JP1 Remotes

RS232 communications interface MAX3387E
Samsung 3P80E7XZZ-S087 ( unable to get data sheet)
Toshiba TC554161FTL-70 262,144 word x16 bit Static RAM
AM29DL163DB-90EI Flash Interface
LH79402 ARM "universal microcontroller" by Sharp

for a picture of device go to
remotecentral.com/guide/index.html

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Thanks for the response in regard to the guide remote. I will try to take it apart over the next week or so ( time permitting) and note the main components inside.As i mentioned in the original post , it was nice to have the guide remote around for the wife to read through the available movies ...

Has anyone played around with any of the "Guide Remotes" from Radio Shack?
I had used it faithfully in the past , but the site is no longer active for updating it.
There is a single row of pads that look like it needs "poggo pin" connector to program.
The model I have is an earlier version that used ...

I have worked with the Xantech product and you should be compatible using 3 of the 4 conductors available on the IR receiver . The status conductor will not be used in your case. The filter to block the IR light from the plasma is important as I have had problems in the past using Xantech receivers ...