Finding Codes

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Overview

What makes UEI remotes so unique is the ability to program any key using EFCs (Extended Function Codes) also known as advanced codes. Every button that comes pre-programmed on these universal remotes has a function code associated with it. There also may be function codes that are not pre-programmed on the remote, including some that weren't even on the original remote. These functions can be sent from the keypad using an EFC.

In most cases, the JP1 tools can't be used to extract any of the built-in setup code details, the exception being the newest USB connected remotes the XSight and Simpleset models. For most remotes, that information is stored in ROM and JP1 tools only read the E2/EEPROM area. There are some alternative ways to get the information you need to build an upgrade.

• Searching the JP1 site for upgrades
  
• Searching Hifi-Remote's Advanced Codes
  
• Using Learned Signals
  
• Using Keymoves
  
• Using Devices4
  
• Using the JP1 Lookup Tool
  
• Using the UEI Lookup Tool
  
• Using Pronto files
  
• Using Brute Force
  
• with Finesse
  
• Final Resort

Using Keymoves

It sure would be nice if we could read the ROM of our remote with IR or RMIR, but as you already know the JP1 tools only read the E2/EEPROM area. However, if your older EEPROM type remote supports the KeyMover feature, you can move this information into the EEPROM and then read it with IR. This does not work on the FLASH remotes because these move type keymoves are now accomplished with a keycode. Lets say I want to know the power button EFC for my TV, I’m going to do a keymove to copy my TV power key to my Aux Power key. Press and hold SET until the LED (red light) blinks twice Enter 994 the LED will blink twice Press TV once to set the source mode Press power for the source key Press AUX once, to set the destination mode Press power for the destination key. The LED will blink twice Download it to IR you can see what the EFC is.

as noted above the newest USB style remotes have the setup code in the E2 area, so you don't have to use this tric,.

The Final Resort

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