[TechAssist] Re: Samsung 20" TV, moel TXD1973, doesn't accept commands from remote control.

  • From: ray clarke <ray260@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 10:26:09 -0700 (PDT)

You can check the remote using an AM radio. Tune in to
around 500 and it will make a noise if the remote is
working. Test with a good remote to find the right
spot on the dial. Actually I've found a few
frequencies that work.
--- "Bob@Bobs tv" <woodman1@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Kevin,
>         Try a universal remote remote with auto
> search.. The old Sylvania's
> would flash on the i/r card but would not work the
> tv..
> Bob,
> 
> Bobs TV   Worcester, ma
> 
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kevin" <kevintv@xxxxxxx>
> To: "TECH-ASSIST" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 4:16 PM
> Subject: [TechAssist] Samsung 20" TV, moel TXD1973,
> doesn't accept commands
> from remote control.
> 
> 
> > I cleaned the remote and all connections look
> good.  The B+ at the
> > remote sensor inside the TV measures 5 volts, and
> the ?S? pin reads 4.99
> > volts and drops to 4.1 volts when I press a button
> on the TV portion of
> > the remote.  When I press a button in the VCR
> portion of the remote the
> > meter just flashes (no reading).  A different
> remote drops the voltage
> > down to 4.1 volts as well. The front buttons of
> the TV all work.   Am I
> > correct in assuming that the microprocessor is at
> fault, or could the
> > remote be at fault?
> >
> > Kevin Wilks
> > Kevin's TV & Video Repair
> > Penticton BC Canada
> > kevintv@xxxxxxx
> >
> >
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Ray Clarke
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