JP1 Remotes

Heather · Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 2 Location: Minneapolis, MN

Hello,
I've been researching universal remotes to run my home theater components and I'm fairly certain that I want the One For All 6131 (mostly for the Tivo functionality). My last hurdle before purchasing is do I want to spring for the JP1-enabled unit, or will the original unit be sufficient.
Here's what I'm working with:
Harman Kardon AVR 230 receiver
DirecTV receiver
Samsung HDTV
Toshiba SD400 Tivo/DVD
JVC 5-disc cd player

The universal remote that came with the H/K is poorly laid out and does not work well with my components so I want something that can handle the receiver functions as well as the other theater components.
My greatest difficulty is that the JVC cd player is a little older (purchased in the late nineties) and I no longer have the original remote for it. The H/K remote will not recognize it, so if I get the 6131, I want to make sure it will recognize it. It sounds like it shouldn't have a problem with the other components, from what I've read here and a few other boards.

So, sorry for the rambling, but can anyone give me advice on whether or not the non-JP1 will be sufficient, or should I just play it safe and get the remote with JP1 enabled?

Thanks,
Heather

Mark Pierson · Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 7:35 pm Post subject:

Sooner or later you'll want the JP1 capabilities, so dive in head first and get the modified version to start with.
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jon_armstrong · Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 7:56 pm Post subject:

I think the big plus for the JP1 cable is the ability to program your remote with a PC and save your configuration. The ability to upgrade is also important and then there are all the advanced features...

Go for it!
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The Robman · Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 8:19 pm Post subject:

You're not gonna get a very balanced response in these parts because everyone here has already discovered just how powerful JP1 is, so along those lines, I concur with the two previous posters, spring for the top of the line $23 URC-6131M! Smile

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zaphod7501 · Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Posts: 534 Location: Peoria Illinois

I'm a fairly new user and now have 3 URC6131s. I sent two in to UEI for their free upgrade to JP1 capability. I just had to upgrade the upgrades with new eeproms (they now match the one's Rob sells) because the official "free" upgrade left them short of full capability. While the built-in codes will probably operate your TIVO , you might find some functions missing or misplaced. With JP1 you will be able to correct most shortcomings. My official Hauppauge MediaMVP upgrade was missing a lot of commands , now corrected.
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Heather · Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 2 Location: Minneapolis, MN

Thanks for the advice. I suspected I'd get a lot of pro-JP1 comments. Secretly, I think that's what I wanted to hear.

MaskedMan · Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 10:44 am Post subject:

As for the non-JP1 of the equation, the 6131 will need alot advanced codes entered to get a working code for your Toshiba SD-H400 tivo, see this thread:

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=185448
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uwereinert · Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 4:10 pm Post subject:

The Robman · Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 6:53 pm Post subject:

The Masked Man is a WebTV user, however I have heard on the grapevine that he has a brand new PC, but what I haven't heard is whether he's taken it out of the box yet!!! Smile

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