Extremely flexible, LCD display, Options and learning capability

LCD light

Overall this remote is perfect for any user. It learns all necessary codes. It does take some setup time, about 2 hours for my six other remotes. Don't be fooled by those other expensive remotes that let you pick all sorts of buttons. This remote has plenty of button choices to fit your needs. For instance I use a square symbol to represent zoom on my DVD player. I replaced 6 remotes with this one and haven't looked back. Well worth the investment.

The one draw back I've found is the LCD. Sony has these wierd things they do with their remotes, I found a similar problem with the remote that came with my sony receiver. The LCD has a timer option that lets you select how long you would like it stay on. Unfortunately, for some reason it still goes off while you are using the remote. The timer should start after your last use. That's minor but something that gets on your nerves.

I definitely reccomend this remote.

Price, Nice LCD, Learns easilly.

No custom buttons and they can't be moved around.

For $95 including shipping I couldn't believe how nice this thing is. I had no problems teaching it anything (even taught it some codes for a remote controlled fan). The LCD is nice and bright and easy to read at an angle. I've had it for six months and haven't needed to replace the batteries (used everyday for something). I would like to have the option to make custom buttons, move some other buttons around, delete more buttons, and relabel the source components (I have a remote controlled subwoofer setup under VCR3). It's also a bit heavy for one-handed use. BUT... for $300-$400 bucks I'm sure I could have what I want. For less than $100 I'm still perfectly happy with it.

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AV2000, very old learning remote without LCD.

Learning feature, east of operation, sleek appearance, true universal remote!

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Got this for Christmas. Replaced no less than 7 individual remotes, including a previous low-end "universal" remote that still wouldn't operate critical functions (i.e., TV Input select). I don't know how I coped before getting the AVR-2100. The ease of programming (whether using the codes provided for individual components or through its learning feature) is noteworthy. I've replaced two of the components originally programmed into the unit. Reseting and reprogramming was a snap. Backlighting is nice, although it would probably be better if the light came on all of the time (one has to turn the light on separately). Shop around for this unit. I've seen it at Best Buy at Tweeter for about $180.00. Found it online at eCost.com for $107.00.

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abilty to learn anything. Macro features

only complaint is the large size and the fact that the component keys aren't backlit. have to turn light on rather than it come on automatically

I have been looking for a remote that would operate the foxtel (pay tv in australia) remote control commands with no luck. Not only does it operate these commands bus also switches on and off my remote controlled light also!!
System functions to switch audio/video devices to your requirements is also a great feature. eg i can now switch my amp on, switch it to vcr input, then switch vcr on and then select the vcr channel, switch tv on and select the channel you require with the push of only one button.
Heaven!!
Sony should make one small mod to it, and that is to enable the light to automatically come on when any key is pressed. Currently you have to turn the light on first to see what you are doing then you can select the other buttons as desired.

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one for all home producer 8

Cannot reverse disc skip tracks with my 300 disc player; no LED read out of song titles and radio stations as with the LMj301 which comes with the Sony ES receivers. I was hoping this feature would be available. The backlighting should have been automatic; better illumination for the keypad as well; the faint noise when the light is executed can be a little annoying; unable to rename keys, or even create new LED selections on the touchscreen. But then this thing costs less than $200, so we shouldn't hope to rule the world with it. And for the guy with little hands, I have fairly large hands and the remote still seems a little bulky to me. Oddly enough, it's growing on me though.

Short and simple: if you're not expecting this to be the great lever that moves the world, then you'll be pleasantly surprised at the features that the RM-AV2100 offers. Read the manual and then read it again. Each time you'll get something more from it, as it deals with the remote from an application standpoint. Yes, you will find yourself looking at your HT system and wondering, "Wow, it would be cool to add that command sequence into the system control."

I can't speak to any concerns for those of you who do not have all Sony components. There may very well be some areas where the remote fails. But up until last week, I've been climbing into bed every night with 3 remotes -- one for the DVD player, the second for the TV, and third for the amp. It's so nice to have just one remote that controls everything.

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Between preset codes and learning ability, Does pretty much everything. Touch screen is cool. You really can put away all the other remotes, even for adjustments.

Backlighting should come on when using the touchscreen. A little big, making it tough to use with just one hand.

I just received delivery about four days ago. I basically bought this remote on a whim. I was currently controlling my Home Theater setup with the remote that came with my Yamaha RX-V595a receiver. The Yamaha has a dial that you have to turn to access the different components. It controlled pretty much all of the major functions, but the dial was cumbersome, it wasn't very intuitive and after about a year, all the lettering wore off the buttons. You were left to rely on memory.

The little bit of research I did left me with either this unit or the Philips Pronto. While the Pronto seemed cool, I just couldn't justify spending over $400 on a remote, besides I had a tough time convincing my wife that I "needed" this one.

As I mentioned before, the preset codes cover almost all of the functions of the factory remotes. The ones that weren't covered were easily learned. This includes functions for all of the set up menus for all of my components. Some of the features that I appreciated most were that the unit only displays the soft keys for active functions for a component when you switch from one component to another. For example, FF, REW, PLAY, etc. buttons are hidden when you have the SAT function selected, but appear when selecting VCR or DVD. It keeps the screen uncluttered. Another feature not advertised is that when you select a component, you can set it up so that it signals your receiver to change the audio input also, it saves a keystroke. The three sequence-programmable keys seem to be enough for me, but as I said, I just got this remote, so I probably haven't explored all of the possibilities yet. The multiple labels for each of the keys allowed me to pretty much assign names that made sense in 99% of the cases. It took me about two hours to read through the manual and get it fully programmed. So far I'm pretty happy with it. After having it only a day, my wife, who has complained on several occasions on how difficult she thought it was to use our home theater, exclaimed "I love this remote!". Just that comment made it worth the purchase.

A couple of "areas of improvement". The touch screen is hard to see without the backlighting and you have to purposely turn it on by pressing the LIGHT button. In my opinion, the backlighting should automatically turn on as soon as you touch the screen. The other issue is that this unit is a little big, making it a challenge to use it with only one hand. Although, I don't know how much smaller you can make it without compromising usability and/or paying $400 for it. As someone previously mentioned, at least it won't get lost between the couch cushions.

I give it high marks from a value rating, especially when I consider that several years ago I spent just a few bucks less for a fully programmable remote and had no where near the functionality the Sony provides. The couple of gripes I have with the backlighting and size prevent it from getting a perfect score.

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Price, flexibility and customization, memory, bright backlight, looks

Bulky size

I upgraded from a RM-AV2000 to this one because I had run out of memory to add new "learned" commands. This one claims twice the memory of the old model and sure enough I was able to fully program every component I owned, including additional commands I had left off before, without overloading the memory on this one. The 2100 is also more customizable than it's predecessor with more label options and additional macros. You can also adjust the speed of the macros on the 2100 unlike the 2000 which was slow in progressing through them. The new silver color is also nicer looking. For the price, you cannot find a better remote...

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Sony RM-AV2000

Big, nice backlight, macros

Display is bad without backlight. Cannot rename buttons. Battries lasted less than 2 months.

I like the feel of the remote, the big button on the display are very easy to use. Buttons could be more responsive, but that is a problem that has plagued all Sony remotes. In day light the display is almost impossible to read. That brings me to the backlight. This needs to be automatic when you press a button, it should go on for about 15 sec then turn off. Im sure they'll fix this in the next version. My only other complaint is not being able to rename the buttons. But this would obviously make the remote cost more. So I would like to see maybe a USB connector and some software. Besides that great remote, learned all the functions of my Digital Cable box and the rest of my system is SonyPolk. To one of the other reviewers, you can set the power button to turn non-Sony brand components onoff. Just cant use that feature when setting up a macro.

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Couldn't find one I liked, until now.

Nice and easy to set up

Does not work with a SINGLE Samsung DVD device. Not one.

I'm unable to figure out why this does not work with a single Samsung DVD player. Doesn't make sense. And the Sony site is no help. Calling support will only get you hours on hold...

controls everything, no need for other remotes, learns anything, big buttons, looks cool, solved all my problems

little high pich hum when the lighting is on, the component buttons below the touchscreen don't light up, light needs to be on all day, limited name selection on buttons

I had to get this thing because I got so annoyed at juggling the TV/VCR/DVD/Receiver/Camcorder ... remotes. What a pain.

I didn't want to get a universal remote that wouldn't do EVERYTHING my other remotes could (what good is a universal remote that doesn't do PIP, for example)

It's easy enought to use that my wife can do it, and she didn't complain too much about the price (she's clueless on this kind of stuff anyway).

The touch screen buttons are super sensitive, and they're big enough that you won't press one when you mean to press another.

My main complaint is that you can't name things what they should be called. For example, on the DVD setting, I had to use the "PIP on/off" button to do the "zoom." Doesn't really make sense - but I manage to remember. Also, on CD, I had to use the "display" button to do the "time" button.
Somewhat annoying, and no one else would decipher my code - but that's minor.