URC-9960 Shift Button issues

matteastburn · Post by **matteastburn** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 10:16 pm

OK i have uploaded/upgraded 2 new devices to my remote - now i wish to use both on the same device button (AUX) but using the SHIFT key (Setup Key).

So i have set one of devices setup codes to the AUX device - i then did the appropiate key moves from the second device to the shifted keys on the AUX device.

AUX shift-AUX
power(dev1) power(dev2)
1(dev1) 1(dev2)
2(dev2) 2(dev2)
3(dev3) 3(dev2)
4(dev4) 4(dev2)

now all the non shifted buttons work fine, however only the power(dev2) button works - the other 4 do nothing.

I realise that the Shift Key has to be hit each time for shift work (is there a way to keep the shift key on - or is this X-Shift and requires an extender?)

I have seen the Home Key light up though when i hit the setup key then hit one of buttons on the numeric keypad - this probably has something to do with it.

Matt E

mr_d_p_gumby · Post by **mr_d_p_gumby** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 11:49 pm

The Shift (Setup) key has to be pressed twice in order to shift the number buttons. This is true for nearly all JP1 remotes, and I'm sure this will put a crimp in your plans. You might want to look over the Device Multiplexer or Device Toggler in the special protocols. I think one of these can be made to work. If not, then an extender will certainly allow you to swap devices.

matteastburn · Post by **matteastburn** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 11:58 pm

yep that worked... have to hit it twice...

Where do i find these special protocols???

and will they do what i am trying to do to - Multi devices per Device Button.

Matt E

mr_d_p_gumby · Post by **mr_d_p_gumby** » Sun Aug 01, 2004 12:05 am

This is exactly what the Device Multiplexer & Device Toggler are for. You can use them to switch the setup code assigned to a device by pressing a button. You can find them in the Special Protocols folder in the Yahoo group files section. The special-protocols spreadsheet makes it fairly easy to set them up for your remote.