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freesat humax pvr, fantastic device but remote not good |
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Well, I may be wrong but I understood that the RC could only control the on/off function of a TV set, not act as a full RC for another device.
No doubt someone will confirm or deny.
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Well, I may be wrong but I understood that the RC could only control the on/off function of a TV set, not act as a full RC for another device.
No doubt someone will confirm or deny. ![]() |
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Denied! Page 80-81 of the HDR manual explains what function each key will do in TV/DVD/AUDIO modes.
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Yes, it does a bit more than I thought (been using a Logitech for some months now) but there's no code list for other PVR's so surely it can't control a 9200?
Any one out there know if there's a code?? Woolfynorm. |
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Some of the complaints about the remote are laughable. Like anything you've been used to for years(which most have with Sky) moving on to something new is bound to take a while. It took a couple of days but now it is second nature.
The only real problem I have with the remote compared to Sky is the range and direction. When I sit at the back of the room I have to lean forward to get the box to respond. I also have to point it directly at the box. The Sky box does not seem to care that much about direction and it definitely works from a further distance. This could just be a problem with my remote so can others confirm or deny their experiences. |
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Some of the complaints about the remote are laughable. Like anything you've been used to for years(which most have with Sky) moving on to something new is bound to take a while. It took a couple of days but now it is second nature.
The only real problem I have with the remote compared to Sky is the range and direction. When I sit at the back of the room I have to lean forward to get the box to respond. I also have to point it directly at the box. The Sky box does not seem to care that much about direction and it definitely works from a further distance. This could just be a problem with my remote so can others confirm or deny their experiences. |
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Some of the complaints about the remote are laughable. Like anything you've been used to for years(which most have with Sky) moving on to something new is bound to take a while. It took a couple of days but now it is second nature.
The only real problem I have with the remote compared to Sky is the range and direction. When I sit at the back of the room I have to lean forward to get the box to respond. I also have to point it directly at the box. The Sky box does not seem to care that much about direction and it definitely works from a further distance.
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Some of the complaints about the remote are laughable. Like anything you've been used to for years(which most have with Sky) moving on to something new is bound to take a while. It took a couple of days but now it is second nature.
The only real problem I have with the remote compared to Sky is the range and direction. When I sit at the back of the room I have to lean forward to get the box to respond. I also have to point it directly at the box. The Sky box does not seem to care that much about direction and it definitely works from a further distance. This could just be a problem with my remote so can others confirm or deny their experiences. |
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just found the second bit of film on mine, can now use the remote any where in the room (15ftx15ft) great improvment thankyou
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just found the second bit of film on mine, can now use the remote any where in the room (15ftx15ft) great improvment thankyou
I bought an Infrared Extender from eBay and got a massive improvement. Remote now works pointed anywhere in the room. D |
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Some of the complaints about the remote are laughable. Like anything you've been used to for years(which most have with Sky) moving on to something new is bound to take a while. It took a couple of days but now it is second nature.
The only real problem I have with the remote compared to Sky is the range and direction. When I sit at the back of the room I have to lean forward to get the box to respond. I also have to point it directly at the box. The Sky box does not seem to care that much about direction and it definitely works from a further distance. This could just be a problem with my remote so can others confirm or deny their experiences. Why are they 'laughable'?? When I switch channel with this doof and then decide I want to watch what I see, I then have to lean the flaming thing against my leg so I can then slide my hand down to the bottom of it to turn the volume up!!! I have average sized hands so it is definately badly designed and is not a joy to use! It's far too long and not user friendly at all. |
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try using two hands works fine for me
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try using two hands works fine for me
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So you think that having to use both hands to operate it is a well designed remote then? Do you have to use both hands with any other device you own......because I don't. Doesn't everyone hold a doof with one hand and use their thumb to press the buttons?
It isn't just the distance between buttons that is the problem with the Humax zapper, it's the fact that you need to move your hand and lose the 'index'. The fact is that there are a lot of functions that you want to be able to use without looking, either because you are looking at the screen or because the room is darkened. These functions should all be grouped together and make use of recognisably different button shapes to enable unsighted operation. That is why switching to the Logitech made using the box so much better. It's shape and layout mean that you don't need to look at it to do what you want - at least for the common viewing functions. |
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Hi
I am also having problems with directionality of the remote and need an IR extender. Advice on which one to choose would be much appreciated. Thanks Tim |
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Having owned the Humax for a couple of months I find the RC as easy to use as my Sky HD one-and having replaced the cheap batteries supplied by Humax the direction aspect has improved.
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...and having replaced the cheap batteries supplied by Humax ...
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just found the second bit of film on mine, can now use the remote any where in the room (15ftx15ft) great improvment thankyou
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Strange. Mine came with Duracells. I was very impressed. I've never had anything supplied with those before.
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Me neither! Wondering if yours was maybe a return Tern and the person forgot to take their batteries back? Did anyone else get Duracells with their remote as mine were the usual cheap nasties that you chuck in bin?
All box, and cellophane, seals intact, from Argos, so presume new, not a return. (Although I'm not using the remote, got a Harmony 885). Rgds. Les. |
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Me neither! Wondering if yours was maybe a return Tern and the person forgot to take their batteries back? Did anyone else get Duracells with their remote as mine were the usual cheap nasties that you chuck in bin?
Mind you, it did look like a return until I found out that there was a film to take off the front. Edit: Apologies, I've just checked and it was the Logitech that came with Duracells. The Humax still has the cheapies in it: 'rocket' brand. |
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They'd have to have been very quick as I got it on the first Monday at around 10:00.
Mind you, it did look like a return until I found out that there was a film to take off the front. Edit: Apologies, I've just checked and it was the Logitech that came with Duracells. The Humax still has the cheapies in it: 'rocket' brand. |
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Doesn't everyone hold a doof with one hand and use their thumb to press the buttons?
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Doesn't everyone hold a doof with one hand and use their thumb to press the buttons?
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No have always used two hands! I don't consider that a huge issue.
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