Programming the Universal Remote Control to a Sanyo Soundbar

Sanyo soundbars come with subwoofers that provide deep bass. They are compact, making it easy to place them in a room. Connecting them with other devices is a bit tricky, but you can do it by following a series of steps. 

Usually, they come with a remote control, but you can also set it up with a universal remote. Here are the steps in this guide.

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Programming the Universal Remote Control for a Sanyo Soundbar

Programming a universal remote could be tiresome if you don’t know the exact method to do so. Here is an easy process to set the remote for your soundbar:

setting up Sanyo soundbar
  1. Turn on the soundbar and direct the remote towards the soundbar.
  2. Press the “Menu” button on the universal remote control.
  3. Go to the “Settings” and select “Program Remote” there.
  4. You will find the option of choosing your device.
  5. If a small light starts blinking 4 times, you have correctly done the process. You can add the codes now.

To ensure the remote is working correctly with the soundbar, you can check the function keys. If they are still working, then you have done the process right. Otherwise, you may have to repeat the process with a different code.

Setting up the Codes for Sanyo Soundbar Remote

If the exact method of programming a universal remote control doesn’t work for you, you can set up the Universal Remote Control codes for Sanyo. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Select and hold the “Program” button on the remote until you see a small LED light.
  2. Then press “Soundbar”.
  3. Add the codes by adding them one by one until you see the LED light flashing from the remote.
  4. This light will indicate whether or not you have added the correct code.

Checking if Sanyo Remote can Act as Universal Remote Control

You can control all types of devices with a universal remote control. However, not all remote controls are universal Remotes [1]. Therefore, it is good to check the remote before the programming. Here’s how you will check your Sanyo remote:

Sanyo Roku TV remote

Check the remote if it has options like SET or MODE, then it will be a universal remote which you can use for many purposes.

Alternative Methods

Here are some alternative ways to program the remote for Sanyo Soundbar:

Using ATT Remote

You can also use ATT RC7X remote control for your soundbar. Here is how to program it:

  1. Go to the Menu.
  2. Select Settings from the menu.
  3. Press “Settings and Help” and choose “Remote Control.”
  4. Now select “Audio Device” and select soundbar.

Using DirecTV Remote Control

Here are some simple steps to program the remote for your soundbar:

  1. Turn on the soundbar and press the Vol. Up button from the remote.
  2. Select AV1/AV2.
  3. Select and press “Mute & Select” till it starts blinking.
  4. Add the 3-Digit code (991).
  5. Now enter three and select the “Volume Up” button.
  6. Hold the remote in front of the soundbar and select the “Channel Up” button.
  7. If the volume changes, then you’ve selected the correct code.
  8. If it does not change, repeat the process using the 993 as code in place of 991.
setting up universal remote

Code Search with Comcast Remote

  1. Turn on the soundbar and choose Aux.
  2. Select and press the Setup key. Release it if it blinks two times.
  3. Now add 9913 code and wait till the Aux key blinks.
  4. Select the Power key while holding the remote in front of the Sanyo soundbar.
  5. Hold the Channel up key till the soundbar turns off, then select the Setup button.
  6. The Aux key will blink again.

With Xfinity Remote

  1. Choose the “Select” key and press it for a few seconds.
  2. Enter the 3-Digit code 993.
  3. Hold the Aux button.
  4. Hold “Setup” and wait for the light to blink twice. 
  5. Enter the 3-Digit code, 993.
(Want a seamless configuration for your television? Here is the best way to setup your Sanyo tv properly)

3-Digit Codes

  • 611
  • 661
  • 683
  • 627
  • 590

5-Digit Codes

  • 30531
  • 30189
  • 10159
  • 20035
  • 20047
  • 21781
  • 20000
  • 21593
  • 20149
  • 30531
  • 10051
  • 20593

DirecTV Codes

  • 11142
  • 10208
  • 10339
  • 10154
  • 10088

Comcast Xfinity Codes

  • 10159
  • 10154

If you want to learn more about programming universal remote control for various brands, you can check the following pages too: 

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Willie Greer
Willie Greer
Willie Greer is the founder of The Product Analyst. A cinephile, he has made it a personal quest to achieve the awesomest home theater possible. He now shares what he has learned through the years on the site, and has enlisted the help of tech-savvy colleagues in providing more insight about today’s most sought-after gadgets.