Getting TCM 238558 Working with DAV-S400 in absence of original RM-SS400

So I had an old TCM 238558 universal remote control lying around and a SONY DAV-S400 without its original RM-SS400 controller that I am  using as a 5.1 surround amp.

I found a site (in German) that included the instructions for programming the universal remote and a link to some of its codes.

On the codes page in SONY section for similar universal remotes Tevion MD81302/TCM 231456 we have a selection of codes.

The only one that worked was 0986

For the lazy:

1. Hold the setup button for 3 seconds
2. Press the category you want to program for example the "dvd" button at the top. An led will indicate that it is selected.
3. Enter the code 0986
4. All lights will go out. Pressing the power button should now power on the device.

Buttons that work regarding sound control:

• Green button- change information displayed on the front of the dvd player between sound mode and input selected
• Volume up/Down
• AV selects the sound inputs

Unfortunately sound function modes are not selectable: There is no button to select between Normal surround, virtual surround and the many other modes but the device seems to remember the last one selected anyway.

If you want play DVDs many other buttons will probably work (for example I found the play button to change mode to DVD and attempt to play the disk)

Leave a comment if you find any other code combos that work.

Enjoy!