From: rmf@bpdsun1.uucp (Rob Finley)
Newsgroups: rec.audio,rec.video
Subject: Re: Learning Remotes with a touch sensitive LCD (JVC RX-1010VTN AV Amp)
Date: 10 Jan 93 04:54:40 GMT
Organization: Harris Allied Broadcast Div., Quincy, IL

In article <20958@acorn.co.uk> ngardner@acorn.co.uk (Neil Gardner) writes:
>If anyone has the JVC amp mentioned, I would appreciate details on the
>remote control:

The remote is available without the receiver under the name of
   JVC RM-S1

> o Can ANY key be reprogrammed?  Including the 'Source select' buttons i.e.
>   could I program the FM select button to select the Tuner input of my
>   pre-amp.

   No.  Unfortunately.  You are stuck with the input select menus.
   All keys under those menu's are programmable.

> o Can keys accept macros i.e. a single key-press transmit a sequence of
>   commands to, say, select AV2 on my monitor and A/V on the pre-amp.

   Yes.  I can key in a sequence for the cable box that tunes it to HBO
   and others.  It does space out the number inputs (slower).
  
   The remote understands that some buttons have an auto-repeat function
     when held down.

> o How much memory does the unit have?  Is it likely to be able to cope with
>   8 devices of, say, 15 keys per device (not unrealistic if numeric keypads
>   are involved). I will probably need to add Mini-Disc soon - will it be
>   able to accommodate further additions.

   Because the remote is able to remember codes of variable lengths without
     dealing with wasted memory space, I have not been able to fill it
     up with my five remotes.

> o The LCD names each screen.  Can this be re-defined so that, for example,
>   VCR2 is displayed as Satellite (or an appropriate abbreviation if the
>   number of characters is limited).

   No.  You are stuck with the names and input select menus.

> o Are all LCD buttons programmable for every display screen and, if so, can
>   user symbols be defined or is there a pool of symbols to select from?  If
>   there is a pool of pre-defined symbols, what is included?

   Yes.  Or they can be pre-programmed for JVC products with one of the top
   buttons.  The display only shows programmed buttons.  If you contact JVC,
   they can send you literature that has a chart of symbols on the back page.

>{ All device select buttons should ideally be able to transmit at least two
>remote codes, in order to select the appropriate pre-amp audio input AND
>select the appropriate AV input (or none) on the TV monitor}.

   You are able to do this with the JVC remote. 

>
>Any help will be much appreciated.  Many thanks for taking the time to read
>this.

  The RM-S1 really is a neat remote.  It takes six AAA batteries:  two
for the LCD backlight and four for the remote.  The battery holder is
designed so that Alkaline batteries work find but the larger nipple
on rechargeables won't make contact.  Quick fix with a soldering iron and
I get more than a month on a recharge.  An internal 1,000uf capacitor
keeps the memory going for more than an hour.  So, it is hard to lose
the program.  I keep a good set of Alkalines to make sure while the
Millenium batteries are in the charger.

The input select text and labeling is fixed.  I have a rather weird
set of peripherals and end up doing a bit of translating.

My Sony R5 VCR has a multitude of buttons and so programming it takes
up both the VCR-1 and VCR-2 menus.  The JVC remote won't do anything
for my Phillips/Magnavox TV.  (Not one thing.  Darn.  Knew I should have
held out for the Sony.  Sigh.)  The surround decoder (Lexicon) goes on
the TV menu since I am using everything else.
I followed the pattern of the 20 button Lexicon remote and put it
on the JVC remote.  I use it by remembering where the Lex buttons are.

Aside from so many pre-defined stuff on this remote.  It has served me
well.  Sturdy LCD.  After a while, you can do things like flip channels
just by remembering how big the switches are on the LCD and feeling
around.  If that doesn't work, a side button turns on the backlight.

I know you are overseas.  But for others, JVC's USA number is 
(201) 794-3900.  I never could find a dealer who had the receiver
or the remote (St. Louis MO area) and ended up getting it on blind
faith from those idiots at Colonial Video in Pennsylvania.
UPS lost the first one, and when they sent the second one overnight UPS
(the only way UPS wont lose the package), lots of phone hassle.  
They left the batteries in it, lost the user manual, and the remote 
arrived dead, leaking battery acid everywhere.  
Morons.  Pennsylvania will slide into the
pit of hell before I order from them again. 


Unfortunately, the JVC RM-S1 is no longer an official US product.
They were nearly my last hope here in the US.


Share and Enjoy. 

Robert

>Regards,
>
>Neil Gardner
>ngardner@acorn.co.uk
Organization: Freshman, CIT general, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA