How do I stop my DVD remote control from also turning on/off and affecting laserdisc player?

Question

I have a new Pioneer DVD player, but I also still have a Pioneer Laserdisc player, because some of the stuff I have on LD is not available on DVD. But whenever I use my remote control for my DVD player, it also tries to work on the LD player. So when I'm watching a movie on DVD, anything I do (power, play, skip, etc) also affects LD player, which I want to leave off at that time. Is there a way to make it NOT recognize the remote?

Answer 1

I recommend getting a Universal Remote Control MX-350 remote control and the MRF-260 RF/IR receiver. With this powerful remote solution you can perform a neat feature called IR routing.
This is how it works. You program the remote control to operate each of your devices. Now you program the remote not to send out an infra-red signal but an Radio Frequency signal for the DVD player and for the LaserDisk. It will now communicate with the MRF-260 via RF. You will connect small infra-red emitters to the DVD player and to the LD player, taking note of which emitter is on which device. Now you program the remote with the emitter number connected to each device. You are done.
Now when you select DVD to control only the emitter connected to the DVD sends out codes and the same with the LD player.
The MX-350 and MRF-260 both run $150 each and will take awhile to program but once you do you will love life. You can program the remote to operate everything automatically.
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Answer 2

Well, one work-around is to have an X10 controller (wired or wireless), and put the laserdisc player on a switched X10 module. Then you can leave it completely off when you don't need it. Put the DVD on another switched module.

X10 is pretty handy for controlling lighting in a budget home theater, plus I have some stuff on switched outlets (like the subwoofer amplifier).

Or you could try physically separating the two players, if the room layout and equipment racks permit that.

Answer 3

I don't think you can change response codes, so the only way I can think of is to physically separate the two players (or use a cover on the IR sensor on whichever one you don't want to respond and switch it as required).

Sounds like a disadvantage of brand loyalty.