It would depend on the brand of remote that is being used. Just look at the instructions that come with the remote to find out how to properly set it up.
Found a solution that works well... I picked up a Sony RM-VL600 universal remote with learning capability. With this unit, I've been able to program all the functions of the TB100MW9 DTV Converter box. I picked up this unit at Walmart for $25, but have seen it on Amazon for as little as $16. This remote is a vast improvement over the remote that comes with the Magnavox DTV converter, and was easy to program. Found another solution.... after tinkering with the Philips universal remote for an hour, i finally found a code that can control the magnavox converter. the code is 0759. the Philips remote i have is SRU3006/27 but it might work for any Philips universal remote. the remote itself cost me about 15 dollars. if you call Philips or magnavox they would say none of the remotes can operate the converter.they obviously didn't know their own product...
how to program my tv with the RCA D 770 - universal remote control which has no code search button
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To program your AT&T U-verse remote to work with the Insignia NS-DXA1 digital to analog converter box, first, turn on the converter box. Then, press and hold the "TV" button on the remote until the red light blinks and then stays on. Next, enter the code for Insignia, which is typically 11680 or 11684, and press the "Enter" button. If successful, the red light will turn off; if not, repeat the process using the next code until the converter responds.
you have to call 9098612929 or buy it off ebay
To program your remote you have to search for the local channels in your area.
Digital Stream converter box remote code: Philips Universal Remote works on '1776'
how to program a universal rca remote to a dtv craig converter box
You can still program the remote with the converter box off if you know the code. Then Use it to turn the converter on.
remotes that are built for cable boxes like the cox remote is a universal remote control. although this is a universal remote, it normally will only work with cox digital converter cable boxes. therefore if the digital converter box that you want to control is from cox or motorola (or similar supported affiliate of cox) then pressing the CABLE button will control that said digital converter box. The AUX button will normally not control another digital cable box, because the manufacturer figures that the only converter STB that you will be using is theirs. thus, the CABLE button is only set for their STB. Normally to control weird or unpopular digital converter boxes - universal remotes are recommended. there are many brands, but make sure you find a learning universal remote. so in case the digital converter box code is not in the universal remote (like in the cox universal remote) then you can program it in yourself - hence the term "learning remote" i picked up a ton of these last year for christmas for everyone in my family because they were dirt cheap and most ppl watch tv. so a universal learning remote for everyone was convenient & cost efficient for the state of the economy last year. i posted a link of where i got mine from, but there are many on the market. find what you like & purchase it, but make sure its a learning universal remote.
how to program a universal rca remote to a dtv craig converter box
Walmart is offering an number of replacement universal remote controls that may be programed(by entering the correct code into the remote) that will operate an large variety of manufacters digital converter boxes.So, the answer to the question is yes.
The code is 911 (not a joke)
I used 067 for a Jumbo Universal Remote...you could try that.
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You can program your GE universal remote, to your converter box, by holding the power button in until the auxiliary read lights aluminate red. Select auxiliary and input the proper code.
To program a Philco converter box using a universal remote while the box is off, first, ensure the universal remote is compatible with the converter box. Press and hold the "TV" or "Device" button on the remote until it lights up, then release it. Enter the code for the Philco converter box, which can usually be found in the remote's manual or online. Once the correct code is entered, the indicator light will turn off, and you can test the remote by turning the converter box on and checking if it responds to the remote commands.