Programming Favorites – Channel Format Guide

Why Channel Format Matters

• There are many different cable boxes in use.
• Even the same box model may function differently due to firmware variations by the provider.
• Different cable providers and locations may use different firmware versions.

So, finding the correct channel entry format requires some experimentation.

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Step 1: Identify Your Flipper Model

• Look on the back of the remote for a model number (e.g., V7, V8, V9).
• Always program two channels to test the format before proceeding.

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Step 2: Available Channel Entry Formats

Flipper supports three different channel entry formats.

1️⃣ Just Digits

• Enter the channel number directly:

  • 123-ADD
  • 456-ADD

• Optional Speed Optimization:

  • Adding leading zeros can improve speed for low-digit channels:
    • 0001-ADD
    • 0015-ADD
    • 0123-ADD

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2️⃣ Use of OK Signal

For Flipper V9 and Above:

• The OK signal is stored in the LC button:
  • 123-LC-ADD
  • 456-LC-ADD

For Flipper V8 and Below:

• The OK signal is stored in the Mute button:
  • 123-Mute-ADD
  • 456-Mute-ADD

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3️⃣ Use of Enter Signal

For Flipper V9 and Above:

• The Enter signal is stored in the Mute button:
  • 123-Mute-ADD
  • 456-Mute-ADD

For Flipper V8 and Below:

• The Mute button sends both OK and Enter signals:
  • 123-Mute-ADD

⚠️ Important Note:

• On some cable boxes, pressing OK/Enter may cause a Menu to appear.
• This issue may occur only with 4-digit channels.
• If this happens, do not use OK/Enter, or only use it with 3-digit channels and below.

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Step 3: Programming the Favorites

1️⃣ Enter Programming Mode

• Press and hold STB + ADD together until the light is solid.

2️⃣ Enter Channels in the Correct Format

• Example entries:
  • 123-ADD
  • 123-LC-ADD
  • 123-Mute-ADD

3️⃣ Exit Programming Mode

• Press and release STB once.

4️⃣ Finalize Setup

• V9 Models: Setup is complete.
• V8 and Below:
  • Enable Dual Mode, then lock settings:
  • Press and hold ADD until solid, then enter 955.

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Step 4: Box-Specific Guidelines

🔹 Xfinity:

• Some (but not all) Xfinity boxes require the OK signal (123-LC-ADD).

🔹 Dish:

• Many Dish boxes work better with the Enter signal (123-Mute-ADD).

🔹 Spectrum:

• 50/50 Split: Some Spectrum boxes ignore OK/Enter, while others require it except for 4-digit channels (where Mute may trigger a menu).

🔹 DirecTV:

• Usually performs better with the Mute signal (123-Mute-ADD).