I just purchased the One For All Kameleon 9960 and absolutely love it! I needed a code to work the VCR part of my DVD/VCR combo and tech support sent the download via telephone and it worked great. Then, I could not get the remote to eject tapes or CDs but used the learning function to solve that problem. I readjusted the display brightness and turned off the vibration activation.

I rarely ever get home before tech support closes and I have one question. No need for any great detail-just point me in the right direction. I have a Zenith DVD/VCR combo, a Sanyo 32” HDTV, and an Echostar {Dish Network} satellite receiver. My wife was ready to chunk the whole 9 yards out the window today because she does not understand that in order to watch the DVD player the input must be “Componet3”, and “Video2” for TV, and “Video1” for VCR. I assume I can use the Home Theater function or 3 macros to program the right input for the desired device. I would like to be able to use 3 macros to set up the TV and satellite to turn on and also set the right input. Then do the same thing for the TV and DVD player, again setting the right input, and lastly the TV and VCR setting the right input here as well.

Can I use the macros to accomplish this?

Thanks guys….I appreciate your time and help.

Jeff Farrar

Hi Jeff,
how did you do this, Jeff ?

(quote from jeff)
"I readjusted the display brightness and turned off the vibration activation."

I am trying to figure out how to turn off the vib sensor or lower the sen.

1. Press and hold "SetUP" key until IR segments flash twice.

2. Press "Other" once.

3. Using the number keys, enter 985.

4. Press "Home" twice to exit.

Vibration is now OFF.

Jeff

Jeff,
Yes, the WAF (Wife Approval Factor) is very important.
You can use macros to set this up, let's start with a couple of questions.
1. When you described what inputs things had to be on it was confusing. Would you please elaborate?
2. Do you have a stereo/AV system as well?
3. What setup codes are you using for your components?
Jim

I am at work now and do not have the codes but will post them this afternoon.

I have my DVD connected to the TV via a componet cable. The TV lists this as "Comp3"

I have my VCR connected to the TV via an "S" cable and the TV recognizes this as "Video1"

I have my satellite connected to my TV via an "S" cable recognizied as "Video2"

My TV also has connections available for HDVMI {?} and optical as well as one more set of componet jackes. If I decide I want to watch a DVD movie, I must first be in TV mode on my remote and then change the Input from the TV {Video2} to DVD {Comp3}

I do remember that my Zenith DVD PLaayer code is 0869. I downloaded the updated code for my VCR which is 1137. The DVD and VCR are a combo BUT I use the VCR icon on the remote for it and the DVD icon for viewing DVDs. The code for my satellite receiver is the very 1st one listed for EchoStar receivers. I beleive{???} it is 3900.

Thanks for your help. The WAF is important indeed. If she has problems again today this thread may be moot as the receiver might mysteriously end up in quite a few smaller pieces, or in the front yard. :)

Thanks!

Jeff Farrar

Jeff,
I am assuming you are using the TV setup code 0154 for this sanyo. If my assumption is correct, this will be a little more difficult than if the TV was a more supported one, but we may still manage.

The first thing I did was decide in my head the best way for you to set this up. Obviously if we had advanced codes for every command we needed that would be best, but we don't. To make this the least confusing for your wife, I would suggest that you always leave the satellite and the DVD/VCR powered on. You could then just know that the Power button will toggle on and off your TV. Then you need to get the TV and remote set to the right settings with one macro button.

Then I did a search on RemoteCentral OFA forum for any posts in the last year that contained "sanyo hdtv discrete". I think this thread [Link: remotecentral.com] has a lot of good information.

Next I looked at Rob's excellent site hifi-remote.com for advanced codes for your TV, and found no discrete on or off, and only the one discrete input command (Comp.2). This makes things a little complicated, but we can work through it.

First (again, assuming you are using 0154) test the discrete command 129 and see if it takes you to the Comp2 input.

Next tell me if, when you are on an input and press down or up channel in TV mode, do you go to the same input every time (RF in, for example).

Jim

Thanks for the information, links, and the time it took to research my problem. I'll read the links, check my TV for the codes you mentioned, and post back later this afternoon when I get off work.

Thanks....I appreciate the help.

Jeff Farrar

Jeff,
Have you had an opportunity to test the codes?
Jim

Sorry...I do taxes for the public and lost track of time and the thread.

Yes, the DC 129 will carry me to Componet2.

If I am on an input and press up or down on the channel button, the TV simply goes to the next one in sequence without defaulting to a specific input. If we turn the TV off with the input set to Componet3 {DVD Player}, it will be on Componet3 when turned back on.

And my code for the Sanyo IS 0154.

Thanks...I'll check back sooner next time. :)

Jeff Farrar

No problem.


Good.


OK.


Thank you.

If you agree that it will be OK to leave the VCR on, then lets first set up your power OFF macro to just turn the TV to Component 2 and then off.
So, for example:
Macro on Macro button 4 is:
TV
(whatever button we decide to put 129 on)
(maybe repeat that here, depending on how fast the TV will respond to the command)
Power

That will be for when you want to turn the TV off. It will also allow you to get things back in order if they get out of sync.

In order to fill in where the parentheses are, we will need to assign the DC 129 to a button. For example, you could put it on the INPUT button, as once that is pressed, you can use CH+/- to scroll through the inputs instead of INPUT. So choose one, and follow the commands on page 20-21 of the manual to assign it. Where it says choose a source key, press SETUP, 1, 2, 9 then go to your destination key.

If this all works we can go on to using Macro 1, 2, and 3 for your input devices. High WAF with that!

By the way, is there a way for you to move the component cable or otherwise change the input so that it comes in on Comp2? It would simplify things.
Jim

The TV is currently set to come in on Componet2. I made this move when I saw that Comp2 was the only discrete code for my Sanyo.

I'll try your plan later on tonight. Have 5 sets of taxes to do whilst working a 6-day week. Have not even had time to watch my new TV and new HD receiver form dish Network.

Thanks for your help. I appreciate the time knowing how valuable that commodity is.

Thanks!

Jeff Farrar

Hello, Jeff. I hope you have solved your remote issue. I noticed however that you stated you had an HD box from Dish and that you have that connected to your TV via and S-cable on input video 2. Just to be clear in order to view HD the box needs to be connected via component or HDMI or DVI. I would hate to have you set up your macros and then not be able to watch true HD!
Good luck.
JTK

Thanks James but I had already corrected the problem. I used the supplied componet cable when connecting the receiver to the TV and plan to pick up an HDMI IF you think it will provide a noticeable difference from the componet cable. At the time, I had no idea that an S cable was only capable of 480i instead of 1080i. Nor was I aware when I purchased the TV that Dish Network only has 5 stations available in HD excluding the HBO package that I really care nothing about. Whe will the "required" shift to HD take place for the broadcast companies and networks?

Thanks for your help,

Jeff

Jeff,
I am glad you noticed cabling issue before programming the remote.
The "required shift" doesn't really have a "hard date" set for the transition from analog to digital. The present law states 2006 OR when 85% of the viewers in a viewing area have the ability to receive digital transmission. The 85% number will take a long time to reach so I have read that some in congress want to push for the hard date of 2006. Just remember that this transition doesn't mandate High Definition only digital transmission.

My understanding regarding component vs. HDMI is that if you have an analog TV i.e. RPTV CRT then the difference is negligible. I would just use the component cable unless you need to free up an input. If you have a digital TV i.e. DLP, LCD, or plasma, the HDMI might give you better picture quality.

Good luck.
JTK