Re: MERLIN Universal Control Unit?

["Rob West" <rwest@xxxxxxx>]

I seem to remember something about Pioneer DVD players using a higher
frequency range too...

Rob.

----- Original Message -----
From: Phillip Harris <phillip.harris1@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2001 7:14 PM
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] MERLIN Universal Control Unit?


>
> 38 - 40kHz ... same as just about everything else as far as I am
aware.
>
> I can see why it won't learn B&O stuff (as they do use higher
frequencies)
> but why not suitable for DVD?
>
> Phil
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tracey.gardner [mailto:tracey.gardner@xxxxxxx]
> > Sent: 03 March 2001 17:10
> > To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> > 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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