JP1 Remotes

gadget00 · Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 37

Does anyone have a suggestion on how I may go about programming the Comcast URC 1067 to control a TiVo, in addition to the regular cable box and a BluRay player?

Currently I have the BluRay on AUX and the Cable box on CABLE. I know I could create shifted keys for each of the cable buttons - but I wouldn't want to have to press "Setup" before each button.

I'm hoping to be able to program Jp1.2 and Jp1.3 Comcast remotes.

Also (if anyone happens to know) what is the "dev3" device in IR - specifically for the URC-1067x3 RDF file? I've programmed the TiVo controls to dev3.

Thanks!

vickyg2003 · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:49 am Post subject:

Hi Gaget,

For the JP1.2 1067's, I'd suggest using the beta extender. The Jp1.2 extender creates 2 phantom devices as well as multiplexing. It also gives you DSM's, LKP's a Pause and ToadTog capabilities. Another feature that you might like is that the Transport group includes all 9 keys in that upper area, not just the normal 6(ff,play,rev,stop,pause,rec).

There is still a known bug, that is not really a show stopper in any sense.

There is a lot more risk involved in this extender than a normal extender and its a little awkward to setup, but I think you might want to consider it.

Read more about the extender here

gadget00 · Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 37

Hi Vicky - in my search prior to posting, I read a few things you wrote and thought maybe I should send you a PM instead of posting, as you seem to know a lot about Comcast remotes. Thank you for posting!

However, the link seems to be broken. Can you try again?

vickyg2003 · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:45 am Post subject:

fixed the link as well as spelled it out here
http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4396

gadget00 · Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 37

Is that the right link? It goes to a note about the URC 9960 B00 Extender, for me. Will that work for the 1067, too? And I'm not sure what most of the things you mentioned are in your first response - is there somewhere I can read about that?

Again, thanks.

gadget00 · Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 37

Is this what you meant?
http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9377

vickyg2003 · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:50 am Post subject:

Argh, yes that's the one I meant at least for now! I don't know how I could have posted the wrong link twice! That thread is nowhere near mine.

So I'll spell it out, its in the Jp1- Extenders forum
-----Beta 1067a extender.

gadget00 · Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 37

One more thing before I delve into this...

Recently Comcast has been favoring the Jp1.3 (red OK/Select button) remotes - maybe they're phasing out the Jp1.2's?

I imagine, since you only suggested this method for the Jp1.2, that there is no extender for the Jp1.3. In the case that Comcast doesn't want to switch out my red-button remotes with grey-button remotes (I'm laughing thinking about trying to explain my reasons to the person at the counter...) is eBay my only option? Or is there any other way to put TiVo controls on to a Jp1.3?

vickyg2003 · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:36 am Post subject:

There may be methods of doing this with the JP1.3 remotes, since you pointed out the RDF has that dev3, which I assume is an indication of a phantom device.

I'm primarily involved in writing JP1.2 extenders, (8820, Atlas 5 Day and Comcast 1067a).

Since you mentioned the JP1.2 1067, I pushed my extender.

gadget00 · Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 37

Well I'll definitely check out your extender. Seems a bit daunting, but the ability to press a button for one of the sources and have a macro change the source over... that's fantastic. I'm sure there's much more that I'll come to understand and appreciate down the line. Thanks for taking the time.

And I'll keep searching for a JP1.3 solution, as well.

vickyg2003 · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:59 am Post subject:

If you resort to Ebay for a comcast remote, make sure to ask the seller if the Select/OK button is Gray. Many sellers have the wrong picture up as I found out the hardway. I have 6 New JP1.3 Comcasts in the marketplace that I got that way.

vickyg2003 · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:19 pm Post subject:

If you end up buying a remote, I'd suggest you look at the Atlas. They are butt-ugly, but they are great PVR/DVD remotes, and they start out with 4 devices.

e34m5 · Joined: 14 Oct 2003 Posts: 675 Location: Atlanta

Which Atlas do you recommend?
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vickyg2003 · Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:20 am Post subject:

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