Universal Remote Control MX-500 10-Device LCD Viewscreen Remote Control with Joystick Operation
by Universal Remote Control, Inc.
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Customer Review: Simple, yet does it all...
Summary: 5 Stars
I beleive for most people this remote will do what they want it to without being overly complex. I got the remote out of thebox and within one hour I had it programmed and ready to go. It does all the functions I need for all my componets (inlcuding all the advanced features on my Tivo and Reciever).I was also impressed with the build. Other remotes with similiar features (yet are cheaper) feel cheaper. This one, although not heavy, has a solid feel to it. I also prefer the hard buttons to LCD buttons. I find the LCD buttons not as accurate (I noticed this most when flipping channels).
My wife likes it to and to be honest she is the deciding factor. she wanted a remote that simplified my ausio/video system. She likes the Macros plus the favorite channel screens (no more turn TV on, turn satelite on then turn amp on and put remote in satelite mode).
My only negative would be it only controls 10 componets. Not a problem for me but with larger systems this could be a problem. I also wish you could delete or add pages as needed. I know more advanced remotes can do that but they also cost much more...
Customer Review: Great Unexpected Results
Summary: 5 Stars
I am extremely pleased with how well this remote does at managing going from one device to another, creating macros to streamline repetitive tasks, and ability to edit the LCD.
I am using this remote to control a Samsung LCD TV, a Sony VCR, a Yamaha Receiver and a Scientific Atlanta DVR/Cable box. It took a little practice learning the editting and programming, but after doing a few, it's pretty intuitive and consistent, no complaints to be realistic with expectations, especially at the price offered ($67).
PS3 Users: The only thing I can't control with it is my PS3 which I use to watch DVDs with, not surprisingly since it used Bluetooth technology for it's signals, as opposed to IR. That's OK, I can accept that I need to use the PS3 remote when watching a DVD, but I have at least programmed a macro to automatically get the rest of the system in "DVD mode" for both the TV input as well as the receiver.
The "Favorites" button is a nice feature, providing the ability to program up to 50 of your favorite channels with quick reference thru 5 pages of LCD, each with 10 stations.
Customer Review: Buy this remote!
Summary: 5 Stars
Like a lot of you I have struggled with multiple remotes or some that promised the world (harmony) and didn't deliver. I have purchased two of these, one each for me and the spouse.
Pros:
Easy to program, I had it up and running for hdtv, cable, vcr, receiver and dvd in about an hour.
Punch thru options let you single out one component to always handle volume or changing channels.
Big buttons, editible labels.
Favorite channels!
Cloning. Once you get one set up, you can quickly clone it to another remote.
Nice and weighty, feels good in my hand.
Cons:
The manual is detailed and thorough, but it would be nice to have more examples of "why" you would want to use a particular feature or function. Real world examples would be nice.
The back light is kind of weak.
Only 5 programmable macro buttons, though you can do macros for each component.
Would like a bigger "mute" button.
Customer Review: Wow - amazing universal remote
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to say that I balked at the price, but after all the complaints in my household regarding how many remote controls were sitting on my coffee table, I figured I'd try this out.
This universal remote is incredible - you're able to pre-program it with standard remote functions using various codes found in the manual, or you can actually manual program it by aiming the remote control at the universal remote. Setup is very easy and quick, and it's built very solidly. You can also program macro buttons - for example, I programmed one button when I want to watch regular cable TV which turns on my TV (including turning it to the proper TV/Video input), receiver (including setting it to the TV input), and cable box. Then I programmed my system off button to turn off all my components with one button.
I use it for a Sony 36" TV, digital cable box, Sony DVD, Sony CD changer, and Harmon Kardon receiver, and have had zero issues. Would highly recommend.
Customer Review: I love this remote
Summary: 5 Stars
I second what most other users have written about convenience and programmability. Here are some additional points:
- I have had the remote for just over a year. It still works perfectly and looks almost like the day I bought it.
- The rubbery plastic that the remote is covered with means it is pleasant to hold, it doesn't scratch tables or become scratched itself.
- The remote's signal is very strong. I can point it in almost any direction in my living room and the signal still goes through to my devices. This is a relief after using some finicky remotes that had to be pointed EXACTLY at the devices they controlled.
- The batteries need changing every 4-5 months. Not bad, not great.
- Some remotes have LCD buttons (which give you no tactile feedback), and some remotes have regular buttons (which you can't change the labels on). The MX-500 eliminates the disadvantages of either approach by combining regular buttons with LCD labels.