SYMPHONIC model ST419E LOST Remote ~ NO INPUT ~ RCA Universal won't work!

SOURCE: no input channels

Universal remote control are normally programmed for basic functions, ie. chennel up down, volume up down, numbers, etc. This is even written in the manual that they do not guarantee that all functionality can be used. Here are your options: 1. Try all the codes that match your TV, there is a slim chance that the other code have the functionality that you need. 2. Buy the original model remote control. 3. If you know of someone that have the same TV, buy a universal remote control with 'learning' function and copy the signal from the original remote control. I have the same problems before. Now I use my Casio wrist remote control to copy the special functions such as A/V so that even if the original remote control is lost, I can still use these functionality

SOURCE: I own a symphonic 27" television

I had this problem on a symphonic 27 inch TV I just bought from a friend who no longer had a remote. The thing with the menu and buttons on the front of the TV doesn't actually change the TV to true game mode. I don't know what it acutally does, but it isn't really in game mode. When it is in true "game mode" you can't change the channels until you turn game mode off. What I did was bought a universal remote (a specific one that someone told me about) for 8 bucks at walmart and I was then able to switch to game mode with the Input select on the remote. The remote I bought that actually worked is this one: http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Magnavox-PM435S-4-Device-Universal/dp/B00006686A/ref=acc_glance_ce_ai_-2_1_tit/002-3174824-8273629
Make sure you look at it before you buy it and make sure it has a button that specifically says "input" on it. I know that some of the universal remotes don't have an input select button or one that doesn't work. As long as you get a Philips-Magnavox that has that button, you should be ok. Much better solution that paying 30 bucks for a new remote specifically for the TV. Hope this helps.

SOURCE: need codes to control symphonic 27

1. These instructions come from the RCA website. The crucial step is to keep pressing the reverse button.
2. Turn on the component (the tv, dvd, etc).
3. Hold the TV (or DVD) button and the on/off button at the same time. It will stay lit.
4. Press the play button every five seconds until the component turns off.
   • Each time the Play button is pressed, the illuminated ON-OFF button blinks ten times and a block of 10 codes is sent to your component. This process continues until all the codes in the Code Lists have been searched. If the component has not turned off after all codes have been searched, the illuminated ON-OFF button blinks four times, turns off, and the Auto Code Search Entry method is exited.
5. When the component turns off, press and release the REVERSE button, then wait two seconds to see if the component turns on again.
6. If the component does not respond, continue to press the REVERSE button EVERY TWO SECONDS UNTIL THE COMPONENT TURNS ON again. This will isolate the correct code in the last block of codes sent. Each time the REVERSE button is pressed, the illuminated ON-OFF button blinks.
   • If the REVERSE button is accidentally pressed after the component responds, press and release the FORWARD button. Wait two seconds to see if the component turns off again.
7. To save the new code, press and release the STOP button.
8. The illuminated ON-OFF button turns off. You must press the STOP button to save the code.

• Turn on TV
• Hold in the TV button and the ON/OFF button until the ON/OFF button stays lit
• Press the PLAY button every 5 seconds until the device turns off
• Press the REVERSE button every 2 seconds until the device turns on
• Press the STOP button to lock in the code...the remote should work now.
• Important to press reverse button every 2 seconds, not just once.

SOURCE: Lost Remote

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