Bel Canto DAC2.5 with Apple TV 4K


I recently upgraded our home theater with a Bel Canto DAC2.5, REF500S amp and Legacy Studio HDs. They replaced a Yamaha YSP-3050 sound bar. Great improvement in sound!

The theater source is an Apple TV 4K. The Apple TV has the facility to learn the volume up/down commands from third-party IR remotes, which it did fine with the original Yamaha. However, it is having issues learning the Bel Canto commands, won't take.

Does anyone have experience with this, or with using any universal remote with the Bel Canto DAC2.5? Welcome any feedback. Thanks!
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