The manual that came with my 1050 was pretty light on how programable the remote really is. Here is a list of web-sites that are dedicated to programming the "Radio Shack 15-1994" remote which is usually priced at $40. The 1050 remote is clearly a descendent of the 15-1994, I have had zero problems in reprogramming specific keys for undocumented devices like my Apex CD player. I haven't hooked up the serial port that is in the battery compartment yet, but it looks like it should work.

I'd appreciate it if the outlaws could post any 'unofficial' information they have on programming the remote too.


(stolen from:http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=113770)

more info on the 15-1994 radio shack remote:
http://www.hifi-remote.com/ofa/index.shtml
http://websink.com/1994/disc1_welc.htm

complete programming manual for the 15-1994:
http://www.hifi-remote.com/ofa/manuals/rs-l.shtml?15-1994

offline version of the manual:
http://www.shoutingman.com/interests/ht/15-1994-remote.zip

diagram of the 15-1994 remote in pdf format to help you keep track of your newly programmed buttons:
http://www.shoutingman.com/interests/ht/15-1994.pdf

how to build an interface between your 15-1994 remote and your pc so you can completely reprogram your remote:
http://www.hifi-remote.com/hack/index2.shtml
http://www.hifi-remote.com/jp1/index.shtml

some links to user reviews of the 15-1994 radio shack remote:
http://www.cheaphometheater.com/15-1994%20remote.htm
http://www.remotecentral.com/ureview/19.htm
http://www.audioreview.com/reviews/Remote/product_69391.shtml

Hear! Hear! (Scott, do YOU hear? :-)) The Outlaws can really help with the remote in several ways: (a) publish a list of all advanced codes sent by the remote or even better a list of all advanced codes recognized by the receiver, in particular discrete equivalents (b) create a forum about remotes (c) tell us quietly :-) a part number/source for the 6-pin connector ...

-- Ham

I saw the post about the connector and decided to look into it. First off, I thought the remote was produced by the same guys that did the One-For-All remotes, but I could be mistaken. If anybody has more reliable info, go with that, as it was just an opinion from the manufacturing. . .

Anyway, I looked at the pins, noted that they looked identical to computer jumper connections. The text in the board below that 'JP1' is common nomenclature for 'jumper number 1' found on motherboards etc. I would be suspect as to whether or not this is a place to put a connector or not. But again, this is my conservative opinion and if one of the referenced web pages clearly explains this, then I would disregard my opinion.

On to the good stuff:

www.digikey.com is a supplier of just about everything needed for electrical projects. I referenced the June 1999 catalog and the dimensions of the pins (i.e. .5mm x 2.54mm spacing) and located the correct part numbers from digikey.

Connector (only the plastic piece, requires metal inserts) #WM2520-ND. Package qty 10, price $2.06 for all 10.

Pins (type 'C' I think) #WM2510-ND. I assume these come in packages of 50 or so. Either way, get more than 10 if you have never worked with these tiny little guys, as they sometimes don't crimp correctly. If you don't have the correct crimping tool, carefully use a vise or something similar. They should be under $1.00 for the pack, I'd guess. Note that there are many different material combinations available. I don't think it matters in such a non-critical operation. They may also be available in solder type, I didn't research it that far.

But, check out the web site if you think that's the right way to work with that remote. The search engine is pretty good and they have all the wiring or serial port connectors you could dream of. Word of warning, there is a $5.00 handling charge for orders under $25.00, so you might want to just order some fun stuff to play with as well. I am skeptical as to the application with the remote, but you guys know more about it than me. I chose the Pronto route and haven't looked back.

S.

PS: I'm not stepping on any toes with this post, am I???

Here's how to adjust the volume on the 1050 no matter what device mode is selected:
Volume Punch Through

1.PRESS the device, (TV, VCR, SAT, etc.), button - RELEASE
2.PRESS and HOLD the SETUP button until the red LED flashes twice, then RELEASE.
3.PRESS 9 - 9 - 3.
4.PRESS the TNR button.
5.Two blinks.

Here's how to change the TV channels while you are in SAT mode. (If you have set your SAT input to come in through the video port on your TV)I did this because my SAT dish is set-up through the video1 mode on the TV & the on-air network channels are coming in through an antenna. Now I can surf from SAT mode & check whats on the on-air channels without changing device modes.

1.Press SETUP and hold down until the LED blinks twice
2.Press 9 9 4 (the LED will blink twice)
3.Press TV and CH+ and SAT and CH+ (the LED will blink twice)
4.Press SETUP and hold down until the LED blinks twice
5.Press 9 9 4 (the LED will blink twice)
6.Press TV and CH- and SAT and CH- (the LED will blink twice)
7.Press SETUP and hold down until the LED blinks twice
8.Press 9 9 4 (the LED will blink twice)
9.Press TV and INPUT and SAT and INPUT (the LED will blink twice)

Jack

I don't have the link, but on www.remotecentral.com there is a post with about 10 pages of information on the remote. From advanced codes, to the simple things. Just do a search for it on there, and you will find the info.

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Jeff Blair

WooHoo I'm getting married. There goes my upgraideites.

I've been trying to program the 1050 remote with the 15-1994 manual, but have and no success. I would really like to program some macros into it. (So, the wifey can press one button to play a DVD).
Has anyone had any experience with this? Are there only certain buttons on the 1050 remote which will store macros? Thanks in advance.

Thanks jackr! The volume punch through is a godsend. I can't tell you how many times I quickly tried to turn down (or up :-)) my 1050 but had another device selected. This will also greatly please my wife... one less thing to learn with our new home theater!! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I'm a little red in the face on making what I thought was going to be a great change to my remote. I followed jackr's directions using the 9-9-3 code so that I could get volume control to the 1050 even if the last device button hit was different than the TNR button. I didn't realize that the volume would be controlled by the receiver regardless of the other devices. I thought that I'd need to execute the sequence for each device.

Now I've got a television which we (or at least my wife) normally uses without using the 1050 and she no longer can adjust the volume of the television. (I realize that I can also use the 993 code followed by TV, but then I'd be going back and forth all the time.)

How can I reset my remote back to the way it was before I did the 993 code?

On page 33 of the owner's manual, it describes the "volume locking" feature of the code 9-9-3. It does not, however, provide directions on how to "unlock" the remote so that it goes back to it original state.

I even tried taking the batteries out for a while and that didn't work. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Chris

I haven't tried this on my 1050 remote, but I'm taking it from the manual for a 15-1994 (which I use in my bedroom for TV and digital cable box -- and eventually a DVD player).

Turning Punch-Through Off

1. Hold down P (the program button for the Outlaw) until the red light blinks twice.

2. Press 9 9 3

3. Press VOL +. The remote controls the volume through the currently selected device.

Hope it helps.

gonk and Owl's Warder;

Thanks for the ideas to try.

I had good news and not so good news (actually almost down right bad).

Good News: Both of the codes that you suggested worked.

Bad News: I should have stopped after I tried gonk's. No offense Owl's Warder.

The 9-8-1 code worked also; too well in fact. It apparently wiped the codes clean for all devices, including for the 1050. I've got my other devices set back up on the remote but I can't find the code to reestablish the remote for the 1050.

Does anyone know how to get the remote set back up to work the 1050?

I guess that I got to serve as a guinea pig on this one.

Yo Scott!! I'm sure that ya'll Outlaws can probably clue me in on this also.

Any help will be appreciated, and guys, I'm serious about offering thanks for your previous ideas.

Chris