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Summary: I have dug a remote control graveyard in my livingroom
Review: Forget what negatives anyone has said about this remote! You can't please everyone in regards to aesthetics. This remote has altered my perception of audio/video components as being a pain to control. I spent two well spent hours yesterday programming this device and the finished product has freed me from considering purchasing a couch with a console in the middle to store all the remotes I have. Here is a list of what I have in my living room, 2 DVD players (One Region 1 and One region 2), VCR, TV, Receiver, Satellite receiver and CD Carousel. Each of these I had a remote for and frequently used as each had some feature that a standard Universal remote would not have or could not learn.
To stop generalizing and talk in specifics, here are some of the things I did, I taught it to Turn off all components after finishing watching a DVD through it's macro funtion, no more do I have to fumble for 3 remotes to to do this. I taught it every special function key I needed for each of the devices I added to it, through it's simple Learn process. What device I could not add to it (Region 2 DVD Player) I had Oneforall send me the code throught their phone line (They answer their customer service number straight away). Here is the best part for me about this remote, Normally if you watch a DVD and you are running it through a receiver and you use a standard universal you need to push (DVD) button to control the player and (RECV) button to switch to control the sound, not with this remote, you can transfer the sound function from the receiver to the DVD button (Or any other recv function you choose), how cool is that, this also applies to VCR or Satellite etc.
The manual is probably the easiest component manual I have ever seen, they have missed no detail and even offer suggestions or ideas to assist in your path to seeking independance. If you don't need the RF Receiver part of this I would suggest just buying the model below this URC 9910.
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Summary: One remote to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them.
Review: Now having 5 media devices (TV, Cable box, VCR, Xbox/DVD, Home Theater receiver), each coming with "quasi-universal" remotes that got ~80% of the keys right, but not enough that I could dump them all, it was time to get a remote that really would do the trick. This is it. It's got a huge built in database of codes, such that 90% of the other remote functions ended up in very sensible places on the new remote. (This is the first universal remote I've had that does a really good job with the cable box.) What about the next 10% you ask? IR learning! Just hold up one remote next to the OFA, push a button on each, and it's learned the command, and mapped it where you want it! Other useful features: volume lock, because everything is going through the receiver, the volume control buttons are set to always operate the receiver, no matter what mode. Macros: programmed to one button push to switch the TV input & audio receiver to the proper modes for DVD, VCR, or Cable.Cons of the remote: The keypad arrows (up/down/side) are a little small, and not as "comfortable" as other remotes I've had. (I would have preferred separate keys for each, not the pad.) Also, you can fill up the memory for learning. This is mostly the fault of my receiver, which has a separate button on its remote for every possible audio option (e.g., stereo, surround, direct, ...) I ran out of memory room to map them all, so went with just the important subset (e.g., the audio option toggle button). Pros: For the black belts out there, the second con can be gotten around by getting a JP1 cable, and hooking this thing up to your computer and programming it any way you want. Yes, this has the 6 pin connector in the back, and you can dig around the web for free, legitimate software that will then allow you to program this thing into one all powerful super remote. But so far, I've found that the existing codes + IR learning + macro buttons gets me 98% of what I want, so I haven't felt the need to go through the effort to get that last 2%
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Summary: One remote to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them.
Review: Now having 5 media devices (TV, Cable box, VCR, Xbox/DVD, Home Theater receiver), each coming with "quasi-universal" remotes that got ~80% of the keys right, but not enough that I could dump them all, it was time to get a remote that really would do the trick. This is it. It's got a huge built in database of codes, such that 90% of the other remote functions ended up in very sensible places on the new remote. (This is the first universal remote I've had that does a really good job with the cable box.) What about the next 10% you ask? IR learning! Just hold up one remote next to the OFA, push a button on each, and it's learned the command, and mapped it where you want it! Other useful features: volume lock, because everything is going through the receiver, the volume control buttons are set to always operate the receiver, no matter what mode. Macros: programmed to one button push to switch the TV input & audio receiver to the proper modes for DVD, VCR, or Cable. Cons of the remote: The keypad arrows (up/down/side) are a little small, and not as "comfortable" as other remotes I've had. (I would have preferred separate keys for each, not the pad.) Also, you can fill up the memory for learning. This is mostly the fault of my receiver, which has a separate button on its remote for every possible audio option (e.g., stereo, surround, direct, ...) I ran out of memory room to map them all, so went with just the important subset (e.g., the audio option toggle button). Pros: For the black belts out there, the second con can be gotten around by getting a JP1 cable, and hooking this thing up to your computer and programming it any way you want. Yes, this has the 6 pin connector in the back, and you can dig around the web for free, legitimate software that will then allow you to program this thing into one all powerful super remote. But so far, I've found that the existing codes + IR learning + macro buttons gets me 98% of what I want, so I haven't felt the need to go through the effort to get that last 2%
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Summary: Great on paper, very limited....
Review: On paper this remote sounds perfect, zillions of codes and "FULL learning". It does not have have codes for one of my Mitsubishi vcrs, or my B&K preamp. It will not learn from my Toshiba tv, or the Mitsubishi vcr (either of them). It will learn the B&K. And it runs out of learning memory VERY FAST. It won't learn many commands before you see the MEMFULL ERR message. If your needs are limited, this may be the perfect remote, but it's not up to the task of controlling a full home theater system.
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Summary: Great on paper, very limited....
Review: On paper this remote sounds perfect, zillions of codes and "FULL learning". It does not have have codes for one of my Mitsubishi vcrs, or my B&K preamp. It will not learn from my Toshiba tv, or the Mitsubishi vcr (either of them). It will learn the B&K. And it runs out of learning memory VERY FAST. It won't learn many commands before you see the MEMFULL ERR message. If your needs are limited, this may be the perfect remote, but it's not up to the task of controlling a full home theater system.
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Summary: Great product
Review: Product was delieverd in perfect condition and on time from seller Had trouble programing it but called customer support and they answered phone right away. URC people were just great. This is an awesom remote Five stars to seller and URC.
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Summary: Great product
Review: Product was delieverd in perfect condition and on time from seller Had trouble programing it but called customer support and they answered phone right away. URC people were just great. This is an awesom remote Five stars to seller and URC.
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Summary: Great Universal Remote
Review: Pros: Lots of codes in book. Phone support for a/v equipment not in book and future a/v equip with IR remotes. ALL keys light up!! RF remote. Works anywhere within 150 feet of base unit.
Cons: My RF Bose doesn't work with this remote. (This was the primary reason I got this remote, as opposed to other IR only remotes)
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Summary: Helpful - limited RF Range, though
Review: This is a great universal remote, particularly because of the help available at the One for All customer support line. I called them twice setting this up and spent very little time on hold. The major limitations are a couple: first, the RF range is small - if you want to control something that the remote can't "see", then you will be using the RF functionality of the remote with the supplied IR/RF control box. In my wood/drywall house, the remote will not work from more than about 15 feet away through a couple of walls. This is not what I was hoping for, but perhaps I can extend the range with a better antenna. Second, when you are controlling via RF, you can't hold a button down and thereby continue transmitting the command. You have to keep pressing volume down repeatedly, for example, in order to lower the volume of the amplifier more than one notch.
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Summary: AWESOME PRODUCT from an established company!!
Review: What can I begin to say about this product? I will make this short and sweet.... This is the remote to buy. I live in NYC area and this bad boy works through all the walls throughout my 3 Bedroom apartment. It controls, the Sony receiver, 2 scientific atlanta cable boxes, Technics system, Phillips DVD Recorder, 32 inch JVC television, 27inch Sony television. Originally it didn't control the receiver and recorder, even after attempting to "learn" it, so all you do is call the 800 number listed and you put the remote against the phone or on speaker and their computer talks to something in the back of your computer. The remote then controlled the other two items. They make the claim that it is FUTURE PROOF and UPGRADEABLE and they stand by it. Whenever it cannot be learned just call the company and they will teach it right then and there. You have to set the IF/RF receiver a certain way so that your remote will seamlessly control everything in the house from every possible nook and cranny. I love being in the bedroom and being able to control the kids television or the living room stereo and receiver for that matter. I left the programming up to my husband and had him show me which buttons and macros controlled what. Unlike the previous reviewer, I have many things and functions programmed and I am not having any issue with memory. I have replaced so many remote controls. It is absolutely marvelous to just reach for one remote and control everything in the house. My cable box alone has so many functions, from guide, to info and rew, ff, stop and so forth. It works great with my DVR cable box. I highly suggest this product. I don't know how we could possible survive without it. Everyone comes over and loves the fact that our little remote does everything. Battery life seems to be great, still haven't replaced it from my the beginning of June and the red backlight is a refreshing change. There is also a back up feature for changing batteries, so you don't lose all that precious info that you painstakingly programmed. My husband thanks me everytime he goes to use the remote.. So don't listen to the reviewer before, they just have to set it up in a better spot. We are on the second floor, and can go to the ground floor outside and still operate everything in our apartment. This is a steal..... buy it now before Amazon catches on and raises the price.
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