Pronto won't learn my VCR

[Taz]

hi all,

anyone know why my Pronto won't learn the commands to my VCR (panasonic NV-F75) ? I know <br />the VCR is an old one, but I thought the Pronto "Replaces any remote with IR"

Cheers all

Taz. <img src="cool.gif" border="0">

[KAO]

Unless it's really unusual I can't see why it would not learn. Try moving the original remote closer. Or further away. or out of sunlight. or into sunlight! Just experiment.

Failing that, try <a href="http://www.remotecentral.com" target="_blank">www.remotecentral.com</a> and look in the components section. They have a file for an NV-F55 and others which I bet wouldn't be too different...most manufacturers don't change IR codes from model to model.

[Arthur.S]

There are some devices that the Pronto can't learn, as the IR frequency is different. A good example is the Ondigital box. Though I think some clever chappie over at RC.com found a way round that. Failing that - you are pointing the Pronto 'learning' eye at the Pannies remote, & not the emitting eye, aren't you? Sorry if I'm teaching you to suck eggs, but it's a common problem. <img src="redface.gif" border="0">

[KAO]

It won't learn IRDA stuff either. But few home entertainment stuff uses that.

[Taz]

Thanks for the advice guys but the Pronto is saying 'OK' to the Pannys commands with both Pronto edit and using the 'learn' on screen.<br />any more ideas ???

Cheers

<br />Taz. <img src="cool.gif" border="0">

[Richard46]

Quote from Arthur.S<br />'There are some devices that the Pronto can't learn, as the IR frequency is different. A good example is the Ondigital box.'

Does this apply to all Ondigital boxes. I have no trouble controlling my Ondigital box (Pace) with the Marantz RC5000 'version' of the Pronto.

[Taz]

Hi Arthur, yeh although it takes some carefull aiming the Panny remote is working fine.<br />Just had a thought though.. there is a switch on both the RC and VCR with 1 and 2 on to enable different remotes to be used, could this be a problem?? <img src="confused.gif" border="0">

Taz. <img src="cool.gif" border="0">

[Arthur.S]

Sounds like a strange one Taz. Have you tried selecting both options 1 & 2? How about the earlier suggestion to download the NV55 & NV55B CCFs from remotecentral & try them? Just seems odd that Panny would have one VCR using a different IR freqency. To be honest, I'm baffled. If I were you I'd post this at remotecentral. I'm sure you'll get an answer there. Even if it's bad news at least you'll know. <img src="frown.gif" border="0"> <img src="confused.gif" border="0"> <br />Let me know the result, I'm well curious!

[Arthur.S]

Taz, One of the other suggestions that I was going to make was to use the Pronto's own learning system rather than PE, as PE for some reason is a bit unreliable for learning. But it looks like you've already done that. Is your original remote working OK?

<br />Richard46, the best place to find that out is remotecentral.com If you own a Pronto/Marantz it's an essential site. Particularly if you use PE.

[Arthur.S]

Successful end of thread then. <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

[Taz]

SUCCESS! Arthur, i managed to download an nv-f55 Cfc file from RC and it works great! and has nice on screen graphics.

thanks all. <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

<br />Taz. <img src="cool.gif" border="0">

[ 16-09-2001: Message edited by: Taz ]</p>

[KAO]

Great stuff...glad you're sorted out Taz!

I really must stress again how good RC is for all pronto related stuff!

[Ars longa, vita brevis]

Originally posted by Taz:
<STRONG>SUCCESS! Arthur, i managed to download an nv-f55 Cfc file from RC and it works great! and has nice on screen graphics.

thanks all. :D

&lt;br /&gt;Taz. :cool:

[ 16-09-2001: Message edited by: Taz ]&lt;/p&gt;</STRONG>


damn, thought it might have been the excuse to throw that old piece of junk out, go on, kill it taz, buy a new one, you say it does more harm than good.

[General Skanky]

I'm all for Taz chucking it in the bin. Buy a new one.
You just know it'll only kill your tapes. :D

[Taz]

You two.... (Ar's and General) have talked me into enough stuff this year!

i can't get a new VCR as well can I???? :D


Taz. :cool:

[Arthur.S]

course ya can son - Richer Sounds are practically givin' 'em away!! :D