"universal" remote for 522

[doogie]

I like my 522 and I even like the remote it came with - buttons are well placed and its pretty logical....

But I tried all 20-some-odd codes for my Panasonic TV... only one of the codes works... but its limited.

I can't access the TV menu or many other functions....

I know I didn't buy a "universal" remote control - I bought a Sat system... so I'm not really complaining (too much)

I was just wondering if there is anything else I can try... are these remotes upgradable in anyway?

I would just go out and buy a good universal remote - but then I wouldn't have function buttons for the DISH button or stuff like the PVR button...

Any ideas? (other than keep both remotes on the table next to my fat ass?)

 

[ShadowEKU]

I had the same issue on my toshiba. but once i got everything tuned right all i had to do was get up and grab the OEM remote if i needed something else which was rare. I would suggest waiting a while and seeing if you can live without that functionality and if you cant then i would research some good remotes.

I have a 1 for all Kameleon for my HT system but it wont run my 510.

 

[NightRyder]

Check out the Home Theater Master line of remotes. They can learn all of the functions of the Dish remote and then some. They are well made and my MX-500 is one of the best universal remotes I've ever owned. I wish I would have bought the MX-700 instead of the Harmony 659 for my wife . Check out the reviews at www.remotecentral.com



NightRyder

 

[ShadowEKU]

Check out the Home Theater Master line of remotes. They can learn all of the functions of the Dish remote and then some. They are well made and my MX-500 is one of the best universal remotes I've ever owned. I wish I would have bought the MX-700 instead of the Harmony 659 for my wife . Check out the reviews at www.remotecentral.com



NightRyder

Those are excellent remotes no doubt. slightly expensive though.

 

[NightRyder]

Those are excellent remotes no doubt. slightly expensive though.

The MX-500 is selling between $70-$75. Not too bad.

For the economy minded the One For All or Radio Shack JP1 programable remotes are hard to beat.


NightRyder

 

[ShadowEKU]

sounds good... theyve come down in price since i priced them. hmmm oh dear wife i found a christmas present for me

 

[NightRyder]

sounds good... theyve come down in price since i priced them. hmmm oh dear wife i found a christmas present for me

Here's a couple of links. I''ve purchased from both companies before with no problems.

http://www.bluedo.com/bluedocgi/product.cgi?model=MX-500

http://www.surfremotecontrol.com/HTM-500.html


NightRyder

 

[Shadowtester]

I have the MX-700 and I think its one of the best investments I ever made. I have had that remote for almost 2 years now since it was first introduced. The software and easy of programming has improved as well with software updates. The MX-700 can learn a function to any key except the main, page, and fav keys used to manupulate the LCD. It can also have a macro assigned to any of the learned keys as well.

 

[jaylow48]

For the economy minded the One For All or Radio Shack JP1 programable remotes are hard to beat.


NightRyder

I second that. I've got a Radio Shack 15-2116 ($29.97) that works great with my 522, Sony TV, Sony DVD and Sony audio system. Using JP1, I've programmed the Dish and PVR buttons.

Check out this site http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/index.php for JP1 information. Remote Central http://www.remotecentral.com/index.html also has lots of information.

jaylow48