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Sony RM-V310 Universal Remote Control

Price: $13.22
     
Editorial Reviews: 
Supplied Accessories: RM-V310 Remote Control, manual, Component Code No. List & warranty card

The Sony RM-V310 Remote Control lets you control everything from your living room sofa. Control up to 7 AV components, more conveniently than ever. It offers simple operation of on-screen menu for your DVD and VCR. The pre-programmed codes are compatible with most brands. Being in the driver's seat of your living room sofa is made easy with the RM-V310 Remote Control from Sony. Operating Distance - Approx. 23' (7m) Battery Type - 2 x size AA batteries (approx. life - 1 year)



Custom Reviews: 
Excellent For the Price
4 out of 5 stars.
I bought this remote for $25 at circuit city & it's the best remote I've had to date. I couldn't believe it was this good for $25. I see people cmplaining about the codes not working for their devices. I didn't even use the codes. I stored every funtion on 4 remotes into this sony. You can point & store them exactly where you want them. It takes a little time but once your done you never have to do anything again unless you buy some new devices.
I could see aproblem if you have lost your original remote control. But for me, I just wanted to have four remotes in one. So if you want a remote than has learning & can store all your remotes funtions then this is a great deal. If you don't have your original remotes then maybe not. I hate messing with the codes. I just use the learning which I like alot. Point & store!

I have a Sony TV...and it sucks!
2 out of 5 stars.
My biggest complaint is the twinview button. It will get me into that mode, but there is no button to switch it off!!! I tried turning off the tv to get rid of twinview, nope. I tried going into the menu and looked for a reset function, nope. Maybe if I unplugged it and let it sit for awhile? Luckily I have the original remote, otherwise there doesn't seem to be a way to switch it off the twinview without it.

Sony's implementation is terrible. They could have made a twinview on/off toggle button rather than having a dedicated off button on the original remote. This would have save them the cost of needing a dedicated "off" button---Actually, it might be a "regular view" button---well, they did save the cost of not having it on this remote and screwing those of us that need this button.

So,my best option is to get a remote that has a learning/programable feature so that I can waste a button to make a dedicated button to button off the twinview button.





HORRIBLE
1 out of 5 stars.
I have all name brand electronics... all of which were listed in the code number listing for this remote. Panasonic plasma TV, Panasonic audio receiver, Philips DVD Player, and Scientific Atlanta digital cable box. This remote wouldn't operate a single function on ANY of them. Wouldn't even power them on/off. Before you go assuming I just don't know what I'm doing, I've programmed several such remotes, and done extensive work with home, car, and office electronics. I ended up getting a philips remote for much less that controlled all of them with no problem at all.

Doesn't work with Comcast cable box
3 out of 5 stars.
If you are using a Comcast cable box, forget this product. It doesn't work.

Does not work with Satellite Rcvr/DVR combo!
2 out of 5 stars.
I purchased this remote to replace my lost Sony DVD remote control and to consolidate all my remote controls to one. It works with my DVD player and Sharp TV. I thought I could use it for my Direct TV/TIVO satellite receiver/DVR combo. There was no code available for any satellite receiver/DVR combo. I still have to use 2 remote controls. Had I known, I would not have purchased this remote.

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