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• How to use your PC's RS232 or IRDA port for Remote Control - big lobsta 18:03:20 01/09/02 (0)
  In Reply to: using laptop as remote control posted by Ed on January 06, 2002 at 20:19:27:

  http://www.chambord-tech.com/faqs1.htm states the following:

  "In most cases, this will not be possible. First, IrDA is configured to send data from the PC to another PC or a printer, for example. It is not configured (from a software or hardware perspective) to send the multiple types of consumer infrared codes in use today. Second, IrDA code transmission takes place using infrared diodes operating at a peak wavelength of 880 nm, while consumer electronic gear operates at a peak wavelength of 940 nm. If the IrDA interface could be driven in support of a consumer electronic code, the product being controlled does have some response at 880 nm. However, the reduced signal strength at 880 nm would lead to a very short effective range. For more information, click over to the IrDA's website. http://www.irda.org "

  They have a product which allows control of up to nine entertainment devices in your home - such as your TV, VCR, satellite (or cable) and amplifier via your PC/laptop. see http://www.chambord-tech.com/product2.htm

  These two sites may be of some help:
  
  http://www.veg.nildram.co.uk/remote.htm

  http://www.irda.org/use/pubs/Sigmatel_ir.pdf (a IR port that will allow to send IR codes for TVs etc)

  I hope this is helpful.
  
  All I ask is for a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
  
  

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• Suggest you go for a PRONTO - John C. - Aussie 15:12:29 01/07/02 (4)
  In Reply to: using laptop as remote control posted by Ed on January 06, 2002 at 20:19:27:

  We have a very complex system here (detailed in inmate systems) which is controlled by a PRONTO + a garage 4 channel remote (for items lacking remote power on/off facilities).

  The Philips PRONTO replaces 10 remotes in our system + has macro facilities so it can operate a chain of devices - e.g. switch preamp to tuner, turn tuner on, tune to required station. In this example you can label the stations with names rather than freqencies.

  The programming of the PRONTO is done by computer. The sites you might like to examine are -

  PRONTO: http://www.pronto.philips.com/English.pdf (the users manual - an Acrobat file)

  PRONTO USERS BOARD: http://www.prontoedit.com/

  Do a search on Google for "Philips Prnoto" and you can find heaps of reviews.

  We have had ours for 2 years now but I must be honest and confess it took awhile to master the macros and program it efficiently. It requires patience and, as with a lot of computer software, a learning curve is involved. But do not let this put you off it. The final result is very satisfying and you will need your notebook to do it all.

  Beware of used units which have been dropped as this can cause mal function. I have dropped ours several times with no drama as it fell on carpet but have read of a few other tragedies - all on the Pronto users board.

  Hope this helps

  John
  
  Peace at AA
  
  

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  • Can't use PRONTO - Ed 03:26:52 01/09/02 (1)
    In Reply to: Suggest you go for a PRONTO posted by John C. - Aussie on January 07, 2002 at 15:12:29:

    Thanks for the idea, but not having any use of my hands (or arms), I can’t physically manipulate the control. With the help of different adaptive devices, I can operate the computer and thought
    if it could be configured to send the appropriate signals through its infrared port, I could use it as a remote.

    Ed
    
    

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    • Re: Can't use PRONTO - John C. - Aussie 15:43:06 01/09/02 (0)
      In Reply to: Can't use PRONTO posted by Ed on January 09, 2002 at 03:26:52:

      Hi Ed

      I guess you are on the right track and this should be possible. Have you tried doing a search with Google? This might give you a lead. If not yet available you might be able to interest someone in going this as a commercial proposition. There are a lot of notebooks out there and these have much more power that the PRONTO so there seems no reason why this could not be done.

      Good luck

      John
      
      

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  • Re: Suggest you go for a PRONTO - cgeisler 18:42:21 01/08/02 (1)
    In Reply to: Suggest you go for a PRONTO posted by John C. - Aussie on January 07, 2002 at 15:12:29:

    The best site for Pronto help is www.remotecentral.com.Without their help I still would not know how to program my unit. Pay close attention to their FAQ,and be sure to download their Marantz 5000 setup version 2 manual.Most of it applies to the Pronto and is much easier to understand.
    
    

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    • Thanks for the pointer - looks an interesting site (nt) - John C. - Aussie 22:02:59 01/08/02 (0)
      In Reply to: Re: Suggest you go for a PRONTO posted by cgeisler on January 08, 2002 at 18:42:21:

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      Peace at AA
      
      

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