Try it using a radio tuned to around the middle of the long wave band first to see if it is working. By pressing the buttons you should hear pulsing sounds if you can point it correctly usually at the rear of the radio. Try with a known good remote first. Unless of course the red light on the t.v is flashing when buttons pressed.
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