Will the Pioneer DVxxx&DCSxxx Hacks Work with a One for

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We all know that this procedure is traditionally performed by programming the code into a PDA/Palm Pilot and then aiming the handheld device at the Pioneer DVD player while pressing the assigned button, but if you don't own such a device, chances are you would not want to part with that much money just over a one-time procedure. There is also a procedure with which you add remote capability to your desktop computer's serial port, but the problem with that is not everyone's DVD player is in the same room as their computer. There are a few outlets who supply specially programmed remotes on a rental basis, but that still involves a little money just to rent it. The good news is many models of the One for All universal remote have a hidden feature which allows buttons to be assigned codes for standard operation, as well as special service codes. It can be performed by (1) holding "P," "Magic," or similar until a light flashes twice, a rabbit comes out, or similar, (2) pressing 994, (3) pressing "P," "Magic," or similar, (4) entering a three-digit number, and (5) pressing the desired button to be assigned. Considering this is a very popular remote, the public should be notified by users of this site of the three-digit code(s) necessary to unlock the Pioneer DV-xxx, DCS-xxx, and other current model Pioneer DVD players the same way a PDA/Palm Pilot and/or a special service remote supplied on a rental basis would unlock them.

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For those of you actually participating in this experiment, last week, I purchased a One for All URC10820 which is capable of having individual buttons assigned codes up to five digits long, further increasing the chance of being able to make Pioneers multi-region compatible using a One for All. Unfortunately, I don't have the time to sit there and try 100,000 codes from 00000-99999 within the thousands of device codes, let alone within just one device! However, I know there are Pioneer devotees out there who make this their livelyhood and can figure this out for us. Thanks to all who are putting their precious time into this. Hope to hear from you soon.