Dealmonger Product Review - Evolve RD1300 Universal Remote

Features:
Controls 4 Devices
Back-lit LCD screen
Auto Code Search -- select the type of device you need to set up and Guide Remote will search for the right code.
Code Verification -- lets you recall the codes for each device in setup
Two Programmable Macro Keys -- each macro keys let you send a set of commands containing up to 32 steps with a single key press.
Punch-Through -- gives you the ability to control specific functions of two different devices without being in the active mode for each device.
Record Safety -- optionally requires a double press of key to prevent accidental recording
Light button to make keys glow, great for watching movies in the dark
Requires 4 AA Batteries, not included

Product Review by Mark Monelli
Video Editing, Logo, and Animation by Matthew Monelli

Product manual link: Check the product link, here: http://www.dealmonger.com/assets/RD1300_Manual.pdf

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Universal Remote
• Advanced Macro
• Macro
• Home Theater
• Remote Control

[lgbtTV4]

Can this learn codes? I have components that aren't in the databases of other universal remotes so I've always had to search for the most similar models (wasting LOTS of time), and functions were always missing. Even my Logitech, which has an extensive updated online database, can't find them.

For example: Pioneer 640HS DVD recorder, Pioneer 510HS DVD recorder, Pioneer 810HS DVR, Western Digital Media Player.

Can this learn codes? Is the database/firmware updatable? Thanks for any help.

[DJMonger1]

@lgbtTV4 This cannot learn codes nor be updated through a database/firmware, it does however have a code search in case the series of codes that you enter does not control the device. For more info, check the product link i put in the description of this video.

[lgbtTV4]

@DJMonger1 Many thanks for the quick and honest reply. I'll probably end up getting one for my parents, who don't have advanced needs.

PS - great pants!

[DJMonger1]

@lgbtTV4 This video was done shortly after the bears loss, those pants were supposed to help them win! Now they will sit in my drawer until next season :(

[lgbtTV4]

Since the download service no longer works, does the LCD display do anything? i.e. does it show codes, what device is selected, instructions, macro steps, etc?

If the LCD display does nothing, can we turn it off to save energy? I've never seen another remote that needs 4AAs besides my Logitech, which has a functional backlit display. All my other remotes use 2 AAs.

Thanks for any help.

[DJMonger1]

@lgbtTV4 It just displays 'download guide', doesn't display anything else. you may be able to turn it off, i know you can change the amount of time the light stays on when you hit the light button. However it doesn't stay lit up or anything normally, it just shows download guide in Analog characters. 4 AA's will just make the remote last longer.

[DJMonger1]

@syw3 your welcome :)

[syw3]

thanks - pretty informative.

[syw3]

thanks - pretty informative.

[DJMonger1]

@Haeinscute , my first Video, we actually used my Evo 4G phone and had to put in a bunch of lighting (non-professional). It will be a lot better for our next review, thanks for the comments!