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Re: Philips prestigo universal remote

soundproof — Wed, 14 May 2008 23:10:56 GMT

The only reason you'd want one, is if you're integrating with non-B&O equipment and not going the Lintronic or similar route. I'm using it to control a variety of devices and just wanted the easy flexibility to reprogram without a lot of fussing about with a computer, etc.

But in my other listening/viewing room I have just the Beo4 and that provides a more ergonomical and elegant solution.

Re: Philips prestigo universal remote

Rubicon — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:52:06 GMT

Just found this thread, and being closer to decision making, I'll have to maybe reconsider remote controls! LOL Anyone interested could help me out with a B&O question on my thread New House New System?..............

These certainly look functional and seem to get soundproof's approval, I just wonder what it's limitations might be down here in never never land???????????

Peter

Re: Philips prestigo universal remote

soundproof — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:38:22 GMT

I'm using it every day. It's great - controls a whole range of components, and lets me add new functions whenever I want.
I find myself using the channel selector function a lot - seen here:

Re: Philips prestigo universal remote

TripEnglish — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:00:46 GMT

Ughh. Gross. Stop swooning over this creaky plastic mess. Take it over to www.phillipsprestigouniversalremoteworld.org/forums

WHAT DO I TELL MY CHILDREN!?

Re: Philips prestigo universal remote

beofreek — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:34:51 GMT

from past experience not all universal remotes are capable of controllong bang and olufsen products. when i here of this i am some what of a sceptic until proven otherwise. even though B&O have utillised components manufactured by philips.

Re: Philips prestigo universal remote

soundproof — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:46:40 GMT

I have the SRU8015. Compared it to the 9600. I like that the top coloured buttons on the 8015 are actual buttons. I have used them to program a number of different sources, and can use them in the dark, just by the touch of my finger. On the 9600 these are virtual buttons on the display.

For instance, my Plasma screen's different sources relate to the buttons from left to right: STB-Games-AppleTV-Mac mini

Same with the receiver.

Very pleased with the 8015, it's retired a lot of other remotes, and it learns whatever B&O command I need. I have it resetting my BL5s, volume up/down, switching them on/off, etc.

Re: Philips prestigo universal remote

benkap — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:10:31 GMT

milton99:

Did you guys have to do some complicated setup to make Prestigio work with B&O? Or did you just pick a code for b&o from the database ?
I'm thinking to buy a SRU 9600. I think it fits b&o's design better. I know it cant learn signals from other remotes.
Can SRU 8015 learn from Beo4 ?? Any other known differencies between 8015 and 9600 ?

Setting up theSRU 8015 was quite simple and basically foolproof - i managed!

SRU8015 can learn codes from any remote including the Beo4. For instance I coded the Beo4 code for TAPE 1 into the SRU8015 and named it COMPUTER. That is now my Airport Express button.

If you are thinking of buying the SRU9600 because of it looks I would only do so after seeing it in real life. It is supposedly quite bulky and unhandy. Also, the SRU8015's scroll wheel is pretty useful. It doesn't look too bad either - nothing near Beo4 but not bad.

Hope it helps

Re: Philips prestigo universal remote

Puncher — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:48:27 GMT

milton99:

Did you guys have to do some complicated setup to make Prestigio work with B&O? Or did you just pick a code for b&o from the database ?
I'm thinking to buy a SRU 9600. I think it fits b&o's design better. I know it cant learn signals from other remotes.
Can SRU 8015 learn from Beo4 ?? Any other known differencies between 8015 and 9600 ?

This was discussed earlier in the thread - the codes are in the database.

Re: Philips prestigo universal remote

milton99 — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:50:56 GMT

Did you guys have to do some complicated setup to make Prestigio work with B&O? Or did you just pick a code for b&o from the database ?

I'm thinking to buy a SRU 9600. I think it fits b&o's design better. I know it cant learn signals from other remotes.

Can SRU 8015 learn from Beo4 ?? Any other known differencies between 8015 and 9600 ?

Re: Philips prestigo universal remote

soundproof — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:24:09 GMT

Yes - I am filled with remorse here, and wish the Kudos to be fairly distributed to the thread originators (or blame).

I wish I had the Beo4 look and feel with this functionality. Day 2 now, and I can't really believe that all those remotes are in a cupboard. I was originally planning to use irTrans/iRed, but it seems they are still in beta with iRed 2.0 for the iPod Touch.

I programmed a really nifty power-down sequence that switches off everything, including the BL5s. And I like that I was even able to put away the Apple Remote.

One does notice what a powerful IR-transmitter the Beo4 is, though. That you can point in any direction you want -- the Prestigo I have to point directly at each loudspeaker to power them down or up.

Re: Philips prestigo universal remote

sajpratty — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:14:47 GMT

Thanks, Ben

And lets not forget Terrapolitan who found it in the first place.

I like to spread the blame

Cheers, Steve

Re: Philips prestigo universal remote

benkap — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:37:30 GMT

To be fair, I would call it Steve's lead

It is a very well working remote, though. I almost feel like getting some more stuff just so I can control it with the same remote control

Re: Philips prestigo universal remote

soundproof — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:03:01 GMT

I followed your lead, Benkap, and went for one of these remotes. I have a mix of Apple, STB, Pioneer Kuro, BL5s and a receiver that I got chatting with one another in about an hour. Quite nice.

Look and feel definitely downmarket from the Beo4 - but it does what I need in my viewing/listening room and I like the fact that it is a learning remote. Will teach it the Apple Remote commands later this evening. (Strangely, that was not in the menu of devices.)

Allows me to stash away a number of remotes, just keeping them on hand for "fine-tuning."

ADDING:

Teaching it the Apple Remote controls was a cinch - even managed to teach it fast scroll up and down!

Re: Philips prestigo universal remote

soundproof — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:46:19 GMT

Trusted Reviews thinks the world of it:

http://www.trustedreviews.com/tvs/review/2007/12/18/Philips-Prestigo-SRU-8015/p1

Re: Philips prestigo universal remote

benkap — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:41:50 GMT

I would go for Beo5 before Lintronic!

The Prestigo is a lot simpler than Lintronic and a lot cheaper, too - and a LOT cheaper than Beo5.

I'll post some better pics when I get around to it.