Meridian Unplugged - Powered by MrTechGuy.co.uk Forums Discussion Meridian - Systems 500 to 600 series Comms incompatibility + 500 series remote question

Hi,

Having acquired a 596 with comms lead and no remote I'm stuck for programming my All in One remote. I called Meridian service about the comms link and they inform me that it's more than a pin configuration change, it seems the protocols are different between 500 and 600 series equipment - anyone experienced with getting this to work or fail?

I wonder how I can get by with my all in one remote - I guess I need to find someone local that has a 500 series CD/DVD remote. Using the built-in remote code from the all in one user manual list for Meridian CD didn't work.

Cheers.

Hi,

If you get no joy locally with the remote I'm sure I have one somewhere that could be posted up to you in Leeds on loan if you wish.

Regards jonathan

PS Regarding the comms side of things Steve Eyles is the man who would probably have the answer.

Thanks Johnathan for that kind offer. I've found a 500 series remote, I'm currently arranging collection.

How do I get hold of Steve regards my comms compatibility question?

Edit: I think I found him (user Syles) so I've dropped him a PM.. hopefully I've messaged the correct person.

I've got a remote now, thanks to Carl.

Comms question outstanding.

Steve has responded and confirmed that 500 and 600 series comms is not compatible. 200 and 600 series comms is compatible. Early model 500 comms may be able to be made compatible with 200/600 series comms, but certainly not the 596.

All questions answered, thanks for all the help and contributions everyone.