[slim] Alternative Remote for SB3?

2008-01-26 Thread slimkid
Hi, is there a remote controller thta would have the same core functins as the original SB3 remote? One which would work for set up (left arrow, brightness ...)? I'm not talking customized .map and .ir files, but remote that works before SC or SN are encountered. Thks -- slimkid The sound

Re: [slim] Alternative Remote for SB3?

2008-01-26 Thread kolepard002
Most programmable learning remotes can do this, as can the Harmony remotes. I use a HTM (Home Theater Master) MX-500 in my den which I have programmed with all the slim devices remote functions. I also have a Harmony remote (I forget the model) in the living room that will run the SB2 there.

Re: [slim] Alternative Remote for SB3?

2008-01-26 Thread funkstar
Any remote that can behave like a JVC DVD player will work. This is what was used before SlimDevices developed their own custom remote. -- funkstar funkstar's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2335

Re: [slim] Alternative Remote for SB3?

2008-01-26 Thread pichonCalavera
I guess at sometime in the future after the SBC is released, someone will write the functionality of the SB3 controller to the SBC, as the SBC has an IR Emitter built-in. -- pichonCalavera *rip* (eac) *convert* (flac) *tag* (musicbrainz) *normalize* (replaygain/foobar2000) *albumart*

Re: [slim] Alternative Remote for SB3?

2008-01-26 Thread SuperQ
pichonCalavera;262765 Wrote: I guess at sometime in the future after the SBC is released, someone will write the functionality of the SB3 controller to the SBC, as the SBC has an IR Emitter built-in. I don't see why you would need IR to control a SB3 from the SBC. You can just use the

Re: [slim] Alternative Remote for SB3?

2008-01-26 Thread pichonCalavera
; Wrote: I don't see why you would need IR to control a SB3 from the SBC. You can just use the normal SBC control mode. All the beta testing for the SBC was done using SB3s and Transporters. I guess maybe it would be handy to have the IR for the basic functions like factory reset,

Re: [slim] Alternative Remote for SB3?

2008-01-26 Thread ModelCitizen
SuperQ;262767 Wrote: I guess maybe it would be handy to have the IR for the basic functions like factory reset, firmware upgrade, etc. You can do these with the SBC/wireless already though. MC -- ModelCitizen Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. Transporter Bryston 4B

Re: [slim] Alternative Remote for SB3?

2008-01-26 Thread Michael Herger
I guess at sometime in the future after the SBC is released, someone will write the functionality of the SB3 controller to the SBC, as the SBC has an IR Emitter built-in. It's already there: Settings/Advanced/Factorytest/IR is remote emulation. Not very user friendly, but it does work. --