Sleep Timer on remote does not work

Other RCA VCRs have had problems with flashing timer lights. Those could be fixed with service from an electronics repair person if it doesn't stop even after being unplugged for a while. But, try leaving it unplugged for a few hours. If that doesn't work, the electronics repair might be the way to go, or get a different VCR on eBay or from the local thrift store for pretty cheap.

You may have your sleep timer/wake up functions set by mistake or It could be because your remote batteries are low. Remotes are known to send off some weird signals when they're on the last bit of juice. Your TV could be interpreting infrared noise from your remote as an "On" command. The power button on the remote or the TV itself could be stuck. check your settings on the on screen menu to see if there are any errant settings.
To turn off the Sleep Timer, follow these steps:

1. Turn on your TV.
2. Press the MENU button on your remote control. ...
3. Press ENTER button on your remote to select Time. ...
4. Use the Up ( ) or Down ( ) arrow button on your remote to select Sleep Timer, and then press the ENTER button.

You can also try the fix in the video Below:

The sleep timer is accessed through the Menu under System > Time. You may need to set the TV time first which is in the same sub-menu area. For the sleep timer using the smart control, press Menu/123. Use the pointer button to steer to Menu then press the Pointer. Repeat this to select System. Select Time. Then select Sleep Timer and choose your time (up to three hours) when you want the TV to turn off. From the regular remote, press Menu. Use the arrow keys and press OK to move through the above menu steps. You can also do this from the Menu button on the Control Stick (joystick type control) on the back of the TV (lower left-hand side).

See page 126 (page 132 of the PDF) of the e-manual for the JU7000 series TVs for additional information or the section on setting the TV time. The e-manual is available online or through the TV. To read this manual, press the e-manual button on the regular remote. If you have the smart control, press Menu/123. Then select the e-manual from the on-screen remote. Alternatively, press Menu and then select Support > e-manual. The quick guide does not have the information on setting the timer. See https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/UE40JU7000TXXU/ under the Download Manual section. You may need to expand the list.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

I am sharing four cases in which your tv either turns itself off or appears to turn itself off.

TV appears to be off

• You using your tv as a monitor or your pc is in sleeping mode.
• Your cable or satellite Box is not outputting a signal.

TV turns iteself off

• The sleep timer is set.
• The off timer is set.

Your tv appears to be off:

If you are using the tv as a monitor If you are using tv as a monitor and the stand-by light only
blinks for a few seconds when you press the power button,your pc is in the sleeping mode. To take your pc out of sleep,press a key from your key board or move the mouse.Tv turns on.

If you are using TV with a cable or satellite Box

If you have a cable or satellite Box your Tv may appear be off because the cable or satellite Box is not outputting a signal.Press the guide or info button on the cable or satellite Box remote control.

if the screen displays info or guide data,the problem is caused by the Box,you must call your cable provider.
if screen does not display info data,change the source on your TV.

Programming the Sleep Timer:

1. Press and release the TV key.
2. Press and hold the SLEEP key for three seconds. The illuminated component name turns on.
3. Release the SLEEP key.
4. Using the number keys, enter the desired time in minutes (from 1-99 minutes). To set the timer to an umber under 10 minutes, first press 0 and then the desired number (e.g.,05 for five minutes). The illuminated component name blinks with each key press.
5. Once the second number is entered,the illuminated component name turns off.
   Tip Any key press other than the number keys is ignored. If you don't enter the sleep time within 10 seconds after pressing the SLEEP key, you must start over at step 1. The illuminated component name blinks four times and then turns off, indicating your attempt to program the Sleep Timer has been unsuccessful.
6. The Sleep Timer is now set.
7. Leave remote aimed at the TV. Once the Sleep Timer is set, you can continue to use the remote without affecting the Sleep Timer. However, because the timing mechanism for the Sleep Timer is built into the remote itself, the remote must be in TV Mode and pointed at the TV to activate the Sleep Timer.
   Note: If the ON·OFF key is pressed, the Sleep Timer is canceled.

With TV powered ON press: [DISPLAY] and [VIDEO STATUS] on the remote at the same time.
-or- Press the [SLEEP TIMER] key and set the SLEEP TIMER for "0" MIN. While the SLEEP TIMER information is still on screen, press the [DISPLAY] key and [VIDEO STATUS] key of the remote control unit at the same time to enter the SERVICE MENU.
Exit the service menu by twice pressing the [EXIT] key on the remote.

MY TV PICTURE GOES OFF AFTER MAYBE EVERY 5 - 10 BUT SOUND IS ON, IT'S ONLY 14MONTHS OLD 47LG50. WHAT NEEDS TO BE CHANGED OF FIXED? PLSE ADVISE

The following instructions are for the Emerson EWC1303/1903 tv/vcr. That's the closest match I could find to the Spongebob Squarepants 13' TV
If it's actually in Sleep mode, do the following:

TO CANCEL THE SLEEP TIMER
Press the WAKE UP/SLEEP button on the remote
control until “SLEEP TIMER” appears.
To view the time left for sleep timer press the WAKE
UP/SLEEP button twice, then press the MENU button
on the remote control to exit the sleep timer setting

If unsuccessful, try unplugging the TV for 1/2 hour, then plug it in and try turning it back on either manually or with the remote. Either of these should solve your problem. Best of luck to you!

The TV is in 'showroom mode'. To fix: Click: Menu --> Picture --> Mode --> Power up then select: Home. Then click menu until you exit the settings. You will now be able to use the sleep timer.

Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer allows your LCD TV to automatically turn OFF after a given amount of time. You can set the sleep timer using your remote control or through the onscreen display (OSD).
TO SET THE SLEEP TIMER USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
1. Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The sleep timer appears at
the top of your screen.
2. Press the SLEEP button one or more times to select the time you want.
3. Press the EXIT button to hide the sleep timer display. Your sleep timer is now running in the background. The sleep timer will be hidden after 10 seconds.
Turning On the LCD TV.
1. Press the MAIN POWER switch in the back of the unit (see Back Connectors for location). The Status LED on the front turns orange
and your LCD TV is ready to turn on.
2. Press the POWER button on the front of your LCD TV or on your
remote control. The Status LED on the front turns green.