JP1 Remotes

Eyedoc55 · Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 1

I have read thru your forums for a couple days and just got my jp1 cable. I set up my RS 2116 and it works great. I was able to use the Onkyo TR600 file, Samsung sir150, and create my own for my projector (Sanyo PLV Z1), all with no problems thanks to all the great info here! So, I just wanted to say thank you.

Next project is getting all of my father-in-laws components setup on another RS2116 for Christmas.

Thanks to all who have contributed to this site,

Don

Mark Pierson · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 9:17 pm Post subject: Re: Thank you to JP1

The Robman · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 11:38 pm Post subject:

You're welcome, and welcome to the group.
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donphillipe · Joined: 03 Jan 2004 Posts: 51

I am a very newbee too. I have been here before but gave up because it seemed remote programming could become a career path (for slow-me anyway!). I see a lot of remote numbers floating around here but the only list of supported JP1 remotes I can find is at http://www.hifi-remote.com/jp1/remotes.shtml . Is this list up to date???? Is there a list of remotes without the pin connectors that can have them added? I can't seem to find the info if it exists. THANKS!

Mark Pierson · Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2004 7:09 am Post subject:

Take a look at RemoteChart. It's available as an html and an xls.
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usblipitor · Joined: 10 Oct 2003 Posts: 516 Location: Greenbelt, MD

jamesgammel · Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2004 11:22 am Post subject:

I don't think he ever said he would buy a remote without pins. However, many people already have a JP-1 remote already, or they may have one that's JP-1 capable already and just need to know which models they are if they are obviously short the pins. Some don't even have pins but can be modified to be JP-1 capable via a stereo or other special interface. For a couple bucks and some time they can have a JP-1 capable remote, which saves them from having YET another remote around the house, and a good chunk of change extra in their pockets.
Classic examples: 6800, 7800, RCA 810, RS 2103, also 7200 with a little more work. 6131>6131M.

17.00 savings on a remote can mean 17.00 more food in the fridge or pantry, and for some folks that can mean a major difference. Maybe dumping 19.63 for a 8810W is just chickenfeed for you, but for a lot of people I know it may mean not eating for a day or two. It would cover a month or two of ISP service, and for some folks that's the major means of communication with distant family.

Jim

donphillipe · Joined: 03 Jan 2004 Posts: 51

Agreed, hard to read someone's mind from a one sentence comment! 25 years of typing on these da** keyboards have made me take shortcuts of late! I was concerned that the list on the referenced website was either a) out of date or b) complete and someone must be doing some other technique to participate in this "hobby" because of the continued large following. I guess "a" must be the answer since the 8810 is not listed on the hi-fi remotes website. Additional thoughts are, it would be nice to see an up to date list but further thoughts say "don't look a gift horse in the mouth". So if someone knows of an updated list, then let me know. My immediate need is following just buying my 80 old in-laws an Apex GB series bigscreen. They can only use something like the Big Easy (larger number) remote controls (thus the reason for the big screen from poor vision). I have a couple of RS 1954(can't remember #) that I bought 1-2 years ago when I started to read here but the non intuitivness (for me) of programming JP1 caused me to say "maybe do that one another day".

Still I have got to come up soon with either a big button remote for their Apex or pay (ouch!) another $400 for a more expensive bigscreen. In the process, it would also be nice for me to see the day that I can control my own equipment with one remote (I tend to buy the cheap replacable electronics which never seem to be supported by remotes, of course along with my "ancient" system that relies on a unknown-to-remote codes Sony DSP processor).

Thanks for your rapid response early this morning. Insomnia drove me to get curious at 4AM (worrying about what I would get the seniors for remote control!).

jamesgammel · Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2004 12:21 pm Post subject:

I don't think the "Big easy" is JP-1 capable, although i have seen them on ebay for really cheap prices. However, you might want to look at the Mill4 for the older folks. It's a 4/5 devicer with larger than normal keys. The digits are "numeral" shaped and 5/16th" high and 5/16th's+ wide. The downside is it's not backlit. They aren't terribly expensive (up to 15.00), and JP-1 ready. (Not a learner, but assuming you set it up for them maybe that's not an issue?)

Jim

donphillipe · Joined: 03 Jan 2004 Posts: 51

The suggested 8810W is not in the remotes list that is referenced as a downloadable spreadsheet. I assume that it is a JP1 remote, correct?

jamesgammel · Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2004 12:37 pm Post subject:

yep, right out of the blister-pack as well

Jim

Mark Pierson · Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2004 2:17 pm Post subject:

The 8810w is identical to the 8811. The only difference is that Wal-Mart is the only one that sells the 8810w, and therefore all their competitors don't have to price match! Wink

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