Unfortunatly this is not a joke. Got a 19" combo emerson that is so full of smoke--I can't really describe how bad. She also sent a second similar unit for parts. Apparenty she is nearly blind and has this remote down pat, and does not want a new panasonic (with timer--her primary neccesity in this set) because she don't want to have to learn a new remote. Is there such a thing as a braille---or talking remote. Just wondering? Would need it for a new panson And Yes, I could fix the combo---with a face mask, but it does have some serious issues ( bad capstan/mode switch. other normal mechanical things. Blown regulator.) Age (1991)and estimate make it easily NWR Jeff Farnsworth Lyles TV and Appliance 17 S Washington St Elkhorn, Wi. 53121 ph 262-723-3477 fax 262-723-3658 tech@xxxxxxxxxxx ------------------------------------------ Submit A Repair Tip For Everyone Here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html To CHANGE your email address, click here: http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html