My remote control does not work at all. I have gone out and purchased 2 remotes and programed them and I still cannot get a signal from the remote to the TV.

No universal remote control will work with any TVs as well as the original ones. If the original remote control do not get range, there are two reasons for it; and can be repaired to.
1. Battery weak [Replace with new batteries]
2. The infra-red light emitting diode at the front of the remote control is weak.[Can be replaced with a new one. It can be bought from most of the electronic spare part selling shops]
Check the remote control for its infra-red emission. Check it with fresh batteries. Check by pressing all the buttons on it; and see whether all of it generates infrared signal while pressing. If it is found OK, check and replace the infrared sensor inside the TV. If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. It has details about how to check a remote control; by one among the post. Surf the site with patience. Pull up older posts. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ If the remote control is found OK; check and replace the infra-red sensor inside the TV. Contact any service technician.

Hi,
1. Your TV has a high failure rate with the IR module. When this goes bad no remote will work with your TV. If you still have your OEM remote try testing it to see if it is transmitting a signal. Instructions below.
2. Many universal will not work your model TV. I suggest getting an OEM remote. You ca purchase from link below. SYLVANIA NE139UD TV Remote Control How To Test My Remote Control ReplacementRemotes com

Option 1: Purchase replacement remote
Option 2: Purchase a universal remote
Option3: Like most remotes they can be disassembled and the board and rubber pads cleaned with de-natured alcohol and reassembled. This may work but is tedious. Unless batteries have leaked in the remote. Then replacement is your only recourse.

Press PGM on the remote control. The signal indicator on it remains lit.Enter the 3-digit program code with the number keys. Press OK The signal indicator will be o when the program is one.Press the volume keys on this remote control to check if they can adjust the volume of your TV set.• If you fail to control your TV set,repeat steps 2 to 4 to program again. Try another program code if there is more than one for your TV brand.• If the signal indicator remains lit after blinking four times, you may have
entered the wrong code. Repeat steps 3 to 4 to program again. Make sure you have correctly entered the code.• You can still use your TV remote control to turn on your TV set, select input source and control the volume.for conrmation.your sharp tv code is 005, 021, 071, 085, 087, 092, 128, 183, 208, 274, 298

Hi! Transmitting doesn't mean it's working, What you should do to test it is use a good quality universal remote such as a Logitech Harmony and first program the preset code for your receiver into the Universal Remote. If that works, you know your OEM remote has gone bad, at least for those buttons. If it doesn't then you you should attempt to have your Universal Remote "learn" the IR signals from your receiver's remote If the controls still don't work, there is a problem with either your IR receiver on your receiver or the the circuitry that proceesses the signals into commands. Good Luck!

Hi,

Please try to programme your GE remote to your TV

Manual code entry

1.Turn on your television or other electronic component that you want to program the remote control for.

2.Hold down the "Code Search" or "Setup" button until the LED indicator light turns on.

3.Hit the button for the component that you are programming (TV,DVD VCR, etc.). The LED light should flicker and stay on.

4.Enter the 3-digit or 4-digit code that corresponds to the TV or device that you're operating.The LED light should go off if the code is valid, but will flash if it is not. Try other codes you have.

5.Try turning the television or other programmed component off to ensure that the remote works properly, once the light has gone off.


Auto configuration


1.Turn on your television or other electronic component that you want to program the remote control for.

2.Hold down the "Code Search" or "Setup" button until the LED indicator light turns on.

3.Hit the button for the component that you are programming (TV, DVD, VCR, etc.). The LED light should flicker and stay on.

4. Press and release the "Power" until the television or other component turns off while waiting at least 2 seconds between each press.

5.Press "Enter" or "Save" once the remote has effectively turned the power off. The LED light will shut off and the remote will now operate the device.


You can get your codes from below website

http://www.jascoproducts.com/support/universal-remote-codes.asp

Thanx

Programming
When
Remote control added or replaced. System malfunction.
How
Switch ignition ON. Press and hold lock button Fig. 1 [2] for approximately 10 seconds. Keeping lock button depressed, press and hold unlock button within 10 seconds. Programming mode activated (acoustic signal will be heard). Proceed as follows: Release lock/unlock button. Complete the following within 30 seconds: Press lock or unlock button of first remote control. Correct programming indicated by a single acoustic signal. Press lock or unlock button of second remote control. Correct programming indicated by a single acoustic signal. Repeat above procedure to program any remaining remote controls. Remote controls can also be programmed using diagnostic equipment.
NOTE: A maximum of 4 remote controls can be programmed.

Most likely the Emerson remote was programmed many years prior to the satellite receiver manufacturer loading their code into the box. (I have a similar remote) The fact is that remote may simply be too old to accept the newer code format that manufacturers now use. I cannot remember if that remote has a learn function, if it does you can teach it the satellite remote frequency though it may be button by button.

As an altertnative the links below may offer some choices.
Remotes:
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=remote+control+big+buttons&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=3503774745&ref=pd_sl_13mun4p7wi_b

An example:
http://www.amazon.com/Maxi-Aids-Big-Button-Remote-Control/dp/B00011R47U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1260039293&sr=8-2

here is the perfect remote for you! The RR0108UD it will work right out of the package for all Symphonic TVs. All you need is batteries. NO PROGRAMMING REQUIRED. heres the link to purchase it
http://www.replacementremotes.com/store/productdetailp.cfm?productid=27278&categoryid=227
one more thing. Check your remote to see if it is transmitting a signal heres how: If good signal their is a high chance that your TV infrared signal receiver has gone bad. This tends to happen in many Symphonic TVs.

I have the same problem. Also my volume button dont turn it up but will turn it down so now I cant hear it. I have tried several remotes and they wont program to the DVHE150R System. Help!