Universal Remote Control MX-500 10-Device LCD Viewscreen Remote Control with Joystick Operation
by Universal Remote Control, Inc.
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Manufacturer: Universal Remote Control, Inc.Model: MX-500
Product features:
- Controls up to ten devices
- Preprogrammed for over 1,000 audio/video components
- Learns up to 530 commands via infrared from device remotes
- Send out multiple commands at once with the macro function
- LCD viewscreen with 26 individual pages
- Sony Platinum Alkaline AAA 8 pack
- CTA Digital Universal Charger
- CTA DB-7AAA standard battery - AAA - NiMH x 4
- CTA Digital DC-1HK24 Premium 1 Hour Charger Kit
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Customer Review: Too Bad We Can't Give It 6 Stars!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is by far the best remote I have ever encountered at any price. Rather than simply echo everyone else, I'll just pass on some tips.
1. When programming macros, the macros have to be built from buttons/functions already programmed into the MX-500. You can not program a macro directly from the remotes you are learning. This is not really made clear in the manual.
2. One of the annoying things aout Toshiba VCRs (standalone or in combo units) is that they require two buttons to be pushed simultaneously to record or set timer recording. You can cominbe this into one button on the MX-5000, though. Just pick the button you want to learn to and then press simultaneously the two buttons you need on the Toshiba remote. The MX-500 will learn the combined signal! So, on your MX you'll only need to use one button. This is fantastic engineering (or maybe just plain lucky.
3. The unit does eat batteries, so be aware of that. It does so much so well, though, that you'll gladly buy the batteries (or use rechargeables).
4. The only real delicate thing about the unit is the light. Drop the remote a few times, and everything will still work fine but the backlight will be dead.
5. If you're going to learn a bunch of devices, especially if you're going to combine functions from multiple remotes on one device (i.e. Device uses the signal for TV's volume control, but cable box's channel change), it's a good idea to sit down and plan a bit first. Decide what you want to go where in advance. It's also a good idea that similar functions on various devices (e.g. "Clear" or "Cancel") be programmed for the same button on each device you create. Will make your unit more intuitive and quicker to use.
6. Edit all your LCD buttons to get the labels you want first, then go back and program them all at once. This is much faster when you're settting up a lot. Tip 5 makes this much easier to do.
7. Don't be bound by how the original remote was laid out. Lay out the MX-500 in the way that's most comfortable and intuitive for you. Do that, and after a while you'll realize how incredibly clunky most OEM remotes are.
8. There is a device out there, IRCLONE-MX, which allows you to program the MX-500 via your PC. Essentially, you use a program to lay out your MX-500 and then load it into this devise. It then uses the "clone" feature of the MX to send all the derived codes to your MX-500. It also could serve as a backup for your MX-500 in case something happened to it and you didn't want to go through the whole programming process again. Can't say that this is worth it. The MX-500 is easy to program, and once you're done the first time, how often do you do extensive reprogramming? As a backup device it shows promise, but with Amazon's prcing of the MX-500, it's only $10 bucks cheaper than the MX-500 itself. Just go out and buy a second MX-500 and clone your first one.
9. Once you've programmed your MX-500, take the batteries out of your OEM remotes and stick them in a drawer somewhere. The only time you'll ever need to pull them out is if you later realize there's a function you want to add to the MX-500. This is also good because OEM remotes cost a fortune if you break one, and could be hard to get for out of production units. This way you preserve your originals.
This unit is so good that when I bought my first one, I went out and got another two days later, just to have in the drawer in case I broke the first one. Now, with some new equipment in the bedroom, I'm using two interchangeable (cloned) MX-500s, and have ordered another one to keep in "reserve".
UPDATE: This model has been discontinued and replaced by the MX-650. The 650 can do IR and RF (if you buy an auxiliary base station), control more devices, do more in its macros, display more pages per device on its LCD and will cost you more money (although hopefully it'll drop in price like the -500 did), but it still is the best thing around in its price range.
UPDATED UPDATE: Amazon has these back in stock, so maybe they re-entered production because so many people love it. Also out there is the NXG NX-RM505, which apparently is an exact clone of this.
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Description of Universal Remote Control MX-500 10-Device LCD Viewscreen Remote Control with Joystick Operation
Controls 10 a/v components including audio, satellite, catv, tv, vcr, dvd, ld, tuner, cd & aux ; lcd screen with 26 pages with customizable text ; favorite channel buttons (create up to 50) ;can be programmed to send up to 10 commands each; 2 types of macro operations: m1, m2, m3 ;buttons send out up to 20 commands each; easy to program using code library; bright el illumination on all buttons & lcd screen; built-in memory backup system ; 1-year warranty ; includes 4 aaa batteries.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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