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ClaudeS
Joined: 07 Oct 2003 Posts: 16
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2003 11:15 pm Post subject: Best Remote to Use |
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The RS 15-2116 allows you to program macro's to just about any key including the device keys. I've just set up my home theater and every device key has a macro that flips the receiver to the right input, adjusts the TV input to compensate for the fact that VCR's can't be component, but everything else can, etc. etc. All works great with the 2116. I tried doing the same thing with the 8810 since I don't really need the LCD and I like the fact the 8810 has more buttons, but the 8810 only seems to allow macros on the Lx and Mx keys. Is this something you all just breeze around with an extender or is this one of the major differences between the 15-2116/7 and the other Jp1 remotes?
Also, on a slightly different subject, I just went down to my local Radio Shack to get another 15-2116, and they had this new remote with a USB cable and software to allow you to program it with a PC. Does anyone know anything about this new remote? Is it Jp1? is it made by URC?
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johnsfine Site Admin
Joined: 10 Aug 2003 Posts: 4766 Location: Bedford, MA |
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2003 6:35 am Post subject: Re: Best Remote to Use |
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ClaudeS wrote: | but the 8810 only seems to allow macros on the Lx and Mx keys. |
No. The 8810 allows macros on most keys, but as you found not on the device keys.
ClaudeS wrote: | Is this something you all just breeze around with an extender |
Yes. That is one of several reasons people use an extender. |
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The Robman Site Owner
Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Posts: 21237 Location: Chicago, IL |
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2003 10:17 am Post subject: Re: Best Remote to Use |
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ClaudeS wrote: | Also, on a slightly different subject, I just went down to my local Radio Shack to get another 15-2116, and they had this new remote with a USB cable and software to allow you to program it with a PC. Does anyone know anything about this new remote? Is it Jp1? is it made by URC?
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We'd need a model number to be able to do any research on it. _________________ Rob
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ClaudeS
Joined: 07 Oct 2003 Posts: 16
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Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2003 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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I went back to Radio Shack to look at their new remote that includes a USB cable. The model number is RS 15-2130 and it features a three line LCD. I read through the info on the packaging and it looks like the USB cable is used to download TV listings from the net and copy them over to the remote. It doesn't mention anything about programing using the PC. Radio Shack web site doesn't have any info about it yet. It sells for $49.
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The Robman Site Owner
Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Posts: 21237 Location: Chicago, IL |
Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2003 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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The 15-2130 is not made by UEI so it won't be JP1 compatible in any way. _________________ Rob
www.hifi-remote.com
Please don't PM me with remote questions, post them in the forums so all the experts can help! |
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