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Posted by on May 10, 2007, 12:24 pm
Please log in for more thread options and one 72" DLP set. All three respond to remote inputs, and I cannont devise a way around this. I am thinking an RF universal remote, that can control emitters independently, would this set up work? If so, what remote system is capable of handling this feat? Thanks for any advice! -Sean | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Posted by Dave Houston on May 10, 2007, 1:05 pm
Please log in for more thread options The only commercial setup I'm aware is going to be costly. You will need a Pronto remote capable of sending RF (TSU3000 or TSU7000) and three of their RFX6000 extenders. The extenders each have their own address and will only relay codes addressed to their address. You would then have stick-on emitters from each extender to its associated TV. You can save quite a bit if you can find a refurbished TSU3000 (BW) remote. The newer color TSU7000 remotes are pricey (again you can save a bit if you can find a refurb). I'm not recommending any specific dealer but here's a link to a dealer so you can get an idea of costs. $900 for the TSU7000 and $120 each for the extenders. http://www.prontopros.com/pronto-pro-tsu7000.html I haven't followed this closely lately so I'm not familiar with the TSU7500. It looks like it might also work while costing a bit less than the TSU7000. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Posted by John, SW Missouri on May 10, 2007, 11:11 pm
Please log in for more thread options My first thought is to use an IR capable controller between a
programmable remote and your 3 televisions. Most low end universal remotes will only address one or possibly two tv's - the other devices must be a vcr, dvd, etc which don't use volume, channel, mute etc. I have a MX3000 which can easily handle many tv's. If you couple this remote with a controller like the Homevision you could easily control each tv separately via stick on IR emitters. There may be other controllers that don't cost as much as the Homevision and still do a good IR job, I don't know. On May 10, 11:24 am, sean.bri...@gmail.com wrote: > I have 3 Toshiba Televisions in a Media Room, two identical 32" sets
> and one 72" DLP set. All three respond to remote inputs, and I cannont > devise a way around this. I am thinking an RF universal remote, that > can control emitters independently, would this set up work? If so, > what remote system is capable of handling this feat? > > Thanks for any advice! > -Sean | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Posted by Dave Houston on May 11, 2007, 6:23 am
Please log in for more thread options John,
I think the MX3000 could do it in more or less the same way as I suggested for the Pronto but with a single RF Extender. This is from the Universal Remote MX3000 web page... "A single MRF-250 RF/MRF-300 RF Base Station can route the IR commands of up to six identical components. In houses with identical TVs or Satellite receivers spread around the house, you can install additional MRF-250 RF/MRF-300 RF Base Stations. Each MRF-250/MRF-300 RF is assigned one of 15 unique ID Numbers allowing up to 15 equipment locations in a single installation. Each MRF-250/MRF-300 RF Base Station can be controlled from any MX-3000. A system can be comprised of any number of MX-3000's, MRF- 250's/MRF-300's . If desired, each MRF-250/MRF-300 RF Base Station can have a dedicated MX-3000 programmed only for the components in that room. For instance, a single MX-3000 may be used to control three different locations, or each location can have its own MX-3000." From the description it appears the base station has 6 IR outlets which can be individually addressed. The cost would be comparable with the MX3000 costing $1000 and the base station $100-200 although it is easier to find them discounted than it is for the Prontos. >My first thought is to use an IR capable controller between a
>programmable remote and your 3 televisions. > >Most low end universal remotes will only address one or possibly two >tv's - the other devices must be a vcr, dvd, etc which don't use >volume, channel, mute etc. I have a MX3000 which can easily handle >many tv's. If you couple this remote with a controller like the >Homevision you could easily control each tv separately via stick on IR >emitters. There may be other controllers that don't cost as much as >the Homevision and still do a good IR job, I don't know. > > > >On May 10, 11:24 am, sean.bri...@gmail.com wrote: >> I have 3 Toshiba Televisions in a Media Room, two identical 32" sets
>> and one 72" DLP set. All three respond to remote inputs, and I cannont >> devise a way around this. I am thinking an RF universal remote, that >> can control emitters independently, would this set up work? If so, >> what remote system is capable of handling this feat? >> >> Thanks for any advice! >> -Sean >
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Posted by Dave Houston on May 12, 2007, 10:16 am
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>You're right Dave - it could be done with the MX3000 equipment alone.
>You can pick up an MX3000 for right around $525 (+/-) new on eBay. I >bought mine (used) for $450 with 2 MRF250 receivers, but never tried >using the receivers yet. > >Sean could likely get everything for well under $1,000. I still can't >get my wife to use ours, but the favorite channels and convenience are >great in my opinion and it sure is cute. John, Sean can maybe save even more. Some of the online blurbs I found indicate that individual control of the outputs on the MRF250 will work with some of Universal's less expensive remotes (e.g. MX350) so it might be done for $300-400. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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>and one 72" DLP set. All three respond to remote inputs, and I cannont
>devise a way around this. I am thinking an RF universal remote, that
>can control emitters independently, would this set up work? If so,
>what remote system is capable of handling this feat?
>
>Thanks for any advice!
>-Sean