SA3250 Remote - 6 pin connector - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

MapMaker · 2008-12-01, 12:27 AM

Just replaced the batteries in my SA3250's (5 button) remote and noticed a 6 pin connector above the batteries. It is labeled "JP 1.3" on the circuitboard.

Idle curiosity prompts me to ask what this is for. Does anyone know:
1) what this is for?
2) where to find the answer to this?

I checked the manual -- nothing.
I did a search here -- I never seem to find anything I search for here

maybe my terms are wrong?

gnunn · 2008-12-01, 08:39 AM

It is a JP1 connector, it allows for detailed customization of the remote from a PC providing you get or make the right cable. Many moons ago I spent quite a bit of time programming a JP1 radio shack remote. It was fun but quite a bit more work then just buying a Harmony.

See here for more detailed info on JP1:

http://www.hifi-remote.com/jp1

57 · 2008-12-01, 10:10 AM

I did a search for the term "JP1*" and found several threads. Here's an example:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...ghlight=JP1%2A

Here's a thread that contains search tips and other useful info:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=57741

MapMaker · 2008-12-01, 11:10 PM

Thanks for the suggestions 57. The trouble in searching is that you need to know what you are looking for...

In this particular case I searched for various combinations of the words "Remote, Attachment, Plug, SA3250" and got "Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms." each time.

I really didn't think the term "JP 1.3" (with a space between P and 1 as I quoted in the OP) was relevant to my question but I just tried it now, and got the same "Sorry - no..."

There is no way that I would have thought to look for "JP1*" or even for "jp1.3" without the space that's on the circuit board. These are the only searches that give me any hits at all.

Now I am going to read a bit and try to figure out what a JP1 remote is.

57 · 2008-12-02, 12:06 AM

1. Make sure you don't have the commas in your searches.

2. When searching try to put asterisks at the start and end of terms that can vary. For example *3250* will find SA3250, SA3250HD, 3250HD, etc. For attachment used attach*, etc.

MapMaker · 2008-12-02, 01:14 PM

No, I didn't put commas I just used those words in different combinations.

I think you may have put your finger on it though...Are you saying that if I only search for "attach" without the asterisk, I will NOT find "attachment"?

57 · 2008-12-02, 01:35 PM

Please take the time to read the search tips I already provided in my previous link (the second link of post 3 has search tips, as does the following:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=82710

I think you can answer the question about "attach" for yourself.

2008-12-01, 12:27 AM	#1
MapMaker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto 401 & Neilson Posts: 179	SA3250 Remote - 6 pin connector Just replaced the batteries in my SA3250's (5 button) remote and noticed a 6 pin connector above the batteries. It is labeled "JP 1.3" on the circuitboard. Idle curiosity prompts me to ask what this is for. Does anyone know: 1) what this is for? 2) where to find the answer to this? I checked the manual -- nothing. I did a search here -- I never seem to find anything I search for here maybe my terms are wrong?

2008-12-01, 10:10 AM	#3
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,289	I did a search for the term "JP1*" and found several threads. Here's an example: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...ghlight=JP1%2A Here's a thread that contains search tips and other useful info: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=57741 __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2008-12-02, 12:06 AM	#5
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,289	1. Make sure you don't have the commas in your searches. 2. When searching try to put asterisks at the start and end of terms that can vary. For example 3250 will find SA3250, SA3250HD, 3250HD, etc. For attachment used attach*, etc. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2008-12-02, 01:35 PM	#7
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,289	Please take the time to read the search tips I already provided in my previous link (the second link of post 3 has search tips, as does the following: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=82710 I think you can answer the question about "attach" for yourself. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

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2008-12-01, 08:39 AM	#2
gnunn Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 228	It is a JP1 connector, it allows for detailed customization of the remote from a PC providing you get or make the right cable. Many moons ago I spent quite a bit of time programming a JP1 radio shack remote. It was fun but quite a bit more work then just buying a Harmony. See here for more detailed info on JP1: http://www.hifi-remote.com/jp1

2008-12-01, 11:10 PM	#4
MapMaker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto 401 & Neilson Posts: 179	Thanks for the suggestions 57. The trouble in searching is that you need to know what you are looking for... In this particular case I searched for various combinations of the words "Remote, Attachment, Plug, SA3250" and got "Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms." each time. I really didn't think the term "JP 1.3" (with a space between P and 1 as I quoted in the OP) was relevant to my question but I just tried it now, and got the same "Sorry - no..." There is no way that I would have thought to look for "JP1*" or even for "jp1.3" without the space that's on the circuit board. These are the only searches that give me any hits at all. Now I am going to read a bit and try to figure out what a JP1 remote is.

2008-12-02, 01:14 PM	#6
MapMaker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto 401 & Neilson Posts: 179	No, I didn't put commas I just used those words in different combinations. I think you may have put your finger on it though...Are you saying that if I only search for "attach" without the asterisk, I will NOT find "attachment"?