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Universal MX-810 Home Theater Universal Remote Control | 
 enlarge | Brand: Universal
Category: CE
List Price: $399.95
Buy New: $174.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 14 x 7 x 3
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: MX-810
Model: MX810
UPC: 656787208100
EAN: 0656787208100
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Universal MX-810 Home Theater Universal Remote Control
Stylish and state-of-the-art, the MX-810 provides Home Theater owners and professional installers withdedicated, custom control over single-room Home Theaters or AV entertainment systems. It?s an idealremote for single-room Home Theater systems, as well as homes with multiple AV systems and more than one remote control, as each MX-810 remains dedicated to a single room?s equipment, complete with auser-changeable label identifying the room.
TheMX-810 is also pragmatic - as easy for owners to use as it is quick for installers to program, achieving a unique synergy of power and flexibility that automates and simplifies the operation of even the most complex Home Theaters.
Features:
*Narrow Band Radio Frequency (RF): Featuring RadioFrequency (RF) addressability and a bright, colorLCD display, the MX-810's readiness for programming allows custom installers to put any command on any LCD page, and fully personalize the screen?s iconography for any and every user. The RF capability also eliminates the need to point the remote atwhatever it's activating, or even remain in the line of sight of any equipment. It can control components up to 100 feet away from locations throughout a home, even components concealed in cabinets or behind doors.
* Power Plus Compatibility: Equally important, the MX-810 is fully compatible withURCs pioneering MSC-400 Master System Controller.The MSC-400 seamlessly harnesses the power of sophisticated home entertainment systems, providing installers with options and advantages not otherwise available. It offers triggered macros, RS-232 and relay control, video and voltage sensors, rock-solid Narrow Band RF and many more features - taming systems - complexity, while delivering unmatchedflexibility, automation power, installation speed, and diagnostic capabilities.
* The remote's addressability feature lets it communicate with a specif
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
 Awesome Remote - Dreadful Software January 19, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
For the record, I'm a bright guy with years of programming and audio experience. One of my pet peeves is user interface (UI). It's rarely done well, and when it's bad, it's utterly frustrating.
I'm a huge fan of URC, and have an R7 that I've used for years. I eagerly ponied up the cash for the MX-810 when it came out.
The remote is sexy as all get-out. It's a beautiful remote. The buttons are great and the screen is very clear. The auto-on when you pick it up is beautiful. The physical remote gets 5+ stars.
The software is dreadful though. It gets zero stars. It's designed as a wizard so it should be easier to configure. It's not. First you have to figure out how they want you to think - then you'll make some progress. Even then, doing things like nesting macros or adding lines in the middle of a macro can be all but impossible. A "browser" feature is included to (in theory) give you lots of control, but even that is painful to use.
This remote could be a real home run, but the software makes it a real dud. At $400 retail, there is no excuse for this software. If URC updates the software with something that has real power, or even gives some sort of scripting interface, then I'll re-buy. As it stands, I can't recommend the investment. It's sad too. It really is a beautiful remote.
GAD
 Good price, but beware of factory support policy February 21, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
The price advertised here is very attractive, but anyone contemplating it should do some research on Universal Remotes' VERY aggressive limitations on support. URC has been focusing their business more and more on professional installers and high end dealers. If you buy this remote from anyone but an authorized dealer you will get one download of the programming software from URC. You will NOT be able to get updates for software improvements or codes for new equipment, which are available only through authorized dealers. You also won't get any warranty service from URC if anything goes wrong. (Neither Amazon nor the dealer they're representing here are authorized URC dealers.)
This policy is obviously pretty controversial among the Home Theater and enthusiast crowd. You can find lots of yelling about it in the various forums. So far, however, URC is hanging tough.
You can find the relatively short list of authorized online and B&M dealers on the URC website. They all charge around $400 for the MX-810.
 takes patience to program, but worth it December 15, 2007
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I wanted a wand type remote that is flexible. I have a semi complex av setup with 10 components that are remote controlled. I spent the better part of a full day setting up the remote, which included many activity functions. This remote is very customizable. There are pages of screens that can be named anything you want. It also has the ability to load tv network logos that will change the channel to that network station when pressed. There was some trial and error during setup, but the more I did with it the more familiar I became with it. It can learn virtually any command from any remote. I would recommend it to anyone with some patience. If you want a remote that is very simple to set up, look elsewhere. If you want a remote that is almost limitless in what it can control, look no further.
Remote is Great! Software, not so much April 10, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I did a lot of research before choosing this remote, and it got the nod over others in the same class, because the button layout is much much better than the offerings from Logitech. The rechargeable battery is great, although I was tempted by the "charging cradle" with the Harmony.
I fully agree with the others that have said this is a great, sexy remote, but the software is very flaky. If you have patience and tenacity, go for it. I spent 5-6 hours over 3 days getting the macros to work just the way I wanted, but the software was infuriating.. Having done that, I'm very happy with how this remote works, and the WAF (wife acceptability factor) is high.
The remote gets 5 stars, but the difficult-to-use software brings this product down to 4.
Excellent remote, Wizard needs more time at Hogwarts April 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have a system that includes an HD TIVO, DVD, HDTV, VCR, CD changer, and an antenna rotor. I also redistribute video to other rooms, so the RF features were a major reason for an upgrade. I have used other programmable remotes from Sony, a Prono Neo and URC, as well as two versions of TIVO remotes. The MX-810 will do everything except the two-way communication supported by my receiver. It is the first universal remote I have found that works well with a TIVO. The software will do what you need, but it takes a while to learn how to manipulate it rather than have it manipulate you :-) I use some RF and some IR, so I can move from room to room and run the TIVO and receiver remotely, while controlling a local TV. This is far better than putting IR receivers for my Xantech system all over the house, though I still use them in conjuction with the MRF260 blaster in the cabinet.
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