Remote did not work, ordered a new remote, it doesn't work. Can use buttons on vcr/dvd. What's up? Any suggestions? The light at the end of remote doesn't come on. Have tried different batteries.

http://remotecodelist.com/remotes/magnavox/magnavox.htm lists the code for your device as possibly being 1000, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, or 1005. Of course, you also have the option of using the remote controller's "Code Search" button. With Codes:
Turn on the DVD/VCR unit directly. Continue to depress the remote controller's "Code Search" button for about ten seconds, release, & the light on the remote controller should stay on. Enter the four-digit code (1000, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, or 1005) for the DVD/VCR unit. The remote controller's light should go off. Press the remote controller's power button, & when the DVD/VCR unit turns off, then you will know that the remote controller has been correctly programmed.

Without Codes:

With the DVD/VCR unit on, continue to depress the remote controller's "Code Search" button for about ten seconds, release, & the light on the remote controller should stay on. Continue to tap the remote controller's UP or DOWN channel button ONLY UNTIL the DVD/VCR unit responds. Then, press the power button on the remote controller once the channel has changed. If the DVD/VCR unit shuts off, then press the power button again to turn it back on. If the DVD/VCR unit turns on, then the remote controller has been correctly programmed. Otherwise, repeat this whole process until the remote controller is correctly programmed.

Hi, the set button is the far bottom right button.
instructions:

1. Turn on a desired device (e.g.,VCR or DVD player) and, if applicable, insert media (e.g., cassette or disc).
2. On the remote control,press a device key once (i.e., DVD/VCR, CBL/SAT,or TV).
3. Press and hold SET until the LED (red light) blinks twice,
   then release SET.
4. Aim the remote control at the device and press POWER
   once.The device should turn off. If it does not, repeat
   steps 2 through 5, trying each code for your brand until
   you find one that works. If it still doesn't work, try downloading the manual here and inputting the codes directly.
   

Hi,
try following codes
RCA universal remote controller:
021, 022, 062, 096, 124(VCR)
162, 356, 357(DVD)
Philips Magnavox Universal Remote PM335
130 226 330 536 631 734 738(VCR)
441 442 943(DVD)
many direct codes doesn't work ,code searching method all ways work better but irritating
STEPS:
1. Press and hold CODE SEARCH
until the INDICATOR LIGHT
lights, then release CODE
SEARCH.
2. Press and release the device
button for the device’s code
you are retrieving (TV,VCR or
DBS•CABLE). The INDICATOR
LIGHT will blink once then
remain lit.
Note: For AUX, press DVD•AUX
then the device button for the
code you are retrieving.
3. Press and release CODE
SEARCH. The INDICATOR
LIGHT will turn off.
4. Starting with 0 on the keypad,
press the number buttons in
order (0-9) until the
INDICATOR LIGHT blinks.
5. The number which causes the
INDICATOR LIGHT to blink is
the first digit of your code.
6. Repeat step 4 until you have
retrieved all three numbers in code

NOTE:
if any of the above works note down code used in small bit of paper and place it in the battery chamber(safe place)

There should be a DVD/VCR button on the remote control which will toggle the machine from one playback source to another. If she has pressed the VCR button then the machine will only playback tapes & not show DVD's. Press this button & the DVD's should play. If you look closely at the front window of the machine it will show what mode it is in ie VCR or DVD, set this for the DVD to get it to play.

Please follow the steps below to program your remote control to equipment other then your DISH receiver:
Note: If you start this procedure and at any time and do not press a button within 20 seconds, the remote will end the procedure automatically. Simply start over again. Use the TV button for your TV, the VCR button for your VCR or DVD player. These Mode buttons are located at the top of your remote control.
1. With the desired equipment on, press and hold the correct Mode button until all mode button backlights illuminate, then release. 
2. Press the numbers 5-0-0 on the remote control. 
3. Press the Pound (#) button on the remote. 
4. Press and hold the correct Mode button until all mode button backlights illuminate, then release. 
5. Press and release the Power button on the remote control. 
6. Press the Up button once a second while pointing the remote at the desired equipment. If the code for the equipment comes up, the equipment will power off. 
7. Press the Pound (#) button. If the code entered is valid for the remote, the mode light flashes three times. 
8. To verify the code works try several different functions for that equipment. 
We cannot guarantee our remotes will work all other devices. If this does not correct the issue, unfortunately our remote will not work for that device. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Let me know if this helps.
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First off, put in brand new batteries. Not just batteries that are kind of new, i mean BRAND SPANKING NEW batteries right out of the packet.

If you still have a problem:

~hold down the DVD-VCR button-> the red led will stay lit.

~holding down the DVD-VCR button press the number 2 --> the red led will turn off

~Release the DVD-VCR button--> the red led blinks 4 times and turns off.
Hope that helps!
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First make sure remote is working. View bulb on end of remote through phone camera or reg camera and push any button on remote. If it is working you will see bulb light up as you press button!

This is not a solution it is more a test for your remote. Take a cell phone that takes pictures. Start the picture mode on your phone and point the remote at the camera part of the phone and push a button on the remote. If remote is working you will see it light up on the phone screen. This will let you know if the remote is operating.

IF not then you should be able to program in Emerson 0591, 0675 for the DVD player

Emerson 0037, 0184, 0000, 0121, 0043, 0209 for the VCR

THe problem arises however, that the vcr and the dvd function buttons are the same, so you can only program one or the other. You need A different remote. I would suggest the 15-2142 made by radioshack. It is the Family 4 in 1 remote, and it has all the functions you need. THis remote is also backlit on some buttons to make it a little easier to see in the dark.

Mine did the same thing for awhile... and for some reason if I hit the "DVD/VCR" button and the "input" button at the same time it would start working again... you could try that, but I am no expert!