I have been able to program my Akai 42" plasma TV. I bought a One for All remote control URC10820B00 for $30.00. I have not been able to use any code in the user manual or program it in TV, AUX, etc buttom. However, I used the learning way to assign the code from my AKAI tv to one buttom on mu One for all remote control. I'm now able to use the One for all remote to On/off my TV. So, i assigned my AKAi to AUX1 but used the zero (0) keypad buttom in learning way to on / off my TV.

I really like this remote control. Not too expansive, easy to use and several ways to program buttom using learning. The same buttom can be used for different use depending if you want to control your DVD, your VCR. etc.

I hope it can help you. Maybe you cna try the same thing wit another remote with learning function?