Remote macros and component on/off

[Guiria]

One issue with remote macros.

I hit the dvd button on my remote (URC-200) which begins the execution of a macro.The macro does the following:
Turns on TV and sets to the correct input (TV has discrete on/off commands)
Turns on the reciever, sets the correct input and surround format (Receiver also has discrete on/off commands)
Turns on the DVD player (DVD player has a general power signal, no discrete on/off commands)

Everything works great if all the components are off. If my daughter puts the dvd in before I run the macro then the macro no longer works properly. (It turns the dvd player off since it sends a general power command and not a discrete on or off command).

Does anyone know how to solve this issue so that the macro works flawlessly every time regardless of the a/v component power state (on or off)?

How are those totally expensive systems with $1000.00 remotes setup? Do they require the components to always be in the correct state as well to work properly? I wouldn't think so but honestly do not know.

[MDS]

'Toggle' power commands wreak havoc with macros as you have discovered. You need a creative workaround to make it work reliably.

Some players will turn on if you press a key like 'play' or 'open-close' first. If yours will, then program the On macro to include 'play', 'stop'. If it is already on it will start playing and then stop. If it is off, it will turn on, start playing, and then stop.

[Guiria]

'Toggle' power commands wreak havoc with macros as you have discovered. You need a creative workaround to make it work reliably.

Some players will turn on if you press a key like 'play' or 'open-close' first. If yours will, then program the On macro to include 'play', 'stop'. If it is already on it will start playing and then stop. If it is off, it will turn on, start playing, and then stop.

That worked awesome, now why didn't I think about that. :rolleyes: I'm going to explore power keys for my ReplayTV as well.

Thanks for the suggestion