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just4fn
Joined: 23 Nov 2003 Posts: 199
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Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 10:04 am Post subject: adding another device to RCRP05B |
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I have a RCRP05B remote and all the devices are used. I have tried to add a 9th device using multiplexer but it doesn't seem to work. Can I even use multiplexer for a 9th device or am I out of luck? Maybe I don't know what multiplexer is for. Thanks for the help! _________________ thanks, just4fn |
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vickyg2003 Site Admin
Joined: 20 Mar 2004 Posts: 7073 Location: Florida |
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 10:23 am Post subject: |
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A multiplexor is a one button method of changing the setup code for a device mode.
Sometimes key moves from another setup code can be a better way to share a device mode between two pieces of equipment.
Are you already using the extender? _________________ Remember to provide feedback to let us know how the problem was solved and share your upgrades.
Tip: When creating an upgrade, always include ALL functions from the oem remote, even if you never plan on assigning them to a button. Complete function lists makes an upgrade more helpful to others.
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just4fn
Joined: 23 Nov 2003 Posts: 199
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Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 1:02 pm Post subject: |
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yes I am using an extender. I'm trying to use different tivo remote button configuration depending on application. I.E. When I'm watching Tivo and I want to watch the Tivo/plex app, I want different functions on the remote buttons to correspond with the plex app. Thus I need to add a separate Tivo device but I'm out of devices. I'm using all 8. I was hoping there is a work around. Thanks! _________________ thanks, just4fn |
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The Robman Site Owner
Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Posts: 21234 Location: Chicago, IL |
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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There is. If you can spare 2 buttons to be the ones that switch between modes, you can do it. You would install 2 upgrades, one for each Tivo layout, then use the multiplexor to switch between the two, which requires 2 keymoves, one to switch to upgrade 1 and the other to switch to upgrade 2. _________________ Rob
www.hifi-remote.com
Please don't PM me with remote questions, post them in the forums so all the experts can help! |
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just4fn
Joined: 23 Nov 2003 Posts: 199
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Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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I think I understand. I will give it a try. Do I need 2 multiplexers for both tivo remotes or just one multiplexer for the second remote? I assume 2 multiplexers and keymoves for each one. _________________ thanks, just4fn |
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The Robman Site Owner
Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Posts: 21234 Location: Chicago, IL |
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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You only need to install the multiplexor once, both keymoves will use it. _________________ Rob
www.hifi-remote.com
Please don't PM me with remote questions, post them in the forums so all the experts can help! |
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jeajea
Joined: 24 Feb 2010 Posts: 283 Location: USA |
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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If one of your devices has very few functions such as a HDMI switch I
strongly second Vicky’s suggestion to use key moves rather than a
multiplexer. If you can’t use key moves for best results the devices
multiplexed both need to support discrete on and discrete off. _________________ Jim Anderson |
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just4fn
Joined: 23 Nov 2003 Posts: 199
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Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2016 11:11 pm Post subject: |
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I used the multiplex and it works great. It took a little while to configure it but its nice to have it there. Thanks! _________________ thanks, just4fn |
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