I just got a Sony RM-AV3000 universal remote. I’m trying to program macros to turn my system (TV & amp) on and off to replace the factory installed macros. My Yamaha receiver has discrete codes to turn it on and off which I can copy from it’s remote. I’ve also discovered that my Sony TV has discrete on/off codes but all my Sony remotes (except the AV3000) only have the toggle command. The discrete codes would be handy because it wouldn’t matter what state either of the components where in (on/off) when I send the command.

Looking through some of the other threads it looks like I need to have another remote to program the codes into so I can learn them to the AV3000. I’ve got to tell you that I’m a little disappointed that I have to buy another remote to program the “ultimate” remote.

My question is, since the codes are in the remote (they are used in the factory installed macros that sweep through and turn all the Sony gear on or off) is there any way to use them in my own macro?

My second question is, if I can’t transfer the codes in this remote what is the cheapest remote I can buy that will accept the discrete codes I need? I’ve downloaded some manuals for the Radio Shack remotes mentioned in the other threads and none of the “cheap” ones say anything about discrete codes.

Beyond this, I really like the remote and hopefully I can overcome this so my wife can watch a DVD without phoning me to talk her through the set-up.

Thanks,
Peter

Click here to learn about discrete codes.

You can use the Radio Shack 15-2103 or 15-6131, or the OFA 8810/8811 available at Walmart. The remote manuals never mention discrete codes.

There is no way to extract the codes for on/off from the factory macro.

For your Sony tv, you can program the power on function to the tv button on your 3000, and use that in a macro to get discrete power on, but I don’t know how to get a discrete off command. There was a reply somewhere from edmund or cb1 about using a Sony receiver remote to get a discrete off, but since you have a Yamaha receiver that wouldn’t work. Maybe they have another way to get a discrete off but I don’t know what it is.

Look at your TV remote, see if there is a button that says "system off", lift up the flip it may be under there. This turns off all sony equip. Teach that to the 3000 and add it to your System off macro as the last command( it is real long).
cb1

I've already figured out the power-on function that you suggested. I created a second "dummy" TV button with the power-on function associated to it. I use that in the macro to turn the system on then switch to the normal TV setting (I don't want the power-on command every time I switch to TV). This works fine. Now I need a way to turn the system off.

Someone has loaned me a Radio Shack 15-1911 remote. The instructions look similar to the 15-2103 remote you suggest. What is the secret to programing discrete codes in either one of these remote. As far as I can see from the instructions for either model you can only program entire device codes (TV, VCR etc.) into them. At least the remote I have doesn't recognize the discrete code (109 for off in this case) when I follow the instructions.

Another approach I thought about would be to add my amp power-off command to the end of the factory macro that shuts off Sony gear. Is there anyway to use one macro in another macro. I can't make it work but maybe you know a trick.

Thanks,
Peter

Yikes!!! System Off. It's been staring at me for days and I didn't think of it. It works perfectly. Your right, it is a long command but the TV power-off seems to be at the beginning. I'm still curious about programing the Radio Shack remote so I could exploit discrete code at a later date. Thanks again for the tips.

Peter

I'm having the same problem as you, what's the solution.