Re: Which remote could you recommend for me?

[Dan <haguru@xxxxxxxxx>]

I like my RS15-2117 remote, it is a true learning remote, between
$20-$30 at RadioShack (I believe they are discontinued, but most place
still sell them), and most of all, it can be programmed using the JP1
interface.  This means you can pretty much learn any device you can
think of, move keys around, create complicated macros, and even add more
functionality to the remote.

I control my entire home theater with it, including my MCE based HTPC
(which uses a complicated IR protocol) and other excotic equipment.  The
15-2117 also has a RF repeater, but I don't use due to noise problems.
The 15-2116 is the same remote, but without the RF repeater function, so
it's cheaper, and probably will save on batteries.

If you can't find that remote, try to stick with a remote which is JP1
compatible (check out http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/ to learn more
about JP1, it is the best JP1 resource on the net).

As for the Harmony remote, it also has a small LCD, where you have
virtual buttons, so it should do the job (I reviewed one of them, but
gave it away in a contest) assuming you have the budget for one of those.


av_enthusiast@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Greetings,
> I am currently shopping for a remote control for my living room's
> audio/video system.
>
> I am looking for a remote control that will not cost more than my
> receiver, but on the other hand will be able to control *all* the
> devices I currently have.
>
> Some of these devices are from brands that aren't usually found on
> common remotes lists (like my LITEON DVD player), so it seems like my
> ideal remote will have to be some kind of a learning remote.
>
> On the other hand, I bought a few years ago a learning remote that
> disappointed me because it didn't really support all the esoteric
> functions that can be found on the product-specific remotes that come
> with each and every product (for example, my Magnavox CD player has
> index search capabilities which no modern CD player has anymore).
>
> So it seems that I am looking for a remote that is both learning *and*
> has flexible "button" layout something like the Kameleon 8-in-1 which
> has a touch screen instead of real buttons.
>
> Oh - and I would like it to have at least 2 macros, so that my wife
> will be able to use the system... ;-)
>
> I came across the following Kameleon 8-in-1 remote
> http://tinyurl.com/3ucjr , but I have no idea whether it will support
> all my audio/video components (in the manner that I described above).
>
> Here is a list of the components I currently have:
> * Receiver: DENON AVR-1601
> * DVD Player: LITEON LVD-2001
> * Projector: BENQ PB6200
> * VCR: JVC HR-DD8757MS
> * TV SONY KV-2184
> * CD Player: Magnavox CDB630
>
> I am also thinking at some point to merge some of the above devices
> (DVD Player, CD Player) into a single media PC (which can also serve as
> DVR/PVR and an Internet radio receiver).
>
> Does anyone know of a magical remote control that answers all these
> criteria?
>
> Can the Kameleon 8-in-1 remote http://tinyurl.com/3ucjr fit the job? Or
> do I have to look for a much more expensive one?
>
> Suppose I find a good candidate, how can I tell (before ordering it)
> whether it can control all my devices or not?
>
> BTW, I have heard good things about a remote control called "Harmony",
> but my understanding is that because it has real buttons, it cannot
> possibly support all the unique features found in each and every
> product. Is my understanding correct?
>
> Thanks,
> Victor
>