RCA 8 Device Remote with Advanced DVR, DVD and HDTV Functions RCR812N

by RCA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 4.8 x 1.5 inches ; 8.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000AAN5O8
• Item model number: RCR812
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 19, 2005

Product Description

This silver colored 8 device universal remote is easy to set up and easy to use. Remote works with over 350 brands, and programming is a breeze and is carefully engineered to put keys where you would expect. The RCR812N is perfect for HDTV and today's sophisticated DVR's and DVD players, with easy access to digital sub channels and advanced playback functions. It includes dedicated navigational keys for menu and guide support, and the full backlit feature allows you to see the keys in the dark. Choose this remote to replace or consolidate your existing remotes.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good remote but DirecTV codes not current, November 29, 2008

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Leslee Tucek "Dal Gal" (Franklin, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RCA 8 Device Remote with Advanced DVR, DVD and HDTV Functions RCR812N (Electronics)

I bought this remote because I had the identical remote but 6-in-1 rather than 8-in-1 and loved it. Unfortunately, I wore out the MUTE and VOLUME buttons because of loud commercials. <g> The other problem with the 6-in-1 was that the OK button did not function with DirecTV in scrolling menus. I had read a review that this one contained updated codes for DirecTV but either the one I received is an older version or the reviewer had an older DirecTV box. RCA has additional codes on their website but they are not accepted by the remote I have. That is the reason this remote did not get 5 stars. Other than that, this is a great remote! It is ergonomically designed to fit in your hand and is weighted correctly to always be comfortable. You can pick it up without really looking at it and tell right away whether it is facing in the right direction. I especially like the lighted buttons because I only have overhead flourescent lighting so keeping a light on at night is not an option. If I had known that the OK button would not work for DirecTV on this one either, I would have bought the 6-in-1 instead because I don't have 8 devices to control and the INFO key is easier to find in the dark on the 6-device.

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a great remote, June 7, 2010

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Retired Ski Bum (Steamboat Springs, CO) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: RCA 8 Device Remote with Advanced DVR, DVD and HDTV Functions RCR812N (Electronics)

I originally bought this remote to control 3 devices in my guest bedroom.

I soon discovered that this remote overcame the one shortcoming of the Vizio remote described here:

http://www.amazon.com/review/R29WLD3IFASWL9/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

So, I bought a second remote to control that Vizio HDTV (in my master bedroom).

I doubt I will ever consolidate the various remotes in my home theater room. Mostly, I see no need for it.

Pros:

Setup - The setup is FAR easier and FAR faster than any universal remote I ever used.

Ease of Use - The "feel" of the buttons makes this device very easy to use in the dark (without even using the backlight function). I originally wanted a more basic remote to control -- by feel, in the dark -- the one device in my master bedroom (a Vizio HDTV). But, I also wanted one click control over the picture size (aka "Aspect"). This remote has far more functionality than I will ever use in my master bedroom. But, it did a terrific job of meeting both of my requirements for that location.

Cons:

I have not found any!

2.0 out of 5 stars Denon receiver codes?, April 21, 2010

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A. Stern - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RCA 8 Device Remote with Advanced DVR, DVD and HDTV Functions RCR812N (Electronics)

With the codes it works for a Samsung LN52B750 and a Motorola DCH3200 cable box. With the two Denon codes available it does nothing for an AVR790. Not one button works anything on the receiver.