PVR-500 and remote control...

[broderp]

I know it doesn't come with one, but I'd like to replace my PVR-250 with a PVR-500. Can I plug in my remote control IR to this card for use?

[kny3twalker]

it does not have the IR port and why not run 3 tuners????

[broderp]

Cause, that would free up the PVR-250 for the other PC I want in the bedroom....I suppose I could swing it with 3 tuners.....darn.

(actually I was also hopeing to avoid any possible conflicts with the cards 500 vs 250 as they are not yet widely available and there could still be some potential issues.)

[GbrNole]

just buy a streamzap remote for the pvr-500 pc because you will need the pvr250 remote for the other pc anyway, right?

[Opus4]

For that matter, as long as the 250 + 500 in one system doesn't cause problems using the 250's remote (will have to see if there are any problems there), why not just leave all 3 encoders local to the server & put a new remote on the client? I still think it works better to have the encoders local to the server, when possoble.

- Andy

[broderp]

Originally Posted by GbrNole

just buy a streamzap remote for the pvr-500 pc because you will need the pvr250 remote for the other pc anyway, right?

I use a JP1 modified remote for my Home theatre. Unless the Stream zap remote can learn my Sony equipment, it will not work for me.

I would jut get anothe IR reciever for the second PC, and use my same remote in both rooms. (I can only be in one room at a time no? )

[GbrNole]

now you're thinking!