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    How do I determine if a TV will automatically switch inputs to a DVD player?

    Thank you! I see here that often this feature is hidden or disabled and that it can be called different names. Can anyone recommend a 32" or 40" TV and DVD to implement this? Is it best to have both the same manufacturer? This senior will not be using Netflix or any other inputs - so the...
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    How do I determine if a TV will automatically switch inputs to a DVD player?

    To clarify, my question has nothing to do with turning on or off the TV. The process I want is this: 1) TV is already on and tuned to a cable TV channel with a set top box (so it's input is on STB). 2) When the DVD player is turned on the TV input automatically recognizes it and switches the...
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    How do I determine if a TV will automatically switch inputs to a DVD player?

    I want to buy a new television (probably LED) for a senior. This person is easily confused by remote settings. Most new TVs have several inputs and in order to play a DVD you need to manually switch the TV input to the DVD player. This often requires scrolling through several inputs to find...
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    Which Sound Bars will work with an LG remote for a 42LE5400 TV?

    It's OK. I realize it doesn't matter because I won't be using the TV sound anyway.
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    Which Sound Bars will work with an LG remote for a 42LE5400 TV?

    I have the 42LE5400 LG TV and I'd like to buy a soundar for it. However, it would be nice to not have to use another remote for the Sound Bar. Will the LG remote work with ANY LG Sound Bar? Am I stuck having to buy an LG Sound Bar or are there any others that the LG remote will control...