Xms-989...

[rookie]

Hi Guys, long time no hear :-)

My remote for the XMS-989 is starting to play up. Is there a universal remote that's compatible with the XMS? I'm hoping for one that can be programmed to accept the zoom capability of the XMS.

Cheers,
rookie

[jokiin]

Is there a universal remote that's compatible with the XMS?

Not that I'm aware of

[rookie]

hey jok11n thanks for your reply. Are the original remotes still available to buy?

[jokiin]

hey jok11n thanks for your reply. Are the original remotes still available to buy?

I doubt there are any left, that player is quite a few generations old now

[byrons mate]

i have an xmx989 with a remote that works. If you get me a universal remote (learning one ) i will happily program it for you off mine. (although to buy one , you could nearly pay for a new player)

[rookie]

thanks jok11n for the update.

@byrons mate, from your opinion it's not hard to program a learning universal remote to mimick the xms989? including the zoom function?

[byrons mate]

shouldnt be a worry.

i use a dick smith touch screen remote (really really good for $99 and can run 8 remotes , macro's etc , but i cant get it to run the aircon) and it works fine.

With cheaper remotes though you may need to drop a couple of functions on the face to add zoom function (eg change the volume up and down to zoom , i know you wouldnt do this example , but you get the idea)

If you run a few things ( i do - amp , tv , stb , dvd , dvd/hdd ) a uni remote is the best way to go, just get a good one.
For the xmx though , you will need a learning one as i doubt the codes will be freely available