Samsung HLP Discrete Codes  

Has anyone figured out how to use the discrete codes on the Samsung HLP's? I would like to program my MX-500 universal remote to access the various inputs directly.

Thanks,
Eric

I actually found this thread on the Remote Central forum:

http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin...hread.cgi?1114

Dumb question, but what exactly do I do with all of these codes to program my MX-500. Each function seems to have numerous codes. Do I need a PC programmable remote?

I think I may have figured this out - gonna give it a shot later today (assuming of course my Tv is actually delivered :))

If you have a Radio Shack or One For All remote I believe you can use advanced codes. See this site (DLP codes listed at the bottom):

http://www.hifi-remote.com/cgi-bin2/ueic.cgi?TV_0060

Here is what I'm planning to try with my OFA 6131:

1) Program the "TV" function of the 6131 remote using 0060 (the Samsung device code) and then teach it the various advanced codes from the site above (discrete on/off and each of the inputs):

2) Once these discrete codes are on the 6131, I can then teach them to my MX-500.

Should work, right? I guess the big question is, does the 6131 accept advanced codes and if so, can I use any of the buttons in the TV mode?

Hopefully I can give it a shot later and report back. Much cheaper solution (esp. since I already have the remote) than buying that IRClone setup to get your MX-500 to accept discrete codes (even then I'm not sure if it will work).

So I tried this method out and the 6131 was definitely able to learn the advanced codes and transfer them to my MX-500. Only problem was, very few of the codes actually worked correctly. The following worked as expected:

Discrete On (001)
Discrete Off (253)
S-Video 1 (192)
PC (073)

The S-Video 2 code (019) actually controlled S-Video 3

The other codes didn't do anything.

I sent an email to OFA asking for the HLP advanced codes - will post back if I find anything.

Anyone else have any luck with this?

Yeah that must be it - would have thought they would have left the codes alone and maybe just added an HDMI discrete code for the HLPs - oh well. Let me know if you find anything out. I will do the same - waiting to hear from One For All.

Nice work thepackfan!

Tried a few of these out quickly and some work some don't. The following seemed to have worked:

Video-1
S-Video-1
Component-1
Component-2
Discrete On
Discrete Off

Others I tried that didn't work (I did this quickly however):
Video-2
Video-3
S-Video-2
S-Video-3
DVI (this is the one I really care about)

Would be interested to know what other people found.

Eric

Your efforts are greatly appreciated :) I plan to test these out further tonight and this weekend.

Just got this response from One For All customer support. I specifically asked for the HLP codes, although I don't see HDMI so these may be the HLN codes. Most of the codes look different than what PackFan and I have posted already so hopefully they will work. I will attempt to try them out tonight. The table is pretty difficult to read (at least it's alphabetical) - sorry

Below are the advanced functions;

TVs ------------------ <TV Group> TVs ------------------ <TV Group> TVs
------------------ <TV Group>
0060

378 - 372 Color 485 Magazine 437 S.Mode
505 . 505 Color Down 505 Memory 630 Sleep
372 1* 632 Color Up 500 Mode Down 347 Sleep
372 11 683 Component 1 248 Mode Up 347 Sleep2
632 12 528 Component 2 231 More 678 Song
630 13 435 Component 3 437 MPS 293 Song Timer
245 2* 500 Control Down 437 MPX 601 Sound Contro
251 : 248 Control Up 437 MTS 341 Standard Scr n
245 = 274 DVI 437 Next 347 Standard Vol e
505 Add 630 Enter 491 Next 491 Start/Cancel
251 Adjust Down 360 Enter 2 599 Noise Delete 341 Std
378 Adjust Up 245 Erase 372 OPT 420 Sub Index
358 Again 615 Erase 612 Option 234 Text
632 Ant Sel 251 Fine Tune Do 329 PC 378 Text Hold
251 Antenna 378 Fine Tune Do 341 Picture Std 233 Text Index
505 Auto 251 Fine Tune Up 509 Power Off 630 Timer
228 Auto 378 Fine Tune Up 257 Power On 372 Timer
341 Auto Picture 248 Flash 632 RF-Sel 601 Timer
599 Auto Prog 1 486 Flash 234 Rhythm Down 234 TTX/VTR
279 Auto Prog 2 378 Hold/Pause 486 Rhythm Up 372 TV/CATV
279 Auto Select 233 Index 601 S-Mode 689 Video 1
347 Auto Sound 488 Interval Dow 630 S-Mode 525 Video 2
426 Background S 228 Interval Up 347 S-Std 273 Video 3
630 Brightness U 630 Letter Color 704 S-Video 1 500 X
500 Caption 372 Letter Color 531 S-Video 2
488 Caption 632 MAG 687 S-Video 3

Instructions for inputting advanced codes

1. Find the function you wish to duplicate. The functions should be labeled
the same as they appear on the original remote control for your device. The
3-digit number to the left of each function is the code you will likely use
(ex. tv code 054--function code 497 is "Sleep")

2. To use the advanced functions: tap the SET button one time, then enter
the code for the function you wish to use. For example, on a TV working on
code 054, you would tap SET followed by 497 to activate the "Sleep" feature.

3. You may also program some of these functions directly onto the universal
remote control. This feature is useful for frequently-used functions that
are not already preprogrammed on the remote. To use this feature, just
follow the sequence in step 5.

4. First press the device key that you wish to program. Next, hold the
SET button until the remote blinks twice, then press 9-9-4. Now tap the SET
button, followed by the 3-digit code for your desired function. Finally,
press the button that you would like to assign for this function. It's best
to use buttons that do not already perform functions in the mode you are
using (ex. the PLAY button can be used in the TV mode since your TV does
not use play for anything else.)

5. After a button has been reprogrammed, you can still access it's
original function by tapping the SET button first. However, if you need to
reset a button on the remote to the original function, just press "SET"
(wait for two blinks)-9-9-4-BUTTON-BUTTON."

PROGRAMMING EXTENDED FUNCTIONS: (key setup)

1. Tap the DEVICE key
2. Hold down SET until the red light blinks twice - release
3. Press 9-9-4
4. Tap the SET for one blink and release
5. Enter the 3 digit advanced function code (see below)
6. Tap the DESIRED key...the red light should blink twice

Not really sure if these new codes will work. If you compare these codes to the ones from the website I posted above you will notice that the code for each function varies by either 256 or 512. I remember reading somewhere that there are really 256 unique codes and then they start repeating. So these new codes may in fact be identical to the original ones. Not overly optimistic but I will post the results later hopefully.

So I tried out all three sets of suggested discrete codes - 1) The codes from the hi-fi remotes website; 2) The codes that PackFan figure out; 3) The codes I posted from One For All Customer support.

Here are the codes that work (the OFA device code is 0060):

Discrete On - 001 & 257
Discrete Off - 253 & 509
Video-1 - 188
Video-3 - 076
S-Video-1 - 192 & 704
S-Video-2 - 080
S-Video-3 - 019 & 531
Component-1 - 190
Component-2 - 061
DVI - 060
PC - 073 & 329

Note- when two codes are listed either one will work.

I was not able to get any of the codes for Video-2, HDMI or ANT to work. The HLP's don't have a Component-3 (077 is the code) so not sure if that works or not.

Eric

Will do.

I'm pretty sure that even though there are 3 sets of audio/video connections you have the option of selecting either S-video or composite video - you only have 3 sets of audio however. When you go to the input screen it lists AV1 and SVideo1 separately.

Haven't called Samsung yet, but I figured out a OFA code for DVI, Video-3 and S-Video-2 (edited my post above). So basically the only inputs we are missing are Video-2, HDMI and ANT, which isn't a problem for me at this point.

Eric

Just called Samsung tech support (tried this weekend but apparently the "HLP Specialist" isn't in on the weekends). Anyway, they said they have to look into what the advanced codes for the HLPs are, although the person I spoke to apparently understood what I meant when I described UEIC advanced codes. The CSR took down my information and said Tommy (their TV product specialist) will supposedly call me back. I didn't mention that I already figured out most of the codes and specifically pointed out that I was interested in HDMI. I did however ask for advanced codes for all of the functions. For example it would be nice to have an advanced code to change the source in the PIP window, which for some reason was not important enough to be included on the Samsung remote - kind of silly.

Does the MX-700 connect to your computer? If it does go to remotecentral.com and check out their forums - you can download an *.mxf file which you can upload to the MX-700.

If it doesn't then you basically have to program the advanced codes listed in my post above into a One For All or Radio Shack remote with advanced code capability (most have it and you can pick one up pretty cheaply). Then you can teach those codes to the MX just like you would any other remote. When you program the OFA or RS remote do the following:

- Program the TV Device using device code 0060
- For each command you want to program do the following:

1) Hit Set
2) Hit 9-9-4
3) Hit Set
4) Enter the 3 digit advanced code
5) Pick a button to map the advanced code to - it can be any button other than a few of them. I usually use the number keys for the various inputs. Just write down what each button represents and then you can teach each command one by one to your MX.

Sounds complicated but it's actually quite simple once you get the hang of it.

Eric

Not sure if anyone has a working HDMI code yet. The DVI code that I got to work was actually the HLN code so that should hopefully work.