3. Since you have a STB and not a PVR, programme the remote so that it only turns off the TV and not the STB. The STB uses the same power when off (actually it's standby) as when it's on, so just leave it on all the time and you won't end up with them being out of synch. Instructions for configuring "master power" are in the remote's operating manual.

1. As stated in 1 above, turn one or the other on or off manually to bring them back into synch.

2. As stated above, point the remote to turn both devices on or off and please realize that this doesn't happen instantaneously - it takes a second or so, so you have to keep the remote pointed at the devices until the devices have "heard" the signal. I always recommend that my clients look at the flashing lights on the remote to ensure that all have flashed and that all devices have "heard" the commands. Many people don't point the remote at the devices long enough, therefore one of them doesn't hear the command and gets out of synch.

Thank you. The only issue with that method is the channel program is not viewable when the right arrow on the remote is pressed. Instead the volume of the TV increases by a notch. Real frustrating.

Perhaps try another TV code. The right arrow should not increase the volume on the TV, especially if you've left the remote on CBL and have it programmed for global volume lock (which locks the remote's volume control to one device, whether the device key is pressed or not).

Hi all.

Just set up a new HDTV system. One of the components is a combination DVD player, tuner and Dolby/DTS receiver, the Pioneer XV-DV430. So far I have had zero luck teaching the Atlas 1055 remote about the Pioneer unit.

Now, this is an old unit, not that well powered and with very few connections. (At least it has a single socket for an optical audio cable, run from my upconverting Samsung DVDR). Still, it has done well in converting that source (as well the R/L audio cables in from my TV) into surround sound using its Dolby ProLogic II decoder. (Tests using the THX calibration tool on the Moulin Rouge DVD provided satisfying results). So I would like to integrate it better with the rest of my system.

I have succeeded in training the Atlas remote about the TV and DVDR, and of course the 4250HD was pre-programmed. However I have tried every DVD and Audio code associated with "Pioneer" and nothing seems to work. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!

Hello, have been a lurker for a while and I cannot seem to find an clear answer to my problem in the forums.

I had to get a replacement remote from rogers as my dog chewed my old one. Both remotes were/are of the newer type with the 5 device inputs. My problem is with the volume control. With my previously chewed remote we would be able to hold down/up the volume button and would change the volume on the TV accordingly and seamlessly.

Now, with the replacement remote and after initial set-up (i.e. TV codes) and volume control is extremely glitchy. We can no longer hold the volume button to change the TV volume seamlessly. We can hit the volume up/down button 2-3 times in a row to change the volume but then it seems responsive for a couple seconds and then we have to repeat the process...very annoying.

Any advice would be appreciated!
Thanks in advance.

el56 You could try to scan all the codes and see if one of them works. These combination units are often not preprogrammed into the remote. See the following SA FAQ, which is helpful in many ways. Post 5 has a link to URC and you may be able to find a code there or e-mail them.

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=17719 Post 5.

If not, you could consider getting a Harmony remote.

standbh Your post was moved to this existing thread where the issue was discussed in detail. Please read earlier posts. If you programme in the correct code, the volume control should function properly - holding down the volume button should increase the volume without steps, however, as you can see from the posts, some people have had issues similar to yours. Please see the link in post 126.

Here's another thread on the topic:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=78314

I used to have a STB (non-HD PVR) with the 5 button remote. I had it programmed so that it controlled all my devices. I've now upgraded to the HD PVR STB and received a new remote (looks identical to the last one and the manuals are the same). I set it up correctly for all my devices except something weird is happening when controlling my receiver (Denon AVR-1602; using the AUD button). With the old remote I used to be able to control the input on the receiver by pressing the number keys. For example pressing '0' would activate the DVD, pressing '3' would switch to TV mode (6 for cd, 1 for tuner, etc.--all I really used was TV and DVD). Now the number keys don't work as before. I can now press '5' to switch to DVD but none of the buttons will switch it to TV mode! I can manually click the TV button on the receiver and all is good. I've entered all the codes in the book and looked at the UE site where there were a few more codes but to no avail. Are the newer remotes (my old remote was from 3-4 years ago?) programmed differently? Any suggestions?

Could be a different remote. You should have kept your old one. See post 5 of the following for codes, etc.

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=17719


See the following post, useful for those new to the forum - FAQs, Search Tips, Optimization, etc:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=57741

Hi guys,

Just want to thank you all for your help in advance.

I have setup my fair share of systems but I have now come accross a new situation that I have not seen before. After trying to resolve the issue for way to long, I have decided to ask digitalhome for some thoughts.

Setup:
Sony 40" LCD (KDL-40V4100)
SA HD8300
connected with components cables (waiting for the HD cable to arrive)

I have setup the Rogers(SA) remote to contol the TV and turns on the TV then the STB when the power button is pushed. However, what is happening is that the TV will turn on/off every time (so working correctly) but the STB only turns on/off every other time.
The remote shows that it is sending the signal to the TV and then the STB but it still only works every other time.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

I can only suggest that you're not holding the remote in the direction of the STB long enough for the signal to get to the STB (when the light is flashing for example, hold the remote in the direction of the STB). Works fine for all the installations I've done.

Component cables are HD, they're simply not HDMI.


Also be aware of the following LCD IR interference issue:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=64463


Useful link for newbies - FAQs, Search Tips, Optimization, etc.:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=57741

Thanks for your reply 57.

Sorry about that I meant HDMI cable was on it's way. I recieved it yesterday and have now hooked up the STB to the TV with it.

I tried something else yesterday which seems to work, I have now set the remote to turn on the STB first and then the TV, although I would prefer it the otherway, it is not the end of the world.

I also tried the previous configuration with a second STB remote and it acted the same way. Also, I factory reset the remote and tested it with only the STB in the Master power configuration and it worked fine.

All I can say is it has got me stumped!

By "every other time" do you mean when turning it on or turning it off, or every other complete cycle?

If you mean turning it on or off, then if the TV is on, the TV would cause the IR interference for which I provided the link previously - hence why it works when you turn the STB on first - since the TV isn't on yet to interfere - but the TV is on when you go to turn the STB off... If it's only a problem every other complete cycle, that has me stumped too.

yes this is weird, it sounds like your not telling us something, or when you programmed your remote, you may have made a mistake, or your not pointing it to the television when its performing its on/off macro.

By "every other time" do you mean when turning it on or turning it off, or every other complete cycle?

If you mean turning it on or off, then if the TV is on, the TV would cause the IR interference for which I provided the link previously - hence why it works when you turn the STB on first - since the TV isn't on yet to interfere - but the TV is on when you go to turn the STB off... If it's only a problem every other complete cycle, that has me stumped too.
It happens whether the TV is on our off. I should try it at my house, I have the same TV but use a Harmony remote so never use the STB remote.

edit: In the audio section of DHC, I posted my rant about Bose Wave's crappy credit card-size remote controls and how the "AUX" on the Bose remote stopped working and I was stuck on radio presets or CD and couldn't get back. My frustration w/ the Rogers remote (Scientific Atlanta) is that there was no way to get BACK to "AUX" using it.

Long story short, I found a solution: Using the instructions on the back and the universal code (#991) gets you back to "AUX" by hitting the "VIDEO/SOURCE" (last button on the bottom left) gets you back to "AUX". The first code in the booklet (#1229) stopped working for me. Glad there's a fall back. :D

So any Bose owners frustrated CAN use the button-less (!!!!!!) unit even IF your Bose remote breaks. WHY they can't just put a back-up set underneath the unit (if they're soooo worried about aesthetics) is beyond me. :p

Please put this in the sticky somewhere.

If you have a Rogers "Day" remote, you can go to directly the remote manufacturer's website to search for codes to program your Rogers "Day" remote for your TV's, DVD's, receivers, VHS'es.

http://www.urcsupport.com/html.php?page_id=361

Note that some combo unit (ie. DVD/receiver) have 2 different codes, one under DVD and one under receiver.

Hi all,
My Master Power button on my 5 device Rogers Remote does not work anymore.
I've taken the remote apart and discovered that it is the black rubber padding underneath the Master Power button which is the culprit.
I tested it out with another button's padding and the circuit board does indeed work. So it's the rubber button.
While looking at the black padding, I don't see anything different from all the other buttons. I've also cleaned it for good measure.
Is there a secret conductive substance on the padding which makes the circuit board react when pressing the button? Is it fixable?

Homer

It might be. Do a google on how to fix a remote. Basically take em apart, clean them with alcohol, fool around with the little rubber contacts, be careful, but realize that you might end up making things worse. I have had good success though.

its strongly recommended to take the remote to the nearest rogers plus store, and swap it out with a replacement. attempting to fix it yourself will nullify the warranty and you will be flagged for tampering.