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Which URC to purchase (if any)
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| Topic: | Which URC to purchase (if any) This thread has 5 replies. Displaying all posts. |
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| Post 1 made on Sunday January 6, 2008 at 14:58 |
YouDaMan Long Time Member |
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Hi everyone,
I have an MX-600 and am in the market to upgrade to get discrete code capability. If I could get discrete codes for my MX-600, I would keep it. I'm no longer running the video through my surround sound system so I need to be able to go directly to a specific video input on my TV instead of using the generic input button. I also want separate on and off codes for each device.
I borrowed my friend's Logitech 550 to learn the codes I need, but it didn't work for some reason. The "Good" message appeared each time, but it didn't work when I tried it. This same friend keeps trying to talk me into a Logitech 880, but the buttons just seem too small and crammed together for me.
I like the look and the features of the MX-900, but I've read that the buttons have too soft of a feel compared to the 600 and other URC remotes.
I also like the MX-850 since it is almost identical to my 600. The biggest drawback to this unit seems to be the serial port interface.
Any recommendations?
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| Post 2 made on Sunday January 6, 2008 at 17:13 |
oex Super Member |
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you need to verify the components you wish to control have the appropriate codes you want. not all have what you want.
assuming they do have the appropriate codes, a 900 would be the way to go. a 800/850 would do it but like the 900 better. any logitech would be a waste of time and money. trust me
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| OP | Post 3 made on Sunday January 6, 2008 at 18:20 |
YouDaMan Long Time Member |
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Thanks for the information. How do I verify that the 900/850 have the appropriate codes for my components? Also, have you used the 900; and, if so, do the keys feel too soft?
Any other opinions would be appreciated.
Todd
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| Post 4 made on Sunday January 6, 2008 at 18:22 |
oex Super Member |
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maybe ask.
you should have included your components in the original post
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| OP | Post 5 made on Sunday January 6, 2008 at 19:49 |
YouDaMan Long Time Member |
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Sorry about that.
1. The TV is a Sharp Aquos LC-46D64U
2. The Receiver is a Onkyo TX-SR702
3. The DVD player is a Panasonic DVD-RV31
4. The cable box is a Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD
Thanks.
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| Post 6 made on Sunday January 6, 2008 at 21:48 |
oex Super Member |
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tv - nop problem
receiver - go ask in the discrete hunter scetion or custom installer section
dvd - most likely no problem - will it turn on with the play command?
cable box - leave it on.
get a 900. i have an 800 and a few 850s left in stock. they may just make it on ebay
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