Monitor Plasma

I have a 42 "AKAI Plasma without TV tuner. How I can get a universal remote control to work?
Unable to get distance training, because it has a TV tuner. AKAI want $ 75 for a replacement remote that I think is a little steep to control the sound.
run if a video player and a universal remote should work, but getting one of the best models
42”LG PLASMA MONITOR 42PM1M-UC
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