Hi,

> > receiver (my Magnavox unit) uses at least two different codes for =
> every
> > button and repeated button pushes generate different codes.  So if the
> > "5" key on the remote has codes "f" and "F" and I punch in "555", the
> > remote would send out


> > it means that a universal remote would have to know two (or more) =
> codes


> On an old Grundig remote I have for a (just as old) television, the =
> transmission (when a button is pressed) begins with one code, a break =
> and then another. The last code is then transmitted repeatedly until the =


> Furthermore, what about the 'toggle' bit in the RC-5 format which =
> toggles everytime the (same) button is released and depressed? If you =
> learn one of the codes, ie. toggle-bit set to ex. 1, it'll present =
> problems as the receiver won't be able to separate an IR-break, or a =
> depressed button (will present a problem when muting, among others).


The Toshiba VCR that my neighbour has, has a learning feature.

It asks you to press the button on the donor remote TWICE.

Cheers
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Kalle Pihlajasaari     kalle@data.co.za
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