Programming remote to control Amplifier

**20/20** · 08-02-2010, 10:57 PM

Finally! I have now linked a Cogeco Motorola 6412 remote (Atlas DVR 5-Device) with a Yamaha RX-V1400. All other devices were 'easy'. I had the right codes all along but couldn't tell as my amp must have the 'discrete code' for on/off. Testing the manually entered codes with volume worked - it was driving me nuts not being able to get this to work! They should tell you this in the manual - but that would make sense wouldn't it.

Thanks 57! I knew I would find the answer here (DHC) somewhere.

I guess I don't really understand what discrete coding for on/off means, but I assume based on that there is no way I can program the Atlas to turn the amp off/on?

08-03-2010, 06:29 AM

FYI

I've only been able to get my bev remotes to control the Volume and mute on any of the 3 Yamaha amps I've had in the past 5 years

Although i just bought a 5900 and notice that the number buttons also control the Inputs

08-03-2010, 09:24 AM

It means that the remote sends a different code for "ON", than for "OFF".

Since the non-Yamaha remote only sends one code for the "power" button, it can only turn the unit on, or off, but not both