Code for Universal remote tv, vcr and Reciever?

[lbbs]

Are there universal remotes available that can control tv, vcr and receiver.
My universal control can control tv and vcr but not my receiver. I can
control the sound of the tv, but I would like to use the sound from my
sterio receiver (better speakers) and I would like it to be controlled from
one remote. Is that possible.

 

[red]

Since all universal remotes are limited to what codes are stored in tehm my
best advice would be to buy a universal LEARNING remote. Not much more
expensive. I found one for $25.00. They will learn every IR command from ANY
remote. Mine controls the dvd, cd, tv, projector, lights, and all the
commands for each one. My neighboor has a remote controlled window AC that I
learning into my remote and now I can mess with her. Good times!!

 

[tom walsh]

RCA make several, one of which has some receivers listed. the All-in-One
series. Will change the volume on my Kenwood, and turn the power off/on.

 

[lbbs]

universal remote can't possibly have all the buttons that my home thearte
systems has.
If it is a system that I can't find the codes to, do I program each button
at a time or the
whole remote at once? I assume it would take 1/2 hours or so to program.

 

[Jeff Wiseman]

One problem with most inexpensive universal learning remotes is that they don't have enough memory for the learning functions. You learn a few functions and then run out of memory so you can't learn any more even though you have plenty of buttons left over. The only inexpensive remote that has complete learning capabilities without running out of memory is the Sony RM-VL900. You can get this capability on much more expensive remotes but none that are less expensive (at least that's what I've found).

Note that the Sony RM-VL900 also has a configurable version of the "punch-through" feature for volume control. For example, you can set it up so that when controlling your VCR or DVD, using the volume control will control the receiver volume (or TV volume if configured that way) without actually having to select the receiver (or TV) device. This is quite convenient.

To answer your question about programming the remote, you first typically find a code that controls the greatest number of buttons for a given device (in some cases this may not give you any more than power on/off). Then you manually program the aditional buttons for that device that are missing or not the function that you want. Programming involves putting the learning remote face to face with the original remote so that it can learn the IR sequences.

You do have to be a little organized since the labels on the learning remote may not match those of the original exactly. For example, you won't usually find a DVD or CD player "open drawer" button on the learning remote so you will need to decide which one you want to use. And yes, it can take a while to program but most of that is learning how to do it on the remote. The actual programming may only take 5-10 minutes.

Every question that you could ever have about remotes and much much more can be answered at www.remotecentral.com or its discussion groups. Check it out and before you buy a remote, read the reviews on it first.

Hope this helps.

- Jeff

 

[Wade Hassler]

universal remote can't possibly have all the buttons that my home thearte
systems has.
If it is a system that I can't find the codes to, do I program each button
at a time or the
whole remote at once? I assume it would take 1/2 hours or so to program.

<snip>
The hard part is not the programming (which _will_ take a half-hour or
more,) but remembering what button does what. If you boil your
function list down a little by leaving out little-used stuff the
universal learning remote can be a sofa-spud's best friend. Just keep
the original around in case you really want to adjust the
right-rear-center-auxiliary channel's spatial-rendering balance
parameters.
Wade Hassler

 

[jakdedert]

I picked up a Phillips remote from a 'grab bag' offer on ebay. Although it
does *not* have an 'audio' function, they included the codes for their more
advanced models which do. There was a note in the programming guide which
stated that you could program codes for any function by simply entering--for
example--a vcr code into any other button. I tried entering my Technics
receiver codes into the cable/sat button; and was rewarded with a remote
which operates my receiver, tv, dvd and vcr (I don't have a satellite
receiver or a cable box).

jak

 

[Andrew Rossmann]

[This followup was posted to sci.electronics.repair and a copy was sent to
the cited author.]

Are there universal remotes available that can control tv, vcr and receiver.
My universal control can control tv and vcr but not my receiver. I can
control the sound of the tv, but I would like to use the sound from my
sterio receiver (better speakers) and I would like it to be controlled from
one remote. Is that possible.

There are dozens and dozens out there at many price levels. Basic ones
at $10 or so, up to hundreds of dollars for fancy LCD-based.

Try www.remotecentral.com for reviews.

 

[red]

I dont recomend and LCD one. Cool, but usually you don't look at the remote
when using it, you remember the buttons by touch. Plus thd LCd get dirty. I
bought a cheap Jensen learning remote and I dont know the memory, but it has
learned at least 50 or more buttons.