component interface help

[tjaite]

Hello Everyone, I need some help
I have a Denon AVR-4802r, DVD-2900, and just recently purchased a Sony KDE-50XBR950 Plasma. what I would like to do is control these components from a computer which is also hooked up to my system. basically I am trying to streamline the change over process from switching to dvd's, HDcable, my son's playstation, etc.... etc.... possibly even going to a voice activaited system run by the cpu.
The denon equipment has a rs-232 plug and the sony plasma reciever has a i-link or firewire connection
My question is, Can this be done?? if so can anyone point me in the right direction?

 

[Unregistered]

If Denon publishes the protocol or commands that control the receiver, then you could write code to send the appropriate commands over the rs-232 port. Don't know if any software exists for that or not.

 

[BMXTRIX]

Control protocols may be available from Denon's website, but you will need to write all the code for a serial interface. There are definitely some control programs out there for various equipment.

If you really want to dedicate a PC to the purpose you are looking to do, you may want to look into getting a low-end Crestron system. There are ST-CP control processors available on eBay for under a couple hundred bucks and then a 30 button remote for under 100. This, with some programming, will completely automate the switch overs and provide nearly flawless performance for your system.