Peter,

The Virgin V+ box is made by the US company Scientific Atlanta Explorer model 8300HD which is also used under the TeleWest name as well.

This actual STB is not available in any version of AVANT STB chipset, however as Scientific Atlanta appears to use the same IR codes for all their STB's, you could try the "G Sci Atl DVR" listed in the "Western Europe" version 4.01 chip part number 8344785 or "SciTiAtla SABNNKZNS" listed in the "Southern Europe" version 4.03 chip part number 8344787

Peter,

Making Virgin V+ work directly with the Beo5 is very easy because it uses Philips RC5 IR protocol codes, so an XML file can be created with our "Beo5 3rd Party XML Generator"

Hi All

I have the latrst STB-C in my Avant (4.01 West Europe) and wish to control my Virgin V+.

If I select the  G Sci Atl DVR as the source:

1. Every time I  do anything (e.g. change channel or look at TV guide) the picture freezes for a fraction of a second.

2. I can't utilise the coloured buttons as they are mapped to do other things like go up and down channel. 

3. I can't access the menu to view my recordings 

I therefore tried the Pace 4000 NTL as the source:

1. No temporary freeze of picture what so ever

2. Full use of the coloured buttons as they are not mapped to do other things.

3. I still can't access my recordings!!

Can anyone let me know what sourced they've chosen so as to control their Scientific Atlanta Explorer, and which Beo4 keys do what?

As always, your help and support is greatly appreciated.