Default here just means being in the mode to control the device, as in "CABLE", "TV", or "AUX"
These steps are for what UEI refers to as Keymoves. You are moving a functions defined in one key in a mode (the source), to another key in another mode (the destination). For example, you can move a function like ASPECT from the TV mode to a key (like the "HD/ZOOM") key in CABLE mode so that you can press the "HD/ZOOM" in CABLE mode to access the function on the TV without having to change to TV mode first. You can also use the keymove functions to add new functions if you know the EFC of the function. In that case, usually (not always), the source and the destination mode will be the same, and you can skip those steps.
No, there is a device ID along with the ir protocol that each device uses, but that's part of the setup code, so if two devices uses the same setup code, that means they both have the same ir protocol and device ID. Some devices can be changed to use a different set of codes, but most likely, the Comcast remote only has the primary set. There is a way to add upgrades to the Comcast remote; more on that later.
See above on source. The destination is the mode you want to move the function from the source to.
There's actually two issues here. One is that if you found a setup code for your TV which has some of the functions, but not all, there is a way to add additional functions using EFC.
The second issue is that by default, the Channel lock function and the Volume lock functions are turned on with these remote. Channel lock sets the remote to alway use the functions of the CABLE mode for channel up and down, the number keys, and couple of other keys, no matter what mode you were on when you press those keys. Volume lock is the same for the volume up and down and the mute key, except it is set to TV mode by default. You can turn that off, or change the mode it should be set to (for example AUX for volume if you have AV receiver set to AUX).
A better resource for learning about reprogramming the Comcast remote, and other remotes made by UEI is here:
http://www.hifi-remote.com
Check out the forum for more info. You can also find there, a way to make (or buy) a cable to connect the remote to a PC to reprogram key maps easier, add upgrades to control devices not built in, and add new functions. The Comcast remote is what is referred to in that site as either JP1.2 or JP1.3 remote, depending on how new yours is.
Default here just means being in the mode to control the device, as in "CABLE", "TV", or "AUX"
These steps are for what UEI refers to as Keymoves. You are moving a functions defined in one key in a mode (the source), to another key in another mode (the destination). For example, you can move a function like ASPECT from the TV mode to a key (like the "HD/ZOOM") key in CABLE mode so that you can press the "HD/ZOOM" in CABLE mode to access the function on the TV without having to change to TV mode first. You can also use the keymove functions to add new functions if you know the EFC of the function. In that case, usually (not always), the source and the destination mode will be the same, and you can skip those steps.
No, there is a device ID along with the ir protocol that each device uses, but that's part of the setup code, so if two devices uses the same setup code, that means they both have the same ir protocol and device ID. Some devices can be changed to use a different set of codes, but most likely, the Comcast remote only has the primary set. There is a way to add upgrades to the Comcast remote; more on that later.
See above on source. The destination is the mode you want to move the function from the source to.
There's actually two issues here. One is that if you found a setup code for your TV which has some of the functions, but not all, there is a way to add additional functions using EFC.
The second issue is that by default, the Channel lock function and the Volume lock functions are turned on with these remote. Channel lock sets the remote to alway use the functions of the CABLE mode for channel up and down, the number keys, and couple of other keys, no matter what mode you were on when you press those keys. Volume lock is the same for the volume up and down and the mute key, except it is set to TV mode by default. You can turn that off, or change the mode it should be set to (for example AUX for volume if you have AV receiver set to AUX).
A better resource for learning about reprogramming the Comcast remote, and other remotes made by UEI is here:
http://www.hifi-remote.com
Check out the forum for more info. You can also find there, a way to make (or buy) a cable to connect the remote to a PC to reprogram key maps easier, add upgrades to control devices not built in, and add new functions. The Comcast remote is what is referred to in that site as either JP1.2 or JP1.3 remote, depending on how new yours is.
