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I now have three of these beauties and plan on buying more so that if these ever die I have backups. Yeah its big and bulky, but its very hard to lose!!! And it draws instant comments when anyone sees it for the first time. I’ve had 5 of my friends try mine and go out and buy one for themselves. Unlike many universal remotes, this one is incredibly user friendly to use. Each component has its own dedicated touch screen. No trying to remember how you programmed changing the TV input to DVD; how you programmed the surround modes on your receiver. Press the component button and all the commands you programmed display. The technically challenged may find programming the remote initially daunting, but once you learn the 6 simple steps to copy commands from its remote to the Sony, it’s a piece of cake. This is somewhat time consuming, but very easy, to program if all your components are not made by Sony - it took me an hour to program all the receiver commands I wanted and I consider myself very tech friendly. The process is not difficult, but any components you have that aren’t Sony will require teaching the remote. Not a difficult process – simply pointing your remote at the universal and pressing each button until the universal beeps. I’ve tried several USB remotes that automatically update from a website (including a $180 Logitech) – but I still had to teach those remotes as well, and you have to remember exactly how they are programmed. And it’s a real pain to change commands because they need to be done via the USB weblink. Which means if your computer isn’t near the components, you have to walk back and forth to test the commands. For, its the best remote ever made.Read full review
A common problem when purchasing vintage electronic equipment is the absence of Remote controls. Whether lost, misplaced, deteriorated (battery corrosion), etc., the devices they were designed to control are being auctioned without these Controls. And although these devices have local control functions, many have special setup and menu modes that cannot be accessed without their original remotes. Therefore, many buyers wind up owning devices that are limited to local control only, some even useless because a setup mode cannot be reached without the original control. True, there are many inexpensive replacemetn controls available, but again, limited to what they can do, and most, dedicated to a particular function; TV, CD, DVD, etc. Then there's the Sony RM-AV2100. For openers, it has a lighted display, can serve a multitude of functions, and even has a "learning mode" for those special applications. I have one programmed to control five different devices, one of which has a record function. There are newer and more sophisticated Remotes, but are expensive, and even lack many of the RM-AV2100 features. I own a total of four of these Sonys, and control more than 30 different devices! They range in price from 5 to 35 dollars, and worth evey penny. Finally, when I start selling on Ebay, I can include these Remotes with the more sophisticated devices, offering the buyer the ultimate in vintage devices with ultimate Remote Control!Read full review
Good replacement for older (pre 2005)Sony Multi-media receivers & tape decks. Operates some other brands (ie. Denon) basic units also. Screen is a little dim for regular use, and the keyed-in code settings and learning inputs are NOT battery backed up; but Sony maintains a nice library of owner's manuals online at their web site: Worth about $30 in my opinion as a spare or back-up.
This is an excellent Remote Control, the only thing I have a problem with is the display, it is a little too light. Other than that it works all my electronics perfectly, automatically set to Sony Products.
I originally paid over $300.00 for one when these first came out 10+ years ago. Everyone I knew thought I was crazy. As time went on and people got used to only have to have one remote I was suddenly a genius. First out lasted over ten years w/ heavy use and young kids tossing it around the room. ( side was cracked) and still worked great until one part of the touch pad stopped working. I thought Oh, well 30 dollars a year isn't bad for only having to deal w/ one remote. Found one on Ebay "NEW" for less then $30. HOLY SHNIKIE! I couldn't believe it. Thought what Luck! I have since bought two others for family members! DON"T MISS THIS WONDERFUL INVENTION......WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!!!