URC MasterControl RF10 Universal Learning Remote w/ RF Capability

by Universal

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 2.2 x 1 inches ; 7.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FL5OIW
• Item model number: MasterControl RF10
• Batteries: 4 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #94 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Audio & Video Accessories > Remote Controls > TV Remote Controls
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 13, 2007

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer This is what the Mastercontrol RF10 is all about: the RF10 is designed to operate up to 8 different AV components and is pre-programmed to operate virtually all brands of TV, VCR, DVD and CD Players, cable set top boxes, satellite receivers, TiVo^® and other DVRs, audio components, tape decks, multimedia PCs, satellite radio, Ipod^®, X-Box^®, lighting controls and other custom installation products. It also offers an impressive lineup of special features designed to provide you with many time-saving conveniences and enhance your overall entertainment experience.

Pre-programmed Codes
The RF10 is guaranteed to control all your components because of the extensive library of thousands of AV component codes pre-programmed into the remote.

Learning Capability
The RF10 can actually "learn" commands from other remote controls (old or new), one button at a time, so it will always be up-to-date and never become obsolete. The RF10 is the last remote you’ll ever need.

MacroPower™ Single-button Control
MacroPower is a unique feature that enables you to turn all of your components ON or OFF at the same time, simply with the press of one button. What would normally take multiple remotes and button pushes, the RF10 can accomplish with the press of one button. In addition to the Power ON or OFF buttons, any of the Component buttons can be set to be "macro" buttons.

SimpleSound® Total Volume Control
SimpleSound is a dynamic feature that gives you total volume control over all the components in your system, even those without their own built-in volume control such as TiVo, DVD and VCR, thus saving you the hassle and inconvenience of constantly needing to switch between Component modes on the remote. With SimpleSound you can set the RF10’s volume control buttons to always control the sound in your system, even when you’re in VCR or DVD mode, without switching back to AUDIO or TV. Even more exciting, SimpleSound has what is called a ‘Punch Through’ feature and is not limited strictly to volume control.

Fully Backlit Keypad
This makes the RF10 easy to use in the dark or in dim lighting conditions. Simply press the LIGHT button, conveniently located on the side of the remote, to backlight all the keypad buttons and the LCD screen. To turn off the backlight press the LIGHT button again, or just wait 10 seconds (the backlight automatically shuts itself off).

"Barrier-free" RF (Radio Frequency) Capability
Of all the RF10 features, this is probably the most exciting. When used in combination with the optional PowerBlaster™ [sold seperately], the RF10 becomes an amazing remote control powerhouse that sends multi-directional RF (Radio Frequency) signals that pass through walls, doors and floors – both indoors and outdoors. This changes everything...it enables you to control components that are completely out-of-sight, up to 100’ away. The PowerBlaster picks up the RF10’s radio frequency signals from any direction, regardless of distance, so the RF10 doesn’t need to be pointed directly at any component. Just imagine – no more pointing! Now you can close your entertainment center doors, hide your components, and still control them with ease. Control outdoor speakers on your patio. Control your components anywhere!

DVD Programming Guide
The DVD Guide supplied with the RF10 will assist you in programming your remote and customizing it to satisfy your specific needs by guiding you through a simple, easy, and quick step-by-step process.

Package Contents

MasterControl RF10 Remote Control

DVD Programming Guide

User Instruction Manual

4 AAA batteries

Product Description

MasterControl RF10 is IR & RF capable. No more pointing - changing the way a remote works. Includes DVD Guide for quick & easy setup. Preprogrammed and learning - guaranteed to work with all components. Fully backlit keypad. Controls up to 8 components. 24 macros. USE WITH OPTIONAL POWERBLASTER FOR RF CAPABILITY.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good Universal remote , but...., December 28, 2007

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Perry Dillner (Saint John, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: URC MasterControl RF10 Universal Learning Remote w/ RF Capability (Electronics)

Progamming up is very easy , buttons are laid out very well. This "is" the last remote you'll ever need. I have another previous model and could not be happier. The light is a good idea when your watching your favorite shows at night , but this model has a "red" light back ground illumination which is very hard to see. The other model had a normal "greenish white" back ground which worked well. I'm not sure why they chnaged it , they should go back to it. I would have rated it 5 stars otherwise due to hard to see lighting..

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Universal Remote for High-End Receivers & New Blu-Rays, March 24, 2008

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GreatStuffNow "GreatStuffNow" (Richmond, TX) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: URC MasterControl RF10 Universal Learning Remote w/ RF Capability (Electronics)

I have used various brands of universal remotes over the past 12 years, and I think this one is the best. I have never yet been able to get one remote to control all my components satisfactorily until now.

I just bought a new Sharp Aquos TV, Panasonic Blu-Ray, and Onkyo 100 watt receiver. Plus I have an AT&T Uverse Motorola box. Since some of these items are brand new, no remote codes would work (although the Onkyo remote came close).

This remote did not have the preprogrammed codes either...BUT...you can program this remote to do everything your other remotes do. It took an hour or so, but now it works ALL COMPONENTS! Woo hoo! I especially like the fact that it has specific Receiver buttons (like DTS, THX, DD) that MOST universal remotes do NOT have. So when I want to switch to THX sound, I just press Shift+THX on my remote and it switches...just like my receiver's remote would.

Plus, this remote's macro capability is endless...and it includes a Pause control so that you can make the macro pause for several seconds (while a component is turning on, for instance) before moving to the next step. This is VERY handy for slow starting components like Blu-Ray players and high-end Receivers.

The buttons are VERY well placed, and the light button on the side is ingenious.

It will take some time to get this set the way you want...but it is well-worth it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Slightly complicated, but it works..., November 11, 2008

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Engineer Norm (Florida) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: URC MasterControl RF10 Universal Learning Remote w/ RF Capability (Electronics)

It does work well, feels good in my hand, and does more than I needed it to do. I personally like this remote compared to some of others I have used. The remote controls my DTV receiver with the optional RF blaster unit, the Panasonic plasma TV, the VCR, DVD and probably anything I would want in the future. Be prepared to spend time programming the special functions, like turning the TV power off when you are using the remote on the VCR function, as an example...but everything does work on it, even the pretty red lighted buttons that you can see if you come from the planet Mars.