remote control differences and compatibility

[Jim S.]

I have a 5.3 IR remote for my 622 receiver which is showing its age. Some of the buttons are starting to take a few presses to work. I see 5.3 remotes going fairly cheap on ebay, but I also see a lot of newer remote models, some of which say that they're compatible with the 622. Would there be any advantage to getting a newer model of remote? If so, what's the newest one for the 622?

 

[MattG@DISH]

21.0 would be the way to go (I went through some hassle to get one for myself). I think they're the best simply because of the learning feature

All VIP receivers get a 20.0 or 21.0 as the replacement

 

[Teehar]

I have a 5.3 IR remote for my 622 receiver which is showing its age. Some of the buttons are starting to take a few presses to work. I see 5.3 remotes going fairly cheap on ebay, but I also see a lot of newer remote models, some of which say that they're compatible with the 622. Would there be any advantage to getting a newer model of remote? If so, what's the newest one for the 622?

I personally prefer the 21.0 remote.Its ir or uhf its also a learning remote which allows you to add commands from your tv remote etc.

 

[Tampa8]

Yep, 21.0.

 

[lakebum431]

Just make sure you DO NOT get a 32.0 remote. That is the 2Ghz remote and only works on the 922.

 

[Jim S.]

The 21.0, is that the one that lets you back up the remote configuration to the receiver, and vice-versa? If so, does either of those functions work with a 622, or just the 722?

 

[MattG@DISH]

The 21.0, is that the one that lets you back up the remote configuration to the receiver, and vice-versa? If so, does either of those functions work with a 622, or just the 722?

The backup feature is only available on the 722k/222k/922. The backup feature won't work on the 622, but you still get the learning feature which is my favorite part of the remote.

 

[Pepper]

Well dang. I was just searching for this because I got a couple 21.0 to replace my 5.3 and 6.3 that wouldn't "AUX" my new Sony A/V receiver. The programmability is great, but I was sure hoping to be able to save the settings from my 622. Oh well, another reason to upgrade.

 

[JM42]

Agree 21.0 is generally best. More preprogrammed codes plus the learning functions. I will say I seem to get better UHF distance/performance from 6.4 though.

 

[Jim S.]

I'm still wondering why the backup feature isn't made to work with the 622. Doesn't the 622 have an IR transmitter? I thought it did.