How to Program Your GE DVD Player Universal Remote: A Simple Guide

If you own a GE DVD player and want to control it with a universal remote, you’ve come to the right place. Using a single remote for your DVD player, TV, and other devices can make your home entertainment setup much easier to use. This guide will walk you through the steps to program your GE universal remote using simple codes, along with tips to fix any issues. Whether you’re watching movies or playing games, this will help you get everything working smoothly.

Let’s get started with the easiest ways to set up your remote!

Why Use a Universal Remote for Your GE DVD Player?

A universal remote lets you manage multiple devices—like your DVD player, TV, or sound system—with just one tool. No more searching for lost remotes or switching between them. By entering the right GE DVD player universal remote codes, you can simplify your setup and enjoy your free time without hassle.

How to Program Your GE DVD Universal Remote

There are three main ways to set up your remote: using a code manually, searching for a code automatically, or programming without a code. Pick the method that works best for you.

Method 1: Program with a Code (Manual Method)

This is the fastest way if you have the right code handy.

1. Turn on your DVD player manually.
2. Press and hold the “Setup” button on your GE remote until the red light stays on.
3. Press the “DVD” button to tell the remote you’re programming a DVD player.
4. Enter the code from the list above (like 091 or 0456) using the number buttons.
5. Point the remote at the DVD player and press the “Power” button. If the DVD player turns off, the code worked!
6. Test other buttons (like play or stop) to make sure everything works. If it does, you’re done!

If the DVD player doesn’t respond, try another code from the list and repeat the steps.

Method 2: Program with Code Search

If you don’t know the code, this method lets the remote find it for you.

1. Turn on your DVD player.
2. Press and hold the “Setup” button until the red light stays on.
3. Enter the code “9-9-1” using the number buttons.
4. Press the “Power” button, then press the “Channel Up” button over and over until the DVD player turns off.
5. Press “Setup” again to save the code when the DVD player shuts off.

This might take a few minutes, but it’s a great option if the listed codes don’t work.

Method 3: Program Without Codes (Auto-Search)

This method scans all possible codes until it finds the right one.

1. Turn on your DVD player.
2. Press and hold the “Setup” button until the red light stays on.
3. Press the “DVD” button.
4. Press “Channel Up” or “Channel Down” repeatedly until the DVD player turns off.
5. Press the “Power” button to test. If the DVD player turns back on, press “Setup” to save the code.

Test the remote with play, stop, or menu buttons to confirm it’s fully programmed.

List of GE DVD universal remote codes

To program your remote, you’ll need the correct code for your GE DVD player. Below is a list of common codes you can try. These may vary depending on your DVD player’s model, so test them one by one if needed:

Tv Brand Name	Codes
ADVENT	0922
AFREEY	0417
AIWA	0414
AKAI	0395, 0435
AMES	0431
AMW	0917, 0918
ANABA	0961
APEX	0386, 0390, 0391, 0392, 0424, 0430, 0436, 0439 ,0445, 0457, 0459, 0938, 0913, 0401, 0949
ASPIRE	0933
A-TREND	0393
AUDIOVOX	0921
AXION	0921
B & K	0978
BLAUPUNKT	0430
BODYSONIC	0417
BOSE	0672
BOSS	0911
BROKSONIC	0932, 0967, 0394
CENTRIOS	0951, 1067, 1068, 0921, 1054, 1055, 1059, 1060, 1061, 1064, 1065, 1062, 0449
CHANGHONG	0401
CINEVISION	0405
CITECH	1073
CITIZEN	1073
CLASSIC	0431, 1051, 0401
COBY	0926, 0946, 0947, 0916, 0445, 0928, 0894
CONCEPT	0430
CRITERION	0448
CURTIS INTERNATIONAL	0929, 0928
CYBERHOME	0393, 0985, 0939
CYTRON	0446, 0388
DAEWOO	0440, 0441, 0444, 0971, 0965
DENON	0400, 0421
DENZEL	0428
DESAY	0958
DIAMOND VISION	0948, 0892, 0896
DIGIX	0934
DIGITREX	0445
DISNEY	0458
DUAL	0447, 0984, 0956, 0428, 0446
DURABRAND	0449, 0405, 0446
DVD 2000	0402
ELTA	0434, 0435
EMERSON	0405, 0940, 0899, 0456, 0458
ESA	0956
FARENHEIT	0960
FISHER	0416
FUNAI	0456, 0458
GE	0409, 0430
GOLDSTAR	0405
GO-VIDEO	0431, 0937, 0971, 0454, 0902, 0901, 0407, 0426, 0455
GPX	0936, 0944
GRADIENTE	0415
GREENHILL	0430
HAAZ	0451, 0452
HAIER	0935
HARMAN KARDON	0427
HITACHI	0404, 0407, 0428, 0419
HITEKER	0445
HUMAX	0912
ILO	0959, 1070
INFINITY	0417
INSIGNIA	0405, 0456, 0921, 0430, 0905
INITIAL	0430, 1070
INTEGRA	0422
JBL	0427
JVC	0406, 0964, 0900, 1072, 0418, 0923
JWIN	0390, 0893, 0895
KAWASAKI	0945, 0449
KENWOOD	0400, 0429
KISS	0428
KLH	0430, 0906, 0386
KONKA	0410, 0411, 0412, 0413, 0905
KOSS	0415, 0388
KXD	0894
LASONIC	0451, 0948
LENOXX	0931, 0435
LG	0405, 0972, 0907
LINN	0443
LITEON	0982, 0902, 0898, 0959, 1069
LIQUIDVIDEO	0921
MAGNAVOX	0398, 0408, 0979, 0981, 0980, 0456, 0915, 0914, 0969
MARANTZ	0398, 0405, 0408, 0423, 0981
MAXENT	0923
MEDION	0911, 0446, 0903, 0896, 0959
MEMOREX	0446, 1050
MERIDIAN	0398
MICROSOFT	0409
MINTEK	0430
MITSUBISHI	0402
MUSTEK	0431
MYRON & DAVIS	0962
NAD	0405, 0433
NAKAMICHI	0432
NESA	0430, 0962
NEXXTECH	0952, 0954, 0955, 0956, 0934, 1052, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057, 1063, 1064, 0449, 0949
NORCENT	0926, 0982, 0927, 0925, 0928
ONKYO	0422, 0975
OPTIMUS	0404
ORION	0394
ORITRON	0415, 1060
PANASONIC	0386, 0390, 0391, 0392, 0424, 0430, 0436, 0439,0445, 0457, 0459, 0938, 0913, 0401, 0949
PACIFIC	0446
PHILIPS	0398, 0408, 0423, 0755, 0979, 0981, 0980, 0456, 0458, 0969
PHILIPS-MAGNAVOX	0398, 0408, 0423, 0979, 0980
PIONEER	0403, 0404, 0976, 0977, 0968, 0909, 1084
PIVA	1075
POLAROID	0385, 0957, 0949
POLK AUDIO	0398, 0408, 0981
PORTLAND	0435
PROLINE	0415
PROSCAN	0409, 0890
PROSONIC	0926
PYLE	0910
RADIO SHACK	0449, 0453, 0919, 0920
RCA	0409, 0430, 0449, 0453, 0920, 0890
REGENT	0931
REOC	0451
RIO	0405
RJ TECHNOLOGY	1076
ROSEN	0930
ROTEL	0406
SABA	0919
SAMSUNG	0407, 0454, 0942, 0963, 0891, 0455
SAMPO	0417
SANSUI	0394, 0967
SANYO	0904, 0416
SEARS	0394, 0456
SEG	0428
SELECTRON	1077, 1078, 1079, 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083
SHARP	0397, 0897, 0908
SHERWOOD	0425
SHINCO	0430
SHINSONIC	0430
SONIC BLUE	0937
SONY	0987, 0988, 0989, 0399, 0986, 0389
SOUNDSTORM	0910, 0911
SUNGALE	0953
SUPERSCAN	0456
SUPERSONIC	0944
SV2000	0456
SYLVANIA	0456, 0458
SYMPHONIC	0456, 0458, 0899
TEAC	0404, 0449
TECHNICS	0400
TECHWOOD	0433, 1071
TERAPIN	0943
TEVION	0388, 0446, 0447, 0448, 0450, 0451, 0452
THETA DIGITAL	0404
TIVO	0912, 0909
TOSHIBA	0394, 0398, 0973, 0924, 0983
TREDEX	0941
TRUTECH	1053
UNITED	0449
VENTURER	0449
WHARFEDALE	0442, 0417
WHITE WESTINGHOUSE	0458
X-BOX	0409
XENIUS	0388
YAMAHA	0400, 0420, 0979, 0980, 0408
YAMAKAWA	0438, 0428, 1058
ZENITH	0405, 0907

Troubleshooting Tips

Sometimes things don’t work on the first try. Here’s how to fix common problems:

• Check Compatibility: Make sure your GE remote works with your DVD player model. Look in the remote’s manual or on the GE website.
• Use Fresh Batteries: Old batteries can cause the remote to fail. Put in new ones and try again.
• Clear the Path: Keep nothing between the remote and DVD player when programming.
• Reset the Remote: If it’s still not working, reset it to factory settings (check your manual for instructions).
• Try More Codes: If one code fails, move to the next one on the list.
• Double-Check Steps: Entering the wrong code or skipping a step can cause issues. Go slow and follow each instruction.

If you’re stuck, contact GE customer support or watch a quick how-to video online for extra help.

Conclusion

Programming your GE universal remote for your DVD player is simple once you have the right code and steps. With this guide, you can enjoy your movies and games without juggling multiple remotes. Did these codes work for you? Let us know which one worked—or if you found a different code—in the comments below. Visit us again for more tips on setting up your devices!

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