JP1 Remotes

[lbjf]

Does anybody know whether discrete codes for power on/of exist?
And if so, what are they? Could save a lot of time trying.

Thx

1. Device: WD TV HD Media Player WDAVN00 (1e generation)
2. Type of device: HD Media PLayer
3. Year: 2008
4. JP1/UEI Remote model: URC-7950
5. Do you have a JP1 cable? Yes
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? na, got the other codes
http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=file&file_id=7792
10. Learning remote question? na
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Luc

[flo]

There don't seem to be discrete codes available, I tested all codes from 0 to 124 and didn't find any more codes than available on the original remote, not even duplicate code/key mappings.

There is a way of achieving discrete on/off codes by modifying the WDTV firmware to allow for additional apps (e.g. WDLXTV) and installing eiri for remapping remote key functions.

I was looking for discrete on/off codes for the WD TV (1st gen), too, but decided it was not worth the time.

I measured the power consumption to be 6.5W (on) and 6.2-6.3W (standby) [that is with 1 USB memory stick and 1 USB LAN adapter connected].
Not worth the trouble IMHO.

If you want to investigate this further though, here are some links to start with:
http://b-rad.cc/wdlxtv
http://wdtv.elmarweber.org/index.php/2009/eiri-r189-released-added-support-for-command-remapping-and-other-remote-controls
http://wdtvforum.com/main/index.php?topic=1401.0

The next thing you might consider is building a remote controlled power switch (opposed to going into standby) as shown here:
http://openschemes.com/2010/09/02/external-wdtv-remote-control-power-switch-part-i/
http://openschemes.com/2010/09/08/external-wdtv-remote-control-power-switch-part-ii/2/

Let me know which road you took.