hit the code search button, hold dpwn until light remains lite, then press and release the componet key that you want the remote to operate, then aim remote at the compont, and press the on off key once, keep remote aimed at the tv until it turns off, may take awile, as soon as it urns off, hit the enter button, within 3 seconds, and it will store the code to remote, goodluck
I have a Symphonic also and I was able to program it to watch TV using the dfirections on teh inside of the battery door. Try it! I can't get VCR to work though.