It...broke?

AlineaHeart · 02-09-2008, 01:07 AM

My tv is being weird. I can turn it on and change the volume by the buttons on the front panel...but I can't use the remote. It's not the remote's battery because the dedicated tv remote nor the cable remote will budge the volume...the power button for the tv on both remotes won't work either.

Any ideas?

Dr. Zaius · 02-09-2008, 01:19 AM

Try cleaning the infrared sensors on both the TV and the remotes. If that doesn't work you may have a faulty receptor.

Also try replacing the batteries anyway. Sometimes just low power can effect response.

W.M.DEEEZ · 02-09-2008, 03:04 AM

You probably shouldn't be watching t.v. at 4 in the morning! Unless you have a thing for infomercials

Every so often, I accidentally press a button that screws up my remotes too.

I could understand the cable remote not responding if you errantly pushed one of the buttons that would work a dvd, or vcr.

The t.v. remote should work though. Ask the dog what he did while you were in the bathroom.

AlineaHeart · 02-09-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Zaius

Try cleaning the infrared sensors on both the TV and the remotes. If that doesn't work you may have a faulty receptor.

Also try replacing the batteries anyway. Sometimes just low power can effect response.

I shall try this tomorrow when my internet Pandora radio station does not caption my interest.

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Originally Posted by W.M.DEEEZ

You probably shouldn't be watching t.v. at 4 in the morning! Unless you have a thing for infomercials

Every so often, I accidentally press a button that screws up my remotes too.

I could understand the cable remote not responding if you errantly pushed one of the buttons that would work a dvd, or vcr.

The t.v. remote should work though. Ask the dog what he did while you were in the bathroom.

I was listening to my Music Choice channels (no DJ or commercials!). Wish I could blame it on the dogs though...remotes are always out of their reach. :-P

Dr. Zaius · 02-09-2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AlineaHeart

I shall try this tomorrow when my internet Pandora radio station does not caption my interest.

I was listening to my Music Choice channels (no DJ or commercials!). Wish I could blame it on the dogs though...remotes are always out of their reach. :-P

My dog changes the channels all the time. He doesn't know he's doing it....but he does it.

AlineaHeart · 02-09-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Zaius

My dog changes the channels all the time. He doesn't know he's doing it....but he does it.

It's like having a phantom!

Dr. Zaius · 02-09-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AlineaHeart

It's like having a phantom!

LOL! The same "Phantom" that's taking my socks out side!

02-09-2008, 01:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
AlineaHeart Assimilated Doppleganger Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The Bantering Resurgence Posts: 1,510 Thanks: 24 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	It...broke? My tv is being weird. I can turn it on and change the volume by the buttons on the front panel...but I can't use the remote. It's not the remote's battery because the dedicated tv remote nor the cable remote will budge the volume...the power button for the tv on both remotes won't work either. Any ideas? __________________
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02-09-2008, 01:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dr. Zaius . Archery 2000 Champion! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,712 Thanks: 41 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts	Try cleaning the infrared sensors on both the TV and the remotes. If that doesn't work you may have a faulty receptor. Also try replacing the batteries anyway. Sometimes just low power can effect response.
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02-09-2008, 03:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
W.M.DEEEZ I don't exist either Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 4 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	You probably shouldn't be watching t.v. at 4 in the morning! Unless you have a thing for infomercials Every so often, I accidentally press a button that screws up my remotes too. I could understand the cable remote not responding if you errantly pushed one of the buttons that would work a dvd, or vcr. The t.v. remote should work though. Ask the dog what he did while you were in the bathroom. __________________ Don't it always seem to go, that you don't know what you've got til it's gone
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