I want to program two Component Macros. 1) For the DVD component button, I want to be able to switch my TV's (Mits WS-55411) Input automatically to the S Video input and my AMP's signal to DVD. 2) For the TV component button, I want to be able to switch my TV's input to Antenna A and my AMP's signal to VCR (that the way I am configured for some reason). How the heck can I do this? Please advise. Thanks. - Brad

See page 38 of the manual for instructions on programming a macro to the Component buttons. If the functions you need are already programmed on the AV3000, use those buttons in your macro. If they are not available, teach the AV3000 from your original remote and then use them in your macro.

Ron - I just checked that out, however, its not too clear. What about the fact that I need to get my AV 3000 to recognize Ant A input on the TV? How can that be programmed?

What do you mean by "It might allready be programmed"? Please advise further.

Thanks,
Brad

Good, we finally got down to one problem at a time. Happy to see you solved your other problems. Since I don't have a Mitsubishi TV, I can't check this out, but when you assign the Mitsubishi TV code to the AV3000, check out what all the keys do, and one of them might be the Antenna A input. That’s what I meant by “already programmed”. If not, how do you get to that input? You should have a key on the Mits remote to take you there, so just teach that key to the AV3000, and use the learned key in the macro, along with the Amps VCR input key. So, if the key you need is not on the AV3000 but it is on the original remote, then teach it to the AV3000 and use it in the macro.

Ron - Thanks again. There is no key on the remote for Antenna A. You just have to keep hitting the input button till it reaches Antenna A -- it toggles ,you know? That appears to be my dilemma / problem --- assigning a particular input mode to one single button so that it can be programmed in a Macro. I am assuming I can just cycle through the imputs till it stopes on Antenna A and then expect that to be picked up by the Macro, can I?

I cant fathom that all TV remotes out there have single buttons for each Input, do they?

On your Mits remote, do this ta access discrete codes.

Press and hold power, enter in 090
Power=on
stop=off
Press input THEN press
1=input 1
press input THEN press
2=input 2
Press input then press
3=input 3
Press input THEN press
4=input 4
Press input THEN press
5=component 1
Press input THEN press
6=component 2
Press input THEN press
PIP chan up=ANT A
Press input THEN press
PIP chan down=ANT B
Press input THEN press
PIP INPUT=DTV
To reset remote back to factory
Press and hold poewr, enter ooo

By using these discret code you can teach them into your 3000 remote, then add them in your macro

CB1

Now that's the mofoing answer I was looking for!!! CB1 - You really do love these discreet codes, huh? Does every remote have them?

Okay, is this list of cides specifically for the Mitsubishi 55411, or are they uniform to all remotes? Does every remote have them -- or a sequence of their own?

Do you know the best learn Code to use for this TV by the way? The one I programmed in does not have squat for pre-programmed stuff on my 3000.

You guys are great. Keep up the amazing work.

Respectfully,
Brad

Yes, cb1 really came up with a good solution for this problem. He has given this information to others with Mitsubishi TV’s 4-5 times in the past, but it comes up so rarely I forgot about it completely. The procedure he gave you is specifically for newer model Mits TV’s, and I don’t believe any other original equipment remotes have similar procedures.

As far as the learn codes, there are only 4 of them for your tv, so try them all and see which works best. The AV3000 often does not supply all needed functions, but it is a learning remote so you just teach it what you need.

Cb1 loves discrete codes, but I love them more, so I will jump in and give you a briefing on them. I recently replied to another poster who wanted to know about discrete codes, so I will give you that link and you can go there and learn about them, and then ask any questions you may have. Discrete codes are fascinating, and they will give you the ultimate control of your equipment, so I recommend them whenever I can.

[Link: remotecentral.com]

Thanks Ron. Excellent feedback.

Last question -- should I program these Inputs in as Labels under the TV Component? Is that what CB1 was getting at?

FURTHER HELP REQUIRED!!! The discrete codes did not work. Power and Stop worked just as described. But nothing else seems to work. I also just noticed that there is no discreet code Above for S Vid, which is the Input for my DVD. Anyway, I did as you instructed. Perhaps it did not work cause Input is not a flat button, rather it in an Up Down type button just like the Channel Changer button. Perhaps I am missing something? Does the Mits TV need to be OFF or ON when programming in the discreet fuction codes? Something is rotten in Denmark here. We are close though, so please dont give up on my. Thanks. Brad

We’re just getting started. Lots more work to do. About programming the inputs as labels. You can put them where you want them. If you will be using them all the time, the label (rectangular) button is probably the best place to put them, because you can make the label read exactly what it is doing. If you don’t have enough room, you can program them to the square buttons, but then your choices are limited for description purposes.

We will have to let cb1 help with the ones that did not work. Is S Vid a separate distinct input, or is it another one of the video inputs just called something else?
In another of cb1’s posts, he said to press Device and then press the button you want, but in this one he said press Input. Try pressing device (it may be the same thing) and see what happens. The Power on/ff probably worked because you just press power for on and stop for off, with no intermediate button required. The Mitsubishi being on/off makes no difference, because you are programming the remotes, not the TV.

I saw in one of cb1’s posts about the Mits discrete codes where he said to press everything but the last button press with the Mits remote pointing away from the AV3000 or with your hand over the Mits remote, and then pushing the last button with the Mits remote facing the AV3000. Just a thought until cb1 gets back. It shouldn’t matter that input isn’t a flat button. Even though it is a rocker switch it still is two different buttons for command purposes.

Looks like you may be getting ready to go into discrete codes on the OFA/RS remote. As I said, for a minimal investment you will broaden the use of your AV3000.

Ron - You are a good and wise man :-) I am looking forward to hearing what DB1 has to say about the issue before I go and purchase the OFA at Radio Shack -- unless of course you really feel it has more merit than what I am trying to do. I read your thread and it was a tad confusing. I will reread after typing this up. What else can the OFA do to enhance the capabilities of the Sony 3000? Can you use it on the other sony remotes as well - such as the VL900 - which I use for my bedroom Dav C450 setup -- and am having similar issues? Whole other topic I guess. Like you said before -- one at a time.

This could turn out to be a valuable thread for future users.

The OFA will work with any learning remote. You can get discrete on/off for most every device you own, plus things that the original remote doesn't do. Some are direct access to things that you would normally have to go through menu options to access, vcr tape eject if the original remote doesn't have it, etc. Just for fun, go to www.hifi-remote.com and look up your equipment in the setup code section. Then, go to the Advanced Code List and click on some of the setup codes. This will tell you what discrete codes are available. You will probably find some there that you would really like to have and which will make life with the remote a lot easier for you. As you get more into macros on the 3000, you will appreciate discrete codes more and more.
Yes, this could be a valuable thread for future users if they have the ambition to wade through it. It is getting kind of long, but that is what the forum is for.

Sounds good to me.

CB1 - Where for art though? Your service is still required.

Anyone found a MIts code for their Firewire Input? I tried every button on the remote? No luck.