Your favorite channels at your fingertips - Browse through your favorite channels with our color icon-based universal remote! Blending technology and convenience, the Prestigo SRU8015 provides the ideal balance between screen and button control.
15 out of 25 remote - The 15in1 controller provides the convenience of controlling up to 15 home entertainment devices with one remote control. The remote can be easily programmed to control almost any brand of almost all audio/video equipment, using the on-board IR code database. One single remote to operate all your devices, without the hassle of searching for the right remote!
Channel icons - The remote control incorporates a library of channel icons for most countries' main TV stations. Via the color LCD screen you can program the right channel icons for the right channel. Once setup, you use the LCD screen info to zap through your channels using the icons of TV stations instead of the digit keys on your remote.
Universal IR code database - A universal IR code database refers to a library of infrared codes built-in to a particular remote. This feature allows a remote to control your equipment without needing to learn individual signals. Select the correct infrared code sets in the database for the devices you want to control, to enable control of virtually every audio/video system element on the market today regardless of model or brand.
Guided setup - Unlike other universal remote controls, where a 3-digit code needs to be input to identify a brand and device, this remote incorporates on-device step-by-step instructions to setup your equipment, regardless of brand.
Learning functionality - Learning functionality refers to the process through which a remote control captures and stores infrared signals from other remotes for later use. When device codes are not included in the on-board database, they can always be learned from the original remote, simply by pointing to it.
2.0" TFT color display - To read the content on the LCD display clearly, the display is of high resolution quality (220 x 175 pixel TFT display). This high quality ensures great readibility of the content on the screen
Activity based user interface - Instead of operating your components one by one, activity based control blends the most commonly used functions into activities such as "Watch a movie" or "Listen to CD". When a user selects 'watch a movie', rather than having the end user address each individual piece of equipment - such as DVD player, TV and multimedia receiver -, one button holds all necessary commands to be able to start watching a movie: switch on the TV, switch on the amplifier and select the right input, switch on the the DVD player and start playing.
Automatic backlighting - No more searching for buttons in the dark, because when you pick up the remote control, the keys (or LCD display) automatically light up.
Features
15 programmable devices out of 25 AV, HVAC and lighting devices (IR only)
2.0" ( 176 x 220) color TFT display
Favorite icons for TV/SAT/CBL channels
Text entry for activities, devices and functions
Improved rotary wheel
High-end finishing with chrome plated and hot-stamped detailing
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5 of 5Little time consuming to figure out, but worth it! Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Dave Berger from Hainesville, IL
I purchased this remote after researching several universal remote products. I picked this one based on features, price, and reviews.
After receiving the item... I opened it up to discover that it did not come with the 3 AA batteries needed to power it. No big deal though. Just FYI
Even though they say it's so easy you don't need a manual, it does comes with a quick start guide and a short 18 page manual. It's very short and gives just the basics. You just need to discover all the features of the remote through trial and error.
I found that once powered on, the Setup Device procedure is very easy. I love the scroll wheel. I do however, get annoyed that pushing the OK button in the center does not select what you are highlighting. You have to hit the check mark button under the scroll wheel instead. At least it's color coded to help you. The general look of the remote is very slick too! It looks great on my coffee table! I also love the LCD screen, the colors are vivid and resolution makes it very easy to read.
After programing the device with my general settings, I was able to program in all my Home Entertainment devices. I was AMAZED at the choices available in the remote's memory! I found all my devices without any problems. Once you setup your devices, you can setup the "more functions" features for each device. Here is where I spent most of my time.
You get a list of more functions for each devices you program into the remote. In this list you will find your extra functions such as Audio settings, PIP, Input selections, Picture menu, Surround Settings, etc. You can add and delete the functions you want and/or don't have. This is where the learning feature of the remote comes in. It's a VERY slick feature where the universal remote LEARNS the features from your old remote and reproduces them. Works like a charm!
I spent a lot of time deleting functions I didn't need/didn't work with my device. I have the following devices: Sony 50" Rear Screen Proj TV, Sony Blueray player, Panasonic DVDR, Sony 7.1 Surround Sound Receiver, and a generic IR controlled HDMI switcher. The Philips Prestigo remote replaced ALL FIVE of the remotes I had.
I also spent a lot of time programing and tweaking the activities . You can program an activity that turns on your TV, selects the input, turns on your receiver, selects the input, etc. all with the push of one button. This feature of the remote is also very useful. It did take me a long time to figure out what wait times to program between each command, and some of my activities are quite command intensive. You need to program in wait times if your device takes a few seconds to power up. (Which the blue ray player takes about 45 seconds to power up. FYI) For example, my TV takes about 5 seconds to power up, so I programed in a 5 sec wait time before sending the next command to the TV, which would be to select the antennae input.
Sure it does take some time to get used to... but after I programmed everything in correctly, the remote is AWESOME!
Pros: Great remote, fairly easy to use, not as expensive as some other remotes, TONS of features, huge device library, great design/look to it, Scroll wheel very handy, Great looking graphics/LCD screen.
Cons: Small delay between pressing the button and the action occuring. I.E. Changing channels, selecting inputs, etc.
Can't read the More,Fav, Home keys in the dark. WAAAAAY too bright of a back light.
Small learning curve with the interaction of the remote with different devices and programing activities.
Wish there was a key to take you back a step when programing activities or selecting things in the setup menu.
Wish it came with a rechargeable batteries & recharging station.
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5 of 5An Excellent alternative to Harmony Saturday, February 16, 2008 twheeler0425@sbcglobal.net from Lubbock, Texas
I just received the brand new PRESTIGO 8015/37 remote yesterday, and it is an all around beautiful to look at remote. I have 4 devices programmed, and it performs all functions available on the originals. I had researched the Logitech Harmony remotes (680), and I do like their computer USB method of programming and updating over the Philips set up wizard. Some owners of Harmony have reported that the software is slow and lethargic.
As for the Prestigo 8015/37.....
Pros:
1. It is designer beautful, with all keys fully backlit, and a unique 2" colour LCD screen which accepts the network icons and functions. One touch TV selection
2. Programming is intuitive but imperfect using the setup wizard.
3. Once fully programmed, all keys on the 4 devices I have set up so far work well. This takes some patience and perseverence.
4. A nice shape, preferred over the curvy Harmony 680 and higher.
Cons:
1. Database is limited, with new devices requiring manual programming.
2. The . key for sub-channels for the 7432 required a manual fix key, wasting several hours in the initial set up procedures. Frustrating.
3. 3 of 4 devices (new) required manual programming. Even Philips.
4. Documentation could be improved.
All in all, a very nice fully functional remote. A real cool factor, making it a gee whiz component. Prices range from $110 (Buy.com) to $200. I have the 7432, Philips Blu Ray, Philips DVDR HDD, and the Toshiba HDDVD fully programmed. It accepts 15 devices, and has 400 built in colour icons. 1500 brand devices in database.
Both Logitech Harmony and Philips Prestigo are worthy.
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