HX820 TV &amp; Remote Setup: Is there any way I can use my Sony remote to control the Comcast cable box?
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Did you ever get an answer or find out how to do your issue? I have the HX820 arriving soon and I also have Comcast. Thanks!
2122575
Our box has two analog stereo (R and L) inputs and one digital optical input. There's a label indicating a second optical input, but ours doesn't have the socket to go with that label. You'll have to switch the zvox input channel selection using either the zvox remote or another smart remote. Not sure why you would want to use a TV as an input when you have a cable box. We use the analog output of the cable box for sound with the TV. That covers your dvr and regular TV viewing. You could connect the blu-ray audio output to one of the remaining inputs.
1483256
Make sure u set the input from the VIZIO remote to "TV"...then u control the comcast via the comcast remote.
1746598
Sorry, my QFX came with a DOA dvd, so it was returned. Some times your cable/satellite remote can be programmed for the TV. Otherwise an internet search. HTH
948935
Thank you for replying. I called my cable company (Comcast) to see how to use my cable remote to turn on the captions via the cable box, but all they said was to look on their website. I have tried there, but don't see any button on my remote that says "captions" or anything that sounds like that. The cable box that Comcast provides us is a Motorola (which is not on the list of cable brands shown in the Samsung 4661 manual). So if anyone has that box and could tell me how to program it for captions, that would be great.
769937
This (setup code 31759) helped me with my HT-CT60BT. http://www.avsforum.com/forum/93-remote-control-area/1199956-programming-comcast-dvr-remote-control-sony-ht-ct500.html
320452
I programmed my 880 to work with it. Device=PVR. Manufacturer=Comcast. Model=Xfinity X1. Works beautifully.
22477
I had comcast and bluray player hooked to it but it wouldn't automatically switch even when I turned off the bluray player completely. Tried with cable box, it won't either but I think that was because the cable box is always on standby.
2210688
I you bouth a box with XBMC only , you have to go to youtube to find a way to make your box to work .I always do my own , but let me tell you ist not that easy to make this box to work .See if you can get Repo and start with repo them xfinity .
1010123
This television does not work well with cable boxes DVR functionality. You can use it to change the channels and access some menus but your still going to want to use the comcast remote for DVR functions and menu searches. If you only need to change the channels and view the comcast channel guide you'll be covered.
929460
Yes, it is compatible with Comcast remote. The learning mode can duplicate any IR remote. I even copy my lighting remote. Now I can control the TV, cable box and room lighting while sitting on my Lazyboy. Now all I need is a remote to get beer out of the fridge!
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hi john,what you need to do is feed the HDMI from the comcast box to the back of the tv and then run a optical cable from the box to the reciever ,when you want to listen to audio just press the bottom from were you are feeding the cable DVD,DVR/VCR,CABLE,ETC,ETC.you decide wish one to use,i hope this help you out good luck.
1283649
With my particular motorola comcast box the answer is yes, however you may need to figure out which buttons to use as they the remotes are not laid out the same. It is not as easy as the Comcast remote but can be done.
956720
To do anything, first you have to set it up right, program the rf-20 to take the place of all your remotes. My setup uses the audio receiver as the "heart" of the system. The DVD and cable box feed the receiver with audio and video, then the receiver feeds the projector and speakers. I hit "audio" from the main menu, then that switches the rf-20 into a control mode for the receiver. One of the menu options is "input", by pushing that button, the receiver toggles through all possible hdmi input options. You can also program one of the buttons as a "macro" which will automatically turn the components into the right operating position. It takes pre-programming about 10 steps for my system to do it right, but is very possible.
1004521
If your cable box only has a COAX cable connection to the TV then you can't connect it to the Sony. Its input for Cable or satellite is HDMI only.
1507951
The remote works on my tc-p65vt60. I mainly use the 'Input', 'Menu', 'Arrows', 'OK', 'Mute', 'Volume' and 'Return' buttons. We use the cable box remote for everything else. The 'Internet' and 'Viera tools' don't seem to do anything, but it could be the way we have it hooked up.
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I just changed cable companies and this is a real problem. Make sure your "tv" and "crl" (control) are pushed. Even then, I have to aim the remote right between the TV and the cable box