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timewalker
Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 31
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 12:36 pm Post subject: Is the 8811 modem upgradeable? |
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Since there is an "upgrade" section in the manual, I assumed the 8810/8811 was modem upgradeable. However when I followed the instructions for non-lcd upgrading, I do not get any sort of confirmation led flashes after punching in 9-9-7, nor do I get any confirmation after the wav file finishes. And, of course, the upgraded code is not found when I try to enter it. (I am trying to add the Sony Blu-Ray player code, FYI. I thought I could extend the life of this old remote a little while longer since finally buying a BD player.)
Thanks,
Joe |
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uwereinert Advanced Member
Joined: 27 Aug 2003 Posts: 153 Location: Chemnitz |
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 5:02 am Post subject: |
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Joe, the 8811 doesn't have a modem, but it's able to learn.
You could learn the buttons of your sony remote and build an upgrade by your own.
Uwe |
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timewalker
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:52 am Post subject: |
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Thanks. I think I might have already used up all of the learning space on the remote. It doesn't seem to be taking new commands. Probably time to upgrade. Is there a new equivalent of the 8811 or 8910? |
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sweh
Joined: 11 Jan 2009 Posts: 36
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 11:14 pm Post subject: |
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The 8811 is an original-style JP1 remote; if you build (or buy) a JP1 cable then you can load "upgrades" into it that will replace the learned commands. You can replace hundreds of bytes of learned data with a dozen bytes of upgrade, and free up the learned space. My 8811 controls 6 devices, none of which were built in, and with no learned commands. _________________ Rgds
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timewalker
Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 31
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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I know it's a JP1 remote. But I do not have the workspace to solder a cable together right now, and the retail cables are close to $50, since the only ones available now are jp1.2/1.3 + a jp1 adapter. I just can't bring myself to pay that much for a cable. |
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uwereinert Advanced Member
Joined: 27 Aug 2003 Posts: 153 Location: Chemnitz |
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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If I'm right, a should have a JP1 cable (parallel port) vacant.
OK, I must looking for this and will tell you the result.
I'm willing to sell this cable for 20$ plus shipping.
You hear from me.
Uwe |
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timewalker
Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 31
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 2:46 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks. I think I have a parallel port available on a laptop docking station. Is there a way to get a parallel version working with a serial or USB port? |
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uwereinert Advanced Member
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 3:15 pm Post subject: |
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I don't know, but I think, it's impossible, since it's a very simple circuit.
I've buyed a JP 1.2/1.3 usb cable with JP 1 adapter ($ 30 + $ 20) from Tommy Tyler for 3 or 4 years ago and I'm fully satisfied (I owned a 5550, a 7550, a 7562 and a 7781). I think, such a cable is expensiv, but the best solution.
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mdavej Expert
Joined: 08 Oct 2003 Posts: 4500
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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timewalker wrote: | Thanks. I think I have a parallel port available on a laptop docking station. Is there a way to get a parallel version working with a serial or USB port? | No there isn't. But you can use a different cable with a USB or serial port, like the one uwereinert suggested. |
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binky123 Expert
Joined: 14 Feb 2004 Posts: 1292
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Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 3:01 am Post subject: |
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There are designs for building serial, USB, parallel port versions of JP1 cables but since you are not able to solder, you may have to use the JP1.2/3 cable + JP1 EEPROM adapter. |
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timewalker
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Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 9:58 am Post subject: |
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Gotcha. Again, since I have no idea if I will ever get a 1.2 or 1.3 model, I don't feel like investing $50 in a cable for two really old remotes.
Uwe, let me know via PM if/when you find the basic cable. I'll take that gamble.
Thanks. |
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uwereinert Advanced Member
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Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 11:27 am Post subject: |
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I'll do so. |
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uwereinert Advanced Member
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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 12:14 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Joe,
do you received my PM? |
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timewalker
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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, I was just away from my PC over the weekend. |
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