Looking for help with a new Sanyo dvc2500 dvd/vcr combo unit, code 0104 will operate most of the vcr side of things, but not the dvd. RS has suggested 0670 for the dvd, works about the same as 0104.
Also need help with a Panasonic sc pm11 5disc/tape deck mini system. Only codes I can find that will operate anything are 0308(power/volume) that's about it. Code 1518 works the most functions but falls short as well. I've filled up the learn memory just getting things semi operational. Any help greatly appreciated. Joel

you might be able to free up some memory by using advanced codes instead of learned signals. Have you tried to use the advanced codes here: hifi-remote.com ?

Other than that, you'd have to create device upgrades, maybe combo upgrades and load them via JP1. It's not impossible. If you are willing to do some soldering, you can add a JP1 port.

revwillie,
Thanks for the tip to Rob,s site. Will try to use some advanced codes and keymove to get the most out of the DVD/VCR combo - treat it like a TV/VCR combo. Lots of these combo machines popping up in the market, will be a lot of questions about setting them up.
Sorry to say no luck with my mini system, the only codes that seem to do anything are 0308 - strictly amp related advanced codes - no FF/REW etc. 1518 which I'm using now does power, volume and play, but doesn't seem to have advanced codes on the site, maybe a new code. Unless someone else has a solution I'll just use the learning function to do what I can. RS support didn't really help.

Thanks again
Joel

An important fact: you can assign an advanced code from a different device code:

"P" [two blinks], "994" [two blinks], "advanced code device", "p" , "three digit advanced code," "device assigned to", "assigned key".

and the "assigned key" could actually be: "P", "assigned shifted key"

If your components are really new, you might have no choice but to build new device codes through JP1. There's always a chance that some JP1er learned all the commands you need and decoded them and the devices providing the commands are built in to the remote. If you didn't find what you need in the advanced codes at hifi-remote.com, you might be out of luck.

Minis and combos can be a real pain. Depending on the brand, you often have to use one device code for the DVD and another for the VHS and another for the Tuner.... and when you're committed to using a 5-in-1, you run out of devices real quick. this is one of the classic gotchas of universal remotes. Learning helps, but you only get so many bytes of learning space.

at this point you either:

a) buy a better remote ($20 buys a lot these days)

or

b) learn to solder (JP1 - don't get me started on the 2103!)