Sony RM-AX4000A Home Theater Remote Control
	Price: $136.83

Editorial Reviews:
Conveniently operate several AV functions with just a single key. The RM-AX4000A consolidates multiple remote controls into one, making it the perfect solution for your home AV system. The RM-AX4000A remote control comes with Sony's easy to setup PC software. It's the perfect remote control for today's home AV system, consolidating multiple remote controls into one. The RM-AX4000A also controls up to 16 components, and with the Sync-up Key, synchronizing operational status on remote and alternate components is done with ease. Sync-up Key gives you the ability to re-name LCD keys (up to 8 characters) for components, macros, learned commands, and individual controls for synchronizing operational status. Non-volatile memory functions keep your settings memorized. Using a maximum of 8 timer macros, turn your components on and off automatically. Battery Life - Up to 5 months Compatible Models - DAV-FX500, DAV-FX900W, DAV-HDX265, DAV-HDX500 Operating Systems - Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004, Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition & Windows 2000 Professional System Requirements - IBM PC/AT or compatible, Pentium II 300 Mhz or more, 64 MB or more RAM (128 MB or more for Windows XP), High (16 bits) Color or higher, 1024 x 768 dots or better) Display, 20MB or more Hard Drive Space, CD-ROM Drive, USB Port Dimensions - 4 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 7 inches Weight - 1 pounds 20 ounces (320 grams)

Custom Reviews:
Stupid software
Once again I am disgusted with sony! I DON'T have windows, but I must if I am going to program this remote. Everything sony does is done just well enough to get it out to sell. If it doesn't work the way the consumer needs it to, well stupid you for buying it. As much as this remote would help with the 10 remotes that clutter my end table, I can't use it because sony doesn't have software for Mac users.
Timer function needs improvement
I bought this remote to avoid having to buy a new DVR with a HDTV tuner - so the timer function was the important feature for me. I am controlling a Pioneer DVR-640 and a HD convert box - Insignia NS-DXA1-APT. Now, I program about 12 shows on the DVR, and there are 8 timer slots on the Sony remote. The problem is for the Sony remote ON and OFF are separate events, so only 4 shows can be actually programmed! It can have separately named projects with their own timer programs, so that might help a little to overcome the small number of timer slots. I have to reconnect to the PC to swap the timer programs. The timer programming task is OK using the PC to set the events, but the task looks quite complex to do this by remote only - something like 13 steps for each of the ON and OFF events. I found the following problems during programming: 1. I could not get it to recognize the type of the remote of any of my four devices automatically, instead I had to either guess at the preset code or manually program each key individually. 2. I found that some of the keys set by entering a preset code work ok individually, but not in a macro. If you have problems getting macros to work, try having the Sony remote learn the keys individually (delete the preset for the key first). There is no printed manual provided so that means a lot of window swapping trying to read the manual in one window and work the program in another.
Sony Remote
A fantastic product as usaual. A little difficult to program.Need updated program for Windows Vista
Sony AX4000A Home Remote
For sure you have to read the manual to understand how to program the remote unit. Make use of the setup CD to program your remote can prove easier via PC than manually learn the code from remote controllers. With PC setup, you can maximise the use of program xpress and airslide function. The setup CD software able to store/backup the setting in case you lose the setting when changing battery. Not recommended for consumer that prefer a off-the-shelf gadget and use it right-away.
how to spend your money on junk
I find the remote almost totally useless for my modern tv setup, (even if all the other units are sony. It is supposed to be touch screen,(it would take a hammer to fufil that designation. I have purchased a Harmony remote which is completely functional for all needs. the sony unit isin the corner gathering dust.