Is it possible that the TV just stops responding to any remote control?

I had a universal remote which had been working for 6 months or more. One day my Memorex MVT2135 TV/VCR just stopped responding. I mainly use the TV. (on/off, channel, volume. Nothing fancy) I purchased a Memorex remote from eBay. No response. I think this is the original model of remote that would have come with the unit when it was new. Is it possible that the TV is just not going to response to ANY remote control? If yes, is it fixable?

Judy Barry Jun 08, 2007

Yes, the buttons on the front of the TV work. I haven't used a tape in it yet; can't speak for that.

Until i get a remote working, I can't re-set the accepted TV stations, so it skips from 44 to 48 to 62 or so. I have a workaround (play a station or tape on another TV and pipe it to this one) but that's quirky.

Sound familiar at all?
Anonymous Dec 12, 2007

how do u manually do a channel search how do u manually do a channel search

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Does the TV work when you use the front panel buttons?

Posted on Jun 07, 2007

Anonymous Jun 13, 2007

Do a manual channel search, if that will not work, then the set will need another remote.

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