Re: DirecTV universal remote

On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 03:32:11 +0000, Jason McCabe wrote:

> I want to be able to control two satellite receviers with this.  Page 26
> tells you how to convert device keys.  I want to convert the VCR key to a
> second DirecTV key.  But apparently none of the keys can actually be
> converted to a DirecTV key, despite what the manual says.  All of the other
> conversions seem to work fine.

It's unlikely that it would work.

Unless the receivers are different brands (or even, possibly, if they are)
they probably listen for the same codes, and would have to have been
designed with this functionality in mind for it to work (TiVos, for
example, are designed like this).

Does the remote currently operate both of the receivers simultaneously (if
they are in the same room), or without switching modes on the remote (if
they aren't...)?

If so, there is a way to make the remote control only one receiver at a
time, involving the use of polarizing film. I can explain if needed.

If not, then the remote would have to be designed to allow two separate
satellite codes, and it's quite likely that it's not. Are there any
buttons on the remote that always operate the satellite receiver,
regardless of the selected function? This would indicate that the
Satellite function is unique in it's ability to control satellite
receivers (meaning you can't assign, say, the VCR function to control a
satellite receiver).

You can get around this with a different universal remote, like a JP1
capable one (http://www.hifi-remote.com/jp1/)

-- 
Lenroc