Remote control hell

[josko]

I'm trying to set up a (second-room) 5.1 system with a Yamaha V363 and the following inputs: Blue-Ray/DVD/CD; Xbox 360; VCR (yes, VCR), DVR/cable box.
Problem is, the V363 has only 2 HDMI and 3 component video inputs, and won't map analog video input to HDMI output. So it looks like I have to hook up both HDMI and component video outputs to the TV (older Sony Bravia) and then need to switch TV input channels when switching input sources.
I'm trying to find a single remote that will do the following with a single 'click':
Turn on the TV and set it to the appropriate input.
Turn on the V363 receiver and set it to the right mode.
Turn on the component (say DVR).

This way I'll be able to switch between all four inputs with a single remote and hopefully single click. I'm trying this with the 'universal' remote that came with the (Comcast) DVR and am not getting much of anywhere.

Can anybody offer some advice or point me to an article on choosing and using 'universal' remotes? Is my 'single click' for switching inputs just wishful thinking?
Thanks in advance.

 

[Nomo]

Some of the least expensive are the Harmony 5** series.

http://www.dealmonger.com/Logitech-Harmony-520-Universal-Remote-Control-USB-P438825C0.aspx

This was the result of a quick Google search, it's a refurbed 520.
There are beter deals on the 510, 520, and 550 from time to time.

I had the 550, recently upgraded to the Harmony One. It's a better remote, but quite a bit more money.

 

[josko]

Thanks. I just ordered the 520. It looks like it'll solve all my needs; if not, I'll post here for more help.

 

[fast1]

where did you get it from?

 

[josko]

where did you get it from?

From the link in Nomo's thread.

 

[josko]

Wall, that seller turned out to be bogus. Caveat emptor!

 

[Nomo]

Sorry about that. I did put the link up as more of an example than a recommendation.

I hope you're not out any money over it. What happened?

 

[josko]

No biggie. I'm letting the credit card company sort this one out. Thanks just the same!

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Ouch...just find a good deal on a new one from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Advanced-Universal-Remote/dp/B000BDG3HU

 

[Alex2507]

... just find a good deal on a new one from Amazon.

... and what were you doing taking pointers prom a Pug?
If he knew anything his face wouldn't be all pushed in.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Huh??????????????

... and what were you doing taking pointers prom a Pug?
If he knew anything his face wouldn't be all pushed in.

 

[Alex2507]

Huh??????????????

Nomo's avatar is a Pug.
The OP is having trouble with a site that Nomo provided a link for.
I was using your quote to help me mess with Nomo because I wasting
my morning goofing around.

Edit: It should say 'from', not 'prom'. Bad week for that. Maybe it's a tumor.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Even though I have been out of the clinical setting for some time now, I have retained some of the knowledge. I would say that it is a tumor....

Nomo's avatar is a Pug.
The OP is having trouble with a site that Nomo provided a link for.
I was using your quote to help me mess with Nomo because I wasting
my morning goofing around.

Edit: It should say 'from', not 'prom'. Bad week for that. Maybe it's a tumor.

 

[MatthewB.]

I love the 500 and 600 sereis of Harmony remotes. I dispise the ones with rechargable batteries becasue I had three 880's and all three had charging problems (I finally got fed up and just gave them away to be done with em. I know have two 670's that I love and a cheapie universal (radio shack brand) for my guest room/office system. Different sites like Amazon always have the 500 and 600 series on sale, so I would go with those. Unless of course the site is linked by Nomo.