JP1 Remotes

RonL · Joined: 13 Jul 2004 Posts: 7

I just received the new new UEIC remote that is to be the standard remote on all future DirecTV STBs and DVRs. It is a white remote with two circular rings of buttons; the top is for DVRs, and the bottom is for menu navigation. There are also four colored buttons for interactive functions.

There is no visible JP1 connector in the battery compartment or anywhere else. By default, it does not appear to support existing DirecTivo DVRs; I have do not have device codes to try the AV1 and AV2 auxiliary device modes, as these are not listed in the DirecTV D10 STB manual.

This is unfortunate, as I think its button layout is superior to the URC-6131.

MaskedMan · Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 11:44 pm Post subject:

Ron, can you list the steps to program the remote to control a Tv, here? A pdf won't do me any good, I can't open it with webtv.

Edmund
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RonL · Joined: 13 Jul 2004 Posts: 7

Masked,

I need that information too. The instructions and codes for programming the remote (for TV and AUX1, AUX2) are apparently provided only by the on-screen help of new DirecTV STBs.

The instructions for programming the remote are not in the PDF.

The Robman · Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2004 9:33 am Post subject:

I'll see if I can find out any additional information.

Just FYI, if this remote doesn't use standard UEI setup codes, it most likely means that the codes have been offset. For example, if the normal code for a Toshiba TV is TV/0156, and they decided to offset the codes by 14, the new code for Toshiba would be TV/0170. So, once you've found one good code, you can figure out the offset value.
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RonL · Joined: 13 Jul 2004 Posts: 7

Anyone figure out how to program this remote?

MaskedMan · Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 1:27 am Post subject:

You might ask the participants in this thread:

http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=32198
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MaskedMan · Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2004 2:21 pm Post subject:

MaskedMan · Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2004 2:53 pm Post subject:

To program the remote for Tivo;

1. slide the switch to Directv symbol
2. press and hold MUTE & SELECT for two blinks
3. enter 0-1-1-4-2
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TheChiefGeek · Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Posts: 5

Anyone know how to program the advanced codes for the new driect tv white remote controls?

Or ow to take it apart so I can add the JP1 interface?

MaskedMan · Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:43 am Post subject:

This new remote doesn't accept advanced codes,and I couldn't get it opened. Smile

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MaskedMan · Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:48 am Post subject:

TheChiefGeek · Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Posts: 5

I have heard but not confirmed that the remote can be upgraded over the phone.

As far as opening it, I got the cover 1/2 way off and was able to see the 24cxx chip U2 at the bottom of the circuit board.

I thought I saw a post on how to add a JP1 interface to this remote, of course its all for nothing if we cant get the remote apart without breaking it.

TheChiefGeek · Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Posts: 5

I don't know why I didnt notice it before, there is a plastic insert on the top of the remote that comes out. There are three screws under it.

There is a place to solder a 4 pin header labeled J2 on the board. Any one know if this is used for the JP1 interface ?

TheChiefGeek · Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Posts: 5

FYI: I posted the photos of this remote

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