In response to "Re: STR-DE1015G" by Denny Alford on 31/10/98 22:12:08:

I recently purchased the RM-AV2000 but did not read your message until after I had purchased it and found it did not work with the Sony STR-DE1015G. After spending a few hours trying everything I could thibk of (including reading the manual!) I broke down and called Sony. They informed me that the STR-DE1015G uses a "proprietary two way IR control" and that there was NO universal remote, including their own RM-AV2000 that would work with the receiver.

Frustrated beyond belief, I was able to return my Sony STR-DE1015G to the store where I purchased it 3 weeks ago. I consider myself extremely lucky that they were able to do this for me, considering the poor range of the stock remote that comes with the STR-DE1015G. I hated to part with the receiver (bought a new Onkyo with similar functionality that IS compatable with the RM-AV2000)but the whole point was to make the entire setup "family compatable". Not to mention that the RM-AV2000 is a cool remote with excellent range.