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From: murray@hcradm.UUCP (Murray Maloney)
Newsgroups: net.video,net.analog,net.audio
Subject: Re: Infrared remotes
Message-ID: <2458@hcradm.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 7-Jan-86 10:06:56 EST
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Posted: Tue Jan  7 10:06:56 1986
Date-Received: Thu, 9-Jan-86 05:10:26 EST
Organization: Human Computing Resources, Toronto
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In-Reply-To: <2453@ukma.UUCP>

I recently purchased GE's new Command Control.  It is a programmable
remote controller which can be used in place of up to 4 remotes.
It operates in four modes: TV, VCR, CABLE, and AUX.  I am using the 
AUX mode to control my Sony STR VX550 A/V Receiver.  The unit has
35 programmable keys in each mode, plus a variety of of special
functions which are selectable through a FUNCTION key which displays
function names in an LCD window.

I have put all of my remote controllers away, and now have only one
unit sitting on my chairside table.  Through it I control my complete
A/V system, including all volume controls, cassette deck, turntable,
TV, cable and radio channel selection, and CD player.

While building such a device might be a very interesting and 
challenging project, I doubt that you could beat the $119 U.S.
price that I paid in Clearwater, Fla.  Try your local GE store.
These units are not selling in great numbers yet, and you can
likely find them in stock.  Be advised that some retailers are asking
for the full $150 List Price.

Good Luck,

Murray Maloney