Phlips PM525S 5 Device Universal Remote Conrol

by Philips

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 4.2 x 11.1 inches ; 5.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000063CA3
• Item model number: US2-PM525S
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Whether you've lost one or more original remote controls or simply want to reduce the number of plastic wands floating about the living room, the Magnavox PM525 universal remote is ready to become the unified command center for your TV, VCR, DVD player, cable box, and satellite receiver. The device offers dedicated DVD- and satellite-specific functions (such as subtitle, repeat, and chapter scan, for DVD, and menu, guide access, page up/down/left/right, etc. for satellite) and advanced picture-in-picture controls, with toggling ability (picture swap) for use with compatible televisions.

The PM525 is equipped with a command-learning feature, which lets the remote learn commands from your original equipment remote control. Use the code-search button to set up the remote. You can either set up the remote using the code for your brand of product from the manual's handy code tables, or you can search through the library of codes until you find a code that works for your product.

You can store any kind of code under any mode, except for the TV mode--that is, you can store a VCR code under the CBL key, or a DVD code under the VCR key, etc. But you can only store TV codes under the TV key. A sleep timer can be set to turn the TV off up to a maximum of 99 minutes after it's programmed to do so.

The remote automatically times out if the buttons are depressed for longer than 30 seconds, conserving your battery power should your remote get stuck in a place where the buttons remain depressed, as between sofa cushions. The PM525 offers a glowing keypad for easy use in darkened home theaters, and it runs on 2 AAA batteries (not included). Codes are stored in permanent memory for 10 minutes while you're changing batteries so you won't lose any codes stored in the remote at those times.

What's in the Box
Remote control, user's manual.

Note: The remote operates the common features of most, but not all, models and brands of IR (infrared)-controlled video equipment. This remote may offer functions that are not available on your equipment, and your equipment may offer functions not covered by the remote. In such cases, use the original remote control for your equipment.

Product Description

Whether you've lost one or more original remote controls or simply want to reduce the number of plastic wands floating about the living room, the Magnoavox PM525 universal remote is ready to become the unified command center for your TV, VCR, DVD player, cable box and satellite receiver. This remote is equipped with a command-learning feature, which lets the remote learn commands from your original equipment remote control. Use the code-search button to se up the remote. The remote automatically times out if the buttons are depressed for longer than 30 seconds, conserving your battery power. The PM525 offers a glowing keypad for easy use in darkened home theaters, runs on 2 AAA batteries. Codes are stored in permanent memory for 10 minutes while you're changing batteries so you won't lose any codes stored in the remote at those times. A sleep timer can be set to turn the TV off up to a maximum of 99 minutes after it's programmed to do so.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disapointing, December 10, 2002

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Thomas R. Odell "Tom O." (Long Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Phlips PM525S 5 Device Universal Remote Conrol (Electronics)

I was disapointed in this remote. It will control 5 devices and has learning ability so any equipment that isn't supported can learn from your old remote. The problem is, there is no way to control an amplifier. Most people who have need of a 5 device remote use an amplifier and external speakers so they can enjoy quality sound while watching TV. The only volume control (and mute) on this remote is the one that controls the volume on the internal TV speakers. At first I thought this would be ok, I would just program the volume controls with the learning function. But this would not work - the remote has a "punch through" design that will not allow you to program the audio controls for anything other than your TV.
When I purchased this remote I assumed that one of the 5 devices it would control would be an amplifier (aux on most controls). But instead it will only control TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box, and Satelite. Most remotes put both Satelite and Cable boxes on the same set of buttons since people either have one or the other. They should have put Satelite and Cable on the same buttons and that would leave a whole set of buttons left for an amplifier.
Note: Philips has a terrible web site. There is no information there about their products, so it is difficult to make good decisions before you buy.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You CAN control audio function, February 9, 2007

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Ryan Mcginnis - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Phlips PM525S 5 Device Universal Remote Conrol (Electronics)

Just because it doesn't tell you how to do it in the manual doesn't mean that you can't control your receiver in all modes. All you have to do is hold "Code Search" press the mute button, press the receiver button, and press the mut button again. This remote works great for me with my Tivo and I love the learning capabilities. And for the price--you can't beat it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Remote!, March 5, 2004

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R. Hessler (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Phlips PM525S 5 Device Universal Remote Conrol (Electronics)

I've got an a la carte selection of electronic devices at home. An Apex tv, RCA DVD Player and receiver, Goldstar VCR, Philips Sat Receiver. This thing works on all of them but my Sat Receiver, which I've yet to find a single remote that does other than the boxed remote with the Sat Receiver.

It is programmable which means, I'm able to access just about any Home Theater Receiver option, from Dolby option, audio input selection, even adjusting the speakers! There's nothing I haven't been able to do with this remote, except program it for my Sat receiver. I've had the remote for a few years and am very glad to have it.