HELP A complete NOOB PLEASE :)

[charlespsu]

OK...first, this is a fantastic product and an amazing community. I've done so much reading already. But I'm stuck on a few things.

So I have Cablevision Digital Cable with two Scientific Atlanta Explorer 4600 STB's. (though I'm currently only using one but could use both if needed). First, I can't find the IR eye for the life of me. Any thoughts on what it looks like? Note; there is no clear plastic anywhere on the front.

Secondly: I have the box and computer all setup correctly. I can record shows, but ONLY if I'm watching the shows on my TV too and changing the chanels with my Cablevision remote. I am not at this time using the tuner card, HVR 1600, to control my main television. I'm not really interested in the live stop or anything like that. I just want to schedule TV shows when I'm not there.

As it stands now, the way I have it setup, I need to go into GBPVR and schedule recordings, but then I need to make sure my STB is on the needed chanel to record. Otherwise, I may want Family Guy, but end up recording Law and Order because that's what I was watching at the time. To confirm, I'm not looking or controllling GB PVR from my TV at this point in time.

I basically want to record shows and not even think about tuning the channel, etc, etc.

Help me please? What should I do? How shall I proceed?

[sub]

You'd need to add an IR blaster to you setup so that GB-PVR can automatically change channels when it needs to.

First, I can't find the IR eye for the life of me. Any thoughts on what it looks like? Note; there is no clear plastic anywhere on the front.

If it doesnt have an IR remote, then you may be out of luck.

[soccerdad]

My Scientific Atlanta 2200 box has the IR behind the main red lens that shows the channels and time. It is to the left of the time display. Use a good flashlight and you should be able to see it.

[flyswatta]

Here's a cost effective IR blaster http://www.irblaster.info/.
You can use it with GBPVR via winlirc to change channels. If you do get one of these, I'd save the trouble later and spring for the extra $7 and get the "Double Headed IR Blaster" anyway, in case you want to set up your other STB later. ($25 with shipping - I have one on the way

If you decide to get it, let me know if you have any questions on how to set it up / config it. It can be tricky integrating it with GBPVR.

[charlespsu]

My Scientific Atlanta 2200 box has the IR behind the main red lens that shows the channels and time. It is to the left of the time display. Use a good flashlight and you should be able to see it.

Thanks everyone! SoccerDad you were 100% I had the IR and just needed to find it.......got it to change channels now like a dream!