i purchased my 15-1994 back in february as a result of information in this thread. in the interest of preserving the thread's usefulnees, i have avoided posting a message just to say how useful it is. however, now that i have a question, i would like to commend all who contribute to it.

i have a basic zenith vcr that is about 12 years old. i would like to use the on-screen programming from the remote, but i don't have an oem remote from which to learn. are there any advanced codes for this function?

jmoffett:
As you don't state which device code you are using, I can't give you an answer, but if you go to the advanced code section of my web site, you can see if I have a listing for your device number.

Rob.
http://www.hifi-remote.com/

I have been using the 15-1994 remote for about four months now and it is everything that you need for a universal remote. All the information on this thread convinced me it was the right remote to buy. I have one question for anybody using this remote in Canada ( or USA). I am thinking of switching to a satellite dish (mainly a bell expressvu 4700). Does anybody have a code for this reciever or will I have to learn all of the function? Please help before I spend money on the dish.

Steve

I think SAT code 775 will work for you, but you might want to do a search over on the One For All forum as I'm not sure if it was just the earlier models that it worked for (ie, the 2700).

Rob.
http://www.hifi-remote.com/

You guys need professional help.


Gregs 2 bits


and I agree.

OK, here is one I have not scene...Need 1994 code for Motorola Digital Cable Box

Is it possible to learn into a macro? I.E. while in the process of creating a macro, learn a code into the macro? Or do you have to learn to a key and then create the macro using the learned key? I'd rather not learn this code onto a key, just have it available in the macro. It isn't a function that uses an advanced code either.

Thanks

Jim L

I am using my 1994 remote with the ExpressVu 4700 receiver, just use one of the Echostar codes from the listing and it should work. No problems with mine and I've used it since December '99.

Jim,
You cannot learn into a macro, you have to learn to a button and then use the button in the macro.

If the reason for your question is that you don't want to waste a button for a function that you don't need in normal use, put the function on a shifted key, or put it on a button under another device that is unused.

However, if you had an advanced code for the button, you could use the advanced code in a macro, by simply including the seqience SETUP-1-2-3 (where 123 is the adv code).

Rob.
http://www.hifi-remote.com

Thanks Rob,

Kinda thought that was going to be the answer, the codes are discrete power codes for use in a macro to shift into the vcr. No advanced codes exist. I like your suggestion of using an unused device.

Thanks again,

Jim L

Jim,
I'm curious, how are you able to create discrete codes without advanced codes? If you have a device code that works for your VCR, I bet that there really are advanced codes to the discrete power buttons. (I'd need to know what device code you are using to be able to help you further, and maybe the brand/model of the VCR).

Did you understand what I meant about using shifted keys? You could put the ON button on shift/1 for example, and OFF on shift/2. That way, in normal use when you press the 1 or 2 button, they still work as numeric buttons, but in the macro you would press SETUP/1 and SETUP/2 to get the power functions. (If you don't know how to program to a shifted key, check out the manual on my site).

Rob.
http://www.hifi-remote.com/

Rob,

The RS remote is my wifes', for the upstairs. I have a Pronto, and 3 sets of discrete power codes were available here in the files area. I copied them into the Pronto and one set worked. I then learned them into the RS remote. I did check starbase314.com and there was an advanced code for "system off", but not for on. I'm not even sure this "system off" is a discrete code, although it would be easy to test. In any event, the discrete on is what I'm most interested in.

The VCR is a monoral, Sony unit (unsure of model) which uses system code of 0032.

Yes, I understood about shifting. My wife uses the "P" key to get the backlight to stay on longer, so shifted codes could be a problem.

It's really a very small system she's controlling, a digital cable box, TV, and VCR. I bought the remote so I could have some macro capability and ditch the other 3 remotes. I also knew that some functions were available for these devices which weren't on the original remotes. Using the Pronto to teach the codes, added some capabilities. In this situation, using a blank device to record the codes, and worrying about running out of memory, are not problems.

Thanks again,

Jim L

Yeah, if the wife is using the P key to keep the backlight on, using shift keys might pose a problem! :) If you're not using the 'Plug & Power' device, that might be a good place to stick the discrete commands. Even if you are using it for X10 stuff, there's plenty of spare keys available.

Regarding the Sony discrete codes, if are using the ones of the Pronto forum, then I can confirm that under VCR device 0032, these are the following on/off advanced codes:

Discrete on: 113
Discrete off: 109

109 is the same as 621, so that was a good code that you found. You mentioned that you use the starbase site to look for advanced codes, may I suggest that you also check out my site as I have quite a good collection of them myself.

Rob.
http://www.hifi-remote.com/

Rob,

Thanks for the information, it helped.

I've got another question. The "Guide" key on the 1994, can you learn or remap (move a code) onto it? If not, what is it generally used for? When I load my 4 digit code into the remote, the guide key has a function. I.E. if you press it the light flashes. It seems to do nothing. If this has already been covered elsewhere, my apologies.

Jim L

Jim,
That depends on what device you're talking about. When I program my Panasonic VCR using device code 1162, the button is a 'Program' button and you use it to program in record times (the menu button is used for setup type operations). For my Samsung VCR, both the Menu and Program buttons serve the same purpose. For my DVD players, I put the SETUP button on that button (I don't remember if it goes there automatically or not).

For cable and satellite devices, I imagine that this is the GUIDE button.

Yes you can program it. The only function keys that are not programmable are the SLEEP and FAV/SCAN buttons.

Rob.