JVC LT-32P679 LCD HDTV Review - Remote Control

The JVC LT-32P679 is a large slab of black plastic that's studded with buttons and does not feel very comfortabl in your hand. On the plus side it can be used as a universal remote.

Ergonomics & Durability (4.6)
The JVC LT-32P679's remote is the same size and shape as the one we saw on the JVC Procision LT-47X899, which means its large, bulky and not very comfortable. Basically a large slab of black plastic balance at neutral is decent but move your hand up or down the remote to reach other buttons and you find it quickly becomes unbalanced. It's also mode of rather slick plastic and doesn't offer much contouring to make it easier to hold. This means its easier to drop, and although we aren't particularly worried about the durability as it feels solid the increased chance of droppage is a concern. The buttons themselves are made of rather soft rubbery plastic and provide reasonable key travel but not much tactile feedback when pressed. We weren't impressed by the JVC Procision LT-47X899's remote and this holds true with the JVC LT-32P679's remote.

Button Layout & Use (5.25)
The JVC LT-32P679's remote is absolutely covered with buttons. The sheer size of the remote means that those with small hands might need to stretch to reach the volume and channel buttons when holding the remote at neutral, but this shouldn't be a problem for those with larger hands. The directional pad and surrounding menu navigation buttons are within easy reach at neutral. You will need to shift your hand to reach almost any other button including the keypad, input controls and power buttons above and the playback controls below. As we mentioned above shifting your hand along the remote definitely unbalances you so this is not very comfortable. We particularly noticed this when trying to change the channel using the keypad. We were happy with the angle at which the remote can control the TV, this should not be an issue.

Programming & Flexibility (6.0)
The JVC LT-32P679 can be used as a universal remote for your other home theatre devices. There's a helpful table at the back of the manual with the codes for most popular manufacturers and clear instructions on how to program the remote to work with other devices.