The Philips SRU6061/37 is a universal remote control that can operate up to 6 devices. It also contains some advanced feature buttons that other basic remote controls don't include. Some advanced features include: advanced PIP, access to on screen satellite channel guide, and volume/Mute punchthrough. There is no manual needed and no codes to look up to program the control as it can learn the IR codes from another remote. It can also learn specific features from existing remotes from its IR learning capabilities. Finally, with it's programmable sleep function, you can set the TV to automatically turn off anytime from 1 to 99 minutes.