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Sony RM-VL600 8-Device Universal Learning Remote | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
List Price: $24.99
Buy New: $15.99
You Save: $9.00 (36%)
New (4) Used (2) Refurbished (2) from $9.50
Avg. Customer Rating:  213 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 1.6 x 5.3 x 11.1
Warranty: 90 day
MPN: RMVL600
Model: RMVL600
UPC: 027242683433
EAN: 0027242683433
ASIN: B000F7JCRA
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: 100% Genuine Brand New Sealed In Original Retail Box - Fast Shipment Within 24 Hour of Payment
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| Features:
| • | Controls up to 8 AV components | | • | Learning function for programming remote signals | | • | One-touch system control (12 macro functions) | | • | Easy operation of on-screen menu for DVD and VCR | | • | Pre-programmed codes are compatible with most brands |
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Product Description
Let's just say I love my home-theater system. That said, I hate all those remote controls. There's one for TV, one for the sound system, one for the DVD recorder, one for my old VCR, and one for cable-TV. Sometimes it's a frustrating challenge to figure out which is which. What a pain! A new Sony Remote Control comes to the rescue! Exciting and convenient, the RM-VL600 controls up to 8 components, and with the One-touch system control, synchronizing operational status on remote and alternate components is done with ease. Also a Learning function for programming from other remotes. Being in the driver's seat of your living room sofa is made easy with the RM-VL600 Remote Control from Sony. Uses 2 AA Alkaline Batteries for up to 1-year operation Dual beem for longer distance Memory back-up DVD menu Picture in Picture PIP control where applicable
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| Customer Reviews: Read 208 more reviews...
 Solved my Dish Network problems January 9, 2009
I had difficulty finding a universal remote that would operate my DishNetwork vip-612 receiver/DVR. I tried Universal Remote R6, but it would not address my satellite box. This Sony finally did the trick, although there was no pre-programmed coding that matched (other reviews here matching their vip-722 didn't work for me). But I "taught" this remote the power button; that worked, so we "learned" everything else. Had to use a little creativity as I started running out of buttons, but now everything works perfectly.
The overall layout of controls is not to my liking, and the small (Guide, Menu, Exit and something called "Tools") buttons feel a bit flimsy, but it is doing exactly what I want it to.
Curiously, the device it seems to have the most trouble with is a Sony! My combo DVD/VCR player was not preprogrammed (and Sony provides no codes here for their own products!), and I can't quite get everything to work, but the major functions are fine - play, pause, skip, subtitles. I just can't get fast forward or rewind to respond... yet.
Overall, it's just a remote control - nothing to get excited about (unles it doesn't work).
Remote Control January 7, 2009
This remote does all that it can do, It was easy to program and it worked great. Only one improvement to it would be buttons that light up in dark.
High learning curve worth it January 6, 2009
I replaced three remotes with this one. I had a quasi-universal remote but it didn't perform all the functions so I didn't use it as a universal. There are two big advantages with this one.
First, the learning function. While the presets copied about 80% of the functions, there were many that didn't copy. The learning worked like a breeze. Also, you can eliminate preset functions on the universal remote and replace them with ones you used from the old remote.
Second, the system buttons along the bottom allow you to complete multiple functions with one button. This was a function I didn't recognize as such in the description. For example, I can turn on the DVD and TV, and switch the TV to the DVD line with a push of the button. The only function I couldn't duplicate was opening the disc tray.
Great device and a good price.
 Great! January 6, 2009
This is a very-well designed universal remote. It is very easy to program, compared to others I've tried.
I recommend photocopying pictures of each original remote and multiple photocopies of this one and use them in pairs to show mapping from old to new.
Sony is good about telling you which keys are programmed automatically so you don't have to guess.
I like this feature: when you press a key, it lights up the device key so you know that you're sending to the right device.
There are 4 keys at the bottom that can be used to do a number of keypresses. Nice!
Don't let the picture of the remote scare you off. It really looks much nicer in person.
I am using this with a Sony TV (set up by default to work great), a Bose sound system (can be programmed to work with any or all devices!), a DVR (a bit of a challenge because it's unknown to Sony), and a Microsoft remote receiver used for Windows Media Center. This is going to make things so much easier than trying to use 4 different remote controls (especially the huge Bose remote).
Highly recommended.
Great remote for the price January 5, 2009
Just bought this remote yesterday, so I cannot speak about durability. But after pondering over which Logitech Harmony remote to buy, for the past week, I came across Amazon's review for this remote. Though not as sleek and elegant as the Harmonies (I was looking at the 520, 550 and 720), I must say, for the price, this remote does all that I wanted from a remote.
The channel Up/Down buttons on our Samsung flat screen stopped working after 2 years. I wanted a replacement remote and was attracted by the Logitech Harmony line of remotes' sleek design and generally positive reviews. However the cheapest 520 was for $45 and the other models went higher. Also the reviews indicated the battery life of the Logitech remotes was shorter due to their LCD screens and buttons blacklit glow feature.
After reading the reviews for this remote, I bought one from our local Sears store, selling for $25, just incase I needed to return it if it did not work with my TV. In a matter of minutes I was able to make it work for my TV, just by entering one of the Samsung TV codes that comes in the code list included in the remote packaging. Next I added my Pioneer DVD player. For special keys like Picture in Picture on the TV remote, you just make the Sony remote learn the command from the old remote by assigning it to any free button on the Sony remote. It's a very simple procedure, you just point both remotes to each other and follow a sequence of a few simple steps. Did the same for some special buttons on the DVD and have both remotes configured to this one instead. Infact I also went ahead and added the standing fan to the list so I can start/shut/rotate/oscillate and change speeds on the fan using this remote. Mapped it to the VCR button since I don't have a VCR :-).
The only minor issue is having to remember the various customized functions you have assigned to the various keys of the remote. Other than that, everything else is pretty straight forward. And at this price will not feel bad if the kids throw this around or if some buttons start dying in 2 years.
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