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Intermatic HA101K

$99.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
this step twice to notice that the instructions require that i hold down the "include" button on the controller all the while until i had the light dimness level i wanted learned by the controller.
from www.amazon.com
on the negative side, *do not* lose your instruction manual.
from www.amazon.com
i don't like having to read an entire instruction manual before starting but that is an absolute requirement in this case.
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until i read the instructions.
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note: read the instructions once through before attempting to program the unit.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Excellent Affordability, Good Programmability, Broadcasting Type: RF

2 RECOMMENDED by 33 people for INSTRUCTION

Logitech Harmony® One

$275.00 Est. at Amazon

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once i was registered on the site, and had the current software; it was just a matter of connecting the remote to the computer with the included usb cable, and following the instructions.
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i programed it manually using the original remote, following the instructions.
from www.amazon.com
that said, if you are looking for a product that you can pull out of the box and setup in 30 minutes (as the instructions imply) you will be disappointed.
from www.amazon.com
when it arrived i followed the instructions but couldn't get the unit to work.
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it does what it is advertised to do and is pretty easy to program by following the instructions.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Comfortable, Good Affordability, Any Device Controlled By Remote

3 RECOMMENDED by 41 people for INSTRUCTION

Nikon ML-L3

$23.00 Est. at Amazon

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[-/+] i purchased this product in a store (authorised nikon retailer) and it did not come with any sort of instructions.
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this product does not come with any instructions but it is very easy to use if you are familiar with your camera.
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so, this remote came with absolutely no instructions, and it took a while of searching to find it on the nikon website, its so simple, but i coudn't figure it out right away!
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it was tricky to figure out how to set the camera up so the remote would work - no instructions with the remote (on the d50 you press and hold selftimer, and then use the thumb wheel to set the
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sucks that the remote itself doesn't come with an instruction manual but it really is a no brainer to figure out.

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Positives: Compact, Nice Affordability, Easy To Use, Applicable Devices: Camera

4 RECOMMENDED by 27 people for INSTRUCTION

Logitech Harmony 555 Universal LCD

Logitech Harmony 555 Universal Remote control LCD Remote Control

$91.00 Est. at Amazon

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follow the the instructions that guide you through the online setup and programming of the remote, enter your component model numbers, and it pretty much does the rest automatically.
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if came with better instructions for advanced programming of the remote, i would have given it five stars (six if that were possible)
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it took only a few minutes to adjust the power configuration for the dvr re-sync the instructions to the remote.
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i followed the instructions for installing the software and connecting the remote to the pc.
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it take a little doing but the instructions are clear and it figures out codes that the owners' manual doesn't give.

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Positives: Great Programmability, Easy To Use, Good Functionality, Applicable Devices: TV, DVD Player, Receiver, Lighting

5 RECOMMENDED by 9 people for INSTRUCTION

Logitech Harmony 360 LCD

$96.00 Est. at Amazon

from Jon G. from Clinton Township, MI, www.circuitcity.com
this took a little bit to get working 100% but as long as your patient and read the instructions this remote is by far one of the coolest things i own.
from TracyR from Tuscaloosa, AL, www.circuitcity.com
it was simple to program, just hook to the pc and follow the instructions.
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it is a simple setup, just put the cd into the computer, follow the instructions & connect your remote through a usb port.
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you will need all of the model numbers of the equipment that you want the remote to control, but even if you don't have the instruction manuals that came with your equipment, the numbers can usually
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give yourself time to flip through the instructions, play around with the computer page, and then test out what you've downloaded onto the remote.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Nice Programmability, Excellent Functionality, Applicable Devices: TV, Receiver, Xbox

Logitech H550

$113.00 Est. at Amazon

from Dan from Ypsilanti, MI., www.circuitcity.com
i set it up which was very easy to do since you just follow the simple setup instructions and plug it into your usb on your computer, and i was surprised.
from www.tigerdirect.com
it took about a half an hour to get it out of the box and read a few instructions and load the software.
from www.bestbuy.com
once set up with your computer and all your components, it makes any activity you want to do a simple "one touch!" the set-up instructions were easy to follow.
from www.bestbuy.com
it had simple setup instructions on the computer and it easily controls all three of my devices, directtv, lg tv, and panasonic home theatre system.
from www.bestbuy.com
if you are able to read and follow basic instructions you will be able to set this remote up properly.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Nice Affordability, Comfortable, Applicable Devices: TV, DVD Player, Receiver

Universal R7

Universal Remote Control R7 Remote Control

$25.00 Est. at Amazon

from customer from Riverside, CA, www.circuitcity.com
comes with an instructional dvd, but i didn't make much use of it as the instruction book is well written.
from "Billy Bob", www.bhphotovideo.com
the directions are very easy to follow and it even comes with an instructional dvd.
from customer from NJ, www.circuitcity.com
it came with an instruction manual and a dvd manual that really simplified the process.
from RickH from Kenova, WV, www.circuitcity.com
the manual was great and it comes with an instructional dvd.
from www.amazon.com
the remote can control up to 7 components and comes with a manual and an instruction dvd, but the remote is so easy to program i didn't need to refer to the dvd at all, but it's a nice support

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Positives: Nice Affordability, Good Functionality, Easy To Use, Any Device Controlled By Remote

Sony RM-VL600

$19.00 Est. at Amazon

from swardh from Northern California, www.circuitcity.com
it came with clear, definiitive instructions.
from char from Birmingham, AL, www.circuitcity.com
after i still had problems with the replacement, i read further into the instruction book and found a very important statement.
from RonB from Lakeland, FL, www.circuitcity.com
the instructions were very easy to understand.
from www.amazon.com
it's easy to get the remote to learn buttons from the stock remotes if you follow the instructions in the manual.
from www.amazon.com
i "taught" it by aiming it at the device as the clear, well written instructions said, and i had it!

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Positives: Great Affordability, Easy To Use, Excellent Programmability, Any Device Controlled By Remote

Logitech Harmony 890 LCD

$411.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?easy to set up, easy to use what's not so great:?starting instructions vague "i bought this remote because all my components are hidden in a closet.
from WayneD from Palmdale, CA., www.circuitcity.com
setting up the rf reciever was a lttle tricky as the instructions leave a little to be desired, but i got it all working and the wife loves it!!
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the instructions should state clearly that you should program the remote first then disconnect it and connect the rf unit.
from www.amazon.com
following the excellent instructions, it was very easy to set up all my video and music equipment to be controlled by this remote.
from www.amazon.com
the above probably sounds daunting, but actually if you just go for the ride and follow the carefully worded and simple instructions, this remote is like a wonder of the world.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Excellent Functionality, Good Affordability, LCD

Logitech Harmony 880 Universal

$130.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it is a simple setup, just put the cd into the computer, follow the instructions & connect your remote through a usb port.
from www.amazon.com
this remote is very easy to setup, just install the software on your pc, connect the remote to the pc and follow the simple on screen instructions.
from www.amazon.com
give yourself time to flip through the instructions, play around with the computer page, and then test out what you've downloaded onto the remote.
from www.amazon.com
heaven help you if you lost the remote commander's 50+ page instruction manual!
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heck, even my girlfriend was able to use it with no instruction whatsoever.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Nice Functionality, Excellent Affordability, LCD

Universal RFS200 LCD

Universal Remote Control RFS200 LCD Remote Control

$102.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
this is one drawback of this product, you have to read the instructions.
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it came with instructions on dvd, but i did not even open it.
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the thing that makes it even better was the instructional dvd.
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as some others have noted, the instruction manual doesn't spend as much time as they could explaining all the options within the macro capability, but i figured everything out to the point where i
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set up of macros is not intuitive buit can easily be done with the instruction manual.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Excellent Affordability, Long Battery Life, Any Device Controlled By Remote

Logitech Harmony 1100 LCD Touchscreen

$452.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
just plug usb cord into the remote and computer and your given step by step instructions.
from www.amazon.com
if you have a computer, can install simple software, and follow clear and linear instructions, then you can program and make use of these remotes in measures of minutes, rather than hours.
from www.amazon.com
since amazon does not permit disclosure of urls, check the harmony forum; i've posted the ips and instructions there.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Functionality, Comfortable, LCD Touchscreen

One For All URC8820

$16.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
if you follow the simple instructions, verbatim, you should have good results with this remote.
from www.amazon.com
instructions are clear; programming is not that hard
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this makes it much more challenging to program the remote, given that many pages of instructions and codes were missing.
from www.amazon.com
this remote was very easy to get used to and the instruction manual has easy step-by-step directions to set up each device and macro functions.

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Positives: Excellent Affordability, Great Functionality, Easy To Use, Any Device Controlled By Remote

Intermatic ZWAVE Handy Home Automation

$39.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
also the instructions for pairing this unit to the master are horrible.
from www.amazon.com
other reviews complained about the instructions, but for a z-wave device they weren't that bad compared to other z-wave items.

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Positives: Nice Programmability, Easy To Use, Compact, Broadcasting Type: RF

Logitech Harmony 785 LCD

$179.00 Est. at Amazon

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per the instructions i received i logged on the website and programmed the remote.
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just follow the instructions.
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my 5 year old son can manage just fine without any instruction.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Great Programmability, Excellent Functionality, Applicable Devices: TV, VCR, DVD Player, Receiver, LD Player

Universal Remote R20 MASTER CONTROL

$65.00 Est. at Amazon

from JJ from Miami, www.circuitcity.com
programming it takes some time and is not intuitive, though instructions are clear.
from www.amazon.com
the instruction book seems to have everything needed listed but for some reason i found it hard to follow and somewhat annoying to read.

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Positives: Good Functionality, Nice Programmability, Attractive Design, Any Device Controlled By Remote

EA Sports SRU8010/17

$74.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
while it does everything it's suppose to do, it's a bit complicated to set up due to confusing instructions.
from www.amazon.com
adding special functions was simple (once i realized to use the bottom ir not the top - reading the instructions would have saved me a couple minutes).

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Positives: Good Programmability, Good Functionality, Excellent Affordability, Type: Universal

Universal MX-350 LCD

Universal Remote Control MX-350 LCD Remote Control

$97.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
after several days of trying to get the program to download to the remote, no instructions where included, and a call to the seller, i contacted universal directly.
from www.amazon.com
first, no software included in the box, and the instructions for getting it are pretty cryptic.
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the remote does not ship with programming instructions.

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Positives: Excellent Programmability, Long Battery Life, Easy To Use, Applicable Devices: TV, VCR, DVD Player, CD Player, Cable\Satellite Receiver

Logitech Harmony 688 LCD

$140.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
even when it has problems getting everything turned on correctly, just hit the "help" button and it self corrects with easy to follow instructions.
from www.amazon.com
i wanted a universal remote that i could hand to a babysitter so s/he could watch tv or a video without a two-page list of instructions.
from www.amazon.com
some advanced functions (and some fundamental tivo functions) are hard to find or require customization..and even though i've found the instructions online for customizing some function buttons, i
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for the first time i am telling you not to follow the instructions!!
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they provided no instructions on removing the old software except to use windows install/remove (no file names specified).

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Positives: Easy To Use, Great Functionality, Compact, Applicable Devices: TV, VCR, DVD Player, Cable\Satellite Receiver, Amplifiers, CD Player

Draper Infrared

$52.00 Est. at Amazon

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also, follow the instruction for twisting the tail to give it right forward turn after you get the hang of flying level.
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no, the instructions are not going to please an english teacher but they were not difficult to decipher.
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the instructions for trim control are not very helpful.
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the instructions are also in about 4 point font, with no warranty and diagrams the size of a pin head.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Affordability, Good Functionality, Applicable Devices: Projector

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Best Remote Controls for Instruction

Intermatic HA101K

Logitech Harmony® One

Nikon ML-L3

Logitech Harmony 555 Universal LCD

Logitech Harmony 360 LCD

Logitech H550

Universal R7

Sony RM-VL600

Logitech Harmony 890 LCD

Logitech Harmony 880 Universal

Universal RFS200 LCD

Logitech Harmony 1100 LCD Touchscreen

One For All URC8820

Intermatic ZWAVE Handy Home Automation

Logitech Harmony 785 LCD

Universal Remote R20 MASTER CONTROL

EA Sports SRU8010/17

Universal MX-350 LCD

Logitech Harmony 688 LCD

Draper Infrared

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