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I need a universal remote to control my system. What's good? I will soon be adding a remote zone & will need to control my system from another room as well. Is there a complete remote zone system or is this a choice independant of the universal remote I choose? I will need to control the following;Processor: Proceed AVP
DVD: Proceed PMDT
VCR: Sony SLV-R1000
Laser Disc: Pioneer CLD-M90
TV: RCA 32" (soon to be upgraded)
Digital Cable BoxSoon to add;
Another VCR for recording
DVD-A Jukebox???
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In our (very complex) system the Philips PRONTO replaces 10 remotes. Using a computer you can design your own buttons and labels. There is a bulletin board which has lots of helpful info on -http://www.prontoedit.com/
The best feature (which took me a while to drop to) is the use of macros to do a series of operations. Using the one macro button it will start the system up ready to play DVDs, another button can be programmed to start the system up to your favourite cable TV program etc. Similarly, buttons can be set up to switch everything off.
John
The Phillips, right? Is this head & shoulders above the rest? What does it do that the others don't? Can this be used in a multiroom remote system? Not at all familiar with multiroom remote systems yet, but will need to be soon. I don't want to spend a lot of $$ on a universal remote to find out later that there was something better to use for multiroom.I appreciate the info
Mike
It is not good for multi-room use if you are wanting to use FROM another room TO another room. It is IR. It is very easy to program, with or without a PC.I don't know of a NICE remote that I'd want my 2-yr. old playing with either!
B
Also, is this remote a good choice with kids using the system? The system is in the living room where the remote is left on the coffee table & the kids hang out. Our 2 yr. old likes to hide the remotes. A remote with a pager would be nice.Thanx!
Mike
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