Is it possible to get a firmware (?) update for my Avant to include SKY+ as a STB option?  Mine only lists Sky Digital, not Sky+

Thanks in advance.

Yes, and it is fantastic! Integrates perfectly both in the main room and in link rooms. Quite frankly, if you have this, I can see no reason to consider the HDR2. If you don't have Sky+ yet, do your best to get a Pace box - by far the best.

Thanks Peter.  I have only just changed to Sky+ (Amstrad box I'm afraid) (and Sky HD (Thompson) in another room) as I was reluctant to stop using my old Sony decoder.  Sky+ is wonderful though.

 How do I go about changing the firmware?

What about TIVO? I really like this, prefer it to Sky+ and was thus considering purchasing it. Can this be worked in the same way?

 

Thanks

 

Graham

I thought that was no longer available in the UK? It is listed in the US STB-C - not sure about the UK.

It is not available brand new but you can buy from SchemeBay. It is still supported - you can purchase a lifetime subscription and the servers still run so you can download program info.

It is also good for modding - there are a few books that tell you how to hack it and you can also add larger hds etc.

I don't want to hijack this, but I have a related question: Where can you get hold of the brackets that carry STBs at the back of an Avant?

I just bought a 28 inch RF VCR Avant this morning, and would like to keep things tidy by trying to get my hands on one these brackets so I can stow my STB neatly away as soon as I get the Avant.

From one of the site sponsors!! STB Brackets, and very good they are too!

j0hnbarker:

I don't want to hijack this, but I have a related question: Where can you get hold of the brackets that carry STBs at the back of an Avant?

I just bought a 28 inch RF VCR Avant this morning, and would like to keep things tidy by trying to get my hands on one these brackets so I can stow my STB neatly away as soon as I get the Avant.

 

Also you can get them off of SchemeBay from time to time second hand.I always wanted to know though: If STB is at back of set how does the remote remain in range. Do you have to use an IR extender?

That is the point of the STB-C for the Sky+. The TV controls the box through a separate wire with an IR blaster on this. This is how one can use Sky thoughout a link system without being in the main room. That is what I meant by Sky+ integrating with the Avant seamlessly. You would think it was part of the TV.

Thanks to you both. The Avant has cleaned me out, so I might have to look on eBay in the first instance I think, unless anyone has one they want to sell???

Poor Philmw.
Nobody seems to have answered your question satisfactoraly.
If you look through your list, you will probably find Pace Sky+, it's number 36 on my list. It will work fine with your box whether it's Amstrad, Thompson or whatever.

Andy T.

I am afraid he probably needs the upgrade. Sky+ is often not listed on Avants.

Thanks Andy and Peter,

 

I only have 6 choices (Selector, Nokia D-Box, Nokia 9602S, Pace DTR730-IM, Philips DTX6370, Sky Digital).  I need an upgrade.  Who do I speak to, and (roughly) how much?

Thanks all

 

Phil 

Your dealer - and about £60. Worth it!

Many thanks.