I bought a house with an existing entertainment center
* Sony 41T65 TV
* AudioControl Director 46: multi-room audio controller,
* Sony DA 50ES,
* Parasound T/DQ-1600 Digital Cinema Sound Processor
* DVD Sony Player
* CD Sony Player
* Sony RM-TP502 remote

I assume the remote was able before to operate these components. Anyhow currently, that remote doesn't operate any of the units. My understanding is that the Sony RM-TP502 remote is obsolete.

I need to add two additional components:
* Dish Network Receiver
* Samsung SR2700 Digital Satellite Receiver (Ku band)
* TIVO
* Home Theater PC

It seems that I have to replace the RM-TP502 with a more recent remote, for more legible display. The two most appealing remotes for me, as a novice, are the Sony RM-AV3000 and the Philips Pronto TSU-6000. There is a major price differential, but the Graphical programmability is a big plus for the Pronto.

So, my two questions are:

1. Do I have to replace the Sony RM-TP502 to accomodate the new components?

2. If I buy the Pronto 6000 would it handle all components (old and new)?

Regards.

-nayel shafei



This message was edited by shafei on 07/03/02 11:54.18.