Hi all,
my television worked beautifully yesterday and never had a problem. It has been sitting in the same spot for 2 1/2 years, my son unplugged it to move to another room and plugged it back in. This tv has perfect picture and sound however, now will no-longer change channels it just remains on one. None of the buttons work anymore the remote does not work anymore. When plugged in the tv comes on, but can only be shut off by unplugging it. What could have happened? Can anyone lead me in the right direction? Thank you in advance.
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Re: Help K2001UM TV
I'ts possible that by accident someone activated
the parental lockout. Your best bet is to locate
your instruction manual and find the default code.
Also problems(usually with software) can cause the
the tv to do unusual things. Leave the set unplugged for at least 24 hours, the see if there
is a response with the buttons on the tv. You may be able to reset the set to factory defaults.
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You can test the remote by holding it very close to an AM radio receiver and pushing the buttons on the remote. You may have to tune the radio accross the AM bamd to pick up the remote's signal. You should hear a popping sound each time a button is pressed.
You need to hold the remote near the tuner of the AM radio.
If you can't pick up a signal then you need to replace the remote.
If you do pick up a signal then possibly the remote receiver in your TV is bad or the remote is not putting out the proper IR signal.
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