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5 comments about Sony RM-AV2000 Learning Remotes.

1. I read the reviews for the Sony RM-AV2000 remote and investigated other "universal remotes". This device is a clear winner and well worth the money. It is bulky but still easy to operate. The "learning function" that allows one to transfer commands from other remotes to the Sony remote couldn't be any easier.



2. I just got this remote several weeks ago. It's unlike any other remote I've come across. The key feature behind this marvel masterpiece is the backlid LCD screen. Majority of the buttons have been placed on there except for the majorly used buttons, the channels and the volume. Doing so was a great idea of Sony.

   Putting the vast majority of the keys to the LCD screen limits the actually mechanism of the remote, which means less likely to wear out the remote due to use. All of the remotes that I've come across have buttons becoming loosened after months of use.

   The channel and volume buttons are, I think the best part of the remote. They stay outside the LCD screen which makes them easiler to get to, to use. For other functions, the volume itself is set to default on either the TV or the Tuner itself, making it more convenient to control volume instead of controlling volume on multiple devices.

   There are, drawbacks though. There isn't the feel of the remote that people are use to with standard remotes. Such things as the feel of the numeric buttons on the LCD screen, you have to actually look at the remote in order to know what you're actually pressing. Or the PLAY, STOP, FAST FORWARD, REWIND, and PAUSE.

   The size of the remote makes it rather bulky and heavy, making it a strain when you hold it for long periods of time. On the bright side, the size makes the remote easy to find and not a task of looking for inside of furniture or around the house.

   Another feature on this remote which makes it handy is it's learning option. You can actually 'teach' the remote other IR device signals. This gives the remote it's 'true' universality, because it uses any device's IR signal and takes it to whatever you program it to be on the remote itself. So it's not set to just any set of preset codes in the manual. Making the remote itself able to control any piece of electronics that has an IR receiver.

   On a serious downside, the manual is rather vague in the instructions when it comes to programming the remote for powering on multiple devices at once with the 'System Control' buttons. And it's a pain and a headache to figure out how to use the automatic power on timer and power off timer. Besides the negative points, which I rarely use anyway, this remote is a MUST HAVE.




3. We'll start with the good. My 8 remotes are tucked away on a bottom shelf of a coffee table, which is a relief. The Sony RM-AV2000 makes my life considerably easier. The back-lit touch-screen feature is cool in its own right. The ability to control 12 items is even cooler. It's very easy to program and equally easy to "teach" commands.

   However, for it all it has going for it, it lacks a lot as well. My personal biggest gripe is a designated key for a LaserDisc player. Most hardcore home theater people who own 12 items (as the unit implies) owns a laserdisc player. Also, for any disc-type machine (cd, dvd, ld, even MD) the preset commands only give you "scan" keys and not "skip" keys. In order to skip, you need to reprogram the keys or use the number keys, which, since they're part of just about every command, should be OFF of the touch-screen and down on the bottom. Even the presets for Sony items lack features or have excessive butons.

   All in all, my "tri-corder," as I jokingly refer to it as, IS exceptionally handy. But don't go packing away all of your original remotes just yet.




4. I got it. The result: satisfied in general. It has 2 nice features: it could learn signals from other remotes (it works really good - I was able to record everything I wanted, for example from Sampo DVD/MP3 and old Sharp camcorder) and it could create macro sequences... But - the first problem is that it cannot put "learned" commands into macro... In the result to initialize correctly some of the components you have to press 2 or 3 buttons instead of one (when I want to see DVD - I simply press one DVD button, and all the necessary components in the system are turned on, receiver is switched to correct input, etc. - but in case of non-Sony items you will probably need to press more than one). A bit annoying - and it is a problem of programming, so Sony engineers could have easily solved it. Second drawback is that I cannot assign names for the buttons that I have on that screen. I can only select some of pre-defined names. For example, I wanted to have "Time" button - but I have to select from "Video 1", "<<" and something like that. I understand that this resulted in relatively cheap price, so it could be accepted. If your system includes only Sony components, and they are not too old (my 915 receiver was already a bit old, instead of DVD it had LD, so I had to teach the remote how to switch to DVD) - this remote will be excellent. In other case it is acceptable (I am using it now instead of 7 other remotes), though there are some inconveniences.



5. I have the rmav2100, and the macro functions have been made to work correctly as compared to the rmav2000. The base color of the unit is silver and has a blue lit screen. My only complaints are: You cannot rename buttons, you can choose from 3 options for function names though. And, I suppose to rename the buttons yourself would be more of a hassle than it's worth. Also, I want a touch screen remote, but dont feel the need to spend 700.00 on one...yet. I find it a bit cumbersome, unless you are pushing the buttons whilst the remote is sitting on a coffee table etc..you do have to hold it with one hand, and navigate the screen with the other hand. Also, i have yet to feel comfy enough with the screen so I can push buttons without looking. I think the latter of my complaints are common with just about any touchscreen remotes. It certainly isnt a Niles system, but does at least look cool and functions properly. It certainly isnt a Niles price either though! It has a very wide signal transmission axis, so you do not have to look for a button, place your finger over the button, then aim the controller at the component. You can use it as easily as if it were RF. It is not a slimline rubber button remote, so you cant gaze at the tv and feel for a button. Unless you absolutely cannot adapt to glancing at the remote to make sure youre pushing the desired button, you should be happy with its looks and performance.

3 comments about GE Backlit 6-Device Universal Remote - 24918.

1. purchased this GE Universal Remote Control 84918 new. 2nd step of programming was suppose to leave a red light on. Red light did not stay on. Had to return remote. It did not work.



2. GE Universal Remote Control 84918 new I purchased one on October 8, 2007.
   I had a problem at first like the first reviewer did. There are two sets of instructions for direct code entry. One says to hold down the setup button (wrong). The other says to hold down the Code Search Button (bingo). It worked perfectly as described in the manual with the Code Search Button. This was the easiest remote I have ever programmed and it is extremely flexible and has a MUTE key (only universal remote I have had with a Mute key). The TV button must be used for TV but the other 5 buttons can be used for any device. I had a TV, 2 VCR, 1 DVD and a TV/VCR combo programmed all in about 5 minutes and almost all of the function worked on my devices. In addition, it is a convenient size, very light weight, takes 2 AAA batteries and has a switch to back light the keys. I love it and strongly recommend it.



3. I have 2 of these remotes, and I'm now looking for a third. My first one is still going strong after nearly 4 years of daily use. I've been able to program everything but my stereo to work with it - it will only power off with it. It will work with all my TVs, VCRs and DVD players. One DVD player will even allow it to open and close the disc tray. Another DVD player I can't turn on or off with the remote, but can do everything else with. Another DVD player I can't do disc select since that one has 7 disks. I can't do all the timer/menu programming on 2 of the 3 VCRs. It allows me to eject VHS tapes on 2 of the 3 VCRs. But after all these years, I have no complaints, and no regrets. It's first starting to wear out now and getting tempermental. The numbers are fading, but considering it cost me $10 four years ago new... I wish I could get another one for that price new.