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Philips/Magnavox TV Question
All,
I have a 25" tv model number 25TS56 C121. I actually have two of these, one I got secondhand that I don't have a remote control for. Here's the problem: On the secondhand unit, I cannot get the TV to go to "Aux" input mode, which would let me use the compsite inputs on the back (RCA inputs). Philips cust support said I'd have to buy the remote which "may" have an input button. The one I have owned since new does not have an input button on the remote. I just go to channel 2 and then go "down" a channel. This remote will control either TV, so I don't think buying a $50 remote from philips will help. (Lord knows I have about 4 of those universal remotes floating around, anyhow!) Philips said holding volume up and down while powering up the set would do a factory reset, but it doesn't. I've also done an auto channel find while sending a source to the RCA inputs, nogo. Do any of you guys know how to do a factory reset on the thing? I know I should just go buy a 20 dollar VCR, but I'm a bit stubborn. Thanks, Daremo |
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"Daremo" wrote in message ... .... | floating around, anyhow!) Philips said holding volume up and down while | powering up the set would do a factory reset, but it doesn't. I've also .... Tried other things - hold channel up/down while powering on? While plugging set into wall? N |
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I've tried the other buttons and done all while plugging unit in (instead of
power button), but you gave me an idea. I'll begin holding front panel buttons in counting in binary so I'll be sure to try every possible combination. There are only 5 front panel buttons, so thats only like 31 possibles. Thanks Daremo "NSM" wrote in message news:F56od.175521$df2.133088@edtnps89... "Daremo" wrote in message ... ... | floating around, anyhow!) Philips said holding volume up and down while | powering up the set would do a factory reset, but it doesn't. I've also ... Tried other things - hold channel up/down while powering on? While plugging set into wall? N |
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You need the original remote. There is no other solution!
-- Jerry G. ====== "Daremo" wrote in message ... All, I have a 25" tv model number 25TS56 C121. I actually have two of these, one I got secondhand that I don't have a remote control for. Here's the problem: On the secondhand unit, I cannot get the TV to go to "Aux" input mode, which would let me use the compsite inputs on the back (RCA inputs). Philips cust support said I'd have to buy the remote which "may" have an input button. The one I have owned since new does not have an input button on the remote. I just go to channel 2 and then go "down" a channel. This remote will control either TV, so I don't think buying a $50 remote from philips will help. (Lord knows I have about 4 of those universal remotes floating around, anyhow!) Philips said holding volume up and down while powering up the set would do a factory reset, but it doesn't. I've also done an auto channel find while sending a source to the RCA inputs, nogo. Do any of you guys know how to do a factory reset on the thing? I know I should just go buy a 20 dollar VCR, but I'm a bit stubborn. Thanks, Daremo |
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There should be something in the menu even if going "outside" the channels
doesn't work. If not my best guess is that the EPROM took a cosmic ray or something and changed an option byte, telling the micro there is no video input. I assume there is one physically on the back of the set I don't know offhand how to set these, you're likely to need a service manual to find out. I'm not sure, but possibly replacing the EPROM with a model specific one from Phillips might fix it, or, if you can get into the service menus on both sets and find the discrepancy you might be able to reset it. JURB |
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