Using ideas picked up in various places, I created what is generally a family-friendly remote where I use two device buttons to provide displays that say "Watch TV" or "Play DVD" or "Tape Show" etc. When pressed, they go to a simple menu focused on these activities. That simple menu includes a "DONE" button which is used to shut things down when done. The actual devices are displayed on page 2 with a square next to them. This basically tells the non-power users in the house to not push those buttons. Additionally, I have a couple of "Hop 2" commands in there which I use to bounce between devices when I want to, say, watch TV while listening to the radio or a CD.

Main menu set up for activity-based use. Discrete codes used for all devices except the cable box.

A complete system MXF file for the following components.

I programed in all of the buttons for the new DirecTV HD-DVR. Works great, have fun!

A complete system file for the following components.

This is a system MXF containing the following equipment.

My first shot at programming the MX-700 - very easy to do. What I'm adding is finishing the ATI computer remote for ATI video cards.

A complete system MXF file with the following devices.

A complete system with discrete codes and Zone 2 functions.

A complete MX-700 system layout with the following components.