I lost my remote

if the power light comes on but the screen stays black, then your TV might be on the wrong input Channel. for example: you switch inputs when you play games or watch dvds vs. watching regular tv. Try to change the input

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Look on side of TV for inputs.
Yes, a universal will work.

Unfortunately you will not be able to switch input.
I also have a Sharp, I have tried 5 different universal remotes. None will switch input. I guess that function is not provided properly.
Good luck!

so about universal remote controls:

YOU SHOULD FIRST READ THE USER MANUAL OF THE SPECIFIC UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL. ( i myself have an universal remote control and i lost its manual and appliance code table... so i can`t do anything with it.... )

1. each universal remote control has its own table with supported TVs, DVDs, STEREOs, VCRs etc.
2. For each brand of equipment (e.g.: Samsung TV, Phillips STEREO, Sony VCR) the universal remote control has a set of codes which you must input in the universal remote control and see how good it works; keep the code whith which the universal remote control that does the most.
3. There is also a quick search mode where you keep the SET button pressed for X seconds or press the SET button and the appliance you want to control or press SET button and input a code that defines the type of appliances you want to control and hit the power button each 2-3 seconds. if the appliance reacts then press any other button.

i don't if this will help but some remotes use the 0 for av then select any other number to return to tv

well, i got a one for all remote from a wal mart or some where else, and i have a sylvania tv. it works for my tv. might want to look into that. www.oneforall.com

You are going to have to order a origanal remote that came with the TV to do this because the universal remote does not have the game mode feature! Go to www.remotes.com to order yours!
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I own a One-for-All universal remote, and my booklet says the setup code for a Curtis Mathes TV (without a built-in DVD or VCR) is one of the following numbers: 0030, 0047, 0054, 0060, 0093, 0145, 0154, 0166, 0451, 0702. I can not guarantee these numbers will work with your remote, but it is worth a try.

the sony rm-v310 universal remote solved my problem. its about 15 bucks and worked on my symphonic 20" tv. bestbuy should have one.

Go buy another one at Bestbuy. They give you the book on codes too!