Slimline 2 programming

[gordwil]

Just got a new Slimline 2 to replace my Slimline 1.

Can't find a way to power just the TV and telus box without also powering my amp. I want to control volume/mute only on my Amp and have it stay on when I power off the tv/box.

Can you set it up so that it does NOT power the amp at the same time as the box and TV? Slimline 1 has an aux mode that does this; don't see an equivalent option on Slimline 2.

An hour today with tech support didn't help.

[A-B]

Sorry about that! We do have some instructions for programming amplifiers. While I can't guarantee it'll work, we can definitely give it a try. What brand of amp do you have?

[gordwil]

It's an old Sony. Code 7103 is the only one of 0060, 0064, 0079 and the rest of the 7xxx numbers in the guide that works.

By works I mean volume, mute and power all work. The tech told me I should be able to program it to NOT power off/on with the tv, but I'm skeptical because I don't see a means for doing so given the mode button on the Slimline 1 has been replaced by the TV button.

Slimline 1 by default cannot turn everything off because you need to scroll to aux to turn off whatever is on that mode.

[FuzzyLogic]

You might want to look at a 3rd party remote that offers macro functions. I have an old Logitech Harmony that allows me to do this but sadly it's been discontinued.

I've heard good things about this remote but don't have any experience with it:

SofaBaton U1 Universal Remote with OLED Display and Smartphone APP, All in One Universal Remote Cont...