Present Volume levels on 1066?

[jprzybylski]

Hello everyone,

I recently traded in my Lexicon DC-1 for the Rotel 1066. I love the unit, but I had my Lexicon and Pronto remote set up so that when I hit theh "movie start" button on the remote, the lights would dim and the volume would jump to 10db (I hate hearing coming attractions and that LOUD thx logo at a higher volume than the opening credits)

Anyone have any suggestions as how to trick the Rotel 1066 to jump to a present volume level?

Thanks,
Joe

[Kevin D]

Not a trick, but the only way I could see to do it without going RS-232 is to set a macro to fire vol down for about 6 seconds and then vol-up for 1-2 seconds..

The 6 seconds should be plenty of time to drop it to zero if you have the new faster voume codes.. Basically keep fooling with it till the macro gets it all the way down and then up to where you want it..

Kevin D.

[Rock Dog]

I agree with Kevin. That's the only way currently that I can think of. Or how about setting up a timer for the mute. Mute the 1066 for a period of time, and then take it out.

Andrew, Could you contact the good folks at ROTEL and ask them if there is a "discrete code" way of setting a numerical volume directly?




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[jprzybylski]

Thanks for the info you guys... I contacted Rotel, and they told me that they are aware of Preset volume popularity and that they may implement it in future models. The person I spoke to said they would forward my requested to see if it can be made possible through software upgrades. But I will definitely try the "mute" idea. That's a great plan. Anyway to make the Rotel startup at a preset volume? Or does it always startup at the last level used?

[JKohn]

Does anybody know if it's possible to set the volume to a specific level using the RS232 interface?




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