JP1 Remotes

HJ · Joined: 20 Jan 2006 Posts: 17

Hi,
I've got a question. I have an RCA VH915 remote operated switchbox, and I'm trying to find the codes for the remote. The remote itself has no 6 pin port to connect to . Any ideas?

Thanks,
HJ

underquark · Expert Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 874 Location: UK

If someone here has such a device and knows the codes then great but it is more likely that you're pretty much on your own with this one which means getting your paws on a remote that is JP1-conpatable,

gfb107 · Expert Joined: 03 Aug 2003 Posts: 3411 Location: Cary, NC

There's a device upgrade for the RCA VH915. What remote are you trying to use to control the RCA VH915?
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zaphod7501 · Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Posts: 533 Location: Peoria Illinois

I have one of these and the upgrade in the file section works perfectly. The remote is definitely not a JP1 remote. I wonder if the poster is looking for a built-in code to run it since he posted in the non-JP1 forum.
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HJ · Joined: 20 Jan 2006 Posts: 17

Thanks for the quick response. I am trying to program a slingbox to control this device. I actually think I've found the codes:

900A 006D 0000 0001 00FF 14EB

900A 006D 0000 0001 00FF 04FB

900A 006D 0000 0001 00FF 18E7

900A 006D 0000 0001 00FF 00FF

these are for the four buttons (inputs). Now, if I can figure out where to apply them.

HJ

The Robman · Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:31 pm Post subject:

You would only need codes like that if we didn't already know what the signals look like, but as you can see, we have a tested working upgrade available for this device already.
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HJ · Joined: 20 Jan 2006 Posts: 17

Robman,
thanks again, but I've got a really simple question, I've got the file (which is a text document), but what do I do with it?

HJ

The Robman · Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:53 pm Post subject: Re: thanks Robman

HJ · Joined: 20 Jan 2006 Posts: 17

Well, I'm working on it, but I guess there's something I'm just not getting. I don't mean to exaspirate you with there questions, but I've read the two articles and, its just not working. I opened the RM program and used the 'slingbox with PL chip' for my remote. I then opened the file 'Rca VH915 AV Switch', then I found the device tab andput in Video Acc, the setup code says 0915 (I don't know how to change ubttons around, but only need 4 function keys). I then exported the binary file to the SABV folder in my sling player directory and saved it there. I then found and opened the "SABV.cfg file with notepad, but did not see my device type (Im not sure what to look for)l. Ropbman, I feel like I'm sooo close, but I'm just not getting something here. Can you help me? Please don't be frustrated.

HJ

HJ · Joined: 20 Jan 2006 Posts: 17

Robman,
last thing. Its 2:30 a.m. EST so forgive me if I'm rambling, but, I noticed when looking into the device upgrade file for the VH915, there isnt much in it as compared to other files (such as the X10 simple). I see nothing uner the 'function' tab at all, Should there be something there? I have followed the instructions exactly multiple times, but I cannot get my unit to respond to the 'power' command (setup in slingbox). Everything elso looks pretty good. Could it be that the file is somehow corrupt?

HJ

p.s.--Thank you.

whompus · Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 540

I think its in the way rm is converting the txt file for you. Try this bin file so we can see.

HJ · Joined: 20 Jan 2006 Posts: 17

Whompus, I appreciate you input. I improted the bin file you suggested and uploaded it to the slingbox SBAV directory, then I went to the setup and chose other device and the vh915. It gives me 4 codes, none of which will work to turn off the power to my device after putting the IR cables directly over the remote sensor. Did I do everything right? I'm not sure what you mean by the rm program not converting the bin file?, but I'll take any suggestions. I do not write code by trade and am a little out of my league here.

HJ

Thanks for all your help.

HJ · Joined: 20 Jan 2006 Posts: 17

Also, I noticed that when in RM and I go to open the original hv915 file, it is a KM file, not an RM file. Could this be the problem. I'm currently tackling trying to get KM to work, but I've got to find the 'analysis toolpak'. Any suggestions?

HJ

gfb107 · Expert Joined: 03 Aug 2003 Posts: 3411 Location: Cary, NC

You've discovered a bug in RM's support for importing KM upgrade files. This has been fixed in RM v1.46
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