Options List for 8xx Receivers

The software between 6XX and 8XX is nearly identical, all remote codes are the same. They are hidden for a reason - any use of them really requires you to call Shaw Direct anyway (like a factory reset, you need a refresh after. Or the temporary map change, you need to have it changed permanently in the backend or else it'll reset itself overnight anyway).

k801809 said:

The software between 6XX and 8XX is nearly identical, all remote codes are the same. They are hidden for a reason - any use of them really requires you to call Shaw Direct anyway (like a factory reset, you need a refresh after. Or the temporary map change, you need to have it changed permanently in the backend or else it'll reset itself overnight anyway).

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I suspect that most codes would be the same but there is no documentation I can find that indicates that. Actually I couldn't find a single thread on these codes at all, so that's why I started this one. I remember seeing a code here and there in various posts on various subjects.

I don't believe that all hidden codes require contacting Shaw Direct, some of them are just quick ways, shortcuts if you will, to get to screens that will assist in dialing in the dish, or seeing what the signal strength is, quality levels, Satellite IDs, Transponders, etc. Some will do various types of boots, resets, reformatting Hard Drives, etc. And while some may require a refresh / re-hit by the Customer, I was hoping to list those who require contacting Shaw Direct so folks would avoid them unless absolutely necessary.

k801809 said:

I guess you can use HELP-OPTIONS-POWER to reboot the receiver (it's listed in the instructions we posted for the November 29th outage on shawdirect.ca). These are the advertised ones, but these just get you to a menu that's otherwise accessible through navigating the Menu Bar. These are in place as a preservation from the way the Menus worked for 5XX and SD receivers that were retired.

Shortcut Destination	Remote Sequence
User Preferences	Options - 4 - 1
User Preferences > Video and Audio Settings	Options - 4 - 2
Tune in Satellite Signal Screen	Options - 4 - 3 - 1
User Preferences > Language & Accessibility Settings > Closed captions (CC) Settings	Options - 4 - 4
User Preferences > Video Settings	Options - 4 - 5
Settings Menu > Status > Network Status	Options - 4 - 6
Settings Menu > Status > System Status	Options - 4 - 7
User Preferences > PVR Settings	Options - 4 - 8 or Options-5

The other two I can think of are useful for Accessibility reasons:

HELP-C (Toggle Closed Captions)
HELP-D (Toggle Descriptive Video)

Any others are technical in nature and again, aren't generally suggested for customer use without a TSR assistance.

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That's a good start to the list - Thanks!

I think we should mention all known codes, and just advise whatever caution is applicable, and let the member here decide if they want to use it.

Diagnostic pages:

Options-4-9-7-7-1

There is now a difference between 6XX and 8XX channel maps, given 6XX will not be compatible with HEVC. 4314 is the 4378 equivalent for 8XX.

k801809 said:

There is now a difference between 6XX and 8XX channel maps, given 6XX will not be compatible with HEVC. 4314 is the 4378 equivalent for 8XX.

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Thanks for the explanation. Are there any more Option Codes we haven't listed?