Hi all, been looking for a remote to do everything I need, started looking into Pronto, then MX-500, now 15-1994. I'm not sure if I "need" an MX-500 for what I'm trying to do, so I figured I'd put it to the experts to see if you have any ideas. Here's the scenario
Equipment:
Receiver: Mitsubishi MAV-1 (Never have found correct codes in any remote for this)
VCRs: 2 Samsung (identical) plus Symphonic
DVDs: Apex AD-600A Plus PC with Creative DXR2 card/IR Keyboard
Camcorder: Sony TR-series 8mm
CD Player: Pioneer PD-6700 (lost original remote)
Tape Player: Aiwa dual-deck
A/V Switcher: JVC SX-700? (7 inputs/4 outputs)
Cable: Scientific decoder box
TV: Toshiba 36" (no PIP)
LaserDisc: Pioneer 504 model
That's about 11 distinct devices. I was thinking I could consolidate on the 15-1994 by using codes for the major devices, and only learning the absolutely-necessary codes for the other devices. The problems I see are:
My Receiver is a "weird" one which I've never found codes for on a remote.
I extensively use the PC for DVD, and would have to learn all the IR keyboard commands to the appropriate buttons on the remote for this
I don't know if there are codes for the JVC SX-700 which may mean these need to be programmed as well
I need to use macros for getting all the components turned on (to get my cable viewable I have to turn on the converter, a VCR, the receiver, the switcher and the TV - I think that's the biggest of them.)
At any rate, it seems like the 15-1994 is limited on the learning it can do, so I wanted to see if those experienced with it thought I could at least get all the base functionality I need into it. If not, I'll probably be looking at the MX-500, which is more than 5 times as much money, but fully programmable. Which brings up my last question:
Does anyone know when it's going to be back on sale at Radio Shack for $29.99. It's $39.99 right now, and they won't budge on the price. For $29.99 I would just pick one up and give it a shot anyway!
Thanks!
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