- Ask The Experts: Parental Lock is on, and the Original Remote is Broken
- TechLore - January 1, 2005
- Question: My RJTech RJ2400 DVD player has a "parental code" setting that is triggered by various DVDs, I guess R-rated ones. It was no problem at first, I would enter the code on the remote and I would be able to watch the DVD. But now the remote is ...
Crestron's Isys i/O WiFi Touchscreen- Home Entertainment - January 1, 2005
- The Isys i/O WiFi touchscreen (left) atop its optional charging base.
- Hide Your A/V Components By Using an IR Repeater System
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- One of the challenges when designing a home theater system is determining the location of the home theater components, such as a DVD player and stereo receiver. It is often incorrectly assumed that these components must be out in the open in a direct...
- Tech Myth: 'Universal' Remote Controls
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- It's no doubt that many people own aftermarket universal remote controls purchased from grocery stores, gas stations, and hardware stores. In a pinch, these $10 wonders can perform many functions of hundreds of devices, but can also be a little decei...
- Using Macros to Simplify the Use of a Home Theater Remote Control
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- Do you find yourself fumbling around with multiple remotes to operate your home theater system? Are you frustrated with your universal remote because you find yourself having to hit 10 buttons just to turn on your home theater? There's a much simpler...
- How to use the TV's front convenience jacks
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- Most TVs these days are equipped with an audio/video input on the front. These extra jacks are really handy for hooking up something quickly to the TV set like game systems, cameras, and camcorders. Usually, these devices are not a permanent fixture ...
Harmony 688- Digital Trends - December 7, 2004
- Harmony's new 688 remote control not only looks very modern, but it connects to the internet to download the information for your home theater components.
Sort your TiVo's menus- CNET Videos: Insider Secrets - October 10, 2004
- You already have a lot of control over your TV if you use TiVo. But here are some easy ways to get more TiVo control, with that simple tool, the remote.
- Get an F for Effort
- Home Entertainment - October 1, 2004
- When most people visit a custom electronics installer, they want a Ferrari--or, at least, the audiovisual equivalent of a Ferrari.
- Mood Lighting
- Home Entertainment - October 1, 2004
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Harmony SST-659- Digital Trends - September 21, 2004
- Priced at $199, Harmony's SST-659 remote control offers advanced features, intuitive use and interfaces with your homes PC.
Logitech diNovo Media Desktop- Digital Trends - July 29, 2004
- The diNovo Media Desktop incorporates a keyboard/mouse combo with Bluetooth technology, a slick design, and an innovative numberpad/media remote.
AMX MVP-8400 Modero Viewpoint- Home Entertainment - July 1, 2004
- With its sleek ergonomics and advanced technology, the AMX MVP-8400 Modero Viewpoint brings the touchscreen remote control into the 21st century.
ATI All-In-Wonder 9600XT- Digital Trends - May 10, 2004
- ATI's All-In-Wonder 9600XT features many improvements over their standard 9600 All-In-Wonder card including a new remote control and a faster 500MHz core clock speed.
Gyration Media Center Remote and Keyboard- Digital Trends - May 5, 2004
- The Gyration Media Center Remote and Keyboard can control your Media Center PC from up to 100-feet away, but the remote lacks the features that would make this a must-have HTPC accessory.