Are there any universal remotes for the HD box?

Jeostang · 01-29-2005, 01:56 AM

Ok I have 4 remotes now.

DTV/TiVo
TV
HD Box
and Home Theatre system.

What is a good remote that can control of of these?

SupremeKareem · 01-29-2005, 05:31 AM

The Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote puts you in control of your entire audio-video system with just one button. It´s home entertainment the way it should be—simple.

Optimized for complicated HDTV and PVR systems, the Harmony 880 helps you tame tough configurations like switching your television between video aspect ratios depending on the program source. The interactive color display lets you quickly choose a 16:9 ratio for movies and HDTV, or a standard 4:3 ratio for basic television programming.

wisem10 · 01-29-2005, 06:03 AM

I do not think that the Harmony 880's are available until April 2005.

However, I just ordered a Harmony 676 yesterday. To program it, you use software that they provide to lookup the models of all of your equipment, then the codes are downloaded to the remote. Here is the product information:

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...CONTENTID=9511

I got mine for about $98 (after 25% mail in rebate) from the following online store.

http://www.surfremotecontrol.com/

Here is a link to some great forums on various remote controls:

http://www.remotecentral.com/

Hope that helps.

- Mark

TMMerlin · 01-29-2005, 07:51 AM

They call it the OneForAll remote control..and it is truly a magnificent remote.

Controls up to 8 devices and has a Home Theater Mode. that can control all the devices in home theater at the same time (TV,PVR,DVD,Sat box or cable box, surround sound etc) as it combines the basic functions of these devices into one mode.

It has four macro modes for complex variations that will bring you to any desired configuration of components or a series of unique commands.

It can learn too..!

Controls TiVo as well.

The website is www.oneforall.com

It's a touch screen remote

Upgradeable for new control codes if you get a new device !!! (free)

I got rid of "six" remote controls with this baby ... !!!

The "user interface" for what they call programming is very easy to follow and they have very good instructions and a very well written user guide.

Regards

rebelfred · 01-30-2005, 09:20 PM

Niles Intellicontrol works great....

bigjdotcom01 · 01-31-2005, 05:55 AM

I have the SONY RM-AV3100 and I love it. Here are the specs:

Control all your components with just one remote. The RM-AV3100 Fully Editable Remote lets you control up to 18 components and has a large touch-key LCD screen that makes programming and editing your settings easy. Execute up to 44 consecutive operations with the touch of a button. With the RM-AV3100 you can hold the power of home theatre in the palm of your hand.

• Large touch-key LCD screen with dot-matrix area (blue backlit) for more customized screens and editable labels (258 customizable labels in total)

• Controls up to 18 components

• Up to 45 Macro Control Functions allow for a series of up to 44 consecutive operations to be performed with the touch of a button

• Clock and Timer function

• Compatible with Sony and most major brands and has updated pre-programming codes

• Learning function for programming remote signals you need (only infrared signals)

• Capable of programming remotes signals of non-A/V products such as air conditioners, lights etc…

• Programmable menu control with hard buttons for easy operation of Menu and EPG function

• System on/off Macro for Sony components

• Non-volatile memory backup function to keep your memorized settings

• Glow-in-the-dark component select buttons are easy-to-see

• Centralized control of Sony AV components with this one remote commander

• New shape design fits in the hand and on the lap

• Alias key memorizes functions of other components while on the active screen

• Customized names for learned commands

• Internal clock and weekly timer

• Four unique types of macros; 15 system control macros, 18 component macros, 12 timer macros, key macros

• Long Touch Function will change any button with continuous touch to help avoid accidental operation

• Non-volatile memory backup keeps setting in memory while batteries are replaced

• LCD backlight has 4 settings

HDCowboy · 01-31-2005, 11:33 AM

ditto the RM-AV3000 I love it... buy it from where you can return it... try it out...(lengthly test drive) if you don't like it take it back....

Good luck...

01-29-2005, 01:56 AM	#1
Jeostang My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7	Are there any universal remotes for the HD box? Ok I have 4 remotes now. DTV/TiVo TV HD Box and Home Theatre system. What is a good remote that can control of of these?

01-29-2005, 05:31 AM	#2
SupremeKareem A couch and an HDTV to go please. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10	The Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote The Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote puts you in control of your entire audio-video system with just one button. It´s home entertainment the way it should be—simple. Optimized for complicated HDTV and PVR systems, the Harmony 880 helps you tame tough configurations like switching your television between video aspect ratios depending on the program source. The interactive color display lets you quickly choose a 16:9 ratio for movies and HDTV, or a standard 4:3 ratio for basic television programming.

01-29-2005, 06:03 AM	#3
wisem10 Mark Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 41	Harmony remotes I do not think that the Harmony 880's are available until April 2005. However, I just ordered a Harmony 676 yesterday. To program it, you use software that they provide to lookup the models of all of your equipment, then the codes are downloaded to the remote. Here is the product information: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...CONTENTID=9511 I got mine for about $98 (after 25% mail in rebate) from the following online store. http://www.surfremotecontrol.com/ Here is a link to some great forums on various remote controls: http://www.remotecentral.com/ Hope that helps. - Mark

01-29-2005, 07:51 AM	#4
TMMerlin Samsung LTN406W for HD Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 98	Kameleon - URC9960 They call it the OneForAll remote control..and it is truly a magnificent remote. Controls up to 8 devices and has a Home Theater Mode. that can control all the devices in home theater at the same time (TV,PVR,DVD,Sat box or cable box, surround sound etc) as it combines the basic functions of these devices into one mode. It has four macro modes for complex variations that will bring you to any desired configuration of components or a series of unique commands. It can learn too..! Controls TiVo as well. The website is www.oneforall.com It's a touch screen remote Upgradeable for new control codes if you get a new device !!! (free) I got rid of "six" remote controls with this baby ... !!! The "user interface" for what they call programming is very easy to follow and they have very good instructions and a very well written user guide. Regards

01-31-2005, 11:33 AM	#7
HDCowboy don't mess with my HD Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 109	Another "me too" post... ditto the RM-AV3000 I love it... buy it from where you can return it... try it out...(lengthly test drive) if you don't like it take it back.... Good luck... __________________ *"Be not the first by whom the new are tried, nor yet the last to lay the old aside."* Alexander Pope

01-30-2005, 09:20 PM	#5
rebelfred What is HD? Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1	Niles Intellicontrol works great....

01-31-2005, 05:55 AM	#6
bigjdotcom01 Reefer? I barely know her Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 67	I have the SONY RM-AV3100 and I love it. Here are the specs: Control all your components with just one remote. The RM-AV3100 Fully Editable Remote lets you control up to 18 components and has a large touch-key LCD screen that makes programming and editing your settings easy. Execute up to 44 consecutive operations with the touch of a button. With the RM-AV3100 you can hold the power of home theatre in the palm of your hand. • Large touch-key LCD screen with dot-matrix area (blue backlit) for more customized screens and editable labels (258 customizable labels in total) • Controls up to 18 components • Up to 45 Macro Control Functions allow for a series of up to 44 consecutive operations to be performed with the touch of a button • Clock and Timer function • Compatible with Sony and most major brands and has updated pre-programming codes • Learning function for programming remote signals you need (only infrared signals) • Capable of programming remotes signals of non-A/V products such as air conditioners, lights etc… • Programmable menu control with hard buttons for easy operation of Menu and EPG function • System on/off Macro for Sony components • Non-volatile memory backup function to keep your memorized settings • Glow-in-the-dark component select buttons are easy-to-see • Centralized control of Sony AV components with this one remote commander • New shape design fits in the hand and on the lap • Alias key memorizes functions of other components while on the active screen • Customized names for learned commands • Internal clock and weekly timer • Four unique types of macros; 15 system control macros, 18 component macros, 12 timer macros, key macros • Long Touch Function will change any button with continuous touch to help avoid accidental operation • Non-volatile memory backup keeps setting in memory while batteries are replaced • LCD backlight has 4 settings