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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: T0J0 on April 07, 2005, 10:15:20 AM
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My 80ish neighbor asked me to setup his
new DVD player which I gladly agreed to plug in one evening with some serious difficulties due to the fact that they have so many external devices I was having a nightmare of a time finding an aux iniput to plug the DVD into, but finally settled on TV aux2 then showed him how to use the remote to change the TV to aux 2 to view the DVD......No big deal so far and it just worked......
OK since this episode they now blame me for the stereo remote not changing the
volume levels which I had no interaction with but am too polite to explain they are wrong but willing to make it work nevertheless....
This is the setup.."I am not an AV pro just a normal manual reader"
1 Sat feed to TV
2: VCR to Sat box
3:Play station to TV Aux 1
4:DVD to TV Aux 2
5: Stereo to TV Audio LR
6: Other device?
7: Sat reciever "I have never used one"
Just a wiring clusterf%&k
Includng a remote for each device....
Question...
I need some type of management device that I can plug all outputs into and a way to get rid of the 6 remote controls....
Any ideas?
Tojo
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Get the Clapper?
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universal remotes work wonders. once you have them programmed, life becomes a walk in the park.
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Jump out of the bushes.
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Originally posted by JB88
universal remotes work wonders. once you have them programmed, life becomes a walk in the park.
That's no joke. A nice, IR-Learning remote at Best Buy won't set them back much. Mine controls TV, Cable, DVD, Xbox, PC #1, PC #2, and 2 surround sound systems from 1 remote. Worth every penny.
If they have a decent A/V receiver, just run everything into the back of it, and connect it's output to the TV. Use it for a device selector.
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Originally posted by Kanth
Jump out of the bushes.
LOL
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Originally posted by T0J0
Elderly neighbor problem/need solution
Have you seen the documentary "Logan's Run"?
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Show them a phamlet of condos in Florida.
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A friend of mine just bought a device "hub" for his system. Everything plugs directly into that and it has one remote control. It is "smart" too...if he puts in a CD the device realises that is what is wanted and automatically switches to CD mode...same if he puts a DVD in...switches automatically. Might be the perfect solution for your neighbors.
If you are interested I'll ask him for the brand name and cost etc.
Let me know.
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Do they have an A/V reciever and if so what type?
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Number 4 sounds like a real problem.
VD is no smiling matter. They are probably loosing there minds and should seek immediate medical services.
:D
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present them a bill for your services.
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Originally posted by BlueJ1
Show them a phamlet of condos in Florida.
Don't send him down here. We have enough.
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Ah the local gentry.
Stick an adult movie in the DVD player. Go home. Await ambulance.
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I use the Kameleon - URC 9960 . It's very versatile and can control a ton of different components. It really depends on how much the guy is willing to spend. It's not a guaranteed that a particular remote will cover all his gear but you can research that on the site to see if this product will fit his needs. I'm extremely happy with it. If he gets something like this you may need to sit down and set it all up and then tell him what controls what.
You can check it out here.
Kameleon 9960 (http://www.ofausa.com/remote.php?type=URC%209960)
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Thanks to the ones with the good advice!
a few of the answers I am still pondering the significance of.... Jump out of the bushes? K
Curval if you happen to run into the friend I would like to know the device manufacturer it sounds like it could solve the problem!
TIA
Tojo
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I think Wombatt and Curval are on the right path. They need a hub with all the BS they have running to the TV. They also need to cough up a few bucks for the hassle they put you thru.
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Give me some model numbers and I may be able to come up with somthing... I do work in the A/V industry but I tend to learn visually and I'd need to download or look at the specs and find a diagram of the rear panels. :)
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Tojo do you know what kind of stereo he has? Also if you know the makes and models of the other devices I could easily setup a graph that would show you what connections to make from each specific device. This would help you with the setup and it would help to limit confusion when the user wants to select a specific device to use.
I'll have to check but I think I can setup macros for the Kameleon which helps alot in the end.
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lol Soulyss beat me to the punch. I was thinking the exact same thing. Nice to have manuals and back panel visuals readily available on the internet. :D
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Maybe something like this will help?
http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F003%5F010%5F011%5F000&product%5Fid=15%2D1988
or here
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=product&id=1076628516373
one more :)
http://www.cablestogo.com/product_list.asp?cat%5Fid=3103&engine=adwords!654&keyword=%28a+v+switch%29
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Depending on his audio receiver he may not need something like that. He could get away with using his receiver as the hub and a basic universal remote. Granted he may not have a device that is as capable as per say my Harmon Kardon but it might just do the trick. Would need to know the make and model of his receiver to see if it's worth trying it though.
That is a good option though if his current equipment can't be used as a hub though.
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Originally posted by BlueJ1
Show them a phamlet of condos in Florida.
no more damn yankees or canadians in my beloved Florida we have more than our fair share.
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Originally posted by Chairboy
Have you seen the documentary "Logan's Run"?
Documentary? No, Logan's Run was a music video.
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If anything, it was a... modest proposal.
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I initialy bought this software for MT, but as I'm always ready to help... I'll share.
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/ah_19_1054986771.jpg)
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Originally posted by Saintaw
I initialy bought this software for MT, but as I'm always ready to help... I'll share.
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/ah_19_1054986771.jpg)
That is to shrecken funny.....and the truth..
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E-mail sent to my buddy asking for info and/or link.
I will post when he gets back to me.
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Here ya go (http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat%5Fid=3103&sku=40021)
Dunno if it what you are looking for, but my buddy loves it.
Good luck