V+ : TiVo

Originally Posted by spiderplant

Try the 0999 scan yourself, just in case he didn't do. Let us know how you get on.

I will do that tomorrow in the light and will post my result - thanks

It does seem rather stupid to have the best box available in TiVo and to be let down with the volume control on the handset because of some silly code.

Like a brand new Boeing 747 costing $300 million plus being grounded because there is no toilet paper.

[Mad Max]

I cannot believe this has gone on to four pages.....

Originally Posted by spiderplant

Try the 0999 scan yourself, just in case he didn't do. Let us know how you get on.

I did the 0999 search right through until the light showed red and i had used all the data base codes - i got a few codes that put it on standby, but the volume never actioned.

[Mad Max]

Originally Posted by Wittmann

I will do that tomorrow in the light and will post my result - thanks

It does seem rather stupid to have the best box available in TiVo and to be let down with the volume control on the handset because of some silly code.

Like a brand new Boeing 747 costing $300 million plus being grounded because there is no toilet paper.

Erm, you ok........

[johnathome]

Originally Posted by Mad Max

Erm, you ok........

BenMcr`s brilliant post 42 helped a lot.

The Goodmans codes for TiVo given from the link quoted are :-



No code found on TiVo handset data base. Volume not working.

The Goodmans codes which the V+ box has are :-



Of which 1720 is the code to my TV and the V+ handset is OK on this. Volume perfect.

Why has the TiVo data base not included the Goodmans codes shown on picture 2 ? If 1720 is not included, my TiVo handset will never work.

[Stephen]

TiVo uses a totally different set of codes.

It's unfortunate that it's not working.

I managed to find a code that controls the volume via my Pioneer AV amp and the standby on my Samsung TV. So hopefully you can sort out your tv.

Originally Posted by Stephen

TiVo uses a totally different set of codes.

It's unfortunate that it's not working.

I managed to find a code that controls the volume via my Pioneer AV amp and the standby on my Samsung TV. So hopefully you can sort out your tv.

Thanks.

The engineer went off with the serial number etc. of my TV and said he would get Virgin to contact Goodmans and ask them the code. I did stress that having to use two handsets is not acceptable and that it is urgent.

I will keep behind it very closely and not let it drag on.
What is a Pioneer AV amp ad how does that tie in with a TV standby ?

Appreciate your help.

[Stephen]

An AV amp is what I use to connect all my audio Visual stuff. My TiVo, Blu Ray and games consoles all connect to it and then only one HDMI to my TV. I have a 5.1 speaker system connected to the AMP. Means I get surround sound and a better sound from my equipment rather than using the TV speakers.

Many other folk will also have some form of home cinema setup. Pioneer is the brand name of my amp.

My father in law actually had the same problem with his Sky remote and Goodmans TV, still never found a code to control it.

Why is more than one remote not acceptable? Iuse 3 on a daily basis.

Originally Posted by Stephen

Why is more than one remote not acceptable? Iuse 3 on a daily basis.

I have several remotes for different things, but using two remotes for just the TV - one for TV and one for volume is not acceptable.

[MalteseFalcon]

Not acceptable is a bit strong, I'd say a nuisance. You need the TV remote anyway if you put the TV set into standby.

[joglynne]

I used to track down codes for members who couldn't track down the correct code for their V+ a few years back and Goodmans TVs were always a pain as they used other manufactures parts so codes would reflect who had supplied the relevant bits.

At the time I was advised that it was not VM's responsibility to track down codes but that it was TV manufacture's responsibility to inform VM, Sky etc. Maybe a staffer could confirm if this has changed?

However as you have tried the full 0000 to 9999 test then I would have to assume VM haven't been given a code for your TV and maybe you would have more success contacting Goodmans direct.

http://www.goodmans.co.uk/support/faqs.html

You can use the Live Chat facility Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

Add/ Grundig is another name associated with Goodmans so you could just double check any codes you can find associated with that brand name.

Originally Posted by MarkC1984

Not acceptable is a bit strong, I'd say a nuisance. You need the TV remote anyway if you put the TV set into standby.

The TiVo remote does everything or should do if the volume worked. I should not need to juggle with a second remote when one is capable of doing everything necessary. That is why the engineer is looking into why the TiVo remote cannot find a Goodmans code for volume control.

I never had two remotes with V+ and obviously do not want two with TiVo.

[jb66]

Goodmans tv, yuk

[MalteseFalcon]

OI. I have a Goodmans, never had trouble with it at all. Had it now for a good 6 or 7 years, maybe even 8.