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Performa 6300CD startup by remote?
Posted by: LC_575 on 2010-11-06 19:15:29
I saw several Youtube videos of people starting up my Performa model by a tv or universal remote. I checked my remotes and none list "Apple" as a TV or VCR brand. Is there some other brand that other people have selected that works with the Performa's IR port?

Posted by: jsarchibald on 2010-11-06 19:34:17
I have a remote for my TAM that allows me to turn it on with the remote. I've also read that some Performas had the same remote, so this is a standard, from the factory deal. If your computer came with a remote from Apple, this should work.

Posted by: coius on 2010-11-06 19:47:16
It's a sony signal. Try the sony signals. one of them should do it. I used to use a Sony VCR Remote with my PM 5400 when I had it

Posted by: LC_575 on 2010-11-06 22:08:36
Got it to work! My DirecTV remote refused to cooperate but my Sony DVD player worked on the first try! Thanks for the tip! :lc:

Posted by: Gil on 2010-11-07 06:27:41
Just about every remote in my house will power up a 5xxx/6xxx machine. 😎 Also, other buttons may have unlisted functions. See here: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=8851

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