Q&A for How to Program a GE Universal Remote

It is probably a suboptimal code issue. Retry with another code or try/retry the code search programming method.

Read the instructional booklet.

You should see a 'mute' button on your remote that can be used to mute and unmute the volume. If you don't see the mute/unmute button, you can try checking the manual that came with your TV. If nothing else works, contact the manufacturer.

It depends on the cable box. There should be instructions in the manual that came with it or on the remote itself detailing how to set it up. There should be an switch or button on the remote to select "Cable," make sure the remote is on that setting, then follow the instructions.