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Philips Magnavox 1-Device Remote Control - TV - TV Remote

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controls with equally enormous buttons. I'll bet you can operate these with your big toe! Other remotes glow in the dark or allow you to program keys as you like. All of them still have mesmerizing amounts of options and controls.


Wouldn't it be great if a remote control just had six buttons: on/off, mute, channel up, channel down, volume up and volume down? With a remote like this, it would be hard to get confused! What a gift for those who seek simplicity! It also may serve as a blessing for those who are called upon as technical consultants to cure hopelessly confused electronic contraptions. No more cell calls with pleas to cure the savage TV beast!


A remote like this actually exists! Look for Magnavox model MRU4101/17. It was previously marketed by Zenith as model SK64-002. Be very specific when you order these remotes and ask questions to ascertain their identity before you buy! I have seen several sites post different incorrect pictures along with the correct Magnavox model number. Some model numbers are incredibly similar. The picture above may serve as a valuable reference!


These simple mini-remotes have some drawbacks. They will control TVs only. No VCRs. No DVD players. No DirecTV or cable boxes. No Tivos. For a simple programmable remote, with added device capability, take a look at the Weemote at www.weemote.com. Still, you'll probably find these little remotes to be the most wonderful thing you can hold in the palm of your hand.


Every TV has a specific four digit code number that must be entered to make the mini-remote work. (See the chart included with each remote to find the code for your TV.) Here's how you enter your code into the remote: Hold down the power and mute buttons until the little red LED stays on. Use CH- for the first digit, V- for the second, CH+ for the third and V+ for the fourth. Zeros don't need to be entered. Press the Mute button when you are done. Example: For some Sony TVs the code is 0708. Press the V- button seven times and the V+ button eight times and then press Mute. Too confusing? There is a code search method that is time consuming but will find your correct code without entering numbers. Be patient as you search and soon you'll be all set!