Let's just say I love my home-theater system. That said, I hate all those remote controls. There's one for TV, one for the sound system, one for the DVD recorder, one for my old VCR, and one for cable-TV. Sometimes it's a frustrating challenge to figure out which is which. What a pain! A new Sony Remote Control comes to the rescue! Exciting and convenient, the RM-VL610 controls up to 8 components, and with the One-touch system control, synchronizing operational status on remote and alternate components is done with ease. Also a Learning function for programming from other remotes. Being in the driver's seat of your living room sofa is made easy with the RM-VL610 Remote Control from Sony. Uses 2 AA Alkaline Batteries for up to 1-year operation Dual beam for longer distance Memory back-up DVD menu Picture in Picture PIP control where applicable Chantilly Pink, Shiraz Red and Sky Blue interchangeable color plates for black unit