Sony STR-DA555ES surround receiver need remote

[klem kedidelhopper]

I had this receiver given to me without the remote. I just got it
working and I've learned that the remote that goes with this unit is a
special two way unit with an LCD window. It is also quite expensive
and apparently a real POS. The model number of the remote is RM-TP502.
I think that you need the LCD screen for surround setup and things
like loudness and bass boost. Is there another way to do these things
or do I absolutely need this particular remote? Someone has used ones
on Ebay for 56.00. The receiver is 13 years old. That seems pretty
expensive for an obsolete remote. If I have to have this remote does
anyone know where I might be able to find one more reasonably priced
or could I get away with a substitute that will allow me to access all
the functions? Thanks, Lenny

 

[N_Cook]

klem kedidelhopper <captainvideo462009@gmail.com> wrote in message
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I had this receiver given to me without the remote. I just got it
working and I've learned that the remote that goes with this unit is a
special two way unit with an LCD window. It is also quite expensive
and apparently a real POS. The model number of the remote is RM-TP502.
I think that you need the LCD screen for surround setup and things
like loudness and bass boost. Is there another way to do these things
or do I absolutely need this particular remote? Someone has used ones
on Ebay for 56.00. The receiver is 13 years old. That seems pretty
expensive for an obsolete remote. If I have to have this remote does
anyone know where I might be able to find one more reasonably priced
or could I get away with a substitute that will allow me to access all
the functions? Thanks, Lenny

I have this situation with a video projector , no R/C , no full function
replacement one available. There is a backstop of using RS232 linkup, the
hex codes are in the manual. Perhaps a control pad for something else will
do rather than a complete pc , just needs hex for numbers 0 to 1 and letter
r

I will explore the few front panel control buttons + control lines with a
diode to see if its possible to construct a more complete control matrix .
Probably will come up with error codes. Any URL for ideas of getting around
this perenial problem?