STB with AV

[Ext User(ligbray)]

I am looking for a set top box with at least 2, pref 3 AV inputs. Each AV
input should have its own button on the remote control unit. This would
dramatically reduce the number of remotes needed.
Any suggestions?

[Ext User(Oz)]

"ligbray" <namidos@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I am looking for a set top box with at least 2, pref 3 AV inputs. Each AV
>input should have its own button on the remote control unit. This would
>dramatically reduce the number of remotes needed.
> Any suggestions?
>

I don't have much idea in what's available for STB's with multiple inputs,
but a Logitech Harmony 880 remote will reduce your remote needs down to just
1.

--

I'm Off to see the Wizard....

Oz

[Ext User(ligbray)]

thanks Oz
i use the $15 aldi remote, works great; but i still have to choose the right
equipment button first as i frequently switch between dig tv, sat and analog
tv
that is why i want every piece of equipment on its own av input



>>I am looking for a set top box with at least 2, pref 3 AV inputs. Each AV
>>input should have its own button on the remote control unit. This would
>>dramatically reduce the number of remotes needed.
>> Any suggestions?
>>

> I don't have much idea in what's available for STB's with multiple inputs,
> but a Logitech Harmony 880 remote will reduce your remote needs down to
> just

[Ext User(Netmask)]

"ligbray" <namidos@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> thanks Oz
> i use the $15 aldi remote, works great; but i still have to choose the
> right equipment button first as i frequently switch between dig tv, sat
> and analog tv
> that is why i want every piece of equipment on its own av input
>
>
>
>>>I am looking for a set top box with at least 2, pref 3 AV inputs. Each AV
>>>input should have its own button on the remote control unit. This would
>>>dramatically reduce the number of remotes needed.
>>> Any suggestions?
>>>
>
>> I don't have much idea in what's available for STB's with multiple
>> inputs, but a Logitech Harmony 880 remote will reduce your remote needs
>> down to just
>
>

As far as I know there isn't a set top box with multi input switching on the
market. Maybe when receiver/amps come standard with a built in DTV tuner as
well? The Logitech Harmony 880 is probably the best bet.

[Ext User(Kevin Hendrikssen)]

"Netmask" <netmask@geemail.com> wrote in message
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> As far as I know there isn't a set top box with multi input switching on
> the market. Maybe when receiver/amps come standard with a built in DTV
> tuner as well? The Logitech Harmony 880 is probably the best bet.

Probably the nearest thing you can get to a STB with inputs, would be one
with two SCART connectors, the "VCR" connector is bidirectional so will
pass-thu to the TV SCART in most if not all cases. I have my DVD player
connected that way.

You could always get a four way AV switch box from DSE/Tandy/Jaycar. There
are models with a remote, so if you have a learning remote you teach it -
mind you by the time you've bothered with all that you may as well have
splurged ~$200 on the Harmony 880 - money well spent according to those in
the know.

[Ext User(ligbray)]

thank all for your suggestions

i will look into what Kevin suggests:
Probably the nearest thing you can get to a STB with inputs, would be one
with two SCART connectors, the "VCR" connector is bidirectional so will
pass-thu to the TV SCART in most if not all cases. I have my DVD player
connected that way.

[Ext User(dah dah dah dit)]

Sony AV-RM-3000/3100/2500 is another option, the 3000 series will control
and LEARN 100% up to 54 items
been using them since the 2100 series excellent, TRUE learning remote
a/c, gargae doors, gates, anything at all.

rgds

"Oz" <here@there.everywhere.com> wrote in message
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> "ligbray" <namidos@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:12ign5esiueu9a7@corp.supernews.com...
>>I am looking for a set top box with at least 2, pref 3 AV inputs. Each AV
>>input should have its own button on the remote control unit. This would
>>dramatically reduce the number of remotes needed.
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>
> I don't have much idea in what's available for STB's with multiple inputs,
> but a Logitech Harmony 880 remote will reduce your remote needs down to
> just 1.
>
> --
>
> I'm Off to see the Wizard....
>
> Oz
>