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Summary: Finally a remote that does everything -
Review: After 5 trips to and from the store to buy and then return remotes, I've finally found one that's a keeper. Unlike another reviewer who couldn't use the mute function for their amp, I did not have that issue - I can mute my amp just fine. I not only control my TV (Sony), Surround Amp (RCA) , DVD (Mintek), CD (Sony), Stereo Amp (an older Yamaha), VCR (Sony) but also an older Echostar sat. receiver. The Yamaha stereo amp was a nice bonus as we'd lost that remote many years ago.There are 2 features that would make this remote even better, and for which I'd spend an extra $5. Backlit buttons would be especially useful - at the very least, Philips could've thrown-in glow-in-the-dark buttons. Also, it would really be helpful if there was some way to know which function had been last selected - with 7 it's easy to forget. For example, the Kameleon lights up when you move it - so perhaps something like that for either all the buttons or even just the device that's currently active. Overall, I'm very pleased with this product and, once you memorize which button does what (in a dark room), it's well worth recommending.
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Summary: Finally a remote that does everything -
Review: After 5 trips to and from the store to buy and then return remotes, I've finally found one that's a keeper. Unlike another reviewer who couldn't use the mute function for their amp, I did not have that issue - I can mute my amp just fine. I not only control my TV (Sony), Surround Amp (RCA) , DVD (Mintek), CD (Sony), Stereo Amp (an older Yamaha), VCR (Sony) but also an older Echostar sat. receiver. The Yamaha stereo amp was a nice bonus as we'd lost that remote many years ago. There are 2 features that would make this remote even better, and for which I'd spend an extra $5. Backlit buttons would be especially useful - at the very least, Philips could've thrown-in glow-in-the-dark buttons. Also, it would really be helpful if there was some way to know which function had been last selected - with 7 it's easy to forget. For example, the Kameleon lights up when you move it - so perhaps something like that for either all the buttons or even just the device that's currently active. Overall, I'm very pleased with this product and, once you memorize which button does what (in a dark room), it's well worth recommending.
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Summary: Great features for a little money
Review: Bought the remote mainly to control my older sony audio receiver/Amp that I never had the remote for. The remote worked nicely giving me most of the most used functions. I was very impressed when I loaded up some "learned" commands for my VCR. It allowed me to assign various not supported features via my original remote to almost any button I desired on the new remote. Very nice feature for only 12.99 on sale at Kmart. You can also assign any code to the 7 device keys. (ie 7 tv's if you so desired). Some VCR/DVD keys a little crowded, but hey there's only so much room for all the features we want. I would buy it again.
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Summary: Bad Feature
Review: This would be a good remote except for one unfortunate feature. Philps calls it "TV punch through" volume controls. The buttons on the remote for vol+, vol-, and mute will only operate the TV volume, regardless of what mode you are in. So even though you programed an amp into the remote, the volume controls will only operate the TV volume. This would be nice if you don't have an amplifier, but most people who have need of a 7 device remote use an amp.
It is possible to "learn" the amp volume controls onto other buttons, but that makes for confusion. Remotes are confusing enough already.
The Philips 5 device remote has this same unfortunate feature (I bought that model first!!)
I returned my Philips remote and bought a One For All remote that lets me choose which device I can assign the volume controls to.
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Summary: Bad Feature
Review: This would be a good remote except for one unfortunate feature. Philps calls it "TV punch through" volume controls. The buttons on the remote for vol+, vol-, and mute will only operate the TV volume, regardless of what mode you are in. So even though you programed an amp into the remote, the volume controls will only operate the TV volume. This would be nice if you don't have an amplifier, but most people who have need of a 7 device remote use an amp.
It is possible to "learn" the amp volume controls onto other buttons, but that makes for confusion. Remotes are confusing enough already.
The Philips 5 device remote has this same unfortunate feature (I bought that model first!!)
I returned my Philips remote and bought a One For All remote that lets me choose which device I can assign the volume controls to.
Rating:
Summary: Bad Feature
Review: This would be a good remote except for one unfortunate feature. Philps calls it "TV punch through" volume controls. The buttons on the remote for vol+, vol-, and mute will only operate the TV volume, regardless of what mode you are in. So even though you programed an amp into the remote, the volume controls will only operate the TV volume. This would be nice if you don't have an amplifier, but most people who have need of a 7 device remote use an amp.
It is possible to "learn" the amp volume controls onto other buttons, but that makes for confusion. Remotes are confusing enough already.
The Philips 5 device remote has this same unfortunate feature (I bought that model first!!)
I returned my Philips remote and bought a One For All remote that lets me choose which device I can assign the volume controls to.
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