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Tony Hwang
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Fri Oct 28, 2005 4:42 am Post subject:
OT: Universal remote control |
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Hi,
Slightly OT.
What kind of remote control are you using to control your components?
I'd like to use one remote simplifying things in the family room to keep
the peace. Have HD cable box, TV, 2xDVD players, VCR and a/v receiver.
Which one is best bang for the buck at present?
TIA,
Tony
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Wes Newell
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Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:45 am Post subject:
Re: OT: Universal remote control |
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On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 03:58:18 +0000, Tony Hwang wrote:
| Quote: | Hi,
Slightly OT.
What kind of remote control are you using to control your components? I'd
like to use one remote simplifying things in the family room to keep the
peace. Have HD cable box, TV, 2xDVD players, VCR and a/v receiver. Which
one is best bang for the buck at present? TIA,
Tony
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OneForAll learning remote. About $20 each. It says it has only 4 learning
keys, but in reality, you can use almost any key on it as a learning key
in any device mode. it supports 8 devices, and there's enough buttons on
it to clone any remote.
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afiggatt
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Fri Oct 28, 2005 7:46 pm Post subject:
Re: OT: Universal remote control |
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Tony Hwang wrote:
| Quote: | Hi,
Slightly OT.
What kind of remote control are you using to control your components?
I'd like to use one remote simplifying things in the family room to keep
the peace. Have HD cable box, TV, 2xDVD players, VCR and a/v receiver.
Which one is best bang for the buck at present?
TIA,
Tony
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I am using the Logitech Harmony Remote. I found some aspects of
setting it up to be difficult to get pass the defaults in their setup
procedure, but I am now using it to provide the basic control functions
I need between switching to cable TV, DVD player, and over the air
digital ATSC tuner. You program it through a USB port, so internet
access and a PC are required.
Alan F |
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Mike Ray
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Fri Oct 28, 2005 8:24 pm Post subject:
Re: OT: Universal remote control |
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Wes Newell wrote:
| Quote: | On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 03:58:18 +0000, Tony Hwang wrote:
Hi,
Slightly OT.
What kind of remote control are you using to control your components? I'd
like to use one remote simplifying things in the family room to keep the
peace. Have HD cable box, TV, 2xDVD players, VCR and a/v receiver. Which
one is best bang for the buck at present? TIA,
Tony
OneForAll learning remote. About $20 each. It says it has only 4 learning
keys, but in reality, you can use almost any key on it as a learning key
in any device mode. it supports 8 devices, and there's enough buttons on
it to clone any remote.
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Yes my OneForAll URC-8910 works great for Sanyo HDTV, Panasonic DVD, RCA
5.1 receiver, Philips VCR and even my XM radio and Sony walkman. Got
it on Amazon.com |
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Jim Gilliland
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Fri Oct 28, 2005 8:56 pm Post subject:
Re: OT: Universal remote control |
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Mike Ray wrote:
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Yes my OneForAll URC-8910 works great...
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I'll second the vote for the 8910. After programming it via JP1, it is
a perfect match to my combination of components.
http://www.hifi-remote.com/jp1/index.shtml |
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Larry Bud
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Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:40 pm Post subject:
Re: OT: Universal remote control |
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Tony Hwang wrote:
| Quote: | Hi,
Slightly OT.
What kind of remote control are you using to control your components?
I'd like to use one remote simplifying things in the family room to keep
the peace. Have HD cable box, TV, 2xDVD players, VCR and a/v receiver.
Which one is best bang for the buck at present?
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I have this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001R05Y8/103-9400949-2579036?v=glance&n=172282&n=507846&s=electronics&v=glance
Works great.
Whether or not it will simplify the situation for the technologically
imparied would remain to be seen. |
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Bruce Tomlin
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Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:08 pm Post subject:
Re: OT: Universal remote control |
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In article <pan.2005.10.28.05.49.17.782419@TAKEOUTverizon.net>,
Wes Newell <w.newell@TAKEOUTverizon.net> wrote:
| Quote: | On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 03:58:18 +0000, Tony Hwang wrote:
OneForAll learning remote. About $20 each. It says it has only 4 learning
keys, but in reality, you can use almost any key on it as a learning key
in any device mode. it supports 8 devices, and there's enough buttons on
it to clone any remote.
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I love their remotes (and would someday like to have the time to play
around with JP1 programming), but I am disappointed that a recent model
I tried (one that even says "HDTV" on the cover card!) did not have
support for either of the OTA HD tuner boxes that I have, one of which
is two years old.
The problem I have with their learning keys is that (if I understand
correctly), the key will always generate the same code no matter what
device mode you are in. I normally make heavy use of keymoves with
discrete codes that I discover through manually scanning all 256
possible codes.
I normally use a Cinema 7 rev B, and I have the two macro keys and all
four learning keys programmed with macros for device switching (one
button for PC, one button for HDTV, DVD, LD, VCR, etc.) so that both the
TV and receiver inputs are selected correctly, then at the end of the
macro it selects the appropriate device mode for the other buttons. |
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Fred Bloggs
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Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:32 pm Post subject:
Re: OT: Universal remote control |
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To simplify your life try one of the Harmony remotes from Logitec. Not the
cheapest or the most tweakable, but if your goal is ease of use, then this
the one to go for.
"Bruce Tomlin" <bruce#fanboy.net@127.0.0.1> wrote in message
news:bruce%23fanboy.net-1E56B8.12082328102005@kodak.newsreader.com...
| Quote: | In article <pan.2005.10.28.05.49.17.782419@TAKEOUTverizon.net>,
Wes Newell <w.newell@TAKEOUTverizon.net> wrote:
On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 03:58:18 +0000, Tony Hwang wrote:
OneForAll learning remote. About $20 each. It says it has only 4 learning
keys, but in reality, you can use almost any key on it as a learning key
in any device mode. it supports 8 devices, and there's enough buttons on
it to clone any remote.
I love their remotes (and would someday like to have the time to play
around with JP1 programming), but I am disappointed that a recent model
I tried (one that even says "HDTV" on the cover card!) did not have
support for either of the OTA HD tuner boxes that I have, one of which
is two years old.
The problem I have with their learning keys is that (if I understand
correctly), the key will always generate the same code no matter what
device mode you are in. I normally make heavy use of keymoves with
discrete codes that I discover through manually scanning all 256
possible codes.
I normally use a Cinema 7 rev B, and I have the two macro keys and all
four learning keys programmed with macros for device switching (one
button for PC, one button for HDTV, DVD, LD, VCR, etc.) so that both the
TV and receiver inputs are selected correctly, then at the end of the
macro it selects the appropriate device mode for the other buttons. |
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jolt
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Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:56 pm Post subject:
Re: Universal remote control |
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"Tony Hwang" <dragon40@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:ulh8f.325654$1i.89181@pd7tw2no...
| Quote: | Hi,
Slightly OT.
What kind of remote control are you using to control your components?
I'd like to use one remote simplifying things in the family room to keep
the peace. Have HD cable box, TV, 2xDVD players, VCR and a/v receiver.
Which one is best bang for the buck at present?
TIA,
Tony
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Got a Radio Shack Kameleon 4 in 1 on clearance to use for my bedroom setup
that requires a remote that works with a Replay unit. I think for ease of
use, lighted nicely for use in the dark and cost if you buy on sale it's a
nice remote and has a good WAF (wife acceptance factor). |
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Tcassette
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Sat Oct 29, 2005 4:41 am Post subject:
Re: Universal remote control |
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I'm using a Home Theater Master MX-500 with great results. It has lots of
learning and button programming ability. Most importantly, it is easily
used by feel in a darkened room.
"Tony Hwang" <dragon40@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:ulh8f.325654$1i.89181@pd7tw2no...
| Quote: | Hi,
Slightly OT.
What kind of remote control are you using to control your components?
I'd like to use one remote simplifying things in the family room to keep
the peace. Have HD cable box, TV, 2xDVD players, VCR and a/v receiver.
Which one is best bang for the buck at present?
TIA,
Tony |
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Wes Newell
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Sat Oct 29, 2005 9:55 am Post subject:
Re: OT: Universal remote control |
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On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 12:08:23 -0500, Bruce Tomlin wrote:
| Quote: | Wes Newell <w.newell@TAKEOUTverizon.net> wrote:
OneForAll learning remote. About $20 each. It says it has only 4
learning keys, but in reality, you can use almost any key on it as a
learning key in any device mode. it supports 8 devices, and there's
enough buttons on it to clone any remote.
I love their remotes (and would someday like to have the time to play
around with JP1 programming), but I am disappointed that a recent model I
tried (one that even says "HDTV" on the cover card!) did not have support
for either of the OTA HD tuner boxes that I have, one of which is two
years old.
The problem I have with their learning keys is that (if I understand
correctly), the key will always generate the same code no matter what
device mode you are in. I normally make heavy use of keymoves with
discrete codes that I discover through manually scanning all 256 possible
codes.
That's only the 4 macro keys that produce the same functions in every |
mode. The other keys can have a different function in each mode. Since
they advertise it with 4 learning keys, and even in the instructions
for them just meantin learning keys L1-L4, most people probably don't
realize that almost all the keys are really learning keys. So you program
anything you want on the thing. I found this just by trying it when I
bought it. Forinstance I program the PIP button (since I don't have PIP)
in Tivo, VCR, and RCA7000N modes to be a power button for the TV. Kind of
like 3 different Home Theater modes. I don't even use the real home
theater mode.:-)
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Bruce Tomlin
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Sat Oct 29, 2005 7:28 pm Post subject:
Re: OT: Universal remote control |
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In article <pan.2005.10.29.04.59.02.466949@TAKEOUTverizon.net>,
Wes Newell <w.newell@TAKEOUTverizon.net> wrote:
| Quote: | That's only the 4 macro keys that produce the same functions in every
mode. The other keys can have a different function in each mode. Since
they advertise it with 4 learning keys, and even in the instructions
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Well, in my case the MACRO, MACRO2 and L1-L4 keys are "every mode" keys.
And for me the L1-L4 keys really are more useful as macro buttons.
| Quote: | for them just meantin learning keys L1-L4, most people probably don't
realize that almost all the keys are really learning keys. So you program
anything you want on the thing. I found this just by trying it when I
bought it. Forinstance I program the PIP button (since I don't have PIP)
in Tivo, VCR, and RCA7000N modes to be a power button for the TV. Kind of
like 3 different Home Theater modes. I don't even use the real home
theater mode.:-)
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Yes, but I don't need just one button from an already supported remote.
A PIP button is just a matter of knowing its code and assigning it with
a 994 keymove. I would want a whole remote's worth of codes, at which
point there is a limited amount of space to store everything.
On the other hand, I recall that OFA remotes have fixed spaces for
different types of stuff, so even if I run out of keymoves (which I've
done before when I had extra keymoves lying around somewhere), that
still shouldn't affect the learning key space.
I think in this case I can get by with just the channel up/down and
aspect ratio buttons, so I'll try that. |
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Wes Newell
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Sun Oct 30, 2005 1:25 am Post subject:
Re: OT: Universal remote control |
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On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 09:28:03 -0500, Bruce Tomlin wrote:
| Quote: | In article <pan.2005.10.29.04.59.02.466949@TAKEOUTverizon.net>,
Wes Newell <w.newell@TAKEOUTverizon.net> wrote:
That's only the 4 macro keys that produce the same functions in every
mode. The other keys can have a different function in each mode. Since
they advertise it with 4 learning keys, and even in the instructions
Well, in my case the MACRO, MACRO2 and L1-L4 keys are "every mode" keys.
And for me the L1-L4 keys really are more useful as macro buttons.
So you can use them as macro keys too, all the more versitile if you need |
a lot of macros.
| Quote: | for them just meantion learning keys L1-L4, most people probably don't
realize that almost all the keys are really learning keys. So you
program anything you want on the thing. I found this just by trying it
when I bought it. Forinstance I program the PIP button (since I don't
have PIP) in Tivo, VCR, and RCA7000N modes to be a power button for the
TV. Kind of like 3 different Home Theater modes. I don't even use the
real home theater mode.:-)
Yes, but I don't need just one button from an already supported remote.
A PIP button is just a matter of knowing its code and assigning it with
a 994 keymove. I would want a whole remote's worth of codes, at which
point there is a limited amount of space to store everything.
Yeah, I ran out of program space too. I then went back to other modes and |
deleted all the keys in those modes I didn't use. That freed up more space.
The big problem for me was my old GE vcr. So old it still records all
speeds, and it's got a ton of special functions that had to be learned. I
think i used ever button on the remote for it.
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Steve K.
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Sun Oct 30, 2005 1:42 am Post subject:
Re: OT: Universal remote control |
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Fred Bloggs wrote:
| Quote: | To simplify your life try one of the Harmony remotes from Logitec. Not the
cheapest or the most tweakable, but if your goal is ease of use, then this
the one to go for.
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I'll second that! Best A/V investment I ever made! |
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Galley
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Sun Oct 30, 2005 4:41 am Post subject:
Re: OT: Universal remote control |
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On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 03:58:18 GMT, Tony Hwang <dragon40@shaw.ca> spewed forth
these words of wisdom:
| Quote: | Hi,
Slightly OT.
What kind of remote control are you using to control your components?
I'd like to use one remote simplifying things in the family room to keep
the peace. Have HD cable box, TV, 2xDVD players, VCR and a/v receiver.
Which one is best bang for the buck at present?
TIA,
Tony
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Logitech makes a very nice Harmony remote for $99.99.
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