If you've recently replaced a component in your home entertainment center, such as your television or cable box, your Sharp universal remote won't work with the device until you program it. The procedures for programming a universal remote usually change depending on remote model, even within a single brand; Sharp remotes are no exception to this rule, so when programming your Sharp remote, make sure to use the instructions for your specific model.
Model: VC-H982 VCR
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Step 1
Turn on the device you want to program your remote to work with.
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Step 2
Depress and hold the "Channel +" button on your remote; at the same time, depress and hold the "Cable/Sat" or "TV" button.
Step 3
Release the buttons after waiting at least five seconds. Point the remote at the device you're trying to program. This remote works only with VCRs, cable boxes and televisions.
Step 4
Enter the appropriate two-digit code for your cable box or TV. The code list is available online. Depress the device button, then let it go.
Step 5
Depress the power button to complete the process. Test your remote's programming by turning your device on and off with the remote.
Model: SD-SP10
Step 1
Turn on the device, which will be a TV or DVD player, that you want to program the remote to work with.
Step 2
Depress the device power button, which will be the "TV Power" or "DVD Power" button.
Step 3
Enter the appropriate four-digit code for your device using the number pad on the remote. The codes are available online.
Step 4
Point your remote at the device you just programmed it to work with. Turn the device off and on using the remote to make sure the programming process worked.