Re: MERLIN Universal Control Unit?

["tracey.gardner" <tracey.gardner@xxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the pointer Mark!

I'd not noticed them on Mike's site and there's me thinking
that they
seemed reasonably priced at CPC! :-)

I see that it's not suitable for use with DVD players as they
use high frequency infra-red.

Does anybody know what frequency DVD players use?

Tracey



>Any thoughts on why its not suitable for use with DVD
players?
>
>Phil
>>
>> http://www.letsautomate.com/10416.cfm
>>
>> M.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "tracey.gardner" <tracey.gardner@xxxxxxx>
>> To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2001 1:57 PM
>> Subject: [ukha_d] MERLIN Universal Control Unit?
>>
>>
>> > Has anybody heard of the Merlin Universal Home
Entertainment
>> Control Unit?
>> >
>> > I think that its supposed to be a hand held device
although its size and
>> > shape
>> > would seem to be better suited to wall mounting.
>> > I was wondering if the IR hardware could be hacked into
so that it could
>> be
>> > used
>> > as a cable fed wall mounting controller?
>> >
>> > CPC are selling these things for just under £75 inc VAT
>> >
>> > The CPC blurb is as follows,
>> >
>> > The Merlin is a combination of remote control technology
and
>> programmable
>> > computer.
>> > Designed to be user friendly and accurate even with the
most advanced
>> infra
>> > red controlled equipment.
>> > The Merlin uses a combination of traditional keypad and a
backlit touch
>> > sensitive screen that can be reconfigured.
>> >
>> > Features
>> > Controls over 9 infra red devices inc TV , CD, VCR
Satellite etc..
>> > Easy to set up and use
>> > Touch sensitive illuminated LCD screen putting
information at
>> your finger
>> > tips
>> > Pre-programmed and learning modes
>> > Interactive TV ready
>> > Requires 4 x AAA batteries
>> > 10 figure numeric keypad
>> > 5 programming modes
>> > 4 control screens for each device
>> > Adjustable backlight
>> > Audible keystroke confirmation
>> > Customisable text and control functions
>> > Fastext functions
>> > Dimensions (H x W X D) 160 x 130 15mm
>> >
>> >
>> > Cheers
>> >
>> > Tracey
>> >
>> >
>> >
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