But it took me less than a minute to try holding in that big fat "Main" button for a few seconds, and sure enough, this took me right back into the set-up screens. When I returned to resume set-up, the set-up screen was gone, replaced by the main screen that an end-user would see after the remote is completely set up. With several devices to add, it was unlikely that I would have an uninterrupted stretch of 30-45 minutes to configure the remote. I almost got stuck when I took an extended break during the configuration.
#URC REMOTE REVIEWS MANUAL#
I had resolved to not consult the owner's manual for this review, and I made it pretty far along without doing so. Just buy yourself four (or eight) good hybrid rechargeable NiMH batteries and a good AA charger and you'll be in business. But considering the problems Logitech has had with these charging base stations, I'm glad the URC remote works with standard AA batteries instead. Unlike some of the more expensive Logitech remotes, the URC Digital R50 lacks a charging station and rechargeable batteries. And even in this challenging set-up, the remote did pretty well. The R50 can store up to 18 devices in its beefy on-board memory so it was certainly up to the task.
#URC REMOTE REVIEWS CODE#
With over a dozen devices, many of which are new models, I thought this would give the R50's built in code database a run for its money. I decided to run the R50 through its paces in my primary review system. But what sets this little guy apart from similar remotes from Logitech and others is that the R50 doesn't need an internet connection, nor even a computer, in order to get it configured - it comes with all the device codes you need built in (at least in theory). Fortunately there are inexpensive alternatives available to the URC branded batteries and accessories for use with the URC MX-980 remote.The battery for the URC MX-980 remote is the same size and rating as a Fuji NP-60 or Kodak KLIC-5000 battery, which can be purchased for as little as $4-5 with shipping and decent user reviews.The URC original battery included with the MX-980 is 1100 mAh / 3.7V,while replacement batteries deliver 1200 mAh in the $4.50 range delivered:eForCity Replacement Standard Battery for Kodak KLIC-5000 Kodak DX6490 DX7440 LS420 LS443 LS633 Z730, FinePix 50i F401 F401to 1800 mAh for $6.60 with Super Saver shipping:Maximal Power DB FUJ NP60 Replacement Battery for Fuji NP-60 for CameraIf you want to charge a spare battery while using the remote control, an external battery wall charger can be delivered in the $4 range:AC Wall Charger + In Car Adapter for Kodak KLIC-5000 BatteryMany other options exist on Amazon searching for these equivalent battery models (taken from the 1800 mAh listing above), rely on user reviews to weed out weak batteries:Fuji NP-60, Kodak KLIC-5000, Casio NP-30, Olypmus Li-20B, Pentax D-Li2, Samsung SLB-1037/1137, Panasonic CGA-S301/S302A, Ricoh DB-40, Toshiba PDR-BT3, Yaesu FNB-82Note that searches for Fuji NP-60 also return Casio NP-60 (not just the equivalent Casio NP-30) batteries which have a small tab protruding from one end of the battery, so just verify the listings as you browse are Fuji NP-60 or Kodak KLIC-5000 compatible.I purchased one of the 1200 mAh generic batteries more than a year ago and it still provides the equivalent power between charges as the original URC battery provided when it was working well.With its bright colorful LCD screen on top, and logically laid out hard buttons below, the URC Digital R50 looks like it means business.
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