Just bought a used 27"

I assume you have the DVD or XBox connected to the composite video or S-video ports on the EF420E. These can only be accessed with a remote control that has an Input button. The original remote had the Input button near the middle of the remote on the right side of the remote. Pressing it allowed you to toggle between TV, Video 1, and Video 2. If you do not have the original remote or the remote's Input button doesn't work, you need a replacement remote or an universal remote with an Input button. (Many of the cheapest universal remotes don't have this feature button included.) A replacement remote is available from http://remotes.com/store/esa/ef420e.html . They have the original remote and a guaranteed to work alternative. If you choose to get another universal remote, you may need to try multiple codes until the Input button works for your TV. (Try Funai codes, if ESA isn't a listed manufacturer.)

The ESA EF420E was built by Funai. The manual is available from Funai Service: http://www.funai-corp.com/support/manuals.aspx . The direct link to the manual is http://www.funai-corp.com/support/om/EF420E.pdf .

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

0045,0026,0069,0038,0024. These are the setup codes to check with Emerson TV/VCR combos. If you wish to get more codes and other details, check this link.

some tv's always have standby light on, even iff you turn off by tv button. solution 1: with light on, press a number on remote. solution 2: with light on press stand-by button on remote. solution 3: with light on push the 'on' button on the tv set. solution 4: unplug tv set, wait a few seconds then plug back in, if no light then turn on tv using button on the set, and then channel number.

0415 is the code - ESA is a Sylvania knock-off

If no imput buttons on TV try using up-down chanels on TV.You should either find an AUX or other imput.Plug the A/V wires in and turn on the DVD player first.Good luck

0053 worked for me on this exact model.

yes i am lookin for codes for an universal remote. i have a rca universal remote and cant find no codes online for an esa tv

what is the brand of your dvd player? ESA?

when picture is displayed on your tv after pressing menu,press the channel up/down button on the remote or tv. there can also be a button that shifts right to left. this may hilight the the settings you want to change. if the up/down button scrolled you thru the settings, then the right/left buttons should change the settings.
hope it works
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My screen shows only about 2 inches of picture, horizontally across the center of the TV