JP1 Remotes

This time I noticed that after the LED started flashing rapidly on the URC-8810 AND while pressing the OEM remote keys, the 8810 LED did not stop flashing rapidly, but continued to flash rapidly as I was holding the key on the OEM remote, and then finally the LED stopped flashing rapidly and then ...

The 4 blinks confirms that the EEPROM works and is connected properly. The fact that you're able to use the built in codes to work some of your devices confirms that the IR-LED is working. Both of these together pretty much rule out a hardware problem with your remote. If you followed my learning ...

MaskedMan wrote:For the Vizio, try TV code 0178.

Thanks Edmund, I tried this code, but could not get the remote to accept it. I guess its database does not have it.

It's sounds like you probably have a faulty remote, but just to make sure it's not user error, could you outline exactly what steps you followed in your learn attempts.

When you did the 981 reset, did you get 4 short blinks or 2 short blinks followed by 1 long blink?

Robman,

I used your write ...

I have had this remote for quite a while, but not used it. Now I'd like to use it for several components as listed below:

Denon AVR3300 - have code for
Panasonic ES10 DVD Recorder - have code for
NEC PG9200 Projection TV - don't have code for
Vizio Plasma TV - don't have code for
Lumagen VisionHDP ...

Thanks Mark

I AM NEW TO TRYING THE JP1 PROCESS WITH MY URC-8810 REMOTE.

MY LAPTOP DOES NOT HAVE A SERIAL PORT, SO I GOT A SERIAL TO USB ADAPTER CABLE FOR IT.

CAN I USE THE SIMPLE JP1 CABLE WITH THIS ADAPTER? OR DO I HAVE TO GET THE USB ADAPTER DISCUSSED HERE?

THANKS