Difficulties with remotes interefering with each other

Archived from groups: alt.tv.tech.hdtv (More info?)

The problem isn't the remotes, the problem is the components themselves.
They are responding to the same infrared codes. This usually doesn't
happen between components from different manufacturers, but it can.
It's possible that both the cable box and the Zektor unit are actually
made by the same third party. In any event, unless one of the two gives
you a choice for the codes that it uses (and I've never seen that
feature in anything other than a VCR), your only solution is to replace
one of the units with some other brand.


Geoff wrote:
> I recently purchased a Zektor Component Video switch, together with a remote
> control, an RCA Multifunction, in order to feed my Sony Wega HDTV monitor
> with 4 different inputs ( HDTV OTA tuner, DVD, Tivo and VCR) using component
> cables. (The Sony has only 2 component inputs. One set is feeding just the
> Comcast cable).
>
> I am extremely pleased with the Zektor switch as it does exactly what I want
> it to, except with one irritating problem.
>
> I programmed the RCA remote (#RCU300TMS) , in accordance with suggestions in
> the manual, as a Jerrold Cable box. I now find that when I wish to use
> either the RCA remote, or the remote supplied with my Comcast Motorola cable
> box, #HCM(?)5100 to change either the switch or the channel on the cable
> box, both the remotes work identically as each other. For instance, with
> both devices switched on, if I change the channel on the cable box with the
> cable remote, it also switches the Zektor at the same moment. If I change
> the Zektor switch using the RCA remote, it also changes the channels on the
> cable box in the same manner This is driving me dotty especially when they
> get out of phase with one another so that when one is switched off the other
> turns on!.
>
> I have read both instruction manuals and have tried reprogramming both the
> cable and the Zektor remotes, using all the combinations shown in the Zektor
> manual but am unable to find anyway in which they will both work
> independently of each other. It is as if the code in either the Zektor
> machine or the cable box should be changed and the matching remotes also
> reprogrammed accordingly, so that they do not interfere with each other. A
> call to Comcast floored the tech rep and I have yet to make contact with the
> Zektor tech reps.
>
> Can anyone please suggest a way I can fix this problem so that the cable box
> remote works just the cable box and the Zektor's remote works just the
> Zektor?
>
> Thank you for any help.
>
>
>

Archived from groups: alt.tv.tech.hdtv (More info?)

"Geoff" <engconn@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:TOSdnQa1ge38KCjcRVn-pg@comcast.com...
>I recently purchased a Zektor Component Video switch, together with a
>remote control, an RCA Multifunction, in order to feed my Sony Wega HDTV
>monitor with 4 different inputs ( HDTV OTA tuner, DVD, Tivo and VCR) using
>component cables. (The Sony has only 2 component inputs. One set is
>feeding just the Comcast cable).
> I am extremely pleased with the Zektor switch as it does exactly what I
> want it to, except with one irritating problem.
> I programmed the RCA remote (#RCU300TMS) , in accordance with suggestions
in
> the manual, as a Jerrold Cable box. I now find that when I wish to use
> either the RCA remote, or the remote supplied with my Comcast Motorola
> cable box, #HCM(?)5100 to change either the switch or the channel on the
> cable box, both the remotes work identically as each other. For instance,
> with both devices switched on, if I change the channel on the cable box
> with the cable remote, it also switches the Zektor at the same moment. If
> I change the Zektor switch using the RCA remote, it also changes the
> channels on the cable box in the same manner This is driving me dotty
> especially when they get out of phase with one another so that when one is
> switched off the other turns on!.
> I have read both instruction manuals and have tried reprogramming both
the
> cable and the Zektor remotes, using all the combinations shown in the
> Zektor manual but am unable to find anyway in which they will both work
> independently of each other. It is as if the code in either the Zektor
> machine or the cable box should be changed and the matching remotes also
> reprogrammed accordingly, so that they do not interfere with each other.
> A call to Comcast floored the tech rep and I have yet to make contact with
> the Zektor tech reps. Can anyone please suggest a way I can fix this
> problem so that the cable box remote works just the cable box and the
> Zektor's remote works just the Zektor? > Thank you for any help.

Geoff,
I have pretty much the same setup as you.

The Zektor uses the Jerrold codes as default, which are the same as the
Comcast box.
Yup, that'll drive ya crazy.
See pages 6 + 7 of the manual. I programmed my Zektor switcher as a Yamaha
VCR.
It all works fine now.

BTW, no Comcast DVR in your area?

Archived from groups: alt.tv.tech.hdtv (More info?)

"Geoff" <engconn@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:b9KdneRFYOsR5SvcRVn-vQ@comcast.com...
> OK. I appear to have fixed the problem. Thanks to all who replied.
>
>
> "David" <davey2@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:ffmdncnQD4pwrivcRVn-rA@comcast.com...
> > "Geoff" <engconn@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > news:TOSdnQa1ge38KCjcRVn-pg@comcast.com...
> >>I recently purchased a Zektor Component Video switch, together with a
> >>remote control, an RCA Multifunction, in order to feed my Sony Wega HDTV
> >>monitor with 4 different inputs ( HDTV OTA tuner, DVD, Tivo and VCR)
using
> >>component cables. (The Sony has only 2 component inputs. One set is
> >>feeding just the Comcast cable).
> >> I am extremely pleased with the Zektor switch as it does exactly what I
> >> want it to, except with one irritating problem.
> > > I programmed the RCA remote (#RCU300TMS) , in accordance with
> > > suggestions
> > in
> >> the manual, as a Jerrold Cable box. I now find that when I wish to use
> >> either the RCA remote, or the remote supplied with my Comcast Motorola
> >> cable box, #HCM(?)5100 to change either the switch or the channel on
the
> >> cable box, both the remotes work identically as each other. For
> >> instance, with both devices switched on, if I change the channel on the
> >> cable box with the cable remote, it also switches the Zektor at the
same
> >> moment. If I change the Zektor switch using the RCA remote, it also
> >> changes the channels on the cable box in the same manner This is
driving
> >> me dotty especially when they get out of phase with one another so that
> >> when one is switched off the other turns on!.
> > > I have read both instruction manuals and have tried reprogramming both
> > the
> >> cable and the Zektor remotes, using all the combinations shown in the
> >> Zektor manual but am unable to find anyway in which they will both work
> >> independently of each other. It is as if the code in either the Zektor
> >> machine or the cable box should be changed and the matching remotes
also
> >> reprogrammed accordingly, so that they do not interfere with each
other.
> >> A call to Comcast floored the tech rep and I have yet to make contact
> >> with the Zektor tech reps. Can anyone please suggest a way I can fix
this
> >> problem so that the cable box remote works just the cable box and the
> >> Zektor's remote works just the Zektor? > Thank you for any help.
> >
> > Geoff,
> > I have pretty much the same setup as you.
> >
> > The Zektor uses the Jerrold codes as default, which are the same as the
> > Comcast box.
> > Yup, that'll drive ya crazy.
> > See pages 6 + 7 of the manual. I programmed my Zektor switcher as a
Yamaha
> > VCR.
> > It all works fine now.
> >
> > BTW, no Comcast DVR in your area?


Are you going to tell us how you fixed the problem?

Bearman
--
If it's got tits, tires, tubes, or transistors, it's trouble.