| Sony RM-VL600 8-Device Universal Learning Remote |  | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
List Price: $24.99
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Rating:  328 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 1.6 x 5.3 x 11.1
Warranty: 90 day
MPN: RMVL600
Model: RMVL600
UPC: 027242683433
EAN: 0027242683433
Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days
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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
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.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 328
 Stellar Product. Total Game Changer. March 9, 2010
C. Roush
I really can't say enough about how much I love this remote.
For starters, it's our only remote now. Literally. It controls all our technology components, whose ages span almost a decade, including:
- Brand new Vizio TV
- 2001 model Philips Surround / DVD Combo (?!)
- 2005 model Panasonic VCR/DVD Combo (with odd mode select/power functions)
- Pace DVR with clunky Mediacom software
- 2003 HP Pavilion Laptop (with built-in IR receiver)
If you have a component that receives infrared input (If you're not sure, consider this: if you have to point the remote directly at the thing in order for it to register commands, that's IR. if it's a multi-room satellite box, it may be UHF, i.e. not compatible), and you have a remote for it already, buy this remote right now. It won't let you down. Even if you've lost the remote for your trusty old fuji/mitsubishi/yamaha tape deck, it's likely you can find a remote code for this thing. Just not guaranteed. Try a quick search on Sony's support page for the codes or, if you're feeling lucky, try digging around the manufacturer's site--they sometimes list remote codes of different formats for use with universal remotes.
If I had to rate the features on this remote in terms of coolest to only-slightly-less-cool, I'd do it like this:
1. Learning function. Simply put, this old dog will learn new tricks forever. That new 3D TV you're buying in five years? Yes. It will control it. Even if you have to program it one button at a time, you can set the two remotes face-to-face and knock that out in about 60 seconds. I had to do this for our weird/non-popular DVR, and there wasn't a command it couldn't master. Likewise, I taught it all the functions of the little remote that shipped with my laptop, which is a thrill for my wife when trying to control the music pumping through the sound system without hassling with keyboard/mouse/iTunes/extra remotes.
2. The price! I almost skipped over this remote because of its low price--I already have a drawer full of not-quite-functional "universal" remotes that are missing codes for something newer than their manufacture date, so I was ready to bite the bullet to end that vicious cycle. No need. 20 bucks? Really? Buy it. Now. See #1 for note on future-proofing.
3. The simplicity. It's just a remote. There's no insane array of buttons, talking prompts, touch screens, or any other vestigial technology that'll make you want to wrap this puppy in bubble-wrap. Use it to play fetch. Use it as a hammer. Shove it under the cushion. Then press "channel up" to change the channel upward. Not "TV channel" or "component channel" or "Function-1-shift-channel-shift-up." There's no secret level to unlock through a tedious combination of button pressing. It just works.
A further note on the simplicity and price factors: This remote was so affordable, and so tough that, when I decided the two buttons between the channel and volume sets ("twin view" and "sleep") were not applicable to my appliances, I scraped off their original names, and turned them (through the magic of white-out markers) into a generic "+" and "-" button set--they now control the woofer level on my amp, or the "page" on the DVR. And it still looks great!
I'm really reaching for a downside here, but I suppose it's worth noting that it's slightly larger in person than it appears here. Some may see that as a bonus, and I feel it's a good size, but do note that it's not tiny. Also, there's no backlighting. Again, a silver lining: longer battery life. Lastly, as mentioned before, there may be a few buttons that you could do without. Again, that's where white-out and a razor blade come in handy--all except the component select buttons. Unless you have a tape deck, CD changer, Satellite AND Cable, you'll probably have some unused or otherwise-used component select buttons. Good luck scratching the lettering off and re-labeling the buttons; I gave up after 10 minutes of careful rubbing. This sucker's built to last.
I love this remote. You will, too.
 Large, does not program panasonic VCR March 6, 2010
Router user
I have a Panasonic VCR. The Panasonic codes will not allow the changing of channels by using the numbers (you can by the up/down buttons only) and will not program the VCR. It is easy to "teach" if you have the old remote. I did program the number buttons so they are usable. I guess I could spend many hours and figure out how to program the remote for VCR recording. Since Panasonic is a major brand I would have expected this functionality out of the box.
The remote is large. Bigger than I expected. It is larger then Harmony remotes.
I am using it with a Sony flat screen. Most of the controls are there however I needed to have it "learn" the wide screen adjustment.
For the money (I paid $5 more at BB)it serves it's purpose. If all you need is a TV remote control get something smaller.
I purchased a GE remote at Target for less and it does program a sony vcr (yes, I live in the dark ages).
 Quite Good for the Price February 26, 2010
R. James Mineo (SoCal)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an interesting product. I'm using it where my system equipment is in a glass front cabinet which is perpendicular to my TV. The sending unit is across the room (about 15')facing the equipment cabinet. The unit performs as described and is very flexible, with codes in its library for all of my devices (except the light dimmer).
The one problem I have is that it's too powerful! If I point the remote at the TV to change satellite channels, the remote sends an IR signal to my satellite receiver and the RF sending unit simultaneously sends the same IR signal (after converting the RF signal it receives from the remote). The two signals seem to cancel out one another. So, I have to point the remote away from the TV in order to successfully send the command. I have contacted Sony support about this problem, but in 2-1/2 months they have not responded. The sending unit has a sensitivity setting, but it doesn't seem to help the problem. Probably need to fiddle with this a little more.
It should be noted that the command is successfully sent about 80% of the time, meaning that 8 pushes out of 10 the remote sends the intended command. This may seem unreliable, but it's not any big deal.
Pros: The RF works very well (from upstairs to downstairs)
The RF to IR conversion is instantaneous (simultaneous)
The battery life is excellent (have not used the spare battery yet after 2-1/2 months)
The macro command buttons work as described and programming them is easy
The learning capability of the unit is excellent
The device buttons light when you push them, or when it goes through a macro sequence
Cons: No backlight (but at this price point it is not realistic to expect)
About 20% of the time the unit does not successfully send a signal to the equipment
 SONY Remote needs improvement February 20, 2010
MSK (Cincinnati, Ohio, US)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a SONY Product and you cannot even program in the code for the SONY Blu-Ray Player. What good id this remote?
Doesn't Work with All Media Components February 19, 2010
Tiggero (Washington, DC)
I was really optimistic about about this univeral remote after reading all the good reviews. However, the remote would not work with all my media components, specifically my Comcast cable-provided PVR. I could get it to power on and off, but I was unable to perform any functions relating to my recorded programs and list of scheduled recordings (e.g., couldn't schedule a recording, delete a recorded program, etc.). I thought maybe I was not programming the remote properly, so I turned to Sony support, who then confirmed for me that this remote would not work with my PVR. I was so disappointed, because it now looks like I'll have to shell out $200 for another remote.
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