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How do I program my remote control?
For remotes that have blue arrow and Select buttons and 4 separate mode buttons (SAT TV VCR AUX):

*If you start this procedure and at any time do not press a button within 20 seconds, the remote will end the procedure automatically. Simply start over again.

Press and hold the desired mode button (about three seconds) until all mode keys light up, then release.
Use the number pad buttons to enter the three-digit number corresponding to the equipment (click here to view remote codes). The light will blink off after each digit is entered and then return to a steady light.
Press the POUND (#) button. If the code entered is valid for the remote, the mode light flashes three times.
To verify the code works, try several functions for that equipment.

For remotes that have one Mode button at the top:

*If you start this procedure and at any time do not press a button within 20 seconds, the remote will end the procedure automatically. Simply start over.

With the desired equipment on, press and release the Mode button until the light flashes behind the correct mode.
Using the tip of a pen or the eraser on a pencil, press the address button.
Enter the code (see links to find your code below) on the remote's numbered keypad for the equipment.
Press the Address button. If the code entered is valid for the remote, the mode light flashes three times.
To verify the code works, try several functions for that equipment. Some codes may provide partial functions or respond differently than the button's titled function. Try the other codes listed for that device until you find one that offers more complete functionality.

Click here for codes for remotes with blue buttons.

Click here for codes for remotes with gray buttons.

Click here for codes for platinum (DVR) remotes.

I have tried all the codes to program my remote, what else can I do?
If the codes provided do not work, you can try a Power Scan. Here are some simple tips before you begin:

When starting a Power Scan after previously entering the code manually, first reprogram the remote to 500 using the remote for a TV or VCR or 0000 for the AUX mode. This will give you quicker and more consistent results. Once the device powers off, press the # button or the address button depending on the type of remote you have. Manually turn on the device you are trying to program before you begin the Power Scan. If the scan powers the device off, but does not give full function, re-start scan mode and continue (for example, there are dozens of RCA TV codes). Not all devices are supported, and many will only give you basic functions. If performing the Power Scan correctly then it should not take more than six minutes to find the code.

If you are performing a Power Scan in AUX mode, the steps you should follow are below:

Hold down the AUX button so all buttons light up.
Enter in prefix 0=TV, 1=VCR, 2=AUX device (i.e., DVD, stereo amplifier, etc.).
Press the * button.
Press Power then press the Up button like you would with a regular Power Scan.
Once the device powers off, press the # button or the address button depending on the type of remote you have.
If you start this procedure and at any time do not press a button within 20 seconds, the remote will end the procedure automatically. Simply start over again.

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