Need help>>>Shopping for Universal Remote Control

Larry_OHF · 04-09-2004, 10:16 PM

I am in need of a universal Remote that will handle a TV/VCR combo made by Zenith, and a Panasonic DVD player. I will be upgrading the TV and VCR within the next three years.

I have done a search on Circuit City, Best Buy and Radio Shack, and have looked at various brands, but I want to know if you guys have bought one before, what are you using, and do you like it.

Bungleau · 04-09-2004, 11:12 PM

I've gotten one as a replacement, and it's just fine, albeit a little complicated. I have to remember to tell it what I want it to work with.

The biggest issue... it has to be programmed. So you have to go through several steps to get it to work with your tv/vcr/dvd. That's not much of a challenge... the first time. When the batteries need to get replaced and you figure out that its programming left with the old batteries... well, if you remember where you left the owner's manual, you're in good shape. I now write the codes inside the battery compartment.

TheCrimsomBlade · 04-10-2004, 09:54 AM

Larry I have used a few different kinds and the best I have found that you dont have to reprogram every time you change the batteries is from Radio Shack. You can preset up to four different manufacture remote controled units at the same time. I Used it on a Zenith VCR A Hitachi T.V. and a Sony DVD player + it also works with my Scientific Atlanta Cable T.V converter box
when you get it you will find a booklet in the package with the easy you use instructions.

Ronn_Bman · 04-10-2004, 01:21 PM

I have one by Philips because both my TV and VCR are it's the Philips' brand Magnavox, and it also runs my Panasonic DVD, my RCA CD changer, and my Scientific Atlantica DVR. It does all those with the codes in the manual, but it also has learning mode, so you can program buttons by putting the old remote and the new one end to end.

The learning feature is why I paid an extra $5 or so, but to be truthful I've never used it.

I bought it at Lowe's.

Larry_OHF · 04-10-2004, 03:16 PM

Thanks everyone!

Vaskez · 04-10-2004, 04:25 PM

ROFL, Larry wins the prize for "person most dependant on IW for advice on purchases and technical problems"

Larry_OHF · 04-10-2004, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vaskez:
ROFL, Larry wins the prize for "person most dependant on IW for advice on purchases and technical problems"

That's a good reason to be a member of IW, don't you agree? Seek help, advice, and opinions from people all around the world and all walks of life in a few short hours?

Modern communication technology...I can't live without it!

Yet I still do not own nor need a cell phone.

Megabot · 04-11-2004, 11:34 AM

LOL i have 6 remotes here my self and i have one Universal Remote Control that dont work on most of the gear i have so i live with all those darn remotes yet, and i find it as no problem at all when you get used to it [img]smile.gif[/img]

04-09-2004, 10:16 PM	#1
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 14,759	I am in need of a universal Remote that will handle a TV/VCR combo made by Zenith, and a Panasonic DVD player. I will be upgrading the TV and VCR within the next three years. I have done a search on Circuit City, Best Buy and Radio Shack, and have looked at various brands, but I want to know if you guys have bought one before, what are you using, and do you like it. __________________

04-09-2004, 11:12 PM	#2
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	I've gotten one as a replacement, and it's just fine, albeit a little complicated. I have to remember to tell it what I want it to work with. The biggest issue... it has to be programmed. So you have to go through several steps to get it to work with your tv/vcr/dvd. That's not much of a challenge... the first time. When the batteries need to get replaced and you figure out that its programming left with the old batteries... well, if you remember where you left the owner's manual, you're in good shape. I now write the codes inside the battery compartment. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

04-10-2004, 09:54 AM	#3
TheCrimsomBlade Lord Ao Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: Winchester ,Virginia , United States Age: 71 Posts: 2,081	Larry I have used a few different kinds and the best I have found that you dont have to reprogram every time you change the batteries is from Radio Shack. You can preset up to four different manufacture remote controled units at the same time. I Used it on a Zenith VCR A Hitachi T.V. and a Sony DVD player + it also works with my Scientific Atlanta Cable T.V converter box when you get it you will find a booklet in the package with the easy you use instructions. __________________ Remember these are just games so don't get too upset when you get your ass handed to you in a hat box

04-10-2004, 01:21 PM	#4
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	I have one by Philips because both my TV and VCR are it's the Philips' brand Magnavox, and it also runs my Panasonic DVD, my RCA CD changer, and my Scientific Atlantica DVR. It does all those with the codes in the manual, but it also has learning mode, so you can program buttons by putting the old remote and the new one end to end. The learning feature is why I paid an extra $5 or so, but to be truthful I've never used it. I bought it at Lowe's. __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

04-10-2004, 03:16 PM	#5
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 14,759	Thanks everyone! __________________

04-10-2004, 04:25 PM	#6
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	ROFL, Larry wins the prize for "person most dependant on IW for advice on purchases and technical problems" __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

04-11-2004, 11:34 AM	#8
Megabot Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 18, 2003 Location: Oslo, Norway. Age: 61 Posts: 3,360	LOL i have 6 remotes here my self and i have one Universal Remote Control that dont work on most of the gear i have so i live with all those darn remotes yet, and i find it as no problem at all when you get used to it [img]smile.gif[/img]

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