I have an audio amplifier for which I am unable to determine the device code. The amp's remote has only three functions; vol up, vol down, and mute. There is no power button on the remote so the "search for code" feature seems to be negated (or is there something I'm missing there?). This amplifier is a very obscure brand name (Plinius Audio in New Zealand). But the tech I spoke to says it uses the Philips RC-5 remote control protocol and that the device code in that context is 022. What OFA device code would this translate to? Thanks for help.

Don,

I think your tech might have been partially confused. Decimal 16 is typically the amplifier device code for RC5 protocols. 16 Hex is decimal 22 so that may be why he said that.

Decimal 22 in RC5 is Satellite A and I don't know any built in setup codes that are for that device code. But, if I am right about all the above (that it is decimal 16 not 16 Hex), then it is Audio_0269 or Audio_0891 in most OFA remotes. If you tell us your model of remote, the maybe we can figure out what setup codes it has if those don't work.

If it really is 22 decimal, and your remote is JP1 capable, you can easily do that with a device upgrade using the JP1 tools, but you might as well ask them the command numbers too as it will save searching through 128 possibilities.

-Jon

Thanks for the reply Jon. The model number of my remote is URC-2099. I tried 269 and 891. Neither worked. My remote uses three digit codes - the zeros in front of 0269 and 0891 can be ignored right? It would be nice to be assured that the AUX device key is the right one to use.

As for JP1, I have three holes not six and there is "J1" - not "JP1" - stamped on the circuit board near the holes. I use a Macintosh not a PC, I don't own a soldering iron and it all sounds like too much hassle. I would however, be willing to ship my remote to someone and pay for the "service" if it came to that.

In your last sentence, what are command numbers? In addition to the device code of 022, the tech also gave me the following RC-5 numbers:

mute - 084
vol down - 023
vol up - 022 (not a typo)

The tech says he might have vol up and down transposed.

Thanks
Don

Interesting again Vol+/- in RC5 devices is usually 16 and 17 decimal (but again if he thought they were hex then hex 16 and 17 would be 22 and 23 decimal).

The mute doesn't fit in since it is normally decimal 13. Having said all that, many manufacturers use the RC5 protocol but have their own command set.

You might see if there is any setup code for your remote for a Harmon Kardon, Marantz, Philips or Magnavox receiver and try that.

As far as the three pin or hole remotes, I don't know that anyone has gotten them to work with the JP1 tools. So I don't see this as a useful option

For a few commands you should just learn them. I assume that it probably doesn't support learning, so it may be less hassle to get a new learning remote.

Finally have you contacted OFA/UEIC to see if you can send it in for an upgrade?

-Jon