J josko Audioholic Mar 27, 2009 144 0 18 Apr 26, 2009 #1 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.
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 Audioholic Samurai Oct 5, 2004 2,834 0 113 64 Wisconsin, Oshkosh, Wearin' the Fox Hat :) Apr 26, 2009 #2 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. Reactions: josko
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.
J josko Audioholic Mar 27, 2009 144 0 18 Apr 26, 2009 #3 Thanks. I just ordered the 520. It looks like it'll solve all my needs; if not, I'll post here for more help.
Thanks. I just ordered the 520. It looks like it'll solve all my needs; if not, I'll post here for more help.
J josko Audioholic Mar 27, 2009 144 0 18 Apr 26, 2009 #5 fast1 said: where did you get it from? Click to expand... From the link in Nomo's thread.
J josko Audioholic Mar 27, 2009 144 0 18 Apr 29, 2009 #6 Wall, that seller turned out to be bogus. Caveat emptor!
Nomo Audioholic Samurai Oct 5, 2004 2,834 0 113 64 Wisconsin, Oshkosh, Wearin' the Fox Hat :) Apr 29, 2009 #7 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?
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?
J josko Audioholic Mar 27, 2009 144 0 18 Apr 29, 2009 #8 No biggie. I'm letting the credit card company sort this one out. Thanks just the same!
ParadigmDawg Audioholic Overlord Nov 20, 2006 10,567 0 113 Hiding from Alex Apr 29, 2009 #9 Ouch...just find a good deal on a new one from Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Advanced-Universal-Remote/dp/B000BDG3HU
Ouch...just find a good deal on a new one from Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Advanced-Universal-Remote/dp/B000BDG3HU
Alex2507 Audioholic Slumlord Dec 29, 2006 18,125 0 113 Nunya Bidness Apr 30, 2009 #10 ParadigmDawg said: ... just find a good deal on a new one from Amazon. Click to expand... ... and what were you doing taking pointers prom a Pug? If he knew anything his face wouldn't be all pushed in. Reactions: Nomo
ParadigmDawg said: ... just find a good deal on a new one from Amazon. Click to expand... ... and what were you doing taking pointers prom a Pug? If he knew anything his face wouldn't be all pushed in.
ParadigmDawg Audioholic Overlord Nov 20, 2006 10,567 0 113 Hiding from Alex Apr 30, 2009 #11 Huh?????????????? Alex2507 said: ... and what were you doing taking pointers prom a Pug? If he knew anything his face wouldn't be all pushed in. Click to expand...
Huh?????????????? Alex2507 said: ... and what were you doing taking pointers prom a Pug? If he knew anything his face wouldn't be all pushed in. Click to expand...
Alex2507 Audioholic Slumlord Dec 29, 2006 18,125 0 113 Nunya Bidness Apr 30, 2009 #12 ParadigmDawg said: Huh?????????????? Click to expand... 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 said: Huh?????????????? Click to expand... 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 Audioholic Overlord Nov 20, 2006 10,567 0 113 Hiding from Alex Apr 30, 2009 #13 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.... Alex2507 said: 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. Click to expand... Reactions: Alex2507
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.... Alex2507 said: 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. Click to expand...
M MatthewB. Audioholic General Nov 7, 2008 1,354 0 0 My Own Private Hell Apr 30, 2009 #14 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.
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.
