Hi all, I really don't have the time to learn to program this remote and would like to pay someone to program for me. My system is pretty simple, but my wife is a total techno-phobe so it needs to be very simple. I have read there are several that offer this service, but can't find a list. Thanks in advance for any help.

There are several advertizers here that can help you at a distance. Personally I work on systems I can actually work with (LOCAL). But many have been served by the guys here.

Were are you located?

I don't get how people can program Prontos at a distance and come up with the most efficient macros, in particular, to operate the equipment. I always do it on site, and I always find that I have to tweak macros that seem logical to me so that they will operate as rapidly as possible.

I will say, though, I have seen posts here praising these guys who do it at a distance. I just think that those customers have good programs that could be tightened up by a local programmer.

Speaking of which, even if you think a remote programmer is a good idea, if you put your location in your profile, someone from around the corner might contact you and take care of your remote right quickly. Your post doesn't mention a model number, so we can't even tell what continent you are on.

Ernie Bornn-Gilman

I feel pretty much the same way. I don't feel I could turn out the same sort of product without actually testing it my self. Its one thing if they only had gear that I know indies and out. But stuff I have never seen...

Did this macro work??? Wait for an email back...
Send them another config...
Did it work...

Screw that it takes me the better part of a day to get a system I am sitting in front of to be, where I feel comfortable.

Ohh well...

Please submit a list of all equipment and perhaps I can churn out a freebie

This can be a fairly easy process if the components lend themselves to integration and the programmer has experience with the particular components. If your components do not have discrete codes, have unusually long power up delays or odd code sets it could be a major problem not have access to the system.

Also, the success of the programming is in the hands of the person doing the configuration. If something is not hooked up correctly, an emitter is not located properly, there is poor line of sight, etc... it could be perceived that the programming is the problem.

I would be happy to talk with you about doing this. I would need a complete list of the component make and model numbers, a detailed documentation of the input and output configuration, any details on how the system is used by you specifically and any other details thay we deem necessary.

I can offer unique graphics, custom channel icons, favorite pages, help and tool menus and a gallery of digital photos (we have pictures of the kids for quick access when someone visits). If the equipment qualifies, the automation and sequencing can be bullet proof.

This is true if the programmer is on site, but absolutely necessary to success of any kind if the programmer is not on site.

Actually, I think he meant "not entirely in the hands of...." The following sentence shows that a person doing the programming from afar cannot make a system work properly if there are problems on site that only an installer or programmer is likely to suss out without a period of confusion and disagreement as to whose fault it is:


This is the biggest unknown and source of confusion for people who buy their own equipment without first consulting a programmer (that is, a pro or a custom installer). Your remote will work GREAT to consolidate all of the commands of your system, but if, say, your TV does not have separate ON and OFF commands, the remote will never be able to make system operation automatic. You will always have to start by pushing a button to turn on the TV rather than being able to have that determined automatically by what source button you push. Incidentally, many components respond to such discrete ON and OFF commands, but they do not appear on the remote that comes with the unit. Again, the programmer with experience will know where to find these, if they exist; some of the guys out there know how to generate every possible code that could work with a component, so can check to see if these commands exist.

That last thing might not be necessary, but can't be tested at a distance if needed.

So we're back to, where are you located?

I meant that the success of the programming (assuming the programming is flawless) is entirely in the hands of the person doing the configuration. If the programming is truely spot on, the only potential pitfall is with the installer. I realize there could be an equipment malfunctions, wireless interference or other variables but this would be up to the installer to determine.

I say all of this as both an installer and a programmer. It runs both ways.

In my mind, an programmer worth their salt will know to accept or refuse the task from afar based on the variables that exist.

Tgrugett, Can you email me the AVR-4306 RTI theator touch IR library. Thanks ahead
-scott
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