Lost AV-8 original remote and willing to know the best options to purchse lowest sub remote Thank you in advance, SD

You have to buy its original remote control. It will be the best.

The only way to change the source for the 28PW8608/05 is to use the remote. On the original remote, just below and to the left of the power button is the button you need. The image on it is a square with an arrow going into the square from one side. The inputs should go TV, EXT1, EXT2, (EXT3 on some models), Front). Depending on the set top box, you may need to enter the setup menu and set the digital source for the input (Press together Fast Rewind and Stop > Setup > Digital Source) or the decorder (next option in Setup).

If you do not have the original remote, you will need universal remote with an input or source button and to find the code that matches the function. Some codes may only operate the basic functions. (The lowest end universal remotes often lack this feature.) A universal remote that can be programmed via a USB connection with a computer will be the fastest to set up.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Unfortunately, that function is simply too advanced to access any other way but through an appropriate remote control unit. As this is such a highly sought TV by audiophiles who want an excellent listening experience for their older audio-DVDs, this remote control is readily available. One can buy a replacement, either a used original remote (model RCU81B) for between $8- $40 on eBay and other such sites, or brand new, for between $30- $35 through several different remote replacement companies. Simply search the words "Philips Magnavox RCU81B" to locate such sellers. You also have the choice of buying a clone- brand new, of course- for around $20. Most sellers of remotes on sites like eBay do warrant their used products, so there is no real reason not to go that route.

I just ran a quick check of an eBay seller with a $7.99 original remote, and not only does it look great, but it comes with a 100% guarantee. To get full functionality of your TV back, especially for one that offers as options as the TP2784C, that is a very small amount of money to pay. The seller even offers a "Best Offer" option, so who knows, you might try offering him $5 and see if he is willing to go for it!

You can reset the settings to factory defaults via the Advanced menu - it should be in your manual (I have RX-V465).
Do it from the standby mode.
Press the STANDBY button on front panel (not remote) together with STRAIGHT button on the front panel. Now you are in the Advanced Setup. Scroll to the INIT menu and select ALL.
Now you will have all settings in the default.

Setting the RX-V861 remote control to operate Zone 2:

1. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object and press the [CODE SET] button RX-V861 remote control. The[TRANSMIT INDICATOR]on the remote should flash twice.
2. Using the [NUMERICAL KEY PAD] on the remote and key in 9992, the [TRANSMIT INDICATOR] should flash.

Assigning the receivers internal amp for Zone 2:

1. Set the remote control selector to [AMP]. (Located to the right of the volume buttons on the Remote.).
2. Press the [SET MENU]button on the remote control.
3. Arrow down to Manual Setup and press the Enter button on the remote control.
4. Arrow to the [SOUND MENU] option and press the [ENTER] button on the remote control.
5. Arrow to Speaker Set and press the [ENTER] button on the remote control.
6. Arrow to the EXTRA SP ASSIGN and select ZONE2
7. Press the [RETURN] button on the remote control to exit out and return to the Manual Setup.

NOTES: There is an option for setting the Maximum Volume and Initial Volume in the Zone Set menu.

• Max Volume: This is an optional feature but isrecommended to prevent the accidental change in volume levels thatcould damage the speakers and receiver.
• Initial Volume: This is also a great feature that would seamlessly start the volume level for the second or third zone at the desired level.

We do not recommend using any Speaker Selector boxes to enable more than the recommended number of speakers per terminal.
Controlling Zone 2 using the RX-V861 remote control:

1. If the Main Zone on the receiver is on, press the [POWER BUTTON]down and while holding that button down press the [PHONO]/[**] button on the remote. The [TRANSMIT INDICATOR] will light up.
2. You will not be able to use the following buttons on the remote: (Pressing any other button will cause the remote to exit Zone 2 mode. [POWER], [STANDBY], [VOLUME], [MUTE] and the [INPUT SELECTOR] buttons [DVD], [CD], etc.)

There are the instructions as written straight from yamaha. If you need any further assistance please let me know.
Thank you,
Lee

PART number for the original remote is :290P10310


Almost any Mitsubishi remote made in the last 8 years will operate this set--even the ones for the DLP type sets--stay away from universal remotes as most of the time the will do only the basic functions---I have talked to customers of mine who found used ones at swap meets etc for very little money---I would bet you can still get the remote from Mitsubishi--if I remember most of these are around 40 dollars from them.

Another idea is have someone at a TV shop look at your old remote--if they know what they are doing they can test it( I have a laminated card with a strip on it--point the remote at the card and the strip should light up when you press any button)

If if cannot be fixed---Try either Mitsubishi or I have seen a lot of these remotes for sale on Ebay.


Let me know if this helps you-----I am here to help people.

SD TECH

very sorry for that but you can be changing channel manually on the tv channel buttons, if you sweep on all channels you can go to AV from RF channels, that is before you buy a remote.

try to buy your remote from

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Unless the TV has a front-panel menu button and allows you to switch modes from there, you are out of luck. There are two possibilities. One is to try another replacement remote. If you get a universal remote made by the TV manufacturer (Magnavox), it may have buttons that will work. The other option is to purchase an RF converter, which will cost around $15. This will take the video/audio signals from the game and convert it to a channel 3 or 4 signal you can then tune in on the TV. The picture won't be quite as bright and clear as with direct AV input, but it will do the trick.