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Remote for Optimus STAV 3250

Ed in SoDak

Ed in SoDak

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Maybe someone here can help. A couple years back I rescued this Optimus STAV 3250 from the dumpster and of course the remote wasn't right there with it. :nono:

I bought a Radio Shack 5-in-one remote and we also tried a buddy's 8-in-one, and while you'd think a RS remote would control a RS product, it seems we can't get it to work the volume or tune the radio portion. We're using code 0395, the only one that seems to work, but it's actually the code for an Optimus amplifier, not a receiver.

Has anyone here had success programming a Universal remote for one of the Optimus units that could share the code (or brand of remote) they used or does anyone have an original remote languishing for lack of a receiver?

Thanks!

-Ed
(Hopeful and frustrated in South Dakota)
 
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Nobody? The main issue to me is it could be wrong remote or code or perhaps it's the controlling circuitry in the receiver. Before I troubleshoot, it would be helpful to nail it down which it might be.

-Ed
 
Thanks Bully. I guess I could meter the motor or try to read a control signal when I hit the volume on the remote. I can't help but think it's a wrong code/remote thing, though.

-Ed
 
Thanks! I tried the Pioneer codes and Kenwood too, but no luck. I went through all this a year or so ago, I think I tried the Search method as well as direct entry of codes. Since 0395 is an amp code, not a receiver, it may not be the right code. But, since I can't find any other code that works at all, maybe it's the receiver's volume circuitry.

If someone has the code for any other Optimus models, I could try that. Or hope for an original remote to pop up. Looks like troubleshooting time is staring me in the face. Just trying the lazy way first!

-Ed
 
Well, looks like it might be in the receiver after all. I pulled it out of the stack and opened it up. Hitting the remote, I can meter voltage changes for up or down volume. The motor itself meters open. Now to try to get the motor off without having to remove the entire volume control.

I'll post back if we get it going. Thanks for the suggestions, Injara1!
-Ed
 
A flaky motor was the culprit all along. I can now do everything except switch between AM/FM and tune. The lack of tuner function is part of why I was chasing remote codes around. Can't have everything I guess. :dunno:

-Ed
 
I have the same receiver. I have the original remote. It was damaged. I found a replacement. It did not work. I programmed a Logitech Universal remote. It worked for a while but lately it stopped controlling the volume all the time. I accidentally hit the mute button and now cannot get it off mute. The off and on does not work. I am wondering if the RF or IR receiver is not working. Any thoughts? I don’t even know if the remote control is Radio Frequency or Infra Red.
 
Ed in SoDak said:
A flaky motor was the culprit all along. I can now do everything except switch between AM/FM and tune. The lack of tuner function is part of why I was chasing remote codes around. Can't have everything I guess. :dunno:

-Ed
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The Logitech remote is programmable via usb/computer. You list model number and Logitech finds the proper codes and programs the remote for all devices in your system, ie, TV, PVR, DVD player, etc.
 
Point the remote at a digital camera (phone). Push a button on the remote. Do you see it light up through the camera?
 
NH-MAN said:
I have been looking for one for an STAV 3200
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Logitech offers computer programmable remotes that you plug into computer via USB then using Logitech website enter name and model number of device(s) you want controlled by the remote step by step and, bingo, you are ready to go. Go to Logitech.com and select remotes.
 
If it's the original remote for that receiver, it means the receiver receives infrared. Your camera is showing that infrared is being output by the remote. You might have to get a scope or something to check the circuit that receives the infrared signals.
 
redk9258 said:
If it's the original remote for that receiver, it means the receiver receives infrared. Your camera is showing that infrared is being output by the remote. You might have to get a scope or something to check the circuit that receives the infrared signals.
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I am not that adept with electronics to accomplish anything with a scope. I do not even have a scope or know where to get one. I am assuming you are talking about an oscilloscope?
 
Karl Fields said:
I am not that adept with electronics to accomplish anything with a scope. I do not even have a scope or know where to get one. I am assuming you are talking about an oscilloscope?
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Yes, an oscilloscope. You would need some way to test the IR receiver. I don't own one either. I'm not sure how you could test to make sure the IR receiver is getting the signal from the remote and feeding it to the microprocessor.
 
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