I lately replaced my MX-700 with the MX-950 because I got fed up with it not being able to handle the complete automation of my A/V equipment setup. Getting the MX-950 has been a boon to my A/V viewing and listening pleasure. Not only was I able to solve the problem of toggle ON/OFF power commands, but I was also able to program my remote to be 'smarter' than the average. I believe in "form follows function" so my programming is more of functionality rather than asthetics. Now, A/V activities are fool proof! So here is my setup which I am sharing with you and hopefully, you could appreciate some of the strategies that were implemented (see the included documentation for full details) and use them to cook your own flavored MX-950.

MX-700 setup that I use for my Home Theater gear, HTPC, as well as controlling the shutter for the Nikon D70 Camera.

With my remote I control a classic hifi-tv entertainment including DVD, but no surround. None of the devices was listed in the IR database, but with the exception of TAPE, all devices are based on similar models from the respective brand. For a full description, please read the dd-info.txt file.

This configuration includes a number of pages to allow the remote to be used with multiple rooms. It features a common POWER page that combines the power functions for all devices in one location. It also features macros to toggle operating modes to and from watching the cable TV to the Roku Digital Media Server, the CD Player, or the Go Video DVD / VCR (no need to pwer the system down first and then bring back up in the correct mode). The DVD Macros change the inputs to the Denon receiver as well as configure the Sony HD television appropriately. The Power On Macros are will power up the correct components and set them to the correct operating mode. Select the function desired from the main (home) screen and the press the power button. All Power Off Macros return the system to watching Cable Television before powering off to ensure consistent operation.

Note that the Sherwood receiver lacks discrete video input codes. I've set up my own favorite channels for the time being within pages 2 and 3 of the SAT menu, but in the future I may move these to a FAV menu.

This is an improved (more compact and efficient use of MX-700) file, compared to my earlier posting. In this new posting, the format of the buttons is aligned with the content of the "Guide to Simple Home Theater Operation" provided with the remote - so my family can now refer to the guide. It incorporates discrete ON/OFF for the Yamaha receiver, an on/off workaround for the old analogue Foxtel box, and a discrete off code for the Teac set top box (derived from hex code loaded into a Pronto editor, then imported).

Contains two sets of Showstopper ReplayTV device codes, with discrete power. Also has a complete set of discrete surround codes for the Sony receiver, and many discrete codes for the Sony TV, including inputs, stretch modes and power.

System includes all soundfield discrete macros for Marantz SRxx00 series receivers. Discrete FF/REW and upconvert commands for the LG DV7832NXC (Zenith DVB-318) included. Use of Press and Hold macros and other notes are explained in the readme file included in the zip.

Complete system file with discrete power on/off and macros for the MX-850 remote.

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