RCA RCU810 8-Device Learning Universal Remote Control

by RCA

Product Details

Product Manual [823kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005AK8P
• Item model number: RCU810
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 9, 2001

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The RCA RCU810 is an innovative, backlit remote that can control up to eight devices including televisions, VCRs, satellite receivers, cable boxes, audio receivers, DVD players, and CD players. The remote's LCD screen displays a menu that steps users through setup and operation. By using the macro keys, users can program a series of keystrokes under one button. The learning keys easily transfer functions from the previous remote, eliminating the need to completely reprogram.

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RCA RCU810 8-Device Learning Universal Remote

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great if you have satellite TV and a DVD/CD Changer!!, July 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: RCA RCU810 8-Device Learning Universal Remote Control (Electronics)

I have tried about 5 universal remotes to get my surround/hifi system to work on 1 remote. I have satellite TV which makes it difficult to start with, as the remote needs to be Satellite remote centered to begin with. I also have a Toshiba 5-disk DVD/CD changer which many of the other remotes have a problem with (cannot get disk skip to work on the others). The remote is made by RCA, who handles the majority of satellite TV components, one of the main reasons why this works so well. It is visually pleasing, has a great LCD and backlighting function as well. The learning and macro functions work great, and I can turn on or off all 5 compents with the touch of a button. ....

My system: Toshiba 36" Flat Tube TV Toshiba 4109 5-disk DVD/CD Changer Sony 100 Watt STR-DE845 Receiver JVC vcr RCA Sattelite TV Dynaudio Audience 40 mainspeakers Klipsch surrond speakers

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You definately get what you pay for!!, May 29, 2001

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"don_gentry" (Carrollton, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA RCU810 8-Device Learning Universal Remote Control (Electronics)

If your tired of buying all those 4 and 5 unit controllers at KMart, Walmart, and Target because they either don't work well, eat up your batteries or do not have the right functions then this is the remote for you! I've tried them all and got sick and tired of screwing around with mediocrity this one is absolutely fantastic! I have DSS, DVD, tuner, tv, vcr all being controlled with one remote now and all of the functions for each are operable. Even the DSS favorites and menu's. This thing can learn what your needs are too, not to mention the macro's that you can write. As an example I wrote one that turns the tv on, changes it to channel 3, turns on DSS, turns to my digital music channel, turns on my tuner at level 6 volume all at the touch of one button. It is very easy to perform all of these tasks. I was fully programmed for all units and writing my first macro within minutes of unwrapping. Good Job RCA!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Suits my needs, but needs improvement, June 13, 2003

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A. Koeller "doubleak" (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RCA RCU810 8-Device Learning Universal Remote Control (Electronics)

I have an large home theater setup, and I hate the idea of sorting through 6 different remotes to preform a single function. The RCA RCU810 really did combine all of my remotes into one. There was not a single function it couldn't handle.

Despite what other reviews have indicated, this remote CAN handle another components functions while in a different mode. For example, I set the remote's volume up/down keys to control the receiver's volume no matter what mode it's in. So even if I'm in TV or DVD mode, pressing the volume button will always control the volume on the receiver. This keeps the button-pressing to a minimum.

This remote is not without its flaws, however. As others have stated, the backlight is a nice feature, but the button to turn it on is hard to find in the dark. Plus, it makes a slight humming noise when its on. Another annoyance is that the DVD/VCR controls; ffwd, pause, stop, etc. are placed at the very bottom of the remote. This makes it very awkward to press these buttons, especially with one hand.

Another problem which seems to be a common among everyone is the clock resetting. This is a very common occurance on mine. I've given up on setting the clock because it resets itself at least 1-2 times a week. Thankfully, you don't lose any of your programmed functions when this happens. If it did, I would've returned it right away. I think the problem is directly related to the use of the backlight function. Poor circuitry perhaps?

Finally, some more macro buttons would have been nice. I can think of a million uses for this feature if there were more. This remote only give you 3, which isn't enough.

Overall though, I'm satified with this product. It does what it says, and all my other remotes are now in a cabinet.