







Brand | SONY |
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Model | RM-AX4000 |
Type | Universal |
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Number of Devices Supported | 16 |
Display | Illuminated LCD Touchscreen Back-lit LCD with adjustable brightness |
Wireless Technology | Infrared |
Color | Silver |
Battery Type | 4 x AA batteries |
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Features | Easy PC Set Up: PC software and USB cable included. XPRESS function: for easy macro setup and operation. TiVo/DVR Functionality 16 Components: (TV, DVD, VCR, CD, D-SAT, DVR.) Learning function: for programming other remotes signals you need (only infared signals). Almost 500 non-Sony commands pre-set at the factory for use with non-Sony components. Touch Screen: LCD for progmramming other remotes. Sync-up Key: for synchronizing operational status on remote and components, giving you the ablilty to re-name LCD keys (up to 8 characters) for components, macros, learned commands, and individual controls. Clock and Timer Function: Using a maximum of 8 timer macros, turn your components on and off automatically. Non-volatile memory function to keep your settings memorized. |
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Dimensions | 4.8" x 1.3" x 7.0" |
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Weight | 1 lb. 20 oz. (320 g) |
Date First Available | October 04, 2005 |
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Comments: I had the 3000 model prior to getting the 4000 and I liked it a lot. This one is better in many ways, but in my opinion they've tried to dumb it down too much. Ergonomics have been slightly improved, but some of the new buttons are a waste and having the component buttons on the LCD is a bit of a hassle. Overall it's still easy to use, but the simplification of the buttons once again sets back the user who knows how to use the remote properly. Part of the beauty of the 3000 model was that I could set it up however I wanted without cumbersome tutorials. This remote features computer based programming as well as standard programming, which I thought would be a big plus, but it just ended up being a bit of a hassle. The computer interface is poorly designed and isn't user friendly unless you're a fan of the one-touch hands off setup. If you want to program the remote properly on the PC you have to use the "advanced" features, which are somewhat limited and hidden behind the idiot-proof tutorials. I love the remote, but I was dissapointed in the PC programming, though it did do nearly everything I asked after I skipped the tutorials and went for the cumbersome "advanced" menu. Overall they went with a more "family friendly" design with this model compared to the previous one, and it does nothing but hide the functionality behind the new "xpress" features. I still rated it a 4 because it's still a powerful and useful remote, but the attempt at simplistic design only makes me press more buttons to accomplish my goals.