1.0 out of 5 stars
Bad Feature, December 13, 2002
This review is from: Philips 7-Device Remote With Learning And Advanced DVD Functions (PM-720G) (Electronics)
This would be a good remote except for one unfortunate feature. Philps calls it "TV punch through" volume controls. The buttons on the remote for vol+, vol-, and mute will only operate the TV volume, regardless of what mode you are in. So even though you programed an amp into the remote, the volume controls will only operate the TV volume. This would be nice if you don't have an amplifier, but most people who have need of a 7 device remote use an amp.
It is possible to "learn" the amp volume controls onto other buttons, but that makes for confusion. Remotes are confusing enough already.
The Philips 5 device remote has this same unfortunate feature (I bought that model first!!)
I returned my Philips remote and bought a One For All remote that lets me choose which device I can assign the volume controls to.
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