One of the best AV receivers for surround sound is a Yamaha.
No, the dish network remote only has those codes. If you want to control everything, get a Logitech Harmony remote.
The Yamaha R-S700 is their best stereo receiver with Sirius satellite capability. It is not a surround receiver.
The Direct TV remote cannot control Surround receivers. It can only control TV sets. If you want to control everything with one, look at the Logitech Harmony remotes.
The best wireless surround sound systems available as of 2013 include the Rocketfish Wireless Speaker, Schooners II and the Yamaha Wireless Speakers. You can purchase these items online from retailers such as Amazon.
Surround Sound was invented in 1843
Theres no code
Sound bars are not made to span the entire width of a TV this big. You will get better results using dedicated left, center and right speakers, along with remote surround speakers and a powered subwoofer. If you need to use a soundbar for space or esthetic reasons, the Yamaha Soundbar systems are the best.
Sony, Bose, Yamaha, Logitech, VIZIO, and Samsung are just a few companies that offer wireless surround sound products. These can be purchased at most electronic stores, and online at Amazon.
If you cannot find your remote to your TV, I would suggest that you could get up and turn off the TV with the buttons on the side, front, or underneath, the TV.
check your surround sound if it has an HDMI or AV input jacks. if it has, then you are good to go. from your satellite receiver, attach the HDMI cable or AV cable. connect it to your surround sound. after connecting the satellite receiver box and surround sound, attach the HDMI or AV cable from the surround sound to your television.
It does support surround sound but its recommended to get an amplifier if you do so.