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by quartermain
Sat Dec 20, 2025 6:29 am
Forum: JP1 - General Forum
Topic: Any suppliers of JP1.x cables which fit a URC-7555?
Replies: 0
Views: 26

Any suppliers of JP1.x cables which fit a URC-7555?

I used to use a Tommy Tyler cable for years since the connector fits through the hole in the remote case. When that failed I switched to what I have now, with six separate pin connectors held together with black insulating tape. It's a mess.

If anyone knows of a cable which works the same way as ...
by quartermain
Sat Dec 20, 2025 6:22 am
Forum: JP1 - General Forum
Topic: A few issues on returning to JP1
Replies: 0
Views: 10

A few issues on returning to JP1

I have been using a URC-7555 and 7556 for years and recently bought an as-new 7555 from eBay to replace one which was wearing out. I have found that the device keys tend to fail first, some of mine you need 5 or 6 presses to get them to register.

I tried to clone the old remote to the new. I ...
by quartermain
Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:36 am
Forum: JP1 - General Forum
Topic: Migrating from Windows to Linux
Replies: 2
Views: 4252

Migrating from Windows to Linux

I have a URC-7555, URC-7556 and a URC-6440 and I have been using RemoteMaster for many years to get them to do what I want. All under Windows.

Now I would like to start using Linux on my main PC - I am trialling Mint.

I downloaded and extracted the latest RemoteMaster version. On a Windows PC it ...
by quartermain
Mon Feb 03, 2020 12:39 pm
Forum: JP1 - General Forum
Topic: Apple TV 4K and URC-7556
Replies: 10
Views: 14560

Update: I've used both a 7555 and a 6440 and they both work more-or-less OK, but not perfectly.

The problem is with the up/down/left/right buttons. They work fine when navigating the ATV menu and the menu of the apps. However there is a problem when playing content on *some* apps.

The problem is ...
by quartermain
Thu Dec 12, 2019 12:00 pm
Forum: JP1 - General Forum
Topic: URC 6440 replacement
Replies: 26
Views: 38256

Does it support macros on device keys? I use those for source switching.
by quartermain
Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:58 am
Forum: JP1 - General Forum
Topic: URC-7557 Support
Replies: 4
Views: 7716

I think this remote is physically broken. I can't record a macro on to the mute button nor can I learn anything on it.

I tried 994 but I got a double flash when entering the second digit of the EFC which I guess means it wasn't accepted.
by quartermain
Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:52 am
Forum: JP1 - General Forum
Topic: URC 6440 replacement
Replies: 26
Views: 38256

Slightly off topic, but does anyone know if the 7955 or 7980 support macros on device keys? I'm guessing not since they don't have actual device keys just a "devices" key.

If not I guess that just leaves the 1240, 1280 and 2981 as current models with at least four device keys.
by quartermain
Mon Dec 09, 2019 11:51 am
Forum: JP1 - General Forum
Topic: URC 6440 replacement
Replies: 26
Views: 38256

I followed that link earlier but they don't ship to the UK.

However on the "chip partner FTDI cable" page there are two other eBay links, one of which does appear to ship to the UK. I'd have to buy 100 but that's OK.
by quartermain
Mon Dec 09, 2019 8:56 am
Forum: JP1 - General Forum
Topic: URC 6440 replacement
Replies: 26
Views: 38256

Is there anyone these days selling the cable with the small 2x3 connector already fitted?

I had one from Tommy Tyler years ago but it died so now I'm using the one with six separate connectors held together with insulating tape.
by quartermain
Sun Dec 08, 2019 7:17 am
Forum: JP1 - General Forum
Topic: URC-7557 Support
Replies: 4
Views: 7716

Looks like these come with installed upgrades out of the box. I did a 981 on each of them and now the downloaded .rmir files are identical.
by quartermain
Sun Dec 08, 2019 7:06 am
Forum: JP1 - General Forum
Topic: URC-7557 vs 7555 and 7556
Replies: 6
Views: 12708

Update: see my post of today. There is a difference between them in that the mute key doesn't work on the 7557 but does on the 7556.
by quartermain
Sun Dec 08, 2019 7:04 am
Forum: JP1 - General Forum
Topic: URC 6440 replacement
Replies: 26
Views: 38256

Hi
The Robman wrote:The cable that we recommend is this one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/123382330956
This link now appears to be stale.
by quartermain
Sun Dec 08, 2019 6:16 am
Forum: JP1 - General Forum
Topic: URC-7557 Support
Replies: 4
Views: 7716

URC-7557 Support

I have been using the URC-7555 and 7556 remotes for many years and they suit me perfectly. I found out a while back that there was also a URC-7557 out and bought one for a backup. It appears to be exactly the same as the 7556 bar the model number on the battery cover sticker. I uploaded my current ...
by quartermain
Sun Feb 17, 2019 5:32 am
Forum: JP1 - General Forum
Topic: Apple TV 4K and URC-7556
Replies: 10
Views: 14560

Yes, that works fine, thanks. There is no Home button but I can live without that since a long press of Menu does the same.
by quartermain
Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:59 am
Forum: JP1 - General Forum
Topic: Apple TV 4K and URC-7556
Replies: 10
Views: 14560

That doesn't give me an error when I change the remote type in Remote Master. I'll try it when I can prise the 7556 from my dear wife's hands :eek: