The programming is done easily within 5 minutes. Compared to remote control a Panasonic TV with satellite receiver / VCR you have less accurately target. If you want to see only the running program (no VCR functions), the remote control is much more pleasant than the original remote control. The big red button turns on the TV, the small button below the video recorder. The AV button activates the satellite receiver input of the TV. The star key turns off the sound when the phone rings. the two volume buttons operate the TV, the station selection buttons the satellite receiver. All in just one operating level. Well, if one is at home, the complex remotes do not like. Before buying you should look at the other Seki-Fernbdienungen. The are very well thought out and possibly more appropriate, if you have any additional requests than those mentioned.