JVC XV-FA95GD 7 disc changer and remotes (1 Viewer)

[Matt Stryker]

It seems that luck was finally with me yesterday at Best Buy; while browsing for DVDs I noticed they had the JVC 7 disc changer as an open box for $209! Sensing the impulse buy of the century, I grabbed the nearest salesperson and tested it out; every feature worked!
Unfortunately, it was without the box, manual, or remote. The first two I can live without, but the last is kinda important. What I am wondering is if there is an inexpensive universal remote that I can use; the replacement will run me $36 from JVC, so I was hoping to avoid that at least until I get my Sony AV-2001 back.
Also, is there anything in the manual that is not accessible from the main setup menu? I looked at a picture of the remote at Crutchfield, and there didn't look like a whole lot of special keys.

 

[Chris PC]

Right and UNIVERSAL remote is an interesting one. If you don't have the original remote, how you gonna program the universal. So you need a pre-programmed remote. I'd say try to get a JVC remote and concern yourself with a universal based on your overall system.

 

[Bill Will]

Try www.replacementremotes.com maybe they have the JVC cheaper

 

[Matt Stryker]

I finally got it to work through a combination of codes and going to Best Buy and using their 95 remote to teach mine.

One other question, is there anything I need to do to enable progressive mode on the component inputs? I remember seeing a button on the remote, not sure if its needed to switch.

Also, any recommendations on what to set the pulldown to (film is the obvious choice) for best results?

 

[Rob_b]

Just finished demoing this unit. When I was at Bestbuy they had 3 open box unit. I bought the last unopened one.
To turn on the progressive mode you have to hold the progressive button on the remote for 3 seconds. You need the remote to turn on this function :frowning:
I will be returning my unit this weekend. Bestbuy will now have 4 open box units. I can't believe how many people are returning this dvd player.

 

[Matt Stryker]

Thanks Rob, I went back today and got the progressive button code; the guy at Best Buy thinks i'm very strange when I come in with my remote....

It looks pretty good with progressive on through component, but I can tell a difference between it and the HTPC. I'm sure it will do just fine for my wife though.