Code for Verizon FIOS remote Control (by 7 users)

I found a solution that works well for me. All along I was able to get the TV to turn on and off with the STB (the set top box provided by Verizon) by programming the Verizon remote. But as you all have had the same trouble, I couldn’t get the Onkyo Receiver to cooperate as well. I got around that by programming the TV (Samsung LCD w/HDMI cable interface) to send a command over the HDMI via CEC (Samsung’s Anynet) to turn the Onkyo on and off. I also had to enable CEC on the Onkyo (CEC is called RIHD on the Onkyo) as well. This way anytime the TV is turned on or off by any means, the receiver follows in sync, on and off. Now I only use the Verizon remote and everyone in the house can turn the system on and off! For more information on CEC, see here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-Definition_Multimedia_Interface#Consumer_Electronics_Control_channel

I didn’t know if this would work between Samsung and Onkyo, but apparently the CEC standards are followed and it does work like magic! You will have to read both the Samsung (or your TV) and Onkyo manual for CEC instructions. Unfortunately the Onkyo manual is not too clear, however it is not difficult to turn on this feature. Good luck! If you have HDMI chances are you have CEC. Post back if you have trouble, and I’ll try to help.