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 enlarge | Brand: Universal
Category: CE
List Price: $169.99
Buy Used: $69.00
You Save: $100.99 (59%)
New (23)
Avg. Customer Rating:  59 reviews
Color: Gun Metal Grey
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 4
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 13.5 x 5.8 x 1.8
MPN: RFS200
Model: RFS200
UPC: 656787120105
EAN: 0656787120105
Release Date: June 30, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 One remote to rule them all January 28, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've tried many universal remotes prior to this one. This one is the "one remote to rule them all." The button layout is perfect - very easy to feel the buttons, tactile buttons much easier to use than the lcd-type remotes. Backlight is perfect - plenty bright for me to see all the buttons in our home theater. All my components are in another room - the RF capability is great - used the included RF repeater and the flashers attached to each device - works like a charm. Macros work well to power on and off everything with one button. Not smart like harmony remotes - so it doesn't know what you're watching and then make button presses conditional on where everything is at, but by not having this capability, it makes it very simple. All in all, this is the first remote yet that even my wife can figure out. I like that you can change the text labels so that the button actually does what the label says it does. Great value to boot. Also very powerful IR signal - seems to be multi-directional, much more powerful than all my other IR remote signals. Controls the projector no matter where the remote is pointed - all other remotes needed to be pointed at the projector, including the one included with the projector. Highly recommended.
Excellent RF Remote December 23, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I just bought this remote, for I bought a new condo that had all Home Theater stuff moved into a closet away from the tv, so i needed RF capabilities. Previously I had a Sony Remote Commander. I am impressed with the RF & Infrared capabilities of the remote. For infrared, it actually works better than the packaged remote with my tv (better range). The programming is simple enough and if you still have your remotes for each component, it is super simple to teach this remote every capability that each remote had.
I completely recommend this as a cheap alternate to the Logitech Harmony remotes (if you have the means, go with them for they are more glamourous).
Does everything as advertised, but . . . December 29, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Before I ran across this product, I was considering the purchase of a Hidden Link system from Rockler Woodworking and Hardware. With this system, an infrared receiver is mounted on the outside of the cabinet that transmits a signal from a regular remote control device. And it costs 200 bucks, not including extra transmitters!
For $130 less, I got this device on the recommendation of several good reviews.
It does everything as advertised (and more if you care to experiment).
I mounted the tiny transmitters on the inside of the doors of my entertainment cabinet right in front of the infrared receivers of my components. After programming each component into the MasterControl and mounting the PowerBlaster unit in the cabinet (you can put in anywhere without regard to placement behind components, etc.) the whole setup worked flawlessly. I even programmed the MasterControl to operate the light dimmer switch in the room!
The only "problem" I encountered was the time it took to set up the entire system; it took about 12 hours total time to customize the commands for each component.
Forget about automatically programming the unit with the manufacturer-supplied numbers--once done, there are several buttons that prove to be useless and some that just don't work.
You can get around this by programming each command manually and naming each command.
Once done, like I said, the system works unbelievably well. I intend to purchase another PowerPak Bundle for the upstairs entertainment center.
Great Value February 22, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This remote is very easy to set up and it does everything I want it to. I was able to program it to run all the components in my cabinet. I was also able to change the names of the functions on the display to match the names on the remote keys.
I use the macro function to turn on three components when I watch a DVD. I also use a function that allows me to switch to a component like the DVD and use the volume buttons to adjust the receiver volume without switching to the receiver component.
You can't beat the price. I looked at more expensive remotes to get the functionality I needed and it turned out this one does it all. I highly recommend this product.
Excellent remote February 23, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am a A/V installer, so I have used these exact remotes extensively since I came acrossed them. I can tell you for $85, This is the best remote out there for the price if you have the time and patience to program it. Not only will it take any IR-based frequency, but the buttons are also time-sensitive so they will perform a slightly different function based on how long you hold down the button (for learning). The remote is nothing fancy to look at, but I garuantee it is far more durable than the 'fancy' looking Harmonys, Prontos, Commanders, etc., have the same functionality if not more, and actually has a simple look and feel like a REMOTE rather than a PDA. Also, unlike all the above remotes, this one comes RF equipped right out of the box. Battery life is actually pretty good, and has built in light.
Overall, this is the remote to get for just about any application - unless you are one of those people that has $500-1000 to drop on basically a stripped down PDA.
-Adam
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