PROBLEM: Will not resond to change channel, volume, menu access.... neither from TV or remote. Just turns on and off. The channel it is set on work fine just can't adjust.
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We had recently had cable installed and the tech ran the cable across the street too low. Apparently a vehicle drove by and snagged the wire, pulling it down the street until it snapped. This occured Sunday morning early...TV was fine Satruday night. BUT the problem has been noted ever since cable was reinstalled.....
MY QUESTION:
Is it possible, that when the wire was stretched to the point of poping, that it sent a surge through the cable that zapped the TV? I have the Cable co coming out to check it out...I need to know if there is any techincal logic behind my thinking here.....
Comment by Lpike, posted on Mar 23, 2007
I went to Initial DVD website (as did user:mastahyo) and sent an email explaining the problem. I got a response back in a day or so and he instructed me to call.
When we called we were told we MUST have the receipt and they could not look it up by the serial number.
So, I emailed the first guy back and he was VERY helpful. He looked up the receipt for me using the serial number I emailed to him. He sent me a copy of the info. so that when I called back I would have all the numbers I needed.
My husband called back and they told him to ship it to them. The only charge (at this point) is $9.00 because they have to ship the box to us as we discarded the original.
Keep in mind that this TV has now been in the back of the closet since my original post in August 2006. I am hopeful about the situation.
WE WILL SEE>
If interested, here is the link:
http://www.initialdvd.com/default.asp?pa... )
Comment by Lpike, posted on Apr 10, 2007
We, as promised, they set the box along with the return UPS label. We packed it up ad sent it to them on Thursday, April 12, 2007. They advised my husbad it would be 2-3 weeks. We will see.
Comment by Lpike, posted on Apr 11, 2007
I understand the frustration. I myself (after being told they could do nothing for me)strolled around walmart's electronics department with the broken TV in a cart and a sign on it stating the condition.
While I understand that when buying a less repultable brand there may be bugs that were not caught in testing, I expect the company to make it right. It is my hope that this company is doing that.
For those who want a high quality product without the potential for headaches, I suggest sticking with the more expensive, proven brands.
As for me, if the company makes it right, I may buy electronics from Walmart again but next time I will know where to get support before I bring it home.
Comment by Lpike, posted on May 02, 2007
13 Other Users Have The Same Problem
Comment by YeyeTube, posted on Jul 23, 2008
I just got this problem today!! I tried to change the channels with the remote and it wouldn't work, so I went to the television itself and tried to change it, and still nothing!! I tried to fiddle with the batteries inside the remote, and tried unplugging the television and plugging it back in, turning it on and off but nothing is working at all!! It's so frustrating. And now I'm stuck on Cartoon Network thanks to my little brother ... and me. Haha. If anything I wish it would at least get stuck on Discovery Channel or History Channel. What a rip off television seeing as numerous people have the same problem.
Comment by Tapiz, posted on Jul 07, 2008
MY FIRST STEPS WERE TURNING THE TV ON AND OFF. TRIED TO CHANGE CHANNELS WITH CONTROL AND MANUAL. DID NOT WORK EITHER. TV TURNS ON AND CAN ONLY SEE ONE CHANNEL THAT IS IT. NONE OF THE BUTTONS WORK AT ALLLLLLLLL.
Comment by ohiohotdog, posted on Jul 02, 2008
Time-Warner techs say that I cannot get either my Ilo remote or Tw's to do anything but turn on my TV. They say get a TV repairman to do the job. Even manual operation will not let me use the top buttons except the red and green buttons. Is there some code number Ilo has that could be used to program a remote? Thank you,
John Frankfurth
email: ohiohotdog@aol.com
Comment by Guest, posted on Jun 26, 2008
same problem need help
Comment by Guest, posted on May 28, 2008
my tv dosen't change not even with the remote control or the tv bottoms
Clarification Request
by DALE88MC, posted on Jan 22, 2008
What do you people think? Wal-mart doesn't warranty every item in the store forever. Wal-Mart and any other retailer sell products in good faith to the consumer. The retailer makes it possible to return an item to them for satisfaction within a specified time frame and with ceratin parameters in place. That is the law. Obviously retailers don't warranty products indefinitely or they would go out of business. Wal-Mart specifically has one of the most liberal return policies there is in retail. Try to return something at Target. At some point the consumer has to take a more responsible role.
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Will not resond to change channel, volume, menu access.... neither from TV or remote. Just turns on and off. The channel it is set on work fine just can't adjust.
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I have the ilo 26" LCD, no response from the remote or TV controls, it will turn on and off. Purchased from Wal-Mart 8 months ago, used VERY LITTLE. Returning to W-M with the record of purchase they had no help, 90 days had passed. I did get a speach concerning "you should have also purchased the warenty" Number one, the TV was purchased by my son-in-law for me, I was overseas at the time. I am totally discussed with W-M and ilo, all the help on the net is from others like you guys.
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Comment by brad325is, posted on Apr 10, 2007
Comment by brad325is, posted on Apr 11, 2007
Expect Zero help from WallyWorld unless it is within the 90 day return policy..shorter at some locations and models..why, I don't know. Unless you can have Initial Tech. Inc. issue you are RMA or RA # for a refund..not an exchange.
You can visit Inital Tech Inc's web site as listed above.
email them direct with your problem at postmaster@initialdvd.com or support@initialdvd.com
I received a reply within 24 hours with this number to call: 1-800-838-3315..here is what they sent.
Dear Valued Customer,
Please call the customer service department at 1-800-838-3315 with your unit, accessories, and purchase receipt ready.
Sincerely,
Initial Technology, Inc.
1935 Puddingstone Dr
La Verne, 91750
I am assuming no receipt no luck..not sure on that one..but they want a copy of the receipt sent with the unit. I was issued an RMA # and had to pay 14.39 for boxes to be sent to me from california to Illinois to return the unit. They say the boxes will come with a number to call UPS to pick up when I get every thing packed (original cords, remote etc.) I was told it would take 5-10 business days to check my unit to verify what the problem was before they would send me a new TV. All and All, a 3 week deal without the TV on hand. Note: they are fully aware of the issue with these units...if you mention to them that you have read up on the problems and that you know others have returned and gotten new ones, every things seems to go a little faster....I was told they have started using newer and different boards...we will see I guess.
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I took it back to Walmart after HAVING IT FOR ONLY 3 MONTHS! They let me exchange it for a new one and 3 months later it happened AGAIN!
Now they wont let me exchange it. What is causing this problem and what can i do to fix it......It was not any cable because nothing has been moved or run over, HELP!!
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Anything we can do??????
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Will update as this happens.
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WAY TO GO WAL-MART WITH ANOTHER HIGH QUALITY ITEM!!! NEVER AGAIN!!!
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Hello,
I have the INFAMOUS Ilo 32-HD LCD Television that I have read all the complaints with the same problem I am having (http://www.fixya.com/support/t116588-ilo_lcd_color_hdtv_not_change_channels)
I am also having the SAME problems as EVERYONE who has purchased this TV! I purchased it back in Feb 2007 (not sure on the exact date). Of course Walmart will NOT refund my money nor exchange the TV since it is passed 90 days. I have also read that I HAVE to ship this TV back to you in order to get it repaired...AT MY EXPENSE of course! Well I am not willing to do so. That is NOT acceptable since this many people have been having the SAME problem with this set.
Please either send me the replacement circuit board (I have some electronics experience) with install instructions or provide me with a LOCAL repair service that will repair this AT Ilo's EXPENSE! I should not have to wait 3 weeks to get my TV repaired. Plus TV repair people can't even get the parts to repair this!
If I can not get acceptable service on this matter I will seek an attorney and refer him to the website above with all the other victims of this faulty TV and file a lawsuit.
Thank You for SOLVING this matter IMMEDIATELY!
I will use the information on this site to get legal action taken if a solution is not given.
Thanks Again!
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I would have a tech check out my TV.
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As far as any solution for your problem..unfortunately, aside from spending money for a tv tech to come out, there's nothing you can do. I've considered chopping it up into pieces and mailing each piece back to the manufacturer, but I'm not willing to spend the money on the stamps! ;-) I have decided just to suck it up and admit that I made a $800 mistake by buying this piece of JUNK..but it's a mistake that I won't make twice.
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