Hi, With our UR which cost $40, i have to re-enter the codes for all 5 video/audio components everytime the batteries go flat or i change them.
I was wondering if there is a UR which holds the settings if this occurs? If there is one, how much do i need to spend?
thanks.
I have a Kameleon remote that I bought at Harvey Norman. Thankfully, it keeps the settings when the battery goes flat. Given we get about
3 weeks out of a charge of batteries, I'm bloody glad about that...Cost about $150, and does everything in the way of A/V gear, including satellite. Given it reduced our remote collection from 6 to 1, I think it was worth it...
Cheers,
Rod.....Out Back
Thanks Rod, i've always liked the look of those Kameleons.
"Rod Out Back"
** You use re-chargeable cells in a remote control ???........ Phil
"Tom Smyth"
** Continuous use is recommended in your case........... Phil
One-use lithium are good.
LOL
*rolls eyes*
Yes. It (Kameleon)uses 4xAAA cells, and the non-rechargeables last about 4 weeks(re-chargeabls last about 3 and a bit). I have 2 sets of Ni-MH cells, and have one set ready to go all the time.
Why, Is there some problem with this??
Cheers,
Rod.....Out Back
"Rod Out Back" "Phil Allison"
** Very unusual for a remote to eat batteries like that.Heavy duty or alkaline AA & AAA cells last years in typical TV or STB remote.
Re-chargeables would be a very poor substitute due to self discharge in a few months.
........ Phil
Only in that normal remotes last for years off one set of batteries.
4 weeks is atrocious!Dave :)
Yes, but the Kameleon isn't a normal remote. It has a huge backlight on it.
Cheers, Nicholas Sherlock
Have you looked at a Kameleon? There is a lot of re-programming the buttons with every change of A/V selection. AND, it all back-lit. I'm not surprised it uses battries, but it's very easy to use.
Anyway, it works for me. I keep a second set ready all the time, and it hasnt let me down. Works very well, to be honest.
Cheers,
Rod.....Out Back
Thou, if hardley normal has them for $150, you should be able to get them cheaper almost anywhere else
Makes you wonder. I get about 18 months out of my cheap woolies batteries.
Does it also have an LCD screen?
Fraser
Whoopy bloody do. If that is its major feature watch out world. Changing batteries every few weeks in a remote is obscene.
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