Hi, I just purchased a Bell ExpressVu HD receiver and now have two receivers in my home theater room. As there is only one remote code for an ExpressVu receiver, I will have to learn all the codes for a second remote address. This will mean a second remote as my original 15-1994 is tapped out for memory. Radio Shack now sells a 15-2116, what are the major differences between the 1994 and the 2116? Also I cannot find an "aspect ratio" advanced code for a Hitachi 51" widescreen TV. One final question, this TV has 5 inputs. To access each one you must bring up the input screen, arrow up or down to the appropriate one, then press right to get into the input sub-menu and finally press select. Does this procedure mean I can no longer use macros. Are there any discrete input codes? Finally, is the 2116 a better choice than the Chameleon 8? Thanks.

I would recommend that you get yourself a JP1 cable, then you'll be able to program the 15-1994 to work both receivers. You could also use a JP1 tool called the "Device Multiplexor" which would enable you to stack both codes onto the one device button.



The 15-2116 is an 8 device learning remote with an LCD screen, whereas the 15-1994 is a 7 device remote (if you include the P&P device button) without an LCD screen. Plus of course, the 15-2116 has a more up to date code library.


Whenever you ask for advanced codes, you need to specify which setup code you are using, as that's what we use to look them up. I'm guessing that you're using TV/0145 for your Hitachi, so I looked up the codes here and the code for ASPECT is 074


According to the list for TV/0145 on my site, there are discrete codes available for all 5 inputs.


I thought the last question was the "final" question! :)

Personally, I think the 15-2116 is a better remote than either of the 8 device Kameleons (ie, the Radio Shack 15-2138 and the One For All URC-9960) but the Kameleons are alot prettier! :)

The discrete code worked. Thanks.