How can I get a Dish DVR VIP622 remote to control the power and Volume control on a S

[Hawkseyes]

How can I get a Dish DVR VIP622 remote to control the power and Volume control on a Sony STR-DG600? From reading other post I think I need to change the Command Mode between AV2 to AV1 but I am not use how to do this. I can't find anything in my manual or in the menus in setup. Any idea's?

On the VIP622 remote I use the TV button to turn on my Panasonic Plasma, works fine. The TV is just a monitor so I use the Sony AV STR-DG600 for all sound. I am trying to use the AUX to control the STR-DG600 AV receiver's power and volume so I don't need to juggle two remotes.

I've read the Sony AV STR-DG600 receive manual at lest ten times, and I can't find anything about changing AV2 back to AV1.

I have entered the Sony AV codes manually and using he search button without any luck getting it setup on the VIP622 remote. All the info I find about this problem refers to older AV receivers, nothing about any newer AV receiver in the DG series.

I'll keep e-mailing Sony, maybe one day I will get a response back.

Thanks for the help guys
Hawk

 

[SmityWhity]

I'm not familiar with all that Sony equipment, and basically - I don't know. But while you are experimenting and waiting on a professional answer, here's a thought or two.

In the ViP 622 User's Guide, on Pages 80 - 81, it describes how to set up Audio/Video devices; and using the remote to control the volume through the A/V device instead of the TV.

Starting on Page 75:
(1) You will program the TV using the TV MODE button.
(2) Then program the AUX MODE button to control the A/V device using Sony codes from Page 130. Don't for get to precede the code with a 2 for Tuner or Amplifier.
(3) Then follow steps on bottom of Page 80 and top of Page 81 to switch the volume control.

I also know that a lot of Sony devices have special connections to interconnect the various components used in an Audio/Video setup. I don't know if that is your issue or not, but I thought this cabling was only so that you could point the remote at any of your devices to control any other devices, that the IR signal was picked up by one gadget and transferred to the other via cable. ??

 

[Hawkseyes]

I found a way to change AV modes. It works for the power and volume.

How to change the command mode setting on the stereo receiver.

Follow this procedure to change the command mode of the stereo receiver.

1. On the front of the stereo receiver, press and hold the INPUT MODE button.
2. While holding the INPUT MODE button, press the POWER (I/O) button.

NOTE: The command mode changes between C.MODE.AV1 and C.MODE.AV2 each time the POWER (I/O) button is pressed while holding the INPUT MODE button.

It was on the Sony F/A page BUT once you change modes the remote for
the receiver in longer works.

Thanks for the help
Hawk

 

[freshwater]

I have the same problem ,but mine is SONY HT-DDW830 and I can not control the power/volume button from my DISH 622. I am soon changing to Panasonic plasma 50PH9UK and i need to figure this out.

I tried inputting all the codes from 622 book for Sony.

I even tried input mode and power mode.

 

[gbjbany]

I gave up trying to get my sony home theatre , 622 and tv all to work off the 622 remote and ended up with a harmony 880.
Doesnt answer your question but might solve your problem as i think sony's are just plain hard to get working. Perhaps taking this approach might be less stressful. Good Luck

 

[freshwater]

Call the DISH folks and they told me they have no knowledge if i can program other Recievers with their remote, I am not a bit surprise with this answer, their technical skills are at lowest scale of all techs I talked to.

Well finally I get hold of a sony tech who told me that my Reciever dont need the AV2 to AV1 change and it should except the 622 code.

So I tried again and this time I Finally got it.

1) Press and hold the desired (AUX)mode button (about three seconds) until all mode keys light up, then release.

2) Use the number pad buttons to enter 2 + the three-digit number (2+730). The light will blink off after each digit is entered and then return to a steady light. Press the POUND (#) button. If the code entered is valid for the remote, the mode light flashes three times.

3) Try powering off, it should power off the tuner.Power on again and try to adjust the volume