Is it possible to map volume punch through's on a single button? I have all of my devices finally setup pretty much OK, but this is the one thing that's driving me crazy.

The only thing I don't really like about this remote are the number shaped keys. I have a tough time pressing the 7.

Thanks for the help
Jerry

What do you mean by "on a single button"? You'll need a volume up and a volume down button. The manual tells how to lock the volume control to the TV, DVD/LD, and CBL/SAT or an audio device to control volume in all device modes.

- Press and hole SETUP until you get two LED flashes.
- Press 993. The LED will flash twice.
- Press the device key you want to use to control the volume.

I use my amplifier to control volume in every device but TV watching over-the-air channels. I used the 993 sequence above to set my amp to control volume on every device. I then reprogrammed my SONY TV volume keys back to their original control using the 994 with advance codes sequence.

As for the 7 key. The only solution I can recommend is to remap an unused key to be the 7 fnuction. Then just remember to hit it instead of trying to hit the 7. Better yet, just avoid watching any channel with a 7 in it! ;-)

Dave

David, Why do you use your TV's audio?

Dennis,

Because when I added DSS it took over the audio INput I had my TV audio OUT connected to. The Sony AMP I use combines DBS with TV. One or the other, and not both.

When I move it all to my new house, I'm going to study the connections one more time. I could of course use a VCR as tuner and let the amp play the audio, but that's just one extra piece of equipment on that I shouldn't need on.

It's OK, though. Most of what I receive over the air is poor stereo if any. I only watch for local news and the occasional network show that I can't find on DirecTV.

Dave

What I meant was whether it was possible to map changing the punch through device to a single key. Instead of going through the setup routine everytime. Map one key to change to the receiver and another key to change back to TV.

Thanks
Jerry

Jerry,

Yes. There are 4 "L" keys and two macro keys. Any of these can have a macro (sequence of key presses) programmed on them to do whatever you want with your system. I use L1 to turn on TV, turn on RECEIVER, turn on DSS, switch TV input to video1, then leave me on the DSS device for control. I use SETUP+L1 to turn OFF any of the above devices that I don't need and turn on the devices needed to just watch TV tuned to on-air channels. I have similar macros to watch DVD and VHS movies. Very simple. One button.

Dave

David, Through previous posts, I believe you have a Sony STRD-825 (same as me). I also think you use a Go-Video for games, causing you to use up one of those video inputs. Here is my set up, hope it helps you.

Video 1; DBS
Video 2; VCR
DVD/LD; DVD
TV/DBS; TV audio
Tape/MD; Cassette deck
CD; Comp Disc
Tuner; OTA antenna
Phono; n/a

In the event that I purchase another component and am in need of an additional input, I will (vinyl proponents, please don't be offended) use the Phono inputs.

Contrary to your opinion, I think there is a lot of good surround enhnaced network programming that should be distributed through your system. Good luck, Dennis!

Dennis,

Video1; JVC SVHS deck
Video2; GoVideo 8mm/VHS deck
DVD/LD; Pioneer DVD
TV/DBS; Sony DirectTV
Tape/MD; Dual Cassette/LP/Radio Deck (Fisher, nearly antique)
CD; Pioneer 12 disc CD
Tuner; built in AM/FM
Phono; n/a

Video is switched thru a Sima SVS-4 since the 825 does not have Svideo connections.

When hooking in a game machine or sometimes the computer's video, I use front video inputs on either the Go Video or JVC decks.

The Phono inputs seem to be expecting a different level audio signal, and I don't trust them for TV audio. My old Fisher cassette deck also plays LPs so I just leave my Phono input unused.

I often use the Govideo deck to look at 8mm video shot with my video camera. There just aren't any inputs left except Phono. As such I let my TV play it's own tuner's audio. It's not perfect, but I continue to survive.

When I set it all up in the new house, I'll take a harder look. One thought I had was to use the SIMA to route DBS audio to the TV then back th the 825. This falls apart when I realize I'm using the optical audio output of my Sony A4 DSS receiver for audio, and it has to go directly to the 825. Oh well, I'll figure it out someday.

Dave