Universal Remote Control MX-500 10-Device LCD Viewscreen Remote Control with Joystick Operation by Universal Remote Control, Inc.
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Digital camera reviews of Universal Remote Control MX-500 10-Device LCD Viewscreen Remote Control with Joystick Operation
Digital camera Review: mx500 good!
Summary: 5 Stars
Great little cheap universal. If you only have 3 or 4 things to control use this bad boy. Digital camera Review: Great Unexpected Results
Summary: 5 Stars
I am extremely pleased with how well this remote does at managing going from one device to another, creating macros to streamline repetitive tasks, and ability to edit the LCD.
I am using this remote to control a Samsung LCD TV, a Sony VCR, a Yamaha Receiver and a Scientific Atlanta DVR/Cable box. It took a little practice learning the editting and programming, but after doing a few, it's pretty intuitive and consistent, no complaints to be realistic with expectations, especially at the price offered ($67).
PS3 Users: The only thing I can't control with it is my PS3 which I use to watch DVDs with, not surprisingly since it used Bluetooth technology for it's signals, as opposed to IR. That's OK, I can accept that I need to use the PS3 remote when watching a DVD, but I have at least programmed a macro to automatically get the rest of the system in "DVD mode" for both the TV input as well as the receiver.
The "Favorites" button is a nice feature, providing the ability to program up to 50 of your favorite channels with quick reference thru 5 pages of LCD, each with 10 stations.
Digital camera Review: Finally...
Summary: 5 Stars
This eaasy to set up it really controls ALL the functions on ALL of my 9 different components. Cable, TV, DVD, CD, Laser Disc, VCR, projector and switch box. It allows certain controls from one component, such as volume from Amp to work with DVD, VCR etc. Recorder controls can be multi set up on other components such as DVD record while in Cable mode. Eliminates the need to switch back and forth.
Amazon service great - ordered Sat. and received unit Monday afternoon. Free shippng as well.
Very pleased all around.
Digital camera Review: Still as good as ever
Summary: 4 Stars
I had an MX-500 years ago, along with an IRClone device, which allowed me to program it from my PC via a USB cable. It was the best remote imaginable, far better than much more expensive touch-screen remotes I tried. Nice big buttons, everything programmable, great mix of standard-function buttons for most frequently used functions and buttons with editable LCD labels for functions specific to a given device.
Alas, that MX-500 and the IRClone are long gone, but recently I bought another MX-500. Time has moved on, while the MX-500 has not, and the internal device database appears not to have been updated in years. This meant I had to program most of the functions for my current TV, DVD player, DVD recorder, and even DirecTV satellite set-top box by learning each function from the device's original remote.
Ok, so I had to sit there for a few hours teaching the remote, and editing labels. But now that I'm done, I've - once again - got the best remote imaginable. Nice big buttons, nice mix of standard and LCD-labeled functions...
If only Universal Remote Control would see fit to update the MX-500's internal device database!
Digital camera Review: In My Opinion? PERFECT
Summary: 5 Stars
If you need a robust remote to accommodate everything you have and is easy to program and intuitive to use, buy the MX-500. FANTASTIC!