Motorola DCT2224 remote codes?

[Ralph]

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Hey folks - a question...

I just added Replay #3 to the household. It's connected to a
Comcast/Motorola DCT2224 cable box. The TV that we're using does *not*
respond to any remote controls (that part broke years ago) so we've been
using the cable box to do everything (mute, volume, channels.) Now, with
the Replay in the loop we have to use two remotes (Replay and cable box) to
accomplish everything - not the best solution. So, the question...

Are there known codes that can be given to the Replay remote that will
enable it to change mute & volume on the cable box (not the TV)? Does
anyone know what they are? I gave the Replay the Motorola codes in the
Replay manual and it changes the channel on the cable box just fine but no
volume stuff. Thoughts?

Ralph

 

[Guest]

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On Thu, 28 Jul 2005 01:12:25 -0000, Ralph <ralph@yahoo.invalid.ca>
wrote:

>
>Hey folks - a question...
>
>I just added Replay #3 to the household. It's connected to a
>Comcast/Motorola DCT2224 cable box. The TV that we're using does *not*
>respond to any remote controls (that part broke years ago) so we've been
>using the cable box to do everything (mute, volume, channels.) Now, with
>the Replay in the loop we have to use two remotes (Replay and cable box) to
>accomplish everything - not the best solution. So, the question...
>
>Are there known codes that can be given to the Replay remote that will
>enable it to change mute & volume on the cable box (not the TV)?

Sounds like that would really mess up automatic recordings. Consider
that the change would affect what's being recorded now, rather than
what you're playing.

>Does
>anyone know what they are? I gave the Replay the Motorola codes in the
>Replay manual and it changes the channel on the cable box just fine but no
>volume stuff. Thoughts?
>
>Ralph

--
Mark Lloyd
has a Replay 5xxx
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"The idea that there is an invisible being who
created and still runs this old universe is so
childish, so obviously contrived, that it is hard to
believe anyone with even a modicum of education can
still fall for that scam."

 

[Ralph]

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Mark Lloyd <mlloyd@5xxxmail.com5xxx> wrote:

> On Thu, 28 Jul 2005 01:12:25 -0000, Ralph <ralph@yahoo.invalid.ca>
> wrote:
>
>>Are there known codes that can be given to the Replay remote that will
>>enable it to change mute & volume on the cable box (not the TV)?
>
> Sounds like that would really mess up automatic recordings. Consider
> that the change would affect what's being recorded now, rather than
> what you're playing.

Good point, Mark Duh.

I guess a new TV would be simpler.

Thanks.

Ralph

 

[Guest]

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On Thu, 28 Jul 2005 20:38:42 GMT, Peter Kelly
<disco@no-spam.satx.rr.com> wrote:

>Ralph wrote:
>
>> Mark Lloyd <mlloyd@5xxxmail.com5xxx> wrote:
>>
>>> On Thu, 28 Jul 2005 01:12:25 -0000, Ralph <ralph@yahoo.invalid.ca>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>Are there known codes that can be given to the Replay remote that will
>>>>enable it to change mute & volume on the cable box (not the TV)?
>>>
>>> Sounds like that would really mess up automatic recordings. Consider
>>> that the change would affect what's being recorded now, rather than
>>> what you're playing.
>>
>> Good point, Mark Duh.
>>
>> I guess a new TV would be simpler.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Ralph
>
>Or a universal remote. Harmony remotes are wonderful.

None of those would work here. Notice he said that part of that TV had
broke (it would be kind of like expecting deaf people to hear you if
you spoke loud enough). Anyway, a cable box with volume control should
be left of high (or some other suitable setting) so as to avoid
interfering with recordings.

A seperate audio system connected to the Replay would work (make sure
it has a standard audio input). Some of these are likely to cost less
than a new TV.

--
Mark Lloyd
has a Replay 5xxx
http/notstupid.laughingsquid.com

"The idea that there is an invisible being who
created and still runs this old universe is so
childish, so obviously contrived, that it is hard to
believe anyone with even a modicum of education can
still fall for that scam."