JP1 Remotes

jc4715 · Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 17

Took delivery of my Hovis cable a couple days ago, plugged between my 7800 and parallel cpu port. Worked nicely, but all of a sudden this morning it won't interface. Tried it on another computer; same noresults.

Any chance wires/connectors have come loose in the cable? How can I test or inspect for failure points?

Yes, I'm a novice. That's why I bought a premade cable. Sure appreciate any thoughts.
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Mark Pierson · Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 4:03 pm Post subject:

Have you tried without batteries in the remote?
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jc4715 · Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 17

On your suggestion, just popped the batts out and tried - same "no response".

Keep the suggestions coming. Thanks for your interest!
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Mark Pierson · Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 4:22 pm Post subject:

Are you using a printer on the same port? Sometimes, a printer driver can take over the port. Reboot the PC and try again.
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jc4715 · Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 17

Actually because it stopped working on my desktop I installed the software on my laptop with the same noresults. I'll reboot to see if that helps. BTW, I checked system-devices-properties for the parallel port to confirm I'm using the correct port address. Although this shouldn't have made this thing work then quit.

Keep your thinking cap on!

PS: while typing this response (on my desktop) I rebooted the laptop - no dice.
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jc4715 · Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 17

Also, I've got the transmission delay set to 1600 (although it worked originally a 0).
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jc4715 · Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 17

Here's an update. Got tired of messing with it last night, so tried again this morning; still get "no response" message.

BUT tried uploading anyway and it appears that the codes are being uploaded (even though I get the response error message)!
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Nils_Ekberg · Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 10:11 am Post subject:

Try turning off all error messages and see if it uploads and downloads correctly
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Diagnosis File Section

jc4715 · Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 17

You mean check Advanced-Suppress Messages? If so, I tried it and get the "No Response" message and it does not download anything.

Also, above I said I thought it was uploading, but I think that was wishful thinking. It does not appear to be up or downloading.
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ryanmc · Joined: 28 Apr 2005 Posts: 39

this is directions for the simple interface but there are also some troubleshooting tips
http://www.hifi-remote.com/files/interfaces/SimpleRev5.doc

jc4715 · Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 17

Thanks for the tip, but I've already run through all but checking the cable wiring. I think I'm going to get another remote and see if it works; that'll probably be the easiest way to tell if it's a failure in the cable.

Again, the real mystery is that it worked fine for a day or so; then kaput.
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ryanmc · Joined: 28 Apr 2005 Posts: 39

have you done a factory reset ?

jc4715 · Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 17

No, I'm a little reluctant to reset and loose all the memorized codes still working in there, until I'm fairly certain I can get the interface to work.

I hope to soon test the cable on another JP1 remote to see if the issue is/or not with the cable. Let you know.
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Capn Trips · Expert Joined: 03 Oct 2003 Posts: 3990

jc4715 · Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 17

Yup, I tried weak batteries. But again, in the morning a few days ago the setup worked fine and without changing batteries later that same day, poof.

Thanks again for your interest.
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