JP1 Remotes

sontakke · Joined: 06 May 2005 Posts: 4

This is my first posting here. I have just ordered URC-9811. I would like to know if this remote will be able to handle following device without having access to JP1 Parallel Port cable:-

1) Pioneer 1014 Receiver
2) Infocus ScreenPlay 4805 Projector
3) Apex DVD/VCR Combo

If it needs to be programmed via JP1, does it have to be via parallel port cable? I do understand that the software was written for parallel port but I am curious if there is a specific technical reason why parallel was chosen during the initial development of JP1. The reason I am asking this is because I have bunch of DB9 adapters to hook up to serial port but none for parallel port!

Thanks,
- Vikas

gjarboni · Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 10:55 pm Post subject:

sontakke · Joined: 06 May 2005 Posts: 4

Thanks for your answers! I ordered form the HT-Pro 9811B00 from the infamous X-10. After reading more, it seems certain that I will NOT be getting it anytime soon. I called sales and they assure me that it is in stock but when I call customer service to check my order, I got told that it is on back-order Sad

I purchased Pioneer 1014 open box and it did not come with the right remote. Rather than spending $70 to get the OEM remote, I would like to purchase a good universal remote.

Pioneer remotes are nice. They have the ability to learn from other remotes. I do not know how much memory they have. I was able to teach all of my Apex keys to it.

Using the Pioneer remote, one selects source (input to the receiver) and the component to be remote controlled using the corresponding source slector key. This is achived via press of the single key. I have read few users manual of universal remote and also looked at the Remote Master program. My impression was that source switching with universal remote involves multi button sequence. Is that correct? Essentially, if I select a source button e.g. DVD on the universal remote, it needs to send appropriate code to the RECIEVER to switch to that source AND also needs to change its own internal device table to switch to the newly selected device i.e. the DVD.

Currently, I am looking at OFA 9910 model. Can somebody tell me if this remote can do what I want out of the box? If not, using JP1 programming, can I achieve my goal?

Thanks,
- Vikas

The Robman · Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 9:36 am Post subject:

If the original remote can do it (eg, select a source, etc) then any learning remote can be made to replicate that, and that certainly includes any JP1 remote.

With JP1 remotes you can often program them to directly select a source even when the original remote cannot do that. These codes are known as "discrete codes".

Without JP1, neither the HTPro or the URC-9910 will let you program the device buttons (eg, DVD, VCR, etc) to select a source on your stereo, but if you do become a JP1 user, you can program either of these remotes to do just that. Normally this would require the use of a piece of software called an "extender" (which you may end up using anyway) but the 9910/HTPro is one of the very few remotes that let's you program the device buttons without one.

Bottom line, with JP1 you can make your remote do just about anything, without it you might be able to get to about 80% of where you want to be.
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johnsfine · Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 9:49 am Post subject:

sontakke · Joined: 06 May 2005 Posts: 4

I have downloaded both Pioneer 1014 and Pioneer Master files. Playing with Remote Master software and looking at the text files, it seems that currently source selection is being done with the <RCVR>+<digit> key sequence. With JP1 software and cable, I would be remapping these keys to the device button. Is that correct assumtion?

What kind of programmability is available on the LCD display of 9910? The OEM Pioneer remote uses LCD panel to show the current device mode on it and is helpful during the learning process.

I am also considering RCA 1010 if it is JP1 programmable. From the list, the previous RCA model 810 had holes for JP1 connections. Anybody know if the 1010 can be modified *easily* for JP1 programming?

Thanks,
- Vikas

The Robman · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 11:42 am Post subject:

sontakke · Joined: 06 May 2005 Posts: 4

With the Pioneer remote, if I want to watch (and listen) to DVD, I press the DVD button on the Pioneer remote. The reciever switches its source to the DVD and transport buttons on the Pioneer remote now control my DVD player.

Would I need macro capability to do this using JP1 capable remote?

Thanks,
- Vikas

The Robman · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 5:13 pm Post subject:

The DVD button on your Pioneer remote serves 2 purposes, first it sends a signal to your receiver that selects the correct input, then it puts the remote into "DVD" mode.

You can learn the signal sent when the DVD button is pressed using any learning remote.

You can then create an upgrade that will re-create that signal.

To program anything to the device buttons on most JP1 remotes, you need to use an extender. Then you would program a macro that would (at least) do two things, the first would be to put the remote into DVD mode, and the second would be to select the DVD input on your receiver.
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praneeth.patlola · Joined: 09 Oct 2006 Posts: 2

Hi Vikas,

I am in urgent need for information regarding slingbox media. Can you please help me. Currently am located in Austin,TX,

Thanks,
Praneeth Reddy Patlola
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Mark Pierson · Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 8:39 pm Post subject: Re: need info regarding sling box