two codes for every button of remote control???!

[aldare]

I have a basic remote control for Thomson TV, with no macros. I was suprised when I learned my computer for some ir from rc button and reproduced it from computer to tv, it worked, but only for the first try. I found out it is due two signals sent from the remote. When I press the button once, one signal is sent to tv. On next press, there is another signal. On third press the first signal is sent again. For example, if I want to go through programs, I have to learn my computer for both commands of button "Prog+". Then I must send them in turns. If I will send only one of learned signals, I will switch to next program, but only once.
I'm confused, did you ever meet this problem?

[Promixis]

Yes, this is known as an rc5 code. Each button sends alternating signals.

[aldare]

Ok. Is it possible to control such devices (using this code) by universal remote controls? I would buy http://www.surfremotecontrol.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=MX500&Category_Code=HTM

[Promixis]

If you search here for rc5 you will see what some people are doing to control these devices. I assume the remote above will work given how popular it is.