My sylvania 6420fb wont respond to any universal remote, i've tried switching remote brands and nothing seems to work. there is no way i can change input on the tv without a remote.

I also can't find the remote for my Sylvania
TV/VCR/DVD combo...
Model number 6719DF. I don't normally use this tv
(it's an extra spare that I plug into our generator when
the power goes out... since our regular family TV is
quite big and set into the wall making it difficult to
track cords around, I drag this crappy Sylvania down
from our dining room to our family room) I did
happen to find an old Zenith universal remote that
does work with it in some ways (See directions
below). I can turn the TV on and off, set the channels,
language, clock.. etc through the Input select button
on the universal remote but can't set to "Game Mode"
after using connections with video/audio input cords
plugged into the front panel of the TV. So
Playstations, extra dvd players or vcr's, etc won't
work.
Switching from the VCR to DVD and vice versa does
require manually setting the tv itself (remote doesn't
work with that) but at least I can set sub titles, fast
forward through chapters on Dvd's and control the
volume, etc without having to constantly walk over to
the tv.
Programming the remote: I've noticed a lot of people
have tried using codes supplied by different universal
remote providers and couldn't find a code that
worked using their lists with this particular model...
there is a way that it can be done but it's a bit more
time consuming:
Many types of "universal" remotes give the option of
"scanning" the electronic device for a code if one is
not available or the one provided with lists does not
work... Every universal remote though needs certain
buttons pushed during the "scan" and they are all
different! Ha! So if you lost or misplaced the MANUAL
as well (like me!) you might need to do a search on a
manual for your particular universal remote, but I can
at least give you directions on programming a
"Zenith" Universal remote to "scan" for a Sylvania
TV/DVD/VCR combo model 6719DF:
Using the Zenith Universal Remote or any Universal Remote using it's "scan" method:
1: Shut off the TV
2. Press and hold "Code Search" on the remote until
the red LED
light lights up and stays lit.
3. Press the device button for the device (In my case,
for my crappy Sylvania combo, I pressed "TV".)
The LED light will blink once.
4. Scanning: Slowly press and release the "Power"
button on the remote, waiting a few seconds between
while watching the TV to turn on. It's very important
that you pause in between because if you do it too fast
and the TV turns on before you press the power
button again... you'll have to start all over. I've
learned that lesson.
It took 160 presses each time on that button to get the
correct code scanned! I had to do it over 3 times
before I stopped myself beforehand because I was
pressing it too quickly..
5. Right after the TV power turns on, press the "Mute"
button on the remote to set the code. It should work with few limitations (no "game" mode)
after that.

Although you didn't explain what brand of universal remote this was for, all universe remotes have a code search option for this situation. Check the manual for your specific remote control for more details.
Often manufacturers of multiple brands will use the same infrared (IR) codes for all of their brands. For example, Panasonic and Quasar share the same codes as their parent company is Matsushita Industries. In your case Funai is the parent company of Sylvania and the parent company of Magnavox so you might want to try the Magnavox codes before doing a code search. As Funai also manufactures televisions for Toshiba and Sharp, so try those codes as well.

Greetings - It's very simple so I'll show you how and then I think it may be another problem (nothing broken).




You need to plug the corresponding color cables into to outputs on your player I've circled above and then into the corresponding inputs on the TV. You've probably done this correctly.
PLUS - You have to, using the remote for the player, set the source to either DVD or VCR and then you have to, finally, on your TV set the input (with the remote) to what is called probably VIDEO or VIDEO1. If there is still nothing on the screen keep (with the DVD or Tape playing) hitting the TV remote input button until you see an image or you've come around to where you started.

Unless something is broken (unlikely) you should be able to watch DVD's or Tapes depending on what input you select on the player.

If it's not working you've somehow missed a step or the Video input on the TV is called something else. If that happens come back here and give the player AND TV brand/model info and someone will be able resolve your problem.

Good Luck and thanks for using Fix Ya.

Mikeywaf

Hello

Three digit universal remote codes for Sylvania are:-

002 009 109 209 309 402 408 502 508 717 807 914 917
004/ 008/ 009/ 062/ 068/ 069/ 074/ 075/ 076/ 077/ 133/ 161/ 163

Four digit universal remote codes for Sylvania are:-

0062 0004 0009 0135 0189 0183 0227 0456 0008 0068 0075 0141 0161
NB: Switch OFF and switch ON the TV, with its FRONT PANEL POWER SWITCH, NOT BY THE REMOTE CONTROL HANSET; each time before trying an other code.

Direct Code Entry

1. Press and hold the SETUP button until the red indicator stays on, then release the SETUP button.
2. Press and release the desired Mode button (TV, VCR, etc.). The red indicator blinks, then stays lit.
3. Enter the 4 digit code from the code tables. Note: after a valid code entry, the red indicator turns off. For an invalid code, the red indicator flashes.
4. With your device on, press CHANNEL UP. If the device responds, no further programming is required. Note: If some buttons do not operate your device, try one of the other codes for your brand.

OK.

Hi,

I can t give you any specific codes as they will be different for each remote. However, if you have tried all the codes for Sylvania, then also try codes for the following brands. All of the brands in this list are made by Funai who also manufacture the Sylvania LD195SL8:

Funai
Emerson
Durabrand
Symphonic
Superscan

Try codes for the above brands and also try the code search features on your universal remotes. You will find details of these in the user manuals. If neither the codes for Sylvania or the above brands or the code search feature work, then it's unlikely that the remotes will work with the TV. Universal remotes often fail to work with Sylvania machines for no apparent reason.

Regards
BElectric

Remote codes are part of the universal remote, not the TV. Try the Sylvania codes in the manual with the remote. If the code is not there, the REMOTE does not have the instructions to run the TV.

try changing the channels until you reach 2 and go past it.

During a recent move the remote was lost. I have the 6420FF in my son's room and trying to set up dvd and wi console set up, but cannot adjust tv via menu button on tv. Is there any way to set-up game system and/or dvd without remote?

Unless the TV has a front-panel menu button and allows you to switch modes from there, you are out of luck. There are two possibilities. One is to try another replacement remote. If you get a universal remote made by the TV manufacturer (Magnavox), it may have buttons that will work. The other option is to purchase an RF converter, which will cost around $15. This will take the video/audio signals from the game and convert it to a channel 3 or 4 signal you can then tune in on the TV. The picture won't be quite as bright and clear as with direct AV input, but it will do the trick.

Trata con esto.
Presiona el boton Code search y mantanlo asi hasta que el led se quede encendido suelta y presiona el boton TV despues vas a presionar y soltar el boton Power hasta que el televisor se apague despues presionas el boton enter y el codigo queda almacenado.
El Tv tiene que encenderse primero manualmente.