J Jacksmyname Audioholic Feb 13, 2008 #21 Main system: TV, receiver, cable box, CD player, HD-DVD player, universal player, lights over the fireplace, and a VCR D) Second system: TV, receiver, cable box, CD player, HD-DVD player, and a VCR D) Bedroom system: Receiver, CD player. Yep, got a few remotes here. Was using harmony 880's for the main and second systems. I just got a Harmony One for the main. It's so good I'll be adding another for the second. The bedroom system will get one of the 880's.
Main system: TV, receiver, cable box, CD player, HD-DVD player, universal player, lights over the fireplace, and a VCR D) Second system: TV, receiver, cable box, CD player, HD-DVD player, and a VCR D) Bedroom system: Receiver, CD player. Yep, got a few remotes here. Was using harmony 880's for the main and second systems. I just got a Harmony One for the main. It's so good I'll be adding another for the second. The bedroom system will get one of the 880's.
ParadigmDawg Audioholic Overlord Feb 13, 2008 #22 You offering a free remote...yep...send it my way... Why the heck do you have a red chicklet? chadnliz said: I have Processor remote, CD Remote, VCR Remote, DVD Remote, Pre amp Remote, Xbox Remote, Projector Remote, I have a Logitec Harmony 1000 but hate it, and a Sony AVS 3500 System remote I use alot. anybody want a Harmony 1000?, I think it sucks. Click to expand...
You offering a free remote...yep...send it my way... Why the heck do you have a red chicklet? chadnliz said: I have Processor remote, CD Remote, VCR Remote, DVD Remote, Pre amp Remote, Xbox Remote, Projector Remote, I have a Logitec Harmony 1000 but hate it, and a Sony AVS 3500 System remote I use alot. anybody want a Harmony 1000?, I think it sucks. Click to expand...
Davemcc Audioholic Spartan Feb 13, 2008 #23 chadnliz said: anybody want a Harmony 1000?, I think it sucks. Click to expand... I had the 1000 for a while and I didn't like it either. Too much scrolling through pages of menu items to find anything. PITA. I have a 659 now and it's much better. I still keep a couple of other remotes handy because my wife might be holding the 659 when I want to switch channels. I keep the Escient remote that's programmed with most TV/receiver functions and the sat. remote near my seat and she hogs the 659. I also keep the PS3 remote handy. I also keep the other remotes handy but out of sight in case I need a tweak that requires the manufacturers remote. The bedroom system is whacked. I got another 659 on sale, only to find that my sat. box is primarily RF controlled, rendering the 659 useless on that device.
chadnliz said: anybody want a Harmony 1000?, I think it sucks. Click to expand... I had the 1000 for a while and I didn't like it either. Too much scrolling through pages of menu items to find anything. PITA. I have a 659 now and it's much better. I still keep a couple of other remotes handy because my wife might be holding the 659 when I want to switch channels. I keep the Escient remote that's programmed with most TV/receiver functions and the sat. remote near my seat and she hogs the 659. I also keep the PS3 remote handy. I also keep the other remotes handy but out of sight in case I need a tweak that requires the manufacturers remote. The bedroom system is whacked. I got another 659 on sale, only to find that my sat. box is primarily RF controlled, rendering the 659 useless on that device.
Matt34 Moderator Feb 13, 2008 #24 Theater room- Harmony 880 Bedroom- 659 Living room- 520(don't care for this one and probably will be replaced with the Harmony One)
Theater room- Harmony 880 Bedroom- 659 Living room- 520(don't care for this one and probably will be replaced with the Harmony One)
ParadigmDawg Audioholic Overlord Feb 13, 2008 #25 The 659 seems like a simple and effective little remote, I like it.
B Buckeye_Nut Audioholic Field Marshall Feb 13, 2008 #26 cbraver said: I think I'm one of the few that hates universal remotes. Especially macro-based ones. I have DVD, TV, cable, and pre-amp remotes. A closed-loop Crestron setup would be nice one day, but, my system isn't big enough to need that just yet. And a lot of equipment doesn't have feedback capabilities yet. Click to expand... You're not alone! I've had a few and never liked the universal remotes either. In my experience, there were always minor functions the univ remote wouldn't perform, and it bugged the crap out of me. I prefer to use the remote that came with the component. I have my remote situation fairly streamlined and never use more than two at any one time. I use my TV remote to change TV inputs, to turn the TV & av-receiver on/off and to control the receiver volume. No audio runs to my TV, so the receiver handles 100% audio duty. If I'm watching a blu-ray, I use the remote that came with the player. The same goes for the remote that goes with my Direct-TV HD-DVR.... Nice and basic....and I can easily control anything I need in the dark by feel.
cbraver said: I think I'm one of the few that hates universal remotes. Especially macro-based ones. I have DVD, TV, cable, and pre-amp remotes. A closed-loop Crestron setup would be nice one day, but, my system isn't big enough to need that just yet. And a lot of equipment doesn't have feedback capabilities yet. Click to expand... You're not alone! I've had a few and never liked the universal remotes either. In my experience, there were always minor functions the univ remote wouldn't perform, and it bugged the crap out of me. I prefer to use the remote that came with the component. I have my remote situation fairly streamlined and never use more than two at any one time. I use my TV remote to change TV inputs, to turn the TV & av-receiver on/off and to control the receiver volume. No audio runs to my TV, so the receiver handles 100% audio duty. If I'm watching a blu-ray, I use the remote that came with the player. The same goes for the remote that goes with my Direct-TV HD-DVR.... Nice and basic....and I can easily control anything I need in the dark by feel.
Rico Audioholic Feb 13, 2008 #27 Only one now - Philips Prestigo 9600. But I do keep all other ones (5) in range in case I need something 'special'.
Only one now - Philips Prestigo 9600. But I do keep all other ones (5) in range in case I need something 'special'.
M mustang_steve Senior Audioholic Feb 14, 2008 #28 Philips Pronto....end-all-be-all of rmote controls. Get one, it's a force so strong it makes crackberrys look like pet rocks. The more I work on the GUI, the more amazing it becomes. One buton power, one button mode selection (sets input on the tv, sets input on the reciever, even selects special settings on reciever and DVD player)...the list goes on and on.
Philips Pronto....end-all-be-all of rmote controls. Get one, it's a force so strong it makes crackberrys look like pet rocks. The more I work on the GUI, the more amazing it becomes. One buton power, one button mode selection (sets input on the tv, sets input on the reciever, even selects special settings on reciever and DVD player)...the list goes on and on.
J Joe Schmoe Audioholic Ninja Feb 14, 2008 #29 One remote for the stereo. Three for the HT, but it is only the one for the DVD player that I actually use 99.9% of the time.
One remote for the stereo. Three for the HT, but it is only the one for the DVD player that I actually use 99.9% of the time.
patnshan Senior Audioholic Feb 14, 2008 #30 I use a harmony 670. I do like it, but keep all the others at hand when needed. Some of the more specific functions require scrolling through menus on the harmony, making it easier to grab the original remote in certain situations. Examples are to adjust the projector, control OSD on the receiver, etc. It is great for playback, turning everything on and off at once, volume control, basically most of the daily things you would do with it. Pat
I use a harmony 670. I do like it, but keep all the others at hand when needed. Some of the more specific functions require scrolling through menus on the harmony, making it easier to grab the original remote in certain situations. Examples are to adjust the projector, control OSD on the receiver, etc. It is great for playback, turning everything on and off at once, volume control, basically most of the daily things you would do with it. Pat
patnshan Senior Audioholic Feb 14, 2008 #31 mustang_steve said: Philips Pronto....end-all-be-all of rmote controls. Click to expand... Not quite, unless it does bluetooth and can control the PS3 I do think those are very nice remotes, just catching your statement about end all be all Pat
mustang_steve said: Philips Pronto....end-all-be-all of rmote controls. Click to expand... Not quite, unless it does bluetooth and can control the PS3 I do think those are very nice remotes, just catching your statement about end all be all Pat
C Chuckie01 Audiophyte Feb 14, 2008 #32 home theatre - 4 remotes in there bedroom - 4 remotes as well maybe it is time to consolidate.
M MDS Audioholic Spartan Feb 14, 2008 #33 A lot of people are saying that they use the original remote for specific functions. To me that is totally unnecessary because I have every single function from every device, including setup functions, programmed into the universal. It's true that I have to cycle through multiple pages to get to the lesser used functions but I try to arrange things so that the oft used functions are on the first page of the LCD screen. To me that is the point - the most used functions are easily accessible and the lesser used functions take a few presses of the 'page' button to get to the screen that has them. That is still easier than grabbing another physical remote. Naturallly I keep the original remotes but once the universal is programmed, they go in a drawer or shelf on the AV stand, never to be touched again.
A lot of people are saying that they use the original remote for specific functions. To me that is totally unnecessary because I have every single function from every device, including setup functions, programmed into the universal. It's true that I have to cycle through multiple pages to get to the lesser used functions but I try to arrange things so that the oft used functions are on the first page of the LCD screen. To me that is the point - the most used functions are easily accessible and the lesser used functions take a few presses of the 'page' button to get to the screen that has them. That is still easier than grabbing another physical remote. Naturallly I keep the original remotes but once the universal is programmed, they go in a drawer or shelf on the AV stand, never to be touched again.
tomd51 Audioholic General Feb 14, 2008 #34 MDS said: A lot of people are saying that they use the original remote for specific functions. To me that is totally unnecessary because I have every single function from every device, including setup functions, programmed into the universal. It's true that I have to cycle through multiple pages to get to the lesser used functions but I try to arrange things so that the oft used functions are on the first page of the LCD screen. To me that is the point - the most used functions are easily accessible and the lesser used functions take a few presses of the 'page' button to get to the screen that has them. That is still easier than grabbing another physical remote. Naturallly I keep the original remotes but once the universal is programmed, they go in a drawer or shelf on the AV stand, never to be touched again. Click to expand... Ditto. The whole idea behind the universal remote is simplification and reduction of remotes. I've got my main devices and macros set up on the first page (TV, Pre/Pro, DVD), then all other devices on lower level pages. If macros are configured correctly, you'll hardly ever need to access the secondary pages directly. I will rarely need the original remotes anymore, but I do keep them available if need be... -TD
MDS said: A lot of people are saying that they use the original remote for specific functions. To me that is totally unnecessary because I have every single function from every device, including setup functions, programmed into the universal. It's true that I have to cycle through multiple pages to get to the lesser used functions but I try to arrange things so that the oft used functions are on the first page of the LCD screen. To me that is the point - the most used functions are easily accessible and the lesser used functions take a few presses of the 'page' button to get to the screen that has them. That is still easier than grabbing another physical remote. Naturallly I keep the original remotes but once the universal is programmed, they go in a drawer or shelf on the AV stand, never to be touched again. Click to expand... Ditto. The whole idea behind the universal remote is simplification and reduction of remotes. I've got my main devices and macros set up on the first page (TV, Pre/Pro, DVD), then all other devices on lower level pages. If macros are configured correctly, you'll hardly ever need to access the secondary pages directly. I will rarely need the original remotes anymore, but I do keep them available if need be... -TD
E Exit Audioholic Chief Feb 14, 2008 #35 Do any of the remotes operate both IR and RF? My satelite is RF. I know the PS3 is bluetooth, but I have not bought that yet. Thanks for the information.
Do any of the remotes operate both IR and RF? My satelite is RF. I know the PS3 is bluetooth, but I have not bought that yet. Thanks for the information.
tomd51 Audioholic General Feb 14, 2008 #36 Any of the URC RF series remotes (RF10, RF20, RF30) send RF signals. I believe the Harmony 890 does as well... -TD
Any of the URC RF series remotes (RF10, RF20, RF30) send RF signals. I believe the Harmony 890 does as well... -TD
M MDS Audioholic Spartan Feb 14, 2008 #37 Many remotes have RF capabilities but they cannot learn nor send RF to a device that natively expects commands over RF. RF remotes work by sending the command to an RF basestation and the basestation retransmits the equivalent command using IR. If the sat dish expects commands over RF there is no universal remote that can talk to it.
Many remotes have RF capabilities but they cannot learn nor send RF to a device that natively expects commands over RF. RF remotes work by sending the command to an RF basestation and the basestation retransmits the equivalent command using IR. If the sat dish expects commands over RF there is no universal remote that can talk to it.
E Exit Audioholic Chief Feb 14, 2008 #38 Oh It is still cool to see that a lot of people have gotten down to one remote and others keep more. I might upgrade to an IR satelite box in the future.
Oh It is still cool to see that a lot of people have gotten down to one remote and others keep more. I might upgrade to an IR satelite box in the future.
tomd51 Audioholic General Feb 14, 2008 #39 Are you referring to the Dish Network 811? If that's the case, it uses IR and UHF, not RF. Unfortunately, I'm not aware of any universal devices that can transmit via UHF. Leave it to Dish to utilize UHF instead of something much more common like RF... -TD
Are you referring to the Dish Network 811? If that's the case, it uses IR and UHF, not RF. Unfortunately, I'm not aware of any universal devices that can transmit via UHF. Leave it to Dish to utilize UHF instead of something much more common like RF... -TD
A audioman00 Audioholic Feb 14, 2008 #40 since I got the media center PC, I only have ONE !!!! YAY!!!
