Lite-On LVW-1105HC info please;

[villiageidiot]

Hi, I am a noob. Just bought my first DVD recorder, a Lite-On LVW-1105hc. I love it, so far it does just about everything I have asked of it. I have not been able to find much information on this unit though. It seems to be a bit rare.

I have a universal remote I use for my entertainment system. I have kind of an odd cable box and receiver, I was able to program my remote using advanced codes to work them. My remote is a 'One for all Cinema 7' model. I have not been able to find any information on advanced codes for the Lite-On. It seems that Lite-On products are not very aftermarket remote friendly. I have tried all the search functions for my remote and had no luck. I read somewhere that some of the Ilo dvd recorders are similar to the Lite-On's and also Radio Shack sells a Presidian model that looks exactly like my Lite-On. Maybe someone who owns one of these models has been able to program their One for all remote to work their machines and could help me out. I would appreciate any help you may have.

Thank You.

[suAve]

Hi, I am a noob. Just bought my first DVD recorder, a Lite-On LVW-1105hc. I love it, so far it does just about everything I have asked of it. I have not been able to find much information on this unit though. It seems to be a bit rare.

I have a universal remote I use for my entertainment system. I have kind of an odd cable box and receiver, I was able to program my remote using advanced codes to work them. My remote is a 'One for all Cinema 7' model. I have not been able to find any information on advanced codes for the Lite-On. It seems that Lite-On products are not very aftermarket remote friendly. I have tried all the search functions for my remote and had no luck. I read somewhere that some of the Ilo dvd recorders are similar to the Lite-On's and also Radio Shack sells a Presidian model that looks exactly like my Lite-On. Maybe someone who owns one of these models has been able to program their One for all remote to work their machines and could help me out. I would appreciate any help you may have.

Thank You.

Two options:

a) Contact OFA... If you send them both remotes, they will create a code and program your remote, then send both back to you. It's no charge (other than shipping)

b) Hack the OFA remote. You can add a serial interface and make your own custom codes (basically what OFA does for you).

My .02...

[villiageidiot]

I guess I am going to try the hacking route. I have been reading up on it, I ordered a JP1 cable and I will try to create my own codes and upload them to the remote. It will be sweet if I can make it work. Thanks for the reply suAve.

[victor9000]

If you are successful, please post. I've been looking into JP1 for the same purpose. I've got several OFA remotes but the Cinema 7 is one of my favorites. I think you'll have to solder a six pin jumper to access it. Some newer remotes from OFA and Radioshack have them built in.

VA

[aintitcool]

I run across this problem a lot (people frustrated with a universal remote not having the code for their new, less expensive products). I think rather than hacking a code or wasting coffee table space by keeping your trusted universal remote with your new remote by its side, the easiest solution is to seek out a LEARNING universal remote to replace them all--really replace them and not just replace until you don't have a code for a new remote.

What's different between a 'universal' remote and a learning 'universal' remote? The Learning part. These remotes come with your typical codes for various things, but what's great about the Learning remotes, is once you've exhausted your code search, you put the remotes facing each other and you can program a button on the learning remote to do exactly what your DVD (for example) remote button did. A great product is found at Target for $15! Philips makes a great family of Learning remotes.

check out Philips Magnavox PMDVD6 and a review:
http://reviews.cnet.com/Philips_Magnavox_PMDVD6_universal_remote_control/4852-7900_7-3...9.html?tag=sub
Alternately, just search Philips Learning Remote at Cnet.com

The learning process is very straight forward. A tip, too, is that say for instance your DVD remote has a button that changes between full screen and letterbox. The philips remote won't have that button exactly, but you can program ANY of the buttons on the Philips remote to do that function...you could use say a PIP button. That button would act like a PIP button when controlling your TV, but not when controlling your DVD. Great flexibility.