[mythtv-users] PVR250 Remote control (the black one) question
Randy Beiter
merlinmy at camelot.org
Mon Dec 15 15:39:17 EST 2003
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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