I am using the Radio Shack 15-1994 Remote. I have all Sony equipment (TV, 2 VCRs, DVD, DB930 Receiver, 2 DirecTV receivers). The two DirecTV receivers are the A3 and A4. The code to turn off all Sony equipment is 621. This works for all the equipment except for the A4. I really need the code to turn this SAT receiver OFF (not the PowerON/PowerOFF code). Does anyone know how to do this?

Thanks.

The 621 code is a generic "system off" signal. Not all devices respond to it (for instance my DVD player did, but not my receiver or older television). What you need is the specific "DSS power off" signal, however I don't have the 1994 code number for that.

Very Odd. I have the exact same receivers. I use a Cinema7 in the main theater room and code 621 turns off the SAT-A4 reliably. I use another Cinema7 in the bedroom with the code 621 to turn off the SAT-A3 reliably. It may just be some subtle difference in you model/date. I know sony removed (left out) the discretes from the newer A50 receiver. It could be that they actually started on late model A4s.

BTW, in both Cinemas I use the device code 0639 for Sony SAT receivers.

On a whim, try the code 109 for discrete OFF. It's the "reduced" form of code 621.

Good luck,

Dave

OK, I made an error. I have an A4 and an A50 receiver. The 621 code works great with the A4. However, the A50 is a part of the home theater and that is what I want to control with the remote. The A50 receiver has dolby digital and that is why it is a part of the home theater. David, do you know why Sony left out the discrete code for OFF and ON on the A50? I can't believe how they ruined this receiver. They also left off the S-link interface, which it the only reason why I need a universal remote in the first place.

Thanks.
Dan

Yup, the A50 has no discrete codes. Why? Because. Sony don't give reasons -- officially they don't even know what discrete codes are.

I have absolutely no idea why Sony does anything. I think "reducing" the features of the A50 was a HUGE mistake. Yes, the A50 works. It does NOT integrate very easily in a home theater (mutli-source) setup where a universal remote is used.

BTW, I'm guessing you actually have a SAT-A3 and a SAT-A50. My SAT-A4 does dolby digital with either optical or coaz outputs. I'd suggest trading your SAT-A50 back in for a SAT-A4.

Perhaps someone who has both an A50 and an A4 can tell me what improvements, if any, are on the A50?

Dave