Samsung SAM2000 12-DEVICE Universal Learning Remote with LCD Screen

by Samsung

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006G11VK
• Item model number: SAM2000
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 17, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Reviews

Take control of your entertainment center and stop juggling an armload of remote controls with the Samsung Axession SAM2000 Learning Remote, which can control up to 12 devices. It has an extensive library of pre-programmed codes for a wide range of stereo receivers, DVD and CD players, TVs (from all manufacturers since 1981), and more. However, if your component isn't included in the library, the SAM2000 can "learn" commands from your other remotes. It has 10 component modes--TV, Cable box, Satellite box, DVD, VCR, CD, Tuner, Amp, Combo (for VCR/TV or VCR/DVD combination components), and PVR (for TiVo and ReplayTV components)--as well as two Auxilliary slots for components not listed or an additional DVD player/recorder. You can also easily program the SAM2000 to turn on or off two or more components with the press of a single button.

The remote has two directional keys in the top right corner of the remote that enables you to scroll through the list of component modes. The LCD screen reconfigures to display the availalbe controls for each component--for instance, the DVD controls screen features icons for playing, forwarding, reversing, and pausing, while the Tuner controls screen displays selections for accessing radio, TV, DVD, VCR, and others. To access a function on any screen, press the button that sit next to the LCD screen's displayed function.

Sleekly and ergonomically designed, the SAM2000 feels comfortable in your hand and features an easily readable, backlit LCD screen, which changes configuration based on the device you select to control. The SAM2000 will automatically turn off after 2 minutes of continual key pressing, and it will also power down the LCD screen after the device remains inactive for 30 seconds. Press any key on the remote to resume power and normal functioning. The SAM2000 is powered by three AAA batteries (not included).

If a home entertainment component isn't found within the included codes, or you want to modify the function of a specific button, the SAM2000 remote control can easily be taught functions by your existing remote control. Where many learning universal remote controls will pick up signals from the main IR transmitter, typically at the top of the remote, you have to point a component's remote at an IR receiver at the bottom of the SAM2000.

1. Press and hold the SETUP button for about three seconds, until the LED indicator at the top of the remote (where the IR transmitter is located) begins flashing.
2. Select the Learn option from the menu, then choose the component mode (such as Tuner or DVD). Press the SETUP button again to acknowledge this component.
3. Aim your component's original remote at the IR receiver on the bottom of the SAM2000, with a distance of about two to three inches between them.
4. Press the function button you wish to change. The screen displays "SND1," prompting you to press the desired function key on the original remote. Keep pressing, and you'll hear a ticking sound from the SAM2000 as it receives the signal.
5. The SAM2000 will emit a beep and display "SND2," prompting you to repeat the pressing of the function key on the component's remote to ensure that the signal has been correctly captured.
6. Press another button on the SAM2000 to teach it a function, or press the SETUP button to end th learning session.

Not every function from a component's remote can be learned--especially function buttons that continue to make changes when you hold down a button, such as a station preset scroll button on a tuner--but you'll find a majority of controls can be taught to the SAM2000.

What's in the Box
Remote control, printed instructions

Product Description

Samsung 12-in-1 LCD Touch Panel Remote controls up to 12 devices! SAVE BIG! No more juggling multiple remotes and losing them in a jungle of couch cushions. Now all you need is ONE remote for your entire house! This universal LCD Touch Panel Remote will control virtually all remote control enabled home entertainment devices that were manufactured since 1981. Here's what it is: Large backlit device-specific LCD screen; Sleek design allows easy one-handed operation; Easy to program; Learns commands from your existing remotes; Extensive universal code library; Device-specific control screens; Uses 3 AAA batteries (not included). 2 5/8 x 1 x 8 1/4", weighs 6 ozs. without batteries. Control 12 entertainment units in the palm of your hand! Order ONLINE Now! Samsung 12-in-1 LCD Touch Panel Remote

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Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Forget about this remote. Samsung did!!, June 6, 2005

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A. West "tekadict" ('Sota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung SAM2000 12-DEVICE Universal Learning Remote with LCD Screen (Electronics)

The most illogical operation of any universal remote I've seen. I've got a ProntoNG, a Pronto, a Neo, 3 OneForAll, & quite a few others. I bought this for its clean looks but the device is so poorly designed that it's useless to me. For instance, on the Satellite screen, there is no "Guide" button. Duh! When you program codes for a device, the ratio of actual buttons that work for that device is maybe 3 out of 10. The rest you have to "learn" from the original remote & this SAM2000 runs out of memory very quickly. I tried to get additional help from Samsung online, but they don't even list it as a product they made or support. I'm sure they're trying to forget they even made this POS. Save your money for something else.....Anything else!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Zero stars isn't an option?, June 26, 2005

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Justin Adams "Justin" (Goldsboro, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung SAM2000 12-DEVICE Universal Learning Remote with LCD Screen (Electronics)

I try to be optimistic, and I read some bad reviews about this product and thought to try it anyway... after all it couldn't be that bad right? Well it was! The remote couldn't learn anything at all! And I followed the directions very carefully. Within an hour of recieving the product I was filing a return. Please save your time and money and don't buy this product!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Was advertised as having Macros. NOPE., July 6, 2005

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Jimmy Crandell - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung SAM2000 12-DEVICE Universal Learning Remote with LCD Screen (Electronics)

This device was advertised as having 12 macros with 10 layers of 10 functions. Regarding V.Bells review, the "extensive catalog" doesn't refer to the macro functions at all. I believe this was a marketing error and await a response from Samsung. The manual is poorly written as well (poor Japanese translation). I cannot get this unit to "learn" hardly anything from the other remotes. I too have had many remotes. Some of the more sophisticated were Pronto, Neo, OFA, etc. The sam2000 isn't even near this league of remotes. This remote just wasn't planned out very well. The programmable remote codes don't work for my very mainstream Pioneer dvd player and Sony reciever. Do yourself a favor and buy the cheapest learning remote you can for $12.00 and you've done much better than this remote can do for you. You will be disappointed with this remote.