Cisco RNG200 / Radio Shack 15-1994

TGrab · Post by **TGrab** » Thu Mar 04, 2010 6:45 pm

1. Device: Cisco RNG200 (also says Scientific Atlanta
2. Type of device: Cable Box
3. Year: Unknowm, but new
4. JP1/UEI Remote model: Radio Shack 15-1994
5. Do you have a JP1 cable? No
6. Still have original remote? Yes
7. Checked the file section? Yes
8. Checked Pronto file section (at R/C)? Yes
9. Partially working setup code? No
10. Learning remote question? No

I have the set-up mentioned above and have tried the only three codes recommended (0008, 0477, 0017) numerous times, following the exact instructions from the manual and web site to a "T". I've successfully programmed other devices before, but the existing codes simply do not work. Does anyone know of alternate codes that may work for the basic funstions? I do this so infrequently that I can't justify getting the JP1 set-up, but may have to bite the bullet if no one has any answers for me.

Thanks!!

Post by **vickyg2003** » Thu Mar 04, 2010 8:33 pm

I do believe the Cisco RNG200 uses the XMP protocol. This protcol is not built into the 15-1994 AND the codes are nearly impossible to "learn" so either a new remote or a new cable will be needed.

Post by **The Robman** » Thu Mar 04, 2010 10:02 pm

You will have to either justify getting a JP1 cable to program this remote, or you'll have to justify buying a new remote.

Or, I suppose you could offer to pay someone to load the code into your remote for you, but with shipping each way it would end up costing about the same as buying a cable.

TGrab · Post by **TGrab** » Thu Mar 04, 2010 10:02 pm

Bummer....ok, thanks for the quick response, though. Much appreciated.

TGrab · Post by **TGrab** » Thu Mar 04, 2010 10:04 pm

So, just to be clear...if I order a JP1 cable and download the appropriate software, I should be able to get the existing universal to work wih the Cisco box?

Post by **vickyg2003** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 6:55 am

Yes, make sure you get the older EEProm cable for the original JP1 remotes, since the newer remotes have a FLASH chip and require a different cable.

You might be able to find a used cable in the MarketPlace. Or you might be able to find someone in your area willing to load the upgrade for you. Or perhaps the remote that came with your Cisco RNG might be UEI remote that could handle your system.

Post by **The Robman** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 7:15 am

Do you have a parallel port on your computer?

TGrab · Post by **TGrab** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 8:09 am

Unfortunately, no. It's a new HP P6230Y, but no Parallel port.

TGrab · Post by **TGrab** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 8:41 am

I must also add that it's Windows 7 with a 64-bit processor. This may add to the problem....although I do stilll have my old Dell XP with a parallel port. I can hook that back up, if need be. Or, of course, I could just go buy a new remote (lol).

Post by **The Robman** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 9:09 am

The reason I brought it up is because I do still have a few old JP1 parallel cables in my stock, which would be cheaper than buying a USB cable. And buying a USB cable for EEPROM based remotes got more expensive recently as Tommy has discontinued his "EEPROM" based cables, so now you have to buy a flash cable ($29) and an adapter ($19).

https://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9405

DIYGadget still sells the older EEPROM based USB cables, however Delcom never made any drivers for 64-bit systems. But, we have been developing our own driver solution for this and we are very close to completion, so we may be publishing something very soon.

http://www.diygadget.com/jp1-1-1-1-2-1- ... cable.html

But, the cheapest and easiest solution for you, as all you want to do is add one device to your 15-1994 remote, is to buy a parallel cable and load the code into the remote using your old WinXP computer.

TGrab · Post by **TGrab** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 9:25 am

Excellent! Thanks for all the time and info. I'll get back to you regarding purchasing the parallel cable. If you want to send me the associated costs (cable/shipping), you can use my e-mail (tom.grab@yahoo.com) if you'd like. Thanks again!

Post by **The Robman** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 10:36 am

You can have the parallel cable for $20 shipped.

TGrab · Post by **TGrab** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 10:48 am

Works for me....but I'll need in-depth instructions on how to change the code once I have it. I seem to know just enough to get me into trouble.

Post by **The Robman** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 11:24 am

Don't worry about that, we can help you with it. Basically, you would use the IR.exe program to download the current memory from your remote, then one of us can format the upgrade for you and add it to the IR file, which you would then load back into the remote, and you're done.

Of course, while you could just leave it there and never use the cable again, you would be silly to do so, because as great as the 15-1994 remote is, without JP1 you are limited to just controlling devices that are already in it's database. Keep in mind that this remote was made in 1999, so it's already 11 years out of date as far as current devices go.

If you were to learn how to use the JP1 tools, you can use the 15-1994 to capture the signals from any new device that you might buy, and then use the info that you captured to make new upgrades. And in most cases, you wouldn't even need to do that because, chances are good that someone else has already created upgrade files that you can use. Plus, you can open up that "Plug and Power" device button as a 7th device button if you want to use it for something other than X10. You can put macros on the shifted device buttons, which is what I do for the macros that fire up my system. If you want to use the FAV/SCAN button for something more useful than it's designed purpose, you can do so.

Bottom line, with JP1, you won't need another universal remote, at least not until the 15-1994 wears out.

TGrab · Post by **TGrab** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 12:02 pm

Damn, you folks are great. Why don't you contact me via e-mail, so I can provide the shipping address, etc. Do you by any chance use Paypal for payment?