Ok. It's official. My remote terrifies me. - Blu-ray Forum

JJ · 10-04-2008, 12:40 AM

So I've recently had 4 remotes on my coffee table - TV, DVD player, PS3, and the Marantz. I've been told a few times, "JJ, get a universal remote!" - so I began looking into getting one. I've never owned nor never researched universal remotes at all whatsoever. Then, bored, I began looking at the remote for my Marantz receiver - and lo and behold, it is a universal one after I read the manual.

So I began reading the manual as far as the universal remote. It has a "Learn" function. Knowing nothing of remotes, I set it up like it said. Two inches from the IR transmitter of the other remotes.

Bam! The marantz absorbs any and all functions of the other remotes. Sure, it won't do the Bluetooth of the PS3, but good god! This was frightening to me, now I can dwindle down to 2 remotes in a cinch!!

But I'm terrified of it now! I'm afraid it'll absorb me when I sleep.

Skynet = Marantz remote

arush5268d · 10-04-2008, 12:43 AM

I'm in the same boat as you - minus the LSD usage.

The remote for my recently acquired Pio Elite 92 is pretty intimidating - and is a learning remote too. I haven't yet tried to tame it.

JJ · 10-04-2008, 12:44 AM

jk1138 · 10-04-2008, 12:47 AM

I like to set all 5 of my remotes around me, this way I feel important when watching a movie/tv.

JJ · 10-04-2008, 12:48 AM

I just taught it all the TV/DVD player functions, properly labeled, in about 10 minutes. I am terrified right now. Arush, you are right. Enough with the hallucinogens.

Petra_Kalbrain · 10-04-2008, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

So I've recently had 4 remotes on my coffee table - TV, DVD player, PS3, and the Marantz. I've been told a few times, "JJ, get a universal remote!" - so I began looking into getting one. I've never owned nor never researched universal remotes at all whatsoever. Then, bored, I began looking at the remote for my Marantz receiver - and lo and behold, it is a universal one after I read the manual.

So I began reading the manual as far as the universal remote. It has a "Learn" function. Knowing nothing of remotes, I set it up like it said. Two inches from the IR transmitter of the other remotes.

Bam! The marantz absorbs any and all functions of the other remotes. Sure, it won't do the Bluetooth of the PS3, but good god! This was frightening to me, now I can dwindle down to 2 remotes in a cinch!!

But I'm terrified of it now! I'm afraid it'll absorb me when I sleep.

Skynet = Marantz remote

LOVIN' IT!!! Artificial intelligence is just around the corner... VERY spooky!

JJ · 10-04-2008, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

LOVIN' IT!!! Artificial intelligence is just around the corner... VERY spooky!

When it achieves sentience and starts saying to me, "I can't let you do that, JJ." ...then I'll be worried.

BoschRock · 10-04-2008, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arush5268d

I'm in the same boat as you - minus the LSD usage.

The remote for my recently acquired Pio Elite 92 is pretty intimidating - and is a learning remote too. I haven't yet tried to tame it.

Classic!

I've always wanted a universal remote, but I require Bluetooth compatibility!

JasonR · 10-04-2008, 02:54 AM

My Sony STR-DG920 remote took no programming, my BDP and TV are manufacturer matched...

Now if I could get it to bring up my DVR guide, I could cut it down to one remote....

JJ · 10-04-2008, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

My Sony STR-DG920 remote took no programming, my BDP and TV are manufacturer matched...

Now if I could get it to bring up my DVR guide, I could cut it down to one remote....

...showoff.

JimShaw · 10-04-2008, 05:27 AM

I'm down to one remote, a fantastic Harmony 1000. And if that remote gets even better, it will be down to 0

I think it and it turns on and off.

arush5268d · 10-04-2008, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

My Sony STR-DG920 remote took no programming, my BDP and TV are manufacturer matched...

Now if I could get it to bring up my DVR guide, I could cut it down to one remote....

I have a Panny plasma and a Blu-ray player. Good ol' HDAVI link......but it doesn't work flawlessly with the Pioneer receiver

JasonR · 10-04-2008, 05:35 AM

My DVR will change channels, pause, rewind, and fast forward on my Sony remote. I just can't get a guide...

Everything else is flawless.

arush5268d · 10-04-2008, 05:51 AM

I can't get any of my Panasonic / Pioneer remotes to work with my DirecTV receiver

JasonR · 10-04-2008, 05:58 AM

That hurts, I have an itching for a Harmony....

arush5268d · 10-04-2008, 06:03 AM

Upgradetitus will push me to a Harmony soon enough. I don't need to rush it

Uniquely · 10-04-2008, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoschRock

Classic!

I've always wanted a universal remote, but I require Bluetooth compatibility!

Just get the IR2BT converter. It plugs into any active USB port and turns IR commands into blue tooth.

ixlegitballinxl · 10-05-2008, 06:08 AM

/nod harmony 1000 is very nice....the rf extender is a must though

BlueDude · 11-21-2008, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by robinandtami

Just get the IR2BT converter. It plugs into any active USB port and turns IR commands into blue tooth.

Newbie here.
Working on my new hometheater setup. Sony XBR6 with PS3 etc.
I'm new to PS3 and want to use a RF remote system to work with the PS3 Bluetooth. Is there a converter of some sort that will allow me to use the RF remote with the PS3? If so, how much and where can I get it?
Thanks!

abynum1 · 11-21-2008, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by arush5268d

I'm in the same boat as you - minus the LSD usage.

10-04-2008, 12:40 AM	#1
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Ok. It's official. My remote terrifies me. So I've recently had 4 remotes on my coffee table - TV, DVD player, PS3, and the Marantz. I've been told a few times, "JJ, get a universal remote!" - so I began looking into getting one. I've never owned nor never researched universal remotes at all whatsoever. Then, bored, I began looking at the remote for my Marantz receiver - and lo and behold, it is a universal one after I read the manual. So I began reading the manual as far as the universal remote. It has a "Learn" function. Knowing nothing of remotes, I set it up like it said. Two inches from the IR transmitter of the other remotes. Bam! The marantz absorbs any and all functions of the other remotes. Sure, it won't do the Bluetooth of the PS3, but good god! This was frightening to me, now I can dwindle down to 2 remotes in a cinch!! But I'm terrified of it now! I'm afraid it'll absorb me when I sleep. Skynet = Marantz remote Last edited by JJ; 10-04-2008 at 12:43 AM.

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10-04-2008, 12:43 AM	#2
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	I'm in the same boat as you - minus the LSD usage. The remote for my recently acquired Pio Elite 92 is pretty intimidating - and is a learning remote too. I haven't yet tried to tame it.

10-04-2008, 12:44 AM	#3
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203

10-04-2008, 12:47 AM	#4
jk1138 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:FL Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:59 Trading Score:27	I like to set all 5 of my remotes around me, this way I feel important when watching a movie/tv.

10-04-2008, 12:48 AM	#5
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	I just taught it all the TV/DVD player functions, properly labeled, in about 10 minutes. I am terrified right now. Arush, you are right. Enough with the hallucinogens.

10-04-2008, 02:54 AM	#9
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	My Sony STR-DG920 remote took no programming, my BDP and TV are manufacturer matched... Now if I could get it to bring up my DVR guide, I could cut it down to one remote....

10-04-2008, 05:27 AM	#11
JimShaw Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Menifee, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1069 Trading Score:141	I'm down to one remote, a fantastic Harmony 1000. And if that remote gets even better, it will be down to 0 I think it and it turns on and off.

10-04-2008, 05:35 AM	#13
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	My DVR will change channels, pause, rewind, and fast forward on my Sony remote. I just can't get a guide... Everything else is flawless.

10-04-2008, 05:51 AM	#14
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	I can't get any of my Panasonic / Pioneer remotes to work with my DirecTV receiver

10-04-2008, 05:58 AM	#15
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	That hurts, I have an itching for a Harmony....

10-04-2008, 06:03 AM	#16
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	Upgradetitus will push me to a Harmony soon enough. I don't need to rush it

10-05-2008, 06:08 AM	#18
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	/nod harmony 1000 is very nice....the rf extender is a must though

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