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2 devices share some remote commands for different function.. halp

post #1 of 5
6/3/07 at 2:54pm
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My sattelite box and the tv I just got share some of the same remote commands for different tasks. I was cycling inputs on my tv and noticed it was changing channels on my sattelite box.

Is there anything I can do about this?
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post #2 of 5
6/3/07 at 4:14pm
would it be directivo box and a zenith tv?
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post #3 of 5
6/3/07 at 5:18pm
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It's a Vizio 50" plasma and a Globesat international satellite receiver.
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post #4 of 5
6/5/07 at 10:35am
Some Vizio sets use the NEC1 protocol with a device code of 0, which is a VERY common combination. I've never heard of "Globesat" but it wouldn't be a surprise to find that a no-name STB also uses NEC1 dev 0.

So, bottom line, there's no easy way to fix it, short of changing one of the components.

One option would be to get an IR/RF remote like the "One For All" URC-9910, then you could cover up the IR window of the remote and attach the IR blaster onto one of the devices (completely covering the IR window on the device). You would then use the URC-9910 to work that device, and your regular remote to work the other device.

A more expensive option would be to get an IR/RF remote that is addressable (I believe the MX-900 is such a remote) but these remotes are expensive (ie, $400 and up).
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post #5 of 5
6/5/07 at 12:06pm
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I have a low end logitech harmony remote (659 I think off the top of my head or something like that). I think what I'm going to do is set up the system so the only command my tv needs is power off and on, running the cable channels with the dvd player, sat channels on the sat box and volume through the receiver.

I hope that by minimizing the commands I'll avoid the cross talk....

With the large quantity of devices in existance I'm really suprised that there isn't a standard solution for this type of conflict. Maybe we can request a new box from the sattelite company....
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