The other night we had one spectacular sunset.
We have a new RV we have named Mira. She’s a Grand Design Reflection 303RSL if you want the real “name” of the unit. For the most part we like her, but she comes with a learning curve. We’ve not had a new RV for 13 years, so Mira has 13 years of electronic sophistication that we are now learning. We will learn it, but it’s going to take time.
Tonight I’ll talk about the 48 button DVD remote control. BTW, the size of this 48 button remote control is about the same size a smallish smart phone. The buttons are about 1/4 inch big (or small) depending on the size of your fingers. The buttons are labeled with quixotic abbreviations like “EQ” or “STEP” or “A-B”— Since I wasn’t sure what these letters represented, I decided to read the manual, which I’ve pictured below.
That led to another dilemma. All the manuals for the RV are found in a small briefcase in no discernible order. I believe they were thrown in at random to confuse the buyer. After digging around, I found the manual, and then I found the diagram to the remote control.
Since I generally read from left to right, I made an assumption that the diagram explaining the remote would have a numbering system that would read from left to right too. I also made the assumption that the first button on the left would be #1...but alas...I was wrong. The first button on the remote was labeled on the diagram “#3” while the next button is “#27” and the next button is “#35” and then we come to button labeled “#1” in the fourth spot. To turn on the DVD you need to press #3. It does not get easier!
There’s a list explaining what each button does, because it’s impossible to read the micro print on the 1/4 inch button. Again I made the assumption that the list would be in numerical order...but no, the list is in 2 columns: column 1 is for buttons 16 to 28 and column 2 is for buttons 1 to 15, and 29 to 39. There are no explanations for buttons 40 to 48. So much for assumptions.
Then there’s the issue that the DVD player has many functions...AM/FM radio, MP3/MP4 player, USB player, and AUX. So, some of the 48 buttons are for functions other than playing DVDs...and lo to the poor soul who should happen to push a MP3 button instead of a DVD button...because then you get a message on the TV screen that says INVALID KEY.
I would think it would be easy to have different background colors on the remote...white for DVD, black for AM/FM, green for MP3, etc...but no that would be too easy. Most of the buttons are gray with tiny black print, but there are 14 white buttons with numbers and arrows on them. In addition, 4 buttons have a colored circle around the button...green, yellow, blue and pink. If you look carefully, the green circled button is for the DVD player. These
“Ringed” buttons are not explained in the manual. I guess it’s something that I’m supposed to know from previous experience (or something).
BTW, the Furrion Company makes this wondrous device or maybe it’s the “Infurrion” company because folks who try to make sense out of the remote can get infuriated with the company.
I will learn how the remote works as we use the DVD a lot in our RVs. Give me a few days to figure out the logic of the system, if indeed there is any logic to it at all.
AH...the joys of a new RV!
Wait till I tell you about the automatic leveling system ... or igniting the fireplace ... or understanding the thermostat ... the list of new electronics goes on and on. Despite my frustration, I am enjoying my new toy!
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It’s after Labor Day and our valley is emptying out—aka the snowbirds are leaving. The weather has changed, the trees are yellowing and the air is cooler. Is it time to go?
