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Anonymous Posted on Aug 12, 2012

RCA LCD TV locked up.

Powers on when plugging in. Side buttons don't work. Message about buttons blocked, press clear on remote. Pressing clear does not work. No remote functions work. My Harmony 650 also will not control anything.

  • Anonymous Aug 13, 2012

    None of these worked for me. I believe the TV itself has a malfunction, because as soon as you plug it in, it powers up. The screen is solid blue, with A$ in a box for a bit, then it says no signal. Any button press results in the message about the buttons on the TV being blocked. Would replacing the main board fix this? I can get a new one for about $45. (I'd prefer not to, but if it is the only recourse, I'll have to.)

  • Anonymous Aug 13, 2012

    Darn, not A$, but A4.

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Most RCA sets use a four digit code to control the v-chip. The code reset is different depending on the model. Try each number until you find the one that works for you.

1. Hold down the MENU button on the remote and VOLUME DOWN button on the TV it's self at the same time for at least 4 seconds. The set won't say so, but the lock will be unlocked

2. Hold down the 0 (zero) button on the remote and the VOLUME DOWN button on the TV itself at the same time for at least 4 seconds. The set won't say so, but the lock will be unlocked

3. Hold down the MENU button on the front of the TV and the TV button on the remote at the same time for at least 4 seconds. 4- Hold down GO BACK button on the remote and MENU button on the front of the TV at the same time for at least 4 seconds.

  1. Hold down EJECT button on the front of the TV set and the MENU button on the remote at the same time for at least 4 seconds. Depending on the model, one of the methods should unlock the V-chip. Now, if desired, you can change the settings on the V-chip by going to the MENU and going to PARENTAL CONTROLS, or on some sets, going to MENU and then going to TV SETUP, then to V-CHIP SET.


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  • Posted on Feb 07, 2008

SOURCE: Harmony 520 Remote switching HDMI input on TV (Vizio GL42L)

Hey there -

I'm using a Vizio GV42LF and I seem to have fixed the problem.

I just worked with the settings, and actually used the Help feature on the remote which helps you sort out the input select issues; I was surprised, but the step by step, "Is the TV on...yes or no", "Is the TV on HDMI1...yes or no", actually fixed the issue.

Now I have volume control on the TV, and can select channels on the set top box, or switch to my HTPC and stereo etc.

The remote itself I find a little cheap; compared to the Vizio remote, it's amazing how hard you have to push the buttons. The Vizio has "soft" buttons whereas the Log. is HARD to press, BUT maybe this is good if you have a little one running around like a madman.

DC

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  • Posted on Mar 27, 2009

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your turning section is not responding to any input, hence needs to be checked by a technician. every thing you have mentioned are controlled by one ic, with its respective voltages.

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  • Posted on Mar 27, 2009

SOURCE: Harmony 880 Remote Control appears frozen

Hi!

You need to reset the remote control. Pull the battery out of the unit. To do this slide down the back cover off. Reinstall the battery after 2 minutes and it will reset the remote and you will be able to again use it.

Thanks for using FixYa and do rate the solution as fixya if found helpful.

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  • Posted on Aug 01, 2009

SOURCE: Universal Remote RCA RCR4258/RCR4358 is locked

I am trying to get the auto programming for RCR4258 Remorte sincve I have moved I lost My Instructions to remote.

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  • Posted on Dec 20, 2010

SOURCE: my remote control for bush tv A642F stopped

Hello,
Try keeping the handset menu button pressed for abount a minute, then check the other buttons again, this sometimes works - the set software seems to 'lock-up' causing this problem.
John

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