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Offline Miss Demeanour

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Remote Controls
« on: November 20, 2011, 09:37:01 AM »
Are these a supplementary tool to aid the use of, and functionality of, a piece of equipment? Or are they a fundamental part ? As in you cannot operate the equipment without the use of the remote control !!!

Surely all devices should be able to operate at least their primary functions without the use of a zapper ???

However it appears not  noooo:

Immediate design flaw there I would suggest
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Re: Remote Controls
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2011, 09:40:17 AM »
What have you gubbed?
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Re: Remote Controls
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2011, 09:53:43 AM »
Only men know how to use remote controls ~ that's why we always take possession of them.


I know this to be true ~ my wife says so.  surrender:
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Re: Remote Controls
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2011, 09:55:06 AM »
Quote from: Nick (GC First class) on November 20, 2011, 09:40:17 AM
What have you gubbed?

The fair laydee is referring to me....  redface:

When I cleared my stepfather's house I brought his VHS to DVD recorder back with me....

However, I managed to leave the remote control - I think I chucked it out....  redface:

So, I thought I'd have a go at copying some old tapes... how complex can it be...? Shrugs:

Connect it up to the telly and get a picture!  :thumbsup:

Firstly, it will only record on DVD+R discs so off to the shop to buy some as I only have DVD-R

Then press the 'one button copy' button and 'hey presto it copies the VHS tape to the DVD....

But you can't actually play the fecking DVD until you go into the setup menu and 'close' it!  cussing:

And of course the 'setup' button isn't on the front of the machine - it is only on the remote...  Banghead

Seventeen quid for a remote control!  evil:

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Offline Miss Demeanour

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Re: Remote Controls
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2011, 09:59:11 AM »
Quote from: Snoopy on November 20, 2011, 09:53:43 AM
Only men know how to use remote controls ~ that's why we always take possession of them.


I know this to be true ~ my wife says so.  surrender:

I believe they call this selective processing ...as in you only hear what you want to hear  whistle:
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Re: Remote Controls
« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2011, 10:00:58 AM »
Quote from: Miss Demeanor on November 20, 2011, 09:59:11 AM
Quote from: Snoopy on November 20, 2011, 09:53:43 AM
Only men know how to use remote controls ~ that's why we always take possession of them.


I know this to be true ~ my wife says so.  surrender:

I believe they call this selective processing ...as in you only hear what you want to hear  whistle:


Soooooooooooooo True!


As for BM and his remote control problems ... I would have expected a man of his calibre to have got one of the "werks everything" remotes like what I have.  whistle:
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Re: Remote Controls
« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2011, 10:06:13 AM »
Quote from: Snoopy on November 20, 2011, 10:00:58 AM
Quote from: Miss Demeanor on November 20, 2011, 09:59:11 AM
Quote from: Snoopy on November 20, 2011, 09:53:43 AM
Only men know how to use remote controls ~ that's why we always take possession of them.


I know this to be true ~ my wife says so.  surrender:

I believe they call this selective processing ...as in you only hear what you want to hear  whistle:


Soooooooooooooo True!


As for BM and his remote control problems ... I would have expected a man of his calibre to have got one of the "werks everything" remotes like what I have.  whistle:

I have one of thse to run the Minema: -



I'm buggered if I'm gonna re-programme it for a setup button tho....  noooo:
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Re: Remote Controls
« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2011, 12:29:57 PM »
Only BM would have a flash looking remote control larger than the minema itself.  lol:

If you haven't already bought the remote and depending on what kind of phone you have there are some remote control apps that can work as a cheaper alternative. I've used a couple of them in the past for practical jokes.
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Re: Remote Controls
« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2011, 12:31:55 PM »
Quote from: Grumpmeister on November 20, 2011, 12:29:57 PM
Only BM would have a flash looking remote control larger than the minema itself.  lol:

If you haven't already bought the remote and depending on what kind of phone you have there are some remote control apps that can work as a cheaper alternative. I've used a couple of them in the past for practical jokes.

My phone makes phone calls....  ::)
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Re: Remote Controls
« Reply #9 on: November 20, 2011, 01:40:53 PM »
Just giving you an alternative old boy.  whistle:
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Re: Remote Controls
« Reply #10 on: November 23, 2011, 01:15:56 PM »
Bastards!  cussing:

Taken them until this arvo to tell me it is no longer available....  Banghead
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Re: Remote Controls
« Reply #11 on: November 23, 2011, 01:17:02 PM »
Oh dear

Can you locate it from another source ?
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Re: Remote Controls
« Reply #12 on: November 23, 2011, 01:20:16 PM »
Quote from: Miss Demeanor   ( Special needs) on November 23, 2011, 01:17:02 PM
Oh dear

Can you locate it from another source ?

Just ordered from elsewhere - cheaper too!  cloud9:
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Re: Remote Controls
« Reply #13 on: November 24, 2011, 06:43:28 AM »
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HI,

 

THIS REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DUE TO BE DELIVERED TO US

UNTIL THE SECOND WEEK IN DECEMBER

IF YOU DON’T MIND WAITING WE WILL LEAVE IT ON BACK ORDER

IF NOT WE WILL REFUND YOUR MONEY

APOLOGIES FOR THE DELAY

 

REGARDS

 

AIDAN.

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Re: Remote Controls
« Reply #14 on: November 24, 2011, 06:45:56 AM »
The chances of you getting it by Christmas are getting more remote like  point:
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