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Considering T2 - A few Questions re: certain equipment + programming
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Post 1 made on Tuesday October 23, 2001 at 23:33
gkouri
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I have an RC 5000 and have not programmed it since I was waiting for my new Anthem AV preamp/processor. I have an RPTV, DVD, FArodja NR video processor, 2 satellies and a VCR. The RTI looks interesting, particularly given the tactile element of the buttons and the ability to manage the software. Questions:

1) Given the limited number of hard buttons, does this present limitations for AV processors which have numerous actions on the remotes? I recognize that the LCD buttons can be programmed, but am still curious about this.

2) Are the IR limitations serious? Do they result in poor performance such as certain units turning on and others not very frequently?

3) How difficult is it to source discrete codes from other members. SPecifically I am looking for these codes for my Faroudja Native Rate Video processor which is essential. This does not appear in the current files at remotecentral. I am surprised that the database is so small given how popular this unit is supposed to be with installers.

Finally, are there programmers on this forum who could do the initial work (for a fee of course)? If so, I would be interested in speaking with them.

Thanks in advance for any help.
Post 2 made on Wednesday October 24, 2001 at 23:45
DJ Garcia
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I use it to control a Sony TA-E9000ES preamp. In the file area I have uploaded an Excel spreadsheet with templates that show how I laid out the hard buttons for the various devices. Seeing as buttons can react differently based on estended hold-down and double-clicking, it's very flexible.

Other than the ocassional miss when batteries get low, I've had no IR problems.

DJ
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Post 3 made on Saturday October 27, 2001 at 15:45
duke-one
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I have had my T2 for about two weeks now and am making slow but reasonable progress with the programing. My system is fairly complex, my Meridian equipment has many remote functions that I have put on seperate pages for ease of use. My house is small and so far problems I thought were related to rf reception were in fact program issues (one little hint: put a mirror to reflect the red light on the IRQ6 so you can see if the signal is getting through). Another thing that has thrown a wrench in my programing is the number of "repeats" and when to sustain the signal or not. I now think that learning commands can introduce extra "repeats" that will cause no response or a repeated response (a change of four or five channels at a push of the button). This can eat up a lot of time as you have to make the change, download it and try it. On your last issue I hope the small database is due to fewer problems with the unit. I had two ProntoPro 6000 frezze up on me and my dealer took all the P.P. stuff back in exchange for the T2. It is much easier to setup and program and I'll stick with it.
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Post 4 made on Wednesday October 31, 2001 at 10:53
Rob Zurn
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KDM,

You can test the IR codes that were learned without downloading the entire file to the remote. You can also edit all codes from the IR library directly.

Rob
Post 5 made on Friday November 2, 2001 at 16:30
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I've been using the T2 with the NRS units and various plasma displays. You CAN control them pretty discretely with ir but I have found the rf receiver/232 interface to be the fastest and most reliable. Really works good. I can give you the 232 patch if you want.
Post 6 made on Tuesday November 13, 2001 at 14:30
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JCW,
I have just started to try to integrate the NR in my system and am having trouble with learning the IR into the RTI. As posted above, when I look at what signals it says it has recorded (but not many work) they are a real mix of like 0 to 17 repeats, most but not all sustained. I have no idea how to start to edit them to make them work since most of them are 2 button sequences.
If you could pass along any info to help out, like where to start, it would be appreciated.
Do you use both the NR remote signals and the NR flash teach signals?
Thanks
EP
Post 7 made on Friday November 16, 2001 at 16:27
JCW
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EP,

Looks like you got the IR handled form your other post. I recall having some problems similar to what you described. I found out later that those problems were caused by the firmware in the Faroudja...I had them send new chips which corrected some other issues, but by that point I was sold on the 232 control of these units which thus far on several in the field has been flawless.

jcw


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