The Sony RMVLZ620 Integrated Remote Commander is an impressive name for what is, quite frankly, a pretty impressive device for a replacement remote control.
You can control up to eight devices from this single remote. It's got a database of common codes built-in and it comes with a sheet of hundreds more. If you have the existing remotes handy you can place each one a few inches in front of the RMVLZ620 one at a time and "teach" it how to take the place of each remote.
This remote can also learn up to 12 16-step macros (or "consecutive procedures" as Sony calls them)—one for each of the eight controllable devices and four that you can play back via the four "System Buttons" at the bottom of the remote. And it will use the on-screen displays of compatible TVs and DVD players.
The twin infrared LEDs mean greater range and a wider angle of use. You can be as far as 11 feet (33 meters) from the devices you're controlling. The RMVLZ620 also has a simple lock and unlock function. This is not a parental lock. Your tweens and teenagers can figure it out faster than you can say, "Don't watch..." This lock is to prevent inadvertent use and to keep your toddler from blasting your Whitesnake CD at 7 o'clock in the morning.
Batteries aren't included so be sure to add a couple of AAs to your cart. Once installed they'll last about a year with average use (which Sony generously defines as up 300 button pushes a day).
The Sony RMVLZ620 Integrated Remote Commander has features not common in such an affordable remote. It's truly one remote to rule them all.
| Remote | |
|---|---|
| IR Signal | Two IR LEDs |
| IR Learning | Yes |
| RF Signal | No |
| RF Channels | N/A |
| RF Transmission Base | None |
| Operating Distance | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Max Controlled Devices | Eight |
| Hardware Platforms | Yes, Type and Size Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Touch Screen | No |
| LCD Size | None |
| Display Colors | None |
| LCD Backlight | None |
| Button Backlight | None |
| Macro Capability |
Yes, (Called "Consecutive Procedures") Up to 16 Steps x 12 |
| Connector | None |
| Audio | None |
| Digital Media Slot | None |
| General | |
|---|---|
| System Requirements | None |
| Battery Type | AA x 2 (Not Included) |
| Battery Life | Approximately One Year at 300 Button Pushes Per Day |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2 1/8 x 9 3/8 x 1 1/16" (52 x 236 x 26 mm) |
| Weight | 4.3 oz (122 g) |
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Good solid universal remote
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The original controller that came with my Sony TV was not working very well. I bought this one from B&H and am very happy with it. It came programmed to run most all Sony equipment, which is what I have. I did have to teach it to control the converter box since I have an older TV, but now we do not need to use the convertor box controller and can run everything with just the new remote control.
There are other things I can program the controller to do, like programming it to do more than one thing with just one button and running just about any other product that has a remote controller, like an air-conditioner or fan.
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I was able to use this remote with my Sony HDTV, my Sony Blue Ray DVD, my Apple TV as well as my Cablevision cable box (Scientific Atlanta). So now I have 1 remote instead of 4 - It took me 10 minutes to program it.[...] I love buying from B&H.Some of the buttons are a little small, but overall I am very happy with this.
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I appreciate its versatility and ease of use
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I use the RMVLZ620 at home, I programmed it to be used with all TVs, even had it learned the WDTV Remote Functions, can control AppleTV as well.
Had it for just one week, So far so good.
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Works well for DISH, my Toshiba TV and Onkyo receiver. Doesn't work for my Sony CD changer or Phillips DVR. Better than previous Sonys in this class, but some oft used buttons are too small, awkwardly placed and hard to find without ambient light.
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