[mythtv-users] PVR250 Remote control (the black one) question

[Randy Beiter]

Thank you for the info -  I'm going to try other modes on my 
Phillips remote per Jeremy's suggestion and then some of the other
universal remotes I have at home, but if none of those fly I'll probably 
get the IRman.  What is appropriate on the linux box's side to build a 
new lircd.conf file?  I played with irw, but I suspect it was only echoing
the codes it was told about via lircd.conf.  I also tried irdadump, but
wasn't getting anything output.

Thanks again,
Randy

On Mon, Dec 15, 2003 at 03:19:43PM -0500, Joseph A. Caputo wrote:
> On Monday 15 December 2003 15:03, Randy Beiter wrote:
> > I have the Hauppauge PVR-250 with remote set up and working, but with
> > a snag.  I have a Phillips/Magnavox TV which uses the same codes as
> > the PVR-250's remote.  Am I stuck with buying an IR dongle to use
> > a different remote?  I initially had the idea of simply using a
> > different remote and teaching lirc the new codes, but I've heard with
> > integrated IR recievers, one has to stick with the remote it comes
> > with?
> 
> 
> I had the same problem, and I just ended up getting an IRman.  However, 
> if you can find a non-Philips remote that uses RC-5 protocol (or a 
> non-Philips code on a universal remote that uses RC-5), you may be able 
> to have them co-exist without crossing.  You may also be able to use a 
> JP-1 programmable remote.  However, a new universal remote (if you need 
> one) will cost at least $10-$20,  and a JP-1 cable will cost at least 
> $15 (possibly more, depending on whether you're building it yourself, 
> plus the cost of a JP-1 remote if yours isn't already).  In my case, I 
> just decided to bite off the $30 for the IRman, as it will stand me in 
> good stead in the future should I decide to separate the frontend/
> backend and put the box with my tuner cards in the basement; plus, I 
> now have the flexibility of using any remote I want.
> 
> -JAC
> 
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