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Remote control translator for NTL and Telewest Digital Cable Receivers

Remote controls, VCRs, DVDRs etc. which can be used with Red-Eye

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Codes etc. for programmable remotes, VCRs, DVD Recorders and other equipment

Please see this page for info on getting the most reliable channel selection  for timed recordings with VCRs,DVDRs etc.

Preprogrammed/Compatible remotes for use with Red-Eye  

Original Philips RC2580/01 remote for DTX6370 or DTX6371 On Digital receiver. Frequently available from Ebay UK for £8 or less - click here to search Ebay UK for this remote. Also available from Satcure
This unit also provides basic controls for many makes of TVs and VCRs, making it ideal for use when using Red-Eye via a repeater to control a cable STB from a bedroom etc. See this page for information on programming TV/VCR codes into this remote, or the Philips DTX6370 manual, section 11.

Red-Eye functions are shown in orange. (Click image to enlarge)

Skip and TV On Demand functions not available. (TVOD can be accessed via TV guide)

Supports code systems A and B. (To select code system : hold Power and Text buttons down for >3 seconds, then enter 160 or 161 for system A or B respectively.)

Wallis replacement remote for Philips DTX6370/1 OnDigital receiver. code no. 90 57 96 07.
Available from Satcure Order code 90579607

This unit also controls Philips TVs and VCRs.

Red-Eye functions shown in orange. (Click image to enlarge) AV button sends same code as '0'

Skip and TV On Demand functions not available. (TVOD can be accessed via TV guide)

Supports code system A only (as far as I can tell..)

Classic IRC83087 Replacement for Philips DTX3670 OnDigital/Freeview receiver

Available from CPC, order code HS01246 (£8.84 + VAT)

Skip and TV On Demand functions not available. (TVOD can be accessed via TV guide)

Supports code system A only (as far as I can tell..)

One For All 4 digital URC-7541/44

Page-up and Page down functions not available if TV volume punch-through is enabled.

Red-Eye functions shown in orange (Click image to enlarge). AV button sends same code as '0'

Skip and TV On Demand functions not available. (TVOD can be accessed via TV guide)

Use the OnDigital (Philips) stick-on overlay, with code S0133 (Code system A) or S0134 (code system B) in SAT mode

One For All 6 URC7562
Although it has a profile for the DTX remote, the out of the box profile has some of the function keys missing. The function keys required to complete the array of keys that you need are detailed below. To programme the required function(s), steps 1-7 below must be repeated for each new function:
1. Press the sat key
2. Hold the Magic key until the red light blinks once and then twice
3. Enter code 994 (the red light will blink twice)
4. Press Magic once and let go
5. Enter the 3-digit code for the required function (see below)
6. Press the key you wish to assign the function to (e.g. the 20 key)
7. The red light will blink twice and that key should now function.
Codes : 432 : Select, 534 : Exit (Back), 624 :  Menu (Interactive), 460 : wide (Favorites), 314: Info, 300: guide, 536: TV
(OFA6 Info from Jonathan Berg).


When using any of the above remotes, the following keys are used for the functions marked differently to the IRDA remote:

NTL Blue RC5 remotes (intended for the 4001 STB).
Important - Do NOT try using these remotes if you have a Pace 4000 STB, as the dual RC5/IRDA compatibility of these STBs will cause problems. These remotes should ONLY be used with the Pace 1000, 1010  and 2000 STBs, or Telewest Scientific Atlanta Explorer 4000DVB.
On the old style (Left), the Browse key perfoms the i (info) button function, and there is no favorites function.
With the new style (right), all the keys (including the new # and Settings) will work the same as the corresponding keys on the new-style NTL IRDA remote

Occasionally to be found on Ebay UK

Learning remotes which have been tested with Red-Eye's teach mode

Please let me know of any learning remotes you have tested with Red-Eye's learning facility, whether they work or not. Please include a small image (or link to one) if possible for identification, as identical remotes are sometimes sold under different names. No learning remotes have yet been encountered that have failed to learn codes from Red-Eye, although some have required some fiddling with distance, position etc.

Make/Model or identifying info	Picture	Comments
Wizard 8 way. Preprogrammed/learning Philex Electronics Ltd. London NW9 7PP		Learns with no problems - hold Red-Eye 1-2 inches from the sensor (at bottom of remote). Unreliable if closer than 1 inch. This unit appears to be quite sensitive, as it would only learn from an original Philips remote when placed about a foot away - any closer and some codes didn't learn correctly.
Remotec (Model unknown), also known as as "Visual 8" Made in China 82660200001 8 way learning + preprogrammed		Positioning of Red-Eye quite critical - needed to be in contact with window.
Philips RC8502. Learning only.		Positioning of Red-Eye extremely critical due to position of sensor in remote, but did learn successfully after a couple of attempts.
Cambridge Audio M500 learning remote		Reported as working fine - Red-Eye had to be taped on to the M500 for it to receive the IR signal
Cambridge Audio M700 learning remote		Tested and works OK.
Sony RM-AV2000T, RM-AV3000T, RMV900L		Tested and work OK. (RM-AV2100 reported to be critical of positioning)
Philips SBC RU865		Tested and works OK.
Palm Tungsten T PDA with NoviiRemote 2.1		Learnt codes OK
Cambridge Audio M1		Tested and works OK.
Marantz RC1200		Needed to be positioned a little away from the Red-Eye emitter, then learnt OK.
Harmon Kardon TC1000		Had to relearn a couple of codes but it got them all after three rounds
Onkyo RC-447M		Refused to learn from either Red-Eye's Teach mode or a Philips remote, so clearly a problem with this remote and RC6 codes.
Home Theater Master MX-500		Red-Eye needs to be within about 40mm of the remote front.
One for All Kameleon 6 in 1 UCR-8206 (second generation)		Remote had to be touching redeye for it to learn.
NAD HTR2		NAD HTR2 can learn all codes. Programming was difficult until an appropriate method was found: Red eye must be positioned 'upside-down' at close distance (0-4 cm), subsequently remove NAD HTR2 from the redeye while recieving signals (appx 0.5-1 seconds).

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