Re: RS232 control of Denon receivers

[Rob Heyes <mh001b4520@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Rob Dobson wrote:

> I have had the idea that I can control the input source of the
receiver
> to be switched to the PC when a call comes in by using the RS232 port,
> however the receiver instruction manual says not to connect the RS232
> port to a computer.

That's unusual, what model of Denon receiver is this?

> I have a number of questions that have come to mind regarding this, I
am
> hoping someone will have the answers to:
>
> * Does anyone have any ideas what I can use to switch the receiver
> source ? preferably computer controlled?

You can do this with Girder (www.promixis.com - declaration of interest, I
work for Promixis) and my
Denon serial plugin, although I daresay that there are other solutions that
will also work.

> * Is it generally possible to use the RS232 port to print something
> to the OSD of the receiver?

Unfortunately not :(

> * Any recommendations for a modem that supports caller ID?
> * Does anyone have any suggestions for IR output from the PC so that
> it can control other parts of my AV system as well?

Girder can do this too with e.g. a USB-UIRT

> Thanks for your help,
>
> Rob
>