This receiver is not in the IR database. It would be great if someone knew the discrete on/off codes for this device. The rest I can simply 'learn', of course.

I can program the get-around (ie select an Input), but the proper codes would be a bit nicer.

Thanks

If the device actually turns on via an input command that is actually more reliable and cuts down the timing in your macros. OFF would be input x - power. There may not be discretes for power for that model...I'm not sure though as I've never had to deal with it.

Unfortunately it does not. I tried every combination of keys on the remote - nothing turns it on and off with discrete codes. I also went through every IR database entry for Kenwood that seemed likely. This is just in case there is a hidden command that is not on the remote. Nothing seems to work.

ie just to state the problem more clearly. The Power button for this amplifier toggles. Click once - on, click again - off. So you have no idea where the amp is at any point. I can see that having variables (ie the MX-950) would be useful, but still no guarantee.

Since the amp is pivotal to the whole system (ie it is used by everything and must always be on for every activity), it is important to get it turned on.

I suspect that this must be a fairly common problem for professional installers. How do you get around it?

This is the statement that prompted my response but evidently this does not work. Professional installers will only typically sell/install devices known to have the features, in this case discrete power capabilities, they require; Kenwood not being one of them. A Niles AC-3 triggered by a MSU250 block and an IR sensor is an option available to you.