -- > > malibu > > > > > > "zod" wrote: > > > >> Hello! > >> > >> As things stand, I can watch TV on the snazzy Media Center, but I cannot > >> change the channels with the MC channel guide, or with the MC remote. > >> Despite > >> wading through the set-up a bajillion times, in every possible > >> permutation... > >> nope. Can't change the channels other than using the Comcast STB remote > >> to > >> change the channels on the STB... that is, I use the Comcast remote and > >> STB's > >> guide, and bypass the MC channel guide/remote entirely... which is a > >> drag, > >> and not what I want to do, clearly. So the channel I'm watching, and the > >> channel the MC guide says I'm watching have nothing to do with each > >> other. I > >> can change the MC guide to any channel, but it only displays the channel > >> the > >> STB is actually set for. > >> > >> It doesn't seem to be an IR blaster issue 'cause even once "programmed" > >> the > >> MC remote won't operate the STB at point-blank range. > >> > >> The STB is connected to my HP Pavillion via coax... should I switch to > >> component? > >> > >> Ummm, help? > >

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(Msg. 14) Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:21 pm Post subject: Re: Media Center Remote/Guide won't change Comcast Digital channel [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Just to verify, the IR emitter is stuck to the cable box over the sensor window, not the IR receiver (which plugs into the PC via USB)? -- James Orlando (Goofy says "Hey"), Florida "malibu" <malibu RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:8558AAD0-6618-411F-A68B-6C3FF4CB05DE@microsoft.com... > The IR receiver is plugged into the PC and detected. > I am sure it is placed over the sensor on the cable box. > The channels do not change when running the setup wizard. The only way I > can > change the channels is to use the setup remote. Other than that everything > else is running correctly. > -- > malibu > > > "Jaime" wrote: > >> You need to provide more info if you want help. >> >> Is the IR receiver plugged into the PC and detected? >> >> Is the IR emitter plugged into the receiver and you are sure it is placed >> over the sensor on your cable box? >> >> Do the channels change when running the setup wizard? >> >> Does everything else seem to run correctly during setup (finds your >> provider, service, etc.)? >> -- >> James >> Orlando (Goofy says "Hey"), Florida >> >> >> >> "malibu" <malibu RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:77308439-E502-416A-857D-DD03CB0B891E@microsoft.com... >> >I also am still having the same problem. I have been trying to get the >> >Media >> > center remote to change the channels since I got this new PC in March. >> > I >> > have >> > worked with HP and they thought it was the remote sensor and sent me a >> > new >> > sensor but that did not fix the issue. HP just keeps telling me to >> > rerun >> > the >> > Media Center setup which I have done a zillion times and it does not >> > correct >> > the issue. I have to use the setop remote in order for the channels to >> > change. The problem with that is is you want to schedule a recording >> > you >> > need >> > to make sure you have it on the correct channel. Any help anyone can >> > give >> > would be appreciated. I am so frustrated I feel like throwing the PC >> > out >> > the >> > window. >> > >> > -- >> > malibu >> > >> > >> > "zod" wrote: >> > >> >> Hello! >> >> >> >> As things stand, I can watch TV on the snazzy Media Center, but I >> >> cannot >> >> change the channels with the MC channel guide, or with the MC remote. >> >> Despite >> >> wading through the set-up a bajillion times, in every possible >> >> permutation... >> >> nope. Can't change the channels other than using the Comcast STB >> >> remote >> >> to >> >> change the channels on the STB... that is, I use the Comcast remote >> >> and >> >> STB's >> >> guide, and bypass the MC channel guide/remote entirely... which is a >> >> drag, >> >> and not what I want to do, clearly. So the channel I'm watching, and >> >> the >> >> channel the MC guide says I'm watching have nothing to do with each >> >> other. I >> >> can change the MC guide to any channel, but it only displays the >> >> channel >> >> the >> >> STB is actually set for. >> >> >> >> It doesn't seem to be an IR blaster issue 'cause even once >> >> "programmed" >> >> the >> >> MC remote won't operate the STB at point-blank range. >> >> >> >> The STB is connected to my HP Pavillion via coax... should I switch to >> >> component? >> >> >> >> Ummm, help? >> >>

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(Msg. 15) Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 5:13 pm Post subject: Re: Media Center Remote/Guide won't change Comcast Digital channel [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

If the channels do not change during setup, you probably have the emitter in the wrong place on the set top box or you have the emitter plugged into the wrong jack on the back of the IR box. (try the other jack). -- CSM1 http://www.carlmcmillan.com -- "malibu" <malibu.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:8558AAD0-6618-411F-A68B-6C3FF4CB05DE@microsoft.com... > The IR receiver is plugged into the PC and detected. > I am sure it is placed over the sensor on the cable box. > The channels do not change when running the setup wizard. The only way I > can > change the channels is to use the setup remote. Other than that everything > else is running correctly. > -- > malibu > > > "Jaime" wrote: > >> You need to provide more info if you want help. >> >> Is the IR receiver plugged into the PC and detected? >> >> Is the IR emitter plugged into the receiver and you are sure it is placed >> over the sensor on your cable box? >> >> Do the channels change when running the setup wizard? >> >> Does everything else seem to run correctly during setup (finds your >> provider, service, etc.)? >> -- >> James >> Orlando (Goofy says "Hey"), Florida >> >> >> >> "malibu" <malibu.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:77308439-E502-416A-857D-DD03CB0B891E@microsoft.com... >> >I also am still having the same problem. I have been trying to get the >> >Media >> > center remote to change the channels since I got this new PC in March. >> > I >> > have >> > worked with HP and they thought it was the remote sensor and sent me a >> > new >> > sensor but that did not fix the issue. HP just keeps telling me to >> > rerun >> > the >> > Media Center setup which I have done a zillion times and it does not >> > correct >> > the issue. I have to use the setop remote in order for the channels to >> > change. The problem with that is is you want to schedule a recording >> > you >> > need >> > to make sure you have it on the correct channel. Any help anyone can >> > give >> > would be appreciated. I am so frustrated I feel like throwing the PC >> > out >> > the >> > window. >> > >> > -- >> > malibu >> > >> > >> > "zod" wrote: >> > >> >> Hello! >> >> >> >> As things stand, I can watch TV on the snazzy Media Center, but I >> >> cannot >> >> change the channels with the MC channel guide, or with the MC remote. >> >> Despite >> >> wading through the set-up a bajillion times, in every possible >> >> permutation... >> >> nope. Can't change the channels other than using the Comcast STB >> >> remote >> >> to >> >> change the channels on the STB... that is, I use the Comcast remote >> >> and >> >> STB's >> >> guide, and bypass the MC channel guide/remote entirely... which is a >> >> drag, >> >> and not what I want to do, clearly. So the channel I'm watching, and >> >> the >> >> channel the MC guide says I'm watching have nothing to do with each >> >> other. I >> >> can change the MC guide to any channel, but it only displays the >> >> channel >> >> the >> >> STB is actually set for. >> >> >> >> It doesn't seem to be an IR blaster issue 'cause even once >> >> "programmed" >> >> the >> >> MC remote won't operate the STB at point-blank range. >> >> >> >> The STB is connected to my HP Pavillion via coax... should I switch to >> >> component? >> >> >> >> Ummm, help? >> >>

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