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 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
List Price: $24.99
Buy Refurbished: $3.00
You Save: $21.99 (88%)
New (11) from $15.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  191 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 5.5 x 1.7
Warranty: 90 day
MPN: RMVL600
Model: RMVL600
UPC: 027242683433
EAN: 0027242683433
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Powerful Solid Learning Remote at Low Cost August 30, 2006
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Was looking for universal remote from Harmony 6xx series & One For All 89xx series but I don't see the need to install software/cables in order to program a remote....(a remote is suppose to make our life easier, not more complicate..)
Surprisingly, at only twnty & change Sony come out with such a powerful & solid built remote you are not missing much comparing with other remotes that charges hundreds more while offering similar functions. not to mention that there's no need to install sofware or cables to program the remotes.
It quickly swallow the pre-program codes for my TV & Home theater system, also easily learned the codes from Satellite receiver and 2 lesser known DVD players, then I created a macro (it allows up to 12 macros)to accomplish multi tasks.
Now I can just press DVD button for 2 sec, it will automatically switch to proper DVD input setting on TV, turn on the Home Theater Receiver & switch to DVD setting of receiver, then turn on DVD player, open the tray..etc) I then apply similar macro to "watch cable tv", "watch satellite tv" and "listen to CD" ...etc, that pretty much covers 99% of the need for average user.
It only uses 2 AA battery & not so heavy/punishing if dropped on floor accidentally. The remote has enough built in memory capacity to learn almost any buttons of any device. The memory will not lost even if you take the battery out.
I also like the large Channel/Volume buttons layout which resembles OEM remote comes with panasonic plasma TV. the Rubber buttons also response well & feel better than the 'hard buttons' on other brand.
Although it does not have backlite (except for 8 device buttons), the brushed aluminum face plate looks neat and reflect enough light source to all buttons.
In summary, function wise it rivals those programmable remote control that cost several times more, it's a very solid remote with nice keypad layout & resembles those name-brand OEM remotes & most of all.. "EASY" to learn and use.
 The best "Learning" remote I've had so far December 19, 2006
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I bought this to replace my original universal remote, that came with my Sony amplifier. I've had several crappy ones. My wife just can't seem to accept that a good remote costs more than $15. She picked up a 6 device remote at Radio Shack and that was okay, but it barely cut it and I had to program every command. The only thing it would do, once programmed with the device code, was turn it on and off.
The Sony came pre-programmed with something like 600 codes. Most of my equipment is Sony, so I took it out of the packaging (a monumental task, believe me), and aimed it at the television. It came on. I tried other buttons and there was nothing it wouldn't do. I turned on the DVD player with the same wonderful results. Then, I aimed it at my Sony amp, which I bought new two years ago. Nothing. Nada. So, I plugged in the code for Sony amplifiers and the stereo came to life. Unfortunately, that was all it could do. I programmed all of the functions in and it refused to "learn" most of them. It just will not recognize this amplifier and it's a Sony! So, I entered codes for other devices. It operates our Panasonic VCR perfectly. All it took was the code. I had no code for my Bose Wave Radio/CD player. I "taught" it by aiming it at the device as the clear, well written instructions said, and I had it! It didn't learn all of it's functions, but enough to make it worthwhile. I also entered the code for the JVC television in my bedroom and it worked perfectly the first time I used it.
I'm sure there's some sort of fix for the amplifier problem. Otherwise, this remote does exactly what it advertises and it can be taught to operate almost anything that comes with a remote control. It is by far the best remote I've ever owned and I loved the one that came with my amplifier. Because of the amplifier, I took a star away. Still, it was a steal at this price. It is light, feels great in the hand and is simple to use. The instructions are well organized, easy to understand and extremely simple to follow. What more could you want?
Works with Olevia LCD and Cable box!!! August 10, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
For about 25 bucks, this remote gave me something that the cable company remote couldn't do... the ability to learn the controls for my Olevia TV!
This may not sound like a big deal, but those that own Syntax Olevia TVs know that most universal cable remotes do not come with built in Olevia codes. It may sound lazy, but keeping one remote for volume and power and another for changing cable channels becomes a drag.
Even though this Sony remote had no codes for Olevia, the learning function quickly allowed me to EASILY program the volume and power controls. Compared to other remotes with learning functions I have used in the past, the Sony was a breeze to "teach."
I quickly entered the code for the Motorola HD cable box, and the other 2 remotes quickly went into a drawer. Problem solved!
Really great remote May 25, 2006
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
When our kitty cat spilled a glass of water on our old remote and ruined it, I cringed. We have a tivo and a surround stereo and finding a remote is a true horror.
We picked up this new Sony RM-VL600 and WOW is this a great remote!
All of our devices worked straight off. Our last remote, we had to train half the commands. This one controls everything. It sets my stereo for the sound on all the devices. It's light. It's easy to set up.
The only changes I needed to make were to remap a poorly placed "live tv" button for the tivo and make a macro to turn the tv and stereo on with one button.
Really great inexpensive remote!
All-in-one remote that fits your budget! September 8, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I just bought this device three days ago, and boy was I fully satisfied! It's cool not because it's a universal remote but because it's a LEARNING remote. Before, I had to juggle among six remote controls to operate every component of my home theater-- not anymore! I was able to input the codes for my Panasonic HDTV, Pioneer THX receiver and Comcast Digital Cable Box. It doesn't end there, products whose codes do not appear in the blueprint can be programmed (or "taught") to the Sony universal remote. You simply place the Sony remote head to head with the other remote control and set it to "learn" the other remote's functions. With this cool feature, I was able to make my Sony remote control learn all the functions of my TiVo, Bose wave radio and surprisingly-- even my portable airconditioner! It absolutely simplified my life with just one remote control to operate ALL of my electronics. For the price, this is a steal!
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