Harmony 350 or 665 remote

jimbo1421

Hello,
The volume buttons for my Onkyo PR-SC886 remote are giving out so I need a universal remote. How are either of these? Compatibility with Oppo BDP-103D and my seldom used JVC VCR is listed as well as my Outlaw 1050. But can it be programmed for both an AV pre-amp and a receiver at the same time. Are these good choices or should I look at others.

Jim

BlueBirdMusic

I wonder why it's always the volume button that stops working?

FestYboy

Have you cleaned the pads and circuit board yet?

rooftop59

jimbo1421 wrote: »

Hello,
The volume buttons for my Onkyo PR-SC886 remote are giving out so I need a universal remote. How are either of these? Compatibility with Oppo BDP-103D and my seldom used JVC VCR is listed as well as my Outlaw 1050. But can it be programmed for both an AV pre-amp and a receiver at the same time. Are these good choices or should I look at others.

Jim

Yes it will do everything you need. Highly customizable. I use this one, which is an upgrade if you have a smart phone:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Logitech-Harmony-Smart-Control-Works-With-Alexa-Or-Google-Assistant-New/202649341415

Jimbo18

I have a couple of the 350's, because I didn't like the small screen on the 650, and prefer using just buttons. Very happy with them. Just depends on how many components you need to control.

pitdogg2

BlueBirdMusic wrote: »

I wonder why it's always the volume button that stops working?

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jimbo1421

FestYboy wrote: »

Have you cleaned the pads and circuit board yet?

Alright! This worked. A little IPA (isopropyl alcohol, not India Pale Ale) with a Q-tip did the job. I found some take apart instructions online and only broke off a few tiny plastic bits getting the remote apart. It went back together with a little difficulty, but now it works fine, volume and all. With a little practice, I could get a job at the Onkyo factory. Thanks, FestYboy.

But if I still decide to get a Harmony remote, do they handle the menus and set up functions well?

Jim

rooftop59

jimbo1421 wrote: »

FestYboy wrote: »

Have you cleaned the pads and circuit board yet?

But if I still decide to get a Harmony remote, do they handle the menus and set up functions well?

Jim

Yep! You can fine tune it to your heart's delight, but it usually does all the major functions without much extra effort.

jimbo1421

Thanks, rooftop59. That's good to know.