JP1 Remotes

Spanky · Joined: 17 Aug 2009 Posts: 2

I'd like to start using JP1 with two new remotes, a URC-6131nwB00 and a URC-8820. I have done some reading on the forums but I still have a couple of questions:

1) Can I buy ONE cable that will work with both of these remotes? I have only a USB port on my Windows box (i.e., no RS-232 port) I really don't want to make my own interface.

2) Can I use use JP1 to reprogram my URC-6131nwB00 remote as-is? Opening the battery case reveals a 6-pin connector labeled "JP1". Because it has a JP1 connector does that mean it already has a EEPROM? Is there a way I can tell without opening the ultratricky case?

3) Can I configure the remotes to replace an Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote Control such as the one at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B6MLSM?tag=j0df-20 ? I don't see much when I search for "Xbox" on the forums.

4) Can I set up the remotes to replace the Verizon remote control that comes with the Motorola QIP 72161 set-top box? I want to control the PVR function in detail.

My end goal is to configure both remotes to control the following devices:

- Xbox 360
- Motorola QIP 72161
- Sony Bravia TV
- Onkyo HT-R340 receiver
- Panasonic SA-HT770 receiver

My apologies for the Newbie questions, and many thanky in advance for your Wisdom

Capn Trips · Expert Joined: 03 Oct 2003 Posts: 3990

1) No. The 6131 requires a "classic" JP1 (EEPROM) cable, while the 8020 requires a JP1.3 (Flash) cable. Both cables are made in USB variants, and are available from several vendors (check out the marketplace section of the Forum. I recommend Tommy Tyler, who invented a LOT of the hardware we use with JP1 and whose craftsmanship is amongst the most beautiful I've seen. (You can tell I am a satisfied customer of both styles of cable from Tommy)

2) Not sure. The pins USUALLY indicate that the remote has been modified, but you cannot tell if it has a 1K or 2K EEPROM without either opening the case and looking, or getting a cable and downloading and checking out what you get.

3) and 4) Yes. You can use the 8020 to learn whatever functions you cannot find in the file section and make your own upgrade.
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WagonMaster · Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Posts: 361

Welcome to the forums, Spanky!

A minor correction to this reply is in order:

Spanky · Joined: 17 Aug 2009 Posts: 2

Thanks for the prompt replies and the good information.

Hmm, sounds like for $15 I can buy a JP-1 cable for my URC-6131nwB00 (which I may or may not be able to program) or for $18 I can just buy a new URC-8820 and have two identical remotes.

Apart from the valuable $3 savings, any particular benefit in the URC-6131 over the URC-8820?

vickyg2003 · Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 2:29 pm Post subject: