Is there a Universal Remote which holds settings when changing batteriesor they go flat?

[frozenyogurt]

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.

 

[Rod Out Back]

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

 

[frozenyogurt]

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.

 

[Phil Allison]

"Rod Out Back"

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...

** You use re-chargeable cells in a remote control ???




......... Phil

 

[Phil Allison]

"Tom Smyth"

One-use lithium are good.

** Continuous use is recommended in your case.




........... Phil

 

[Tom Smyth]

"Rod Out Back"



** You use re-chargeable cells in a remote control ???

One-use lithium are good.

 

[Mitchell]

"Tom Smyth"



** Continuous use is recommended in your case.




.......... Phil

LOL

 

[Tom Smyth]

LOL

*rolls eyes*

 

[Rod Out Back]

"Rod Out Back"



** You use re-chargeable cells in a remote control ???




........ Phil

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

 

[Phil Allison]

"Rod Out Back"
"Phil Allison"

Yes. It (Kameleon)uses 4xAAA cells, and the non-rechargeable 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??

** 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

 

[David L. Jones]

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??

Only in that normal remotes last for years off one set of batteries.
4 weeks is atrocious!

Dave

 

[Nicholas Sherlock]

"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.

Yes, but the Kameleon isn't a normal remote. It has a huge backlight on it.

Cheers,
Nicholas Sherlock

 

[Rod Out Back]

Only in that normal remotes last for years off one set of batteries.
4 weeks is atrocious!

Dave

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

 

[two bob]

I have a Kameleon remote that I bought at Harvey Norman. Thankfully,

Thanks Rod, i've always liked the look of those Kameleons.

Thou, if hardley normal has them for $150, you should be able to get them
cheaper almost anywhere else

 

[two bob]

"Rod Out Back"

** You use re-chargeable cells in a remote control ???

Makes you wonder. I get about 18 months out of my cheap woolies batteries.

 

[Fraser Johnston]

Yes, but the Kameleon isn't a normal remote. It has a huge backlight on
it.

Does it also have an LCD screen?

Fraser

 

[two bob]

I have a Kameleon remote that I bought at Harvey Norman. Thankfully,

Yes, but the Kameleon isn't a normal remote. It has a huge backlight on
it.

Whoopy bloody do. If that is its major feature watch out world. Changing
batteries every few weeks in a remote is obscene.