One For All URC 8820 8-Device Universal Remote Control
by One For All
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Manufacturer: One For AllModel: URC8820
Product features:
- 8 Device uiversal remote with menu and guide works with most major brands of audio and video equipment and has surround sound functions
- PVR and DVR functionalitybuilt in and has master power macro with M1 and M2 macro keys
- Info and Exit functions built in and has mute and sleep fuctions
- Special keys for previous channel and PIP with Swap and Angle and Subtitle and Move
- Retains memory during battery changes and has limited lifetime warranty
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Customer Review: One of the Best Universal/Learning Remote Controls
Summary: 5 Stars
I got the One For All 8-Device Universal Remote Control to replace my Sony RM-VL900 Learning Remote, which is GINORMOUS and full of glitches. I've had it for over 3 years and I couldn't be more happy with it. I don't think I'll be getting another learning remote anytime soon!
The One For All Universal Remote Control is small, lightweight, and comfortable to hold. The layout of the keys is intuitive. It has just about all the features I want in a learning remote. The following will hopefully help you learn more about it:
- 8 Devices
There are 8 device keys, labeled DVD, VCR, CBL/SAT, TV, CD, PVR, AUD, and AUX, but you can assign any key to any device. For example, I have assigned the VCR button to the remote control for my window fan.
- Learning Capability
The One For All Universal Remote Control can be programmed to operate any major brand of TV's, DVD players, VCR's, etc. by assigning each of the device keys using the manufacturer's code, which you can look up in the manual. It's a very simple and straightforward process - assign a code and all the keys for a device are ready to go. If, however, you're unable to find the manufacturer's code for your device, you can have the remote "learn" each of the keys that control your device.
The procedure for programming the learning keys is relatively painless. Decide beforehand how the keys on your original remote is mapped to the learning keys. Then, set the learning remote in the learning mode and point the two remotes head to head. Select the learning key to program and press and hold the corresponding key from the original remote until the indicator light on the learning remote turns off and then blinks twice. Repeat for each of the keys. It sounds laborious but it's really a rather quick process once you get the hang of it.
Deleting and reassigning device keys is also easily accomplished. The manual contains clear and concise instructions for all the programming features.
- Learning Capacity
The learning remote has a large learning capacity. I use it for my 5.1 Logitech Speakers, TV Tuner, PC remote control, and even my window fan. The keys to all these devices have to be learned and I still have memory leftover. I did encounter an issue with the remote where repeated learning, unlearning, and reassigning of keys actually ate up all available memory. Apparently, unlearning a key does not free up memory. I had to reset the remote to the factory settings and start everything over. So, decide beforehand how you want your learning remote programmed and minimize any reassigning or unlearning of keys.
- Permanent Memory Retention
On some learning remotes (such as my Sony RM-VL900), the learned codes are temporarily retained for a few minutes after you remove the batteries. If you were replacing your batteries, you would have to make sure you pop in the new batteries right after you remove the old ones or you risk losing all of your learned codes - not so with the One-For-All: the codes are permanently retained even without batteries in the unit.
- Other Features
There are a couple of other features I want to mention:
1. Universal on/off: you can program the power button to turn on or turn off all your devices with just a single press of the button. You can, for example, turn off your TV, DVD player, and surround sound system after you're done watching your favorite movie by simply pressing the power button once.
2. Macro keys: there are two macro keys for each device that you can program. A macro is just a shortcut for a succession of button presses to perform a series of actions.
- Clear and Concise Manual
The manual contains very clear and concise instructions, as well as illustrations, on how to program the One For All Universal Remote Control, so there's no need to worry about getting stumped. The manual can be downloaded from the manufacturer's site.
- Amazing Value
The One For All Universal Remote Control is value priced and offers the best bang for your buck (I got mine a few years ago for around 10). More important, price aside, the One For All Universal Remote Control is comparable in functionality to the more expensive learning remotes.
With all that said, the One For All Universal Remote Control isn't perfect. For example, the keys are not backlit; they're not even glow-in-the-dark. And it also doesn't offer the ability to clone its programmed functions to another remote. But quibbling aside, the One For All Universal Remote Control is feature-rich, durable, and reliable and I absolutely love it. I would definitely recommend this one!
Description of One For All URC 8820 8-Device Universal Remote Control
One For All 8 device uiversal remote works with most major brands of TV, VCR, DVD, PVR, Cable/Satellite(DBS/DSS), Audio, CD, AUX. Has master power macro and M1 and M2 macro keys. PVR and DVR functionalitybuilt in. This remote has menu, guide, surround sound, Info and Exit functions. Special keys include mute, sleep, previous channel, PIP, Swap, Angle, Subtitle and Move. Has 30 minute memory retention during battery changes and limited lifetime warranty. Needs 2 AAA batteries not included.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories