Rating: 
Summary: Troubles
Review: This remote out of the box controlled my Sony DVD player. It did not however, control my Sony receiver. Nor could I program it to do so (yes, tried the Sony codes, and tries learning the code). I also couldn't get it to control my Scientific Atlanta cable box. I also couldn't get it to control my RCA VCR. I could get it to turn on/off my Phillips TV but it wouldn't do anything else (channels, volume, etc). There's no LED on this remote to let you know when you're doing anything which is also annoying. I guess you get what you pay for, but it would be nice if it at least worked.
Rating: 
Summary: A Great Deal
Review: We've tried several universal remotes that I have had much difficulty with. We bought this universal remote to replace one made by RCA, which I was able to program to use with our Toshiba television, Sony VCR, and RCA DVD player. Ironically, the only thing the RCA universal remote didn't correctly operate was the navigation/menu for the RCA DVD player (yes, I tried all the codes they provided). We could turn our DVD player off and on and make it play and stop playing, but we had to use a different remote to navigate DVD menus and make selections. This one by Sony is inexpensive and does everything we wanted it to do. In addition to these three components (TV, VHS, and DVD), it can also, evidently, control a cable box and a stereo receiver (although we aren't using these functions). At last! A cheap universal remote that actually does it all for us--and is easy to use as well.
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