Rca model L42FHD37 REMOTE WILL NOT FUNCTION BEYOND 6 FEET. OTHER PROGRAMED REMOTES WILL NOT FUNCTION BEYOND 6 FEET. WHATS UP ?

"This TV utilizes new remote control signal codes and may not be compatible with your existing universal remote (e.g. satellite box remotes, cable box remotes, generic universal remotes, etc.). Over time, newer universal remote controls that become available should pick up the new TV codes."

Real RCA universal remotes (not all rebranded ones, though) will all code search, either a single button or comb. of 2 or 3 for automatic code search, go to the RCA or general remote wesites for rather complete code listings, or if not available for your model of remote use the specific procedure for code search (most all the Systemlink remotes have 1 button for setup, 1 for code search)- there are a some machines out there that have codes unavailable for the older remotes, the newer ones will access almost everything. Some of the OEM'd remotes manufactured by Thompson had the search function disabled or simply not connected to a button.

I found that these websites should have all the codes and instructions for most remotes
http://www.xdiv.com/remotes/
or http://www.remote-codes.com/

I helped a friend choose this TV at WalMart. Since I know of the remote issues with Directv, etc., I recommended that he get the Philips 6 in 1 Learning remote for $20. The learning part is the key. I believe it is so new that all stores may not have it yet. It is not on the web site. I have used the Philips learning remotes with 100% success. Give it a try, you can always return the remote (but I believe it will work).

With your model number at hand, check the RCA website for a later code list. If you are the exception, you might find one.
Most all remotes have a 'search' function that lets you scan through all of the available code sets but this feature will, in most cases, provide only minimal functionality such as Power, Volume and Channel.
In truth, there isn't any such thing as a 'universal' remote, including the 'learning' remotes; I have one of those and it is unable to 'learn' from either of my later sets' remotes. At best, these should be called (honestly) 'multi-brand.'  

Here is a link for the generic programing instructions for the RCA universal remotes. Scroll down the page for a list of device codes.
Let me know if this is what you were looking for.
http://www.thompsontv.com/rcarc.html

You need to replace your reciever

Get back to me with model and make of the remotes themselves, I'll see what I can find. Or you can check out http://www.xdiv.com/remotes/ Good Luck

hit fga on menu selection @now it wontturn on with out original remote which i dont have. my programed remotes wont work. so now what do i do????