There are two ways to set a Phillips Universal Remote to control your TV, DVD player, VCR or digital cable box: manually or automatically. Follow the steps for manual programming first. If the remote still does not control the device, complete the steps that follow to program your remote automatically. The red indicator turns off if the code is valid. The red indicator flashes if the code is invalid. Press the “Play” button to test the remote when setting a DVD player or VCR. Press and hold the “Code Search” button on your remote until the red indicator stays on, then release the “Code Search” button. The red indicator blinks with each button press. Press “Channel Down” to go back if you accidentally overshoot the code. Search using the “Play” button for DVD players or other devices that do not have channels. Writer Bio