Single Remote Control for ...

Heofz · 13 Mar 2006 at 02:46

Hey guys, I have a quite annoying problem with my current bedroom setup.

Currently I have:

Sky Digital Box (Standard Navy Blue sky remote)
Hyundai 42" HQP421HR (Silver Slim TV remote) [This plasma found and bought from OcUK's plasma tv's section)
Logitech Z-5500 5.1 PC Speakers

My PC is connected to my Speaker system but only with the Front L&R + Centre/Sub connections, which leaves my Rear L&R speaker channels connected directly to my TV (whos volume can be independantly changed with the "Surround" volume setting in my Logitechs).

My TV for some reason cannot change the volume of its composite outputs, so I have to do so by changing the volume of "Surround" in my Logitech speakers remote instead.

Obviously only the sky remote can change the channels on my sky digibox.

So with the above facts, this means I have to juggle around 3 different remotes to simply watch some simple Sky television.

Now I ask you this and I know its a long shot, but: Is there any way I can reprogram my sky remote to not only turn on/off my plasma, but also adjust my "Surround" volume setting in my logitech speaker system?

I have looked up this TV on google etc and could not even find any "Manufacture codes" for my sky remote.

If not, would there be a programmable universal remote control that can do this?

wandgrudd · 13 Mar 2006 at 10:15

Heofz said:
Now I ask you this and I know its a long shot, but: Is there any way I can reprogram my sky remote to not only turn on/off my plasma, but also adjust my "Surround" volume setting in my logitech speaker system?

no

If not, would there be a programmable universal remote control that can do this?

Yes, just about any programmable remote control will allow this

Heofz · 13 Mar 2006 at 15:53

even for the logitech speakers?

wandgrudd · 13 Mar 2006 at 16:45

yes if the logitech speakers already have there own remote.

Heofz · 13 Mar 2006 at 17:41

wandgrudd said:
yes if the logitech speakers already have there own remote.

awesome

any particular remote you recommend?

wandgrudd · 13 Mar 2006 at 18:15

Harmony 525 (£ 65.00) would be my choice.

Try and get something with a "learning feature" so that if you can’t find the codes for you sound system you can copy them for you existing remote.

Borris · 13 Mar 2006 at 18:38

I have one of the Sony Integrated Commander range, although I'm not sure of the exact model.

It's like flying a spaceship every time you turn on the TV.

Heofz · 13 Mar 2006 at 18:58

Borris said:
It's like flying a spaceship every time you turn on the TV.

I take it you don't mean that in a good way

Abyss · 14 Mar 2006 at 00:40

Another vote for the Harmony 525. Can be had for around £50.

Heofz · 17 Mar 2006 at 08:18

they are on the way

cant wait till I can manage everything with one remote wooo

bledd · 17 Mar 2006 at 14:29

i use my media centre controller for my z5500s

Heofz · 17 Mar 2006 at 15:01

bledd. said:
i use my media centre controller for my z5500s

eh? to change sky TV channels? :confused: