[mythtv-users] Seeking Remote Control Advice for PVR-500

[John Clabaugh]

On 9/24/05, Larry K <lunchtimelarry at gmail.com> wrote:
> Please bear with me as I show my total ignorance regarding universal remote
> controls. :)
>
> I am pondering whether or not to slap a PVR-500 into my system (one of my
> 250s died, so now I'm down to one tuner), So, if I get the PVR-500 and pull
> out the 250s, I'm gonna need a remote control.
>
> I currently have a Rosewill wireless (RF) mouse/keyboard on my mythtv box.
> Should this be a factor in deciding what remote control to get?  That is,
> should I go RF on the remote control, or IR?  Can a RF remote be programmed
> to talk to my existing Rosewill base just as my keyboard does?
>
> Sorry for sounding like a n00b, but I have not been keeping up with remote
> control technology.  Thus far, I have just survived with the Hauppauge
> PVR-250 remote...
>
> Thanks!
>
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You always have the option of using your existing PVR250 remote sensor
cable with a homebrew serial receiver.  This will work with almost any
IR remote.