On 01/31/03 21:41, Ron Aronson said...
James. I am learning about jp1 in the hifi-remote
jp1 site, and also the Sony codes. Correct me
if I am wrong, but jp1 is really only necessary
to correct the inflexibility of the UEIC remotes.
Actually, with the ability to use advanced codes, the ueic remote is already pretty flexible. We prefer to think of JP-1 as a means to tap the full potential of the remotes. The cable is the only added expense, and many knock that down to 0 by using old discarded computer parts. Otherwise, a kit can be had for 10.00, delivered, or 18-20 for one prebuilt, tested and delivered. With your sony's, to tap their full potential you require the ueic remote (15-70), and may also require the cable as well.
My URC8800 was expensive and not very adaptable,
and if I was still using it I would probably go
the jp1 route. Not all people like the big and
bulky Sony remotes, but I love my AV3000, especially
with the discrete codes making it work better.
I try and keep it simple because the people I
try and help only want a few discrete codes for
their AV2100/3000 to make their lives easier,
virtually all of which are readily available in
the RS&OFA Universal Remotes site, and are willing
to spend the extra $15 to achieve their goals.
So, I will try and keep it uncomplicated for
the AV2100/3000 Forum, and leave the higher level
stuff to this forum.
FWIW, your 8800 is JP-1capable, and would be able to give you any discrete out there, should it exist. Not all do, that's not a condemnation of any remote, it's a condemnation of the mfr's that don't allow for them in the firmware of their products.
Jim
