Magnavox tv won't respond to remote or panel controls

No you can't do that. The DVD remote is single frequency. The only multi-use remotes are those that come with cable and satellite boxes, or high end universal remotes with an LCD Screen. The television remote may control another Magnavox device, but it is a budget make.

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TV in totally unresponsive in many if not all areas. Only thing they all have in common is the set's power supply. They are big culprits.

Check the board for burnt rsisitors, diodes, bulging capacitors.

Check batteries in remote

replace the mainboard go to www.shopjimmy for parts

try switching on tv point remote at the tv pressing the menu/exit button and holding for 10/20 seconds hope this works for you

this is a easy fix. some small pieces of lead into the front of the screen will take care of the problem . in other words go in the closet and get the darn shootgun and blow the hell out of it!!!!!!!!!!!

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First check its battery contacts for any rust or dirt accumulated on it. If so, contacts of battery will not touch properly, and the unit will fail to work. The second reason for malfunction is due to the infrared sensor inside your tV. If it is faulty, the set won't respond to infrared signal generated by the remote control. If so, eventhough remote control works properly, the set won't work with it.
Remote sensor comes just behind the infrared window at the bottom front panel of your TV. It is a replacable part and not so costly too. It is a three terninal component will look brownish black in colour. It will looke like this.

The procedure to check the remote control for its perfect working is described at a tip I've given and published by Fixya on Google. Type "gopakumarg43" on google search box, and get into my profiles. There you can see 'Tips and How To's" line, click on it. You can read it there. OK.

main board problem need replaced

I came accross this question, because I've been looking for the remote code for my cable remote. I had originally put the TV remote somewhere in a box when I was moving years ago, Since my cable remote changes the channel, I've been doing the same as you all this time. Therefore, I totally understand your frustration on trying to understanding how to navigate within the menu: It's not what you would think would be a standard or logical way....

Anyway, in my research, I did come accross the TV manual, and I found the instruction on how to reset the TV. I tried the steps, and THEY"RE STILL confusing, so I've added my own hints....hope this helps:

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Your TV can be reset to the factory settings in case you forget your Smart Lock password, or want to change the picture, sound, or features settings.

1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to see the onscreen menu.

In the left panel, you will see four icons (from top to bottom)

• TV INSTALL (a tv)
• PICTURE (icon of film)
• SOUND (a piano)
• FEATURES (icon of pliers and a hammer)

When the Menu screen is showing the left panel as highlighted light grey, the Chanel buttons have Page up/Page down Functionality


2 Press the the (CH UP) or_(CH DN) buttons to highlight the FEATURES menu.

Navigate to the FEAUTRES menu (icon of pliers and a hammer - bottom of left panel) and you should make sure it is highlighted in blue

3 Press the (VOL+) button to enter into the FEATURES menu.

The right panel should now be highlighted in a light grey

4 Press the (CH UP) or (CH DN) buttons to highlight the FACTORY SETTINGS control.

This will select items in the right panel, FACTORY SETTINGS in on the bottom


5 Press the the _(VOL+) or _(VOL-) buttons to reset the TV to the original factory settings.

6 Press the MENU button repeatedly to clear the menu from the screen.

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The entire manual is found at this link: http://www.m4c.magnavox.com/files/1/15mf200v_37/15mf200v_37_dfu_aen.pdf

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BTW, of any one know how I can program or get an RCN remote to use on this TV, please let me know!!!!

sgtdar, list the model & chassis number (located on back of tv), if set is old the universals won`t work because as more newer sets come out they delete the older ones because the chip in the remote will only hold so many codes, BMW Rider