JP1 Remotes

The Robman · Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 7:21 pm Post subject:

Have you tried this...
http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=file&file_id=3747
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geobrick · Joined: 04 Feb 2007 Posts: 9

Thanks for the quick reply.

I have not done any experimenting with the tools here. I'll learn how to do it and let you know how it goes.

GB

geobrick · Joined: 04 Feb 2007 Posts: 9

Thanks to everyone here who contributed something to this project. It made a great remote control even better. It's really so much better than those fancy expensive remotes.

I made the simple parallel cable and it worked great.

One thing to note is that the DSM-520 uses device code 8. I found this by using someones RMDU file. Since that file did not seem to have all the proper codes mapped for the DSM-520 remote I tried the test The Robman outlined.

Once I had the right device code, I was able to create a proper code map for the 6131. I will upload my results which maps all functions except for two.

Thanks for the tools on this site. I used Key map master, IR.exe and remotemaster (just to reference someones rmdu file).

I have one remaining question. OFA upgraded my remote with Oppo DVD player code 0575. They did not map any functions to the CC or Audio buttons. I tried to keymove a function from another device to one of those keys but it will not take. Is there a way to modify their upgrade? Can I export it from IR.exe into key map master?

The Robman · Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 8:11 pm Post subject: Re: It works

geobrick · Joined: 04 Feb 2007 Posts: 9

The Robman · Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:24 am Post subject:

"Functions" are the buttons on your original remote, "Buttons" are the buttons on your JP1 remote. So, when you capture the buttons from the original remote you list them and their OBCs (or EFCs) in the Functions sheet, even if you don't intend to actually program some of the functions to real buttons. Then you go to the Buttons sheet and place the functions wherever you like, if there isn't an exact match on your 6131, use your imagination.

The "@" sign indicates that the button in question is not part of the device mode that you have selected, therefore in order to program a function to this button is you select it, KM will generate a keymove. The reason KM alerts you to this is because it will use up your keymove/macro memory.

Even though the 6131N has seperate buttons for CC and AUDIO, if you were to open up the remote and look at the PCB you would see that they are in fact joined, so logically they are still just one button. In other words, if you assign a function to the CC button, it will also appear on the AUDIO button whether you like it or not.
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geobrick · Joined: 04 Feb 2007 Posts: 9

Thanks Rob. You've answered every question I had. I hope it's useful to others who read it.

I'm glad I got the remote.

I've tried some of the fancy remotes before and I didn't like anyof them. Any remote that requires you to look at it as you use it or requires 2 hands to opperate is making things too dificult. The beauty of these OFA JP1 remotes is that they are the closet thing to a true single remote solution out there. I can use it by memory and feel for 99% of the functions I use on a regular bases for 6 different devices. The flexibility built into the design and the tools offered here make them the best remotes and by far the best value.

The remotes with the touch screen displays have no way to feel what is being pressed and their device dependant screens change depending on what device is being operated. I don't consider that a desirable feature. In addition, most of them are too big to use in one hand. Maybe one day someone will come up with something as good as the OFA models.