JP1 Remotes

johnner · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 5

The manual has Volume lock but no Channel lock procedure listed. I have used the Keymover for Devices to do this somewhat but it does not work all that well. I have tried the Channel lock procedure for other remotes but it does not work. Is this possible?

Thanks!

vickyg2003 · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:52 am Post subject:

Hi johnner, Channel lock is usually found on OEM cable remotes like the Atlas and cable replacement remotes like the RCA RCRP05B or the Oneforall OARP05S. As you mentioned you can get some channel punch through with keymoves, or you can get channel punch through when using extenders. You don't mention which URC-8820 you have, but the older URC-8820B00 version has an extender. If nobody beats me to it, I plan on starting on an extender for the new version in 2010.
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Capn Trips · Expert Joined: 03 Oct 2003 Posts: 3990

You should be able to achieve precisely what you want with Keymoves. Do you have a JP1.x cable? If so, upload your IR file to the diagnosis area and provide a link to it here and someone will be happy to take a look.
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johnner · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 5

Thanks for the replies.

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You don't mention which URC-8820 you have, but the older URC-8820B00 version has an extender. If nobody beats me to it, I plan on starting on an extender for the new version in 2010.

The model is URC8820N, I just ordered it so I assume it is fairly newer. I am new this forum and I am not sure I follow what you are sayng with respect to extenders. How does the extender work?

3FG · Expert Joined: 19 May 2009 Posts: 3367

To make CH+ change the cable box while the remote is in TV mode:
1. Press and hold SET until the LED (red light) blinks twice, then release SET.
2. Enter 9 9 4. The LED will blink twice.
3. For the source mode, press Cable once.
4. For the source key, press CH + once.
5. For the destination mode, press TV once.
6. For the destination key, press CH + once.
7. The LED will blink twice, indicating the keymoved sequence is correct.

Follow the same recipe for CH- and for other devices.

vickyg2003 · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 2:44 pm Post subject:

johnner · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 5

3FG, I have done what you said but to me Keymover is a really bandaid solution in this case. I would also have to Keymove CH - and 1-9 for all Device keys I use.

vickyg2003, this is very interesting stuff. I will investigate further.

Can someone explain the rationale as to why they do not have Channel Lock on these types of remotes. I thought the idea was to minimize button punching.

Thanks for all help.

mdavej · Expert Joined: 08 Oct 2003 Posts: 4501

I'd take the easy way out. Watch TV in CBL mode. Set VOL lock to TV. Then keymove AUX VOL to some other pair of unused keys in CBL mode (SLEEP and MOVE perhaps). Many remotes also have home theater mode for this situation, but not the 8820, unfortunately.

You really should consider getting a cable. It makes programming quick and easy, so all those key moves you were considering take very little effort.

youngboi85 · Joined: 20 Feb 2023 Posts: 1 Location: Omaha, NE

One of the ways I found to work around the channel lock, is to hold both Mute and select until the mood light comes on, then push the channel app button, followed by pushing TV. This should switch the channel lock from the cable to the TV. It would be just like switching the volume lock, except with the channel up button instead of the volume button.

The Robman · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 11:12 am Post subject: Re: Channel Lock Work Around

mdavej · Expert Joined: 08 Oct 2003 Posts: 4501

ChatGPT?

The Robman · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 6:42 pm Post subject:

I expect youngboi85 is a spammer, so I'm just waiting for his account to suddenly have a link in its signature, but I thought I'd give him a chance to prove me wrong.
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