Programming your GE 48843 universal remote to work with your TV is straightforward. You can use either the direct code entry or the auto code search method. Here's a step-by-step guide for each:
Direct Code Entry:
- Find the 4-digit code for your TV brand in the code list that came with your remote.
- Press and hold the SETUP button on your GE 48843 remote until the red light illuminates.
- Press the TV button (or the corresponding device button for your TV, like DVD or Cable).
- The red light should blink once and then stay on.
- Enter the 4-digit code for your TV using the number buttons on the remote.
- The red light will turn off.
- Aim the remote at your TV and test the power, volume, and channel buttons. If they don't work, repeat steps 2-6 with the next code from the list.
- Once you find a working code, write it down for future reference.
Auto Code Search:
- Turn on your TV manually.
- Press and hold the SETUP button on your GE 48843 remote until the red light turns on.
- Press the TV button (or the appropriate device button).
- The red light will blink once and stay on.
- Point the remote at your TV and press the POWER button.
- The remote will cycle through codes. If your TV turns off, proceed to step 9.
- If your TV doesn't turn off, turn it back on manually.
- Point the remote at your TV and press the VOL+ button repeatedly, waiting a few seconds between each press, until the TV turns off.
- Once the TV turns off, press the same device button you pressed in step 3.
- Use the remote to test the buttons. If the buttons function as expected, the remote is programmed.
If you're still having trouble, consult the troubleshooting section of your GE 48843 remote manual, or contact GE customer support at 1-800-654-8483 for help.