Re: MERLIN Universal Control Unit?

["Mark McCall" <mark@xxxxxxx>]

I think Mike had a few customers that had problems with the Merlin and DVD
palyers.

Mike???

M.


----- Original Message -----
From: tracey.gardner <tracey.gardner@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2001 5:10 PM
Subject: Re: [ukha_d] MERLIN Universal Control Unit?


>
> 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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