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thanks for all the replies, the reason i wanted to use my sony remote is cause i only have 1 remote for 2 recievers (lost one), so i guess im gonna have to break down and buy a new remote, i was trying to not spend anymore money, lol. anyways thanks again for all the replies.

cdman

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thanks for all the replies, the reason i wanted to use my sony remote is cause i only have 1 remote for 2 recievers (lost one), so i guess im gonna have to break down and buy a new remote, i was trying to not spend anymore money, lol. anyways thanks again for all the replies.

cdman

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I'm surprised no one with your same Sony didn't chime in with a couple codes to try...This is usually what happens, someone will say you can't then another will chime in with a code that works. I don't have any exposure to your particular remote to comment, but before you spend any money I would do a keyword search here, at remotecentral, in AVSForums, in SatelliteGuys, and on DBSTalk...I think I have seen Echostar codes for Sony remotes discussed more than once. Here's one to try: 0775 or 1313, just remember the host receiver would need to be set to remote address 1.


There are a lot of inexpensive universal remotes that will work with a E* receiver, somehow this went off topic a bit by suggesting universal solutions most people can't afford.

If all else fails you can buy a replacement 1.5 Blue Button remote, I see the Dishstore has them cheaper that you can buy them direct from Dish...Having replaced more than one myself I wish I knew that previously.

Jason

http://www.dbstalk.com/search.php?searchid=407055

http://www.satelliteguys.us/search.php?searchid=287653

http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/mboard/search.cgi?start=rc-sony&num=0&terms=code+for+Dish+301&author=&forum=rc-sony&file=220038611247&wc=1&mm=&tt=3292&dt=365&ba=0&sm=0

hey thanks for the reply, i think what im gonna do is get a learning remote to hopefully control all of my stuff. i have a tv, dvd/vcd combo, stereo, and the dish reciever, i am wondering what would be the best thing for me cause i dont really want to spend alot of money. thanks in advance

cdman

There a lot of choices available in aftermarket remote controls, ranging from simple $15 "universal" remotes to $1000+ uber-remotes and everything in between.

If you haven't done so I would suggest visiting RemoteCentral. It is one of the best sites available on the subject of remote controls. There is a section with reviews of quite a few remotes. There are articles on the subject, the "Clicker Picker", and of course the forums.

Your remote control is your primary interface with your television/home theater setup. If you had spent, for example, $500 on your setup it would not make sense to purchase a remote costing much more than $40-$50.

If, however your system consists of multiple devices (HDTV, HD sat receiver, sat dvr, dvd player, cd player, HT receiver) costing several thousand dollars it's a lot easier to justify the cost of more expensive remote. Especially if the remote is capable of supporting macros to automate complex power/input sequences. Press one button and the TV turns on, HT receiver turns on, satellite receiver turns on, TV switches to satellite receiver input and HT receiver switches to satellite receiver input.

be aware that the remote for the 311 has more codes programmed into it than the remote for the 301. For instance, my 311 (3.1) remote can control my Aiwa stereo, but my 301 (1.5) remote cannot.