Does anyone have an example of an input variable. I have a toshiba with TV, video 1, video 2, back to TV TOAD.

Thanks

To get to input 2, try this:
Ch up, input, input.
If Ch up doesn't get you to the tuner, try 03, input, input.
You may need a delay inserted, but it should work.

I'm not using TV at all, just the inputs.

Bump

Your missing the point. Entering a channel # will give you a latching point that is always the same. From there you can press the "input" button to toggle to the desired input. One time for input 1, 2 times for input 2, etc

I understand a work around, what I was hoping to do was learn more about variables and practice this application. I have figured out power variable, although I would hope that URC would soon publish an addendum showing more information about variables and examples so we can get better at solutions, not just doing the same thing over and over.

Are you talking about using variables on an MX-950 or MX-3000?

Then i guess i dont understand the reason for this statement

I'm using the 3000. The toshiba rotates thru TV, input 1, input 2, TV, when you press the input button on the TV remote. I was hoping to learn how to use the variable to trac the inputs as I change from input 1 to input 2. I don't use the TV input, but must cycle thru it to input 1 and input 2.

TC,
could you explain to me what a variable is? I couldn't get it from the instructions. Plus, I find that if I am faced with explaining something, I will usually end up figuring out what it is all about, so maybe my request might force you to consider what you know and put it all together for me.

I am wondering how a remote could track whether you are on TV, Input 1 or Input 2 since it can't tell when your dog walks between you and the TV. That's why we would use TV as an anchor point, which sidesteps the whole issue of variables, as you point out.

TouchCommander,

You could accomplish what you want with variables fairly easily, but you would need a screen for setup and re-sync of those variables as the inevitable "out -of-sync" state will occur from time to time (for this reason I would recommend pursuing this avenue only for use by you as and enduser/programmer).

Create a variable for every state, IE:
TvTunr
TvIn1
TvIn2
TvIn3

Create a screen with a button to toggle each variable that also shows the state of that variable (use dynamic variable mode). now you can set the variable correctly to the TV's current state.

Now you need to make sure that only one button on the remote toggles the TV's source and that any need to do that is aliased through that button.

Now set up a series on hidden buttons on the same newly created page. Each of these buttons will test the state of on of the variable in order calling the next if the variable state is "zero". If the variable is "one" then you know that the source is changed to the next state and can reset the two affected variable correspondingly.

You now have a way to test what state you are in. So you can now create macro buttons you can alias to that will go to you "discrete source" simply by aliasing to the TV's source toggle command macro you just created and then testing the state of the desired source. If it's a "zero" you call the alias again and test again you get a "one then your done. It takes a bit of creative macro-ing and it's not full proof but it it is possible.

If you have any questions feel free to email me and I'll be happy to help you out.

Lane Bailey

Guess I still dont understand why you wouldnt use a latching point to get a constant Video 1, Video 2, etc.

Does "ch 03", or "ch+" NOT take you to TV?

Lane's answer is perfectly correct. However, I would NOT recommend use of variables for any TV that has a workaround. The workaround is FAR superior from the users point of view, since it always works!

Best Regards,

-Eric

If it is a toshiba made within hte last 5 years or so, you can hit input, and the corresponding number for the input. Example Input, then 3 to go to the video input 3. Also try the CH+, that has worked on toshibas to bring them to a known state for years. Then input, delay, input.

Mike

toshiba's latest LCD's dont work with input, 3 to go to input 3. Had to do the old Ch+, input, input, input.