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summithike
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Aug 25, 2012, 8:17 PM

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Hi all, I have a pretty basic setup and question.. I have an OTA
Zenith converter box and would like to setup schedules...not to record but to remember a schedule I want...Like every Tues at
8PM change to ch 4...Do I need a certain Remote to set this up,
or another type of component......My problem is I always miss the shows I want to see...

jts1957
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Aug 26, 2012, 2:18 PM

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You also have a problem with Model numbers, unless Zenith has only made the one OTA Zenith converter box.

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summithike
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Aug 26, 2012, 3:37 PM

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Yes, the Zenith box is a from the conversion day when we went from analog to digital..I'm sure it is incapable of any such storing dates,times and channels...What I'm looking for is a new Remote or another electronic component that will switch to shows at particular times I program into it??
Just for info:
The Zenith is a DTT900 DTV tuner from 3/2008

jts1957
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Aug 26, 2012, 5:15 PM

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They did make DTV converter boxes with a "Timer" or "VCR Timer" feature.

I bought (back then - 2008ish) three boxes with timer feature (works quite similarly to setting a VCR recording). The first two were made by Dish Network and are more or less identical - DTV Pal & TR-40CRA with the third being a Zinwell ZAT-970A.

You may be able to pick one up (be sure its original remote is included) on fleabay, etc.

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summithike
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Aug 26, 2012, 7:16 PM

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Yea, thanks...Ill keep looking around...can't understand why they don't make a Remote control that changes channels at certain days and times that can be pre programmed...Oh well, thanks again

jts1957
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Aug 26, 2012, 7:47 PM

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There are many (used) remotes that have macro functions. Just be sure to keep fresh batteries in it and be sure it can "see" the item's it's controlling.

http://www.amazon.com/...ch-key/dp/B000066AX5

Not to mention setting it up correctly. Garbage in - Garbage out.

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