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Title: Remote Controls
Post by: Miss Demeanour 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
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Nick on November 20, 2011, 09:40:17 AM
What have you gubbed?
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: 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:
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Barman on November 20, 2011, 09:55:06 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:

Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 20, 2011, 09:59:11 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:
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Snoopy on November 20, 2011, 10:00:58 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:
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Barman on November 20, 2011, 10:06:13 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: -

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.remotecentral.com%2Ftsu3000%2Fphoto13a.jpg&hash=c5c9c25f9548415290a8f1dc4c21234ada67ab75)

I'm buggered if I'm gonna re-programme it for a setup button tho....  noooo:
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Barman on November 20, 2011, 12:31:55 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....  ::)
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 20, 2011, 01:40:53 PM
Just giving you an alternative old boy.  whistle:
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Barman on November 23, 2011, 01:15:56 PM
Bastards!  cussing:

Taken them until this arvo to tell me it is no longer available....  Banghead
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 23, 2011, 01:17:02 PM
Oh dear

Can you locate it from another source ?
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Barman on November 23, 2011, 01:20:16 PM
Oh dear

Can you locate it from another source ?

Just ordered from elsewhere - cheaper too!  cloud9:
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Barman on November 24, 2011, 06:43:28 AM
Quote
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.

 Banghead
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Just One More on November 24, 2011, 06:45:56 AM
The chances of you getting it by Christmas are getting more remote like  point:
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Barman on November 24, 2011, 06:46:42 AM
The chances of you getting it by Christmas are getting more remote like  point:

 drumroll:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 24, 2011, 09:35:48 AM
The chances of you getting it by Christmas are getting more remote like  point:

 drumroll: drumroll: drumroll:

The supplier seems totally out of control.
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Nick on November 24, 2011, 09:48:33 AM
Why not just use a long stick, like?
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 24, 2011, 10:02:50 AM
Why not just use a long stick, like?

Why not read the OP 1st  whistle:
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Barman on November 24, 2011, 10:04:01 AM
Why not just use a long stick, like?

Why not read the OP 1st  whistle:

^^^ wot she says ^^^
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Barman on December 07, 2011, 09:47:16 AM
Quote
HI BARMAN,

OUR SUPPLIERS HAVE INFORMED US THAT THIS REMOTE CONTROL

IS NO LONGER BEING MANUFACTURED

APOLOGIES FOR THE DELAY ON THIS INFORMATION

YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED VIA PAYPAL TODAY

REGARDS

AIDAN.

 Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Nick on December 07, 2011, 09:48:23 AM
Buy a long stick, like  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Barman on December 07, 2011, 09:49:37 AM
Buy a long stick, like  :thumbsup:

Feck off!  cussing:
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Nick on December 07, 2011, 09:50:45 AM
 Shrugs:
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on December 07, 2011, 06:08:37 PM
I received and Blue Ray DVD player thing yesterday.  I opened the box.... bet that's the last I see of the remote control.  surrender:
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Just One More on December 07, 2011, 06:12:07 PM
Quote
HI BARMAN,

OUR SUPPLIERS HAVE INFORMED US THAT THIS REMOTE CONTROL

IS NO LONGER BEING MANUFACTURED

APOLOGIES FOR THE DELAY ON THIS INFORMATION

YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED VIA PAYPAL TODAY

REGARDS

AIDAN.

 Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead

This is rather timely. Apparently the bloke that invented the remote control was found dead at his home last week. Nobody had seen him for two weeks, but they eventually found him down the back of the settee  redface:
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 07, 2011, 09:51:36 PM
Quote
HI BARMAN,

OUR SUPPLIERS HAVE INFORMED US THAT THIS REMOTE CONTROL

IS NO LONGER BEING MANUFACTURED

APOLOGIES FOR THE DELAY ON THIS INFORMATION

YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED VIA PAYPAL TODAY

REGARDS

AIDAN.

 Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead

This is rather timely. Apparently the bloke that invented the remote control was found dead at his home last week. Nobody had seen him for two weeks, but they eventually found him down the back of the settee  redface:
drumroll:
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Barman on December 08, 2011, 05:20:48 AM
[groans]  noooo:
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Barman on December 18, 2011, 03:44:47 PM
It is here!  cloud9:

Top marks to www.genuinecopies.tv (http://www.genuinecopies.tv) who did exactly what they said!  :thumbsup:

Recommended!
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Just One More on December 18, 2011, 03:50:25 PM
I see they're in Dudley. Did you use a translator  rubschin:
Title: Re: Remote Controls
Post by: Barman on December 18, 2011, 03:56:00 PM
I see they're in Dudley. Did you use a translator  rubschin:

 lol: lol: lol: