RC User Reviews: RCA RCU807 Remote Control (1)

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User reviews for the RCA RCU807 from RCA.

Ratings	Reviews	MSRP (USD)
Average: 2.25/5.00 Median: 2.00/5.00	4	$49

The RCU807 can operate up to 8 devices and includes a 2-line 8-character dot matrix screen. Other features include code learning, SmartMacros and event timers.

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Written by patman from Portland, Oregon USA.

The reviewer has used this remote control for 1-3 months.

Review 4 made on Saturday May 6, 2006 at 6:17 PM.

Strengths:

Seems to support many different remotes out of the box.

Weaknesses:

I was unable to get this remote to learn any keys from either my TV remote nor my (older) yamaha audio receiver.

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I bought this remote to consolidate remotes, and to be able to learn remote keys for my yahama audio receiver.

I was unable to get it to learn any commands, as such, I am returning the remote for a refund.

As another poster noted, the "help" line is just a recording, with a maze of options and with no one on the other end that can actually help you.

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Written by David Stephens from Atlanta, GA.

The reviewer has used this remote control for 1-3 months.

Review 3 made on Sunday July 10, 2005 at 10:29 PM.

Strengths:

Was really easy to set up and supported a LOT of devices, except...

Weaknesses:

...mine. It had no support for the samsung SIR-S4040R, which I understand is a very common Directv/Tivo unit sold by the big box stores.

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I was very excited to find this value priced remote that seemed to support everything I needed. It was quite quick and easy to set up my DVD player, VCR, Receiver, CD Player, and TV. However, when I got to setting up our Samsung Directv/Tivo unit, I was stymied. It didn't support samsung units. I tried using code search, as well as learning, but the learning only supports 8 keys, so you can't even get all the numbers supported. Well, I figured I'd call the helpline listed on the back. USELESS. It was nothing but a voice recording system that covered a small amount of devices (not even SAT, or Audio) and there was no way to get live help.

It's going back to the store tomorrow.

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Written by miklos from on, Canada.

The reviewer has used this remote control for 1-3 months.

Review 2 made on Saturday February 12, 2005 at 12:44 PM.

Strengths:

Has an LCD display.

Weaknesses:

Only can learn a limited number of keys.

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Not recomended for learning applications.

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Written by aldiii from St. Louis, MO.

The reviewer has used this remote control for 1-3 months.

Review 1 made on Thursday February 10, 2005 at 3:53 PM.

Strengths:

Ease of application and code selection for TV, AM/FM Receiver, CD and VCR.
Note: No attempt to use installation instructions for SAT-CBL or AUX/AUX2

Weaknesses:

Though application to/for DVD's is listed on RCU807�s packaging no codes provided or programmable for DVD Player/Recorders such as Sony's RDR GX7.
The learns commands from original remotes is only applicable, based on this author�s, if one is able to first set the basic functions of the original remote.

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The intent of the purchase was to eliminate the multiple remotes in entertainment area. The incomplete information or inability to address the growing category of DVD Player/Recorders severely limits the RCU807 ability to fulfill its intended mission (promise) of reducing the number of controllers from 5-8 to 1 as stated on the RCU807�s packaging.
A review of the promised functions is provided below and is intended to be read in conjunction with this review:

Identified: Product Features:
1 Controls up to eight components (TV, VCR, DVD, PVR, SAT, CBL, CD and Audio equipment)
2 Stores more than 30 key commands
3 Compatible with today's most popular brands
4 Learns commands from original remotes
5 Step-by-step set-up and programming is a snap
6 LCD Status Display provides clear resolution
7 SmartMacro Keys shortens the number of keys pressed
8 Additional features include: battery saver, code saver and event timer

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