Is the 501, a uhf remote controlled reciever only

pauli20000

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Oct 21, 2003

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• Feb 3, 2006

• #1

Just wanted to know if the 501 should respond to IR signals. Plat. remote is dying and want to use universal.

Thanks
pauli20000

 

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• Feb 3, 2006

• #2

No, it responds to IR signals as well.

 

vampirefish

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Feb 16, 2006

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• Feb 16, 2006

• #3

This is correct. I've used a universal remote with my 501 for years. I like the OneForAll remotes. Just upgraded from an older OneForAll to their Kameleon and it's great!

http://www.ofausa.com/remote.php?type=URC 9960

 

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• Feb 16, 2006

• #4

We have used a multi-functional blue button remote (even the UHF ones) on the 501/508/510 in the past.