Finally, A/V system control
Written: Oct 07 '00
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Pros: Custom labelling, complete learning, many macros
Cons: silly illumination system, small cursor buttons
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| jljohnston's Full Review: Marantz RC2000 MK II Remote Control |
As Home Theatre Systems become ever more popular, the importance of being able to conveniently operate them from your seat becomes greater and more difficult to achieve. After five years of trying different universal remotes (for a while, I even had a system made of all the same brand which were supposedly compatible for remote via an "S link" that didn't work!), I came to the conclusion that the only way to accomplish the feat was with a customizable and learning unit.
The touch screen remotes are not to my liking; I want to be able to use easily recognizable buttons by "feel" without having to pick up the remote and tap on screen commands. Finally I decided upon this Marantz unit. It has complete learning capabilities (something over 300 learned remote commands) and a Liquid Crystal display with programmable "labels" for 48 buttons for each of ten components (8 buttons on four screens). It has four separate "Macro" buttons, but will also program separate Macros for each of the ten components via the source buttons.
The programming and setup require some time and thought, but I had everything programmed and buttons labeled for five components with every single function of the original remotes in a little over an hour; very intuitive design. Older components as well as new were handled without there being any errors. Updating or changing is a very simple procedure as well.
The lighting system is fancy but unnecessary if you have a properly lighted room for viewing and consumes batteries; I've disabled that after a few days of use. Battery life for me is about six months (4 AA's). The size of the unit is about like a cordless phone; you can hold it in your hand or else set it on a table or chair arm and use it from there, so I find it a flexible design.
I've had no real complaints; the "cursor" buttons are too small and close together, but after a week or so I could operate them by feel. It has been the answer for me, and if you don't want to use a touch screen, it may prove to be the same for you.
Recommended:
Yes
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jljohnston
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Member: Jason Johnston
Location: Modesto, CA, US
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