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i_am_jim
Joined: 26 Dec 2008 Posts: 134
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 4:28 pm Post subject: I'm Back, and Need to Modify My Remote |
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About two and a half years ago the folks here, particularly The Robman, helped me program my Comcast remote using the JP1 connector.
Here are some of the threads at that time:
http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10496&highlight=
http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10477&postdays=0&postorder=asc&&start=0
http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10498&highlight=
http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10497&highlight=
Last week I replaced my Sony HT CT100 Home theater system with a Pioneer VSX-820 receiver and speakers. Now I need to reprogram the remote to replace the volume control and mute buttons plus the device selection buttons (DVD, TV, Cable box) with the correct ones for the Pioneer.
First, I got IR.exe version 8.02 but I'm not sure it works on my Win7 64bit system. When I tried to start it I got this message:
Once I get this working I have now forgotten how the whole thing works. As I remember, once I get it working I can import the current profile/codes/settings and all I have to change are the numbers for volume and mute plus the device selection buttons (DVD, TV, Cable box) on the Comcast remote Aux mode -- is this correct? |
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mdavej Expert
Joined: 08 Oct 2003 Posts: 4500
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 9:15 pm Post subject: |
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All you really need to do is change the sony code to a pioneer code and possibly set the volume punch thru (or volume lock) device to AUX. I can't think of any reason to change any numbers for volume and mute. Any such keymoves can simply be deleted. The device selection thing doesn't make any sense to me. Reading the docs in the beginner stickies or wiki should get you going. |
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i_am_jim
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 11:06 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for your reply.
What does the message mean? Does it mean IR.exe isn't working with my operating system?
Quote: | The device selection thing doesn't make any sense to me. |
All devices connect to the receiver (just as all devices used to connect to the Sony system) and only one HDMI cable goes to the TV. To switch between these devices (DVD, Cable box, Roku) I set up AUX on the Comcast remote so the channel up/down moves between these devices. Also, the numbers 1, 2 & 3 in AUX select these devices also. |
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3FG Expert
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 12:13 am Post subject: |
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If Jim still has his Comcast remote setup as it was in this post it had the Sony on device 4, and a Toshiba DVD on AUX. So assigning 31023 to AUX will disable his DVD, and mess up his switching.
I don't know if it is possible to use a serial interface with 64 bit Win7. It is probably worth trying to run IR.exe with XP compatibility mode. |
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mdavej Expert
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 8:54 am Post subject: |
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Try the latest IR 8.03 and choose JP1.x from the Interface menu. Make sure you have admin rights and that your serial port is enabled in the BIOS and shows up as functional in device manager in control panel. FWIW, I have no issues running IR in Win7 64, but I'm using Tommy Tyler's USB cable. |
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i_am_jim
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 9:05 am Post subject: |
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I've ordered Tommy Tyler's USB cable and I'll post again when it arrives.
When you say, "make sure you have admin rights" do you mean I should use the Right Click "Run as Administrator?" Or just that my account should have Administrator privileges?
Do you know what the program generated message I posted means?
Will my original *.ir files load correctly into the new IR.exe? |
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mdavej Expert
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 9:25 am Post subject: |
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The first part says it can't load the old Delphi parallel port driver included with IR (gwiopm.sys), which is to be expected on a 64-bit OS since it's not compatible. The second part says it can't load the Delcom driver, which also make perfect sense because you never installed it, and even if you had it wouldn't run on a 64-bit OS either since no 64 bit version of that driver exists. It finally says "Interface set to JP1.x" which is the interface you actually have, so that's all good. At that point, I would expect your cable to work if the serial port is functional and the native serial port driver is indeed loaded.
After thinking about this some more, I don't think admin rights have anything to do with this particular problem. But using an account with administrator privileges will allow any drivers you need to load and any low level access the program needs to run properly as well as file/folder access. |
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i_am_jim
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks again. |
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mdavej Expert
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Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 3:36 pm Post subject: |
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With the cable plugged in, go to device manager and confirm the USB Serial Port under Ports is working properly. You can also get that message when the cable is not connected properly (try turning the other way) or when your remote batteries are low. |
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i_am_jim
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Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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I've gotten the cable connection to the remote working. But, I can see I'm going to have several questions about programing the device.
I am removing the Sony sound-bar system and replacing it with a Pioneer VSX-820 receiver.
It looks like I need to replace the Dev3 device with the receiver. It's been too long since I did this originally and Rob really guided me through and did much of it even then.
Since I didn't find the VSX-820 I chose the Pioneer VSX D608.txt as a starting point. As I understand it I have to import the text file into the Keymap spreadsheet, but I can't get any of the buttons on the spreadsheet to do anything.
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i_am_jim
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Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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To explain my starting point. Below is the IR data for my current configuration -- that is, the setup for the Sony sound-bar.
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vickyg2003 Site Admin
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Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 1:28 am Post subject: |
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In order for the buttons to work in KM, you will need to set your Excel Macro Security to Medium to allow unsigned macros to run.
In Excel Select
Tools -> Macro -> Security
change the security level to MEDIUM
Then reload KeymapMaster and when asked, allow enable the macros. _________________ Remember to provide feedback to let us know how the problem was solved and share your upgrades.
Tip: When creating an upgrade, always include ALL functions from the oem remote, even if you never plan on assigning them to a button. Complete function lists makes an upgrade more helpful to others.
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i_am_jim
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Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 12:40 pm Post subject: |
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vickyg2003 wrote: | In order for the buttons to work in KM, you will need to set your Excel Macro Security to Medium to allow unsigned macros to run.
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Thanks. Yes, I'm aware macros have to be permitted. My normal setting allows macros with an alert. This was not working -- no alert, no function. So, before I posted, I had changed it to allow all macros regardless, and this didn't work either.
But later, after I rebooted, the allow all mode works, but the alert mode still does not -- who knows.
So, that problem is solved. I'll explain the issue I have now in the next message. |
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i_am_jim
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Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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At this point I have gotten the volume and mute buttons active and punched through to the other devices.
If I can get one more thing working I'll be happy and quit pestering youall.
Below is a picture of the remote for my Pioneer VSX-820 receiver. I want to get the three buttons indicated by the arrows to work in the AUX mode. If you look at the center screen (the KeyMoves tab) from IR.ext posted above, you will see a set of buttons outlined in red. These were the same functions on the Sony system. They were programmed by Rob. Here is a capture of the button/function list for the Pioneer VSX D608 which is the model I am using, hoping it is close to the VSX-820.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6246962/Pioneer-VSX-D608-buttons.png None of the buttons seem to be "device" buttons, so maybe this isn't best Pioneer receiver to use.
In any event I don't understand how Rob knew what to put in the KeyMove table.
So, my questions are:
1) What are the button names used for the devices?
2) How do I figure out what codes to put in the KeyMove table?
3) If there is a better device upgrade to use than the Pioneer VSX D608 please tell me.
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mdavej Expert
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Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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1) Use whatever button names you like. It's best to use whatever is printed on the original remote so others can understand what you've done. Utilize the notes column too if needed.
2 & 3) All the codes you need appear to be in THIS list.
When you get your upgrade completed, please post it. |
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