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    Question Philips 32pfl4007d/77

    Hello everyone. I'm literally at a lost cause now. I have a Philips LCD flat screen tv, model no.32pfl4007d/77. The problem it has, is that it switches on perfectly fine with audio and pictures but the side buttons don't work and neither does the remote but if I keep pressing the volume...
  2. T

    Question Unusual Headphone socket Q

    Can anyone tell me what this headphone socket on the back of Hitachi TV? It's marked 3.8V 1A and is smaller dia. than standard 3.5mm. There's a headphone symbol marked around the socket.
  3. T

    Question Need help with audio connection

    I cant figure out my audio for my new tv. I replaced a Spectre 46" 4k which had crap internal speakers. I had to get a HDMI to analog converter that would connect to my OLD Sony surround sound system. We just got a 65" LG to replace it but the connection doesn't work the same. I bought a Optical...
  4. Gospodarz

    Question Haier Tv problem

    Hello. I have a problem with a Haier Tv Le32c800H. I was in options menu, and accidentaly hit some option that keep poping up screen with "Haier inspired living, DVB, USB video, etc" and now i can't use the remote Control or even buttons on the TV... There's a way to repair this problem? Problem...
  5. R

    Question Sharp tv still won't power after new main and power supply board

    Hey first time posting on here but I'm sure it won't be the last. I bought a broken Sharp tv that didn't power. I've replaced the main and power supply board with no change. Once plugged in, the power light will come on but when I hit the power button, the light will dim like it's running out...
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    Solved! Universal remote and Receiver

    Hi, I bought a Universal Remote as I don't have one for my receiver, connected it to my receiver and I cannot seem to get access to the setup menu from on the receiver. I can change the volume and the program channel, though when pressing the MENU button on the remote nothing seems to happen...
  7. Aribs

    Solved! Mirroring TV to screen

    I want to connect a screen to my smart TV to only mirror the picture. Is it possible using only a cable of some sorts? Ps. No pc connected.
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    Question Samsung cracked TV screen

    I have a 55" TV, purchased in October. We were watching the TV on 31st May, and it made a loud popping noise and then showed a spider web pattern on the screen. I contacted my retailer, who told me to contact Samsung. I called Samsung, who eventually arranged for an engineer to collect the TV...
  9. markc1999

    Solved! HDMI pinout for Sylvania TV

    Where can i find this? Model LD320SS8 I want to connect a breakout board to it
  10. henrytcasey

    Summer Movies and TV Guide 2019: What You Need to Watch

    From the next shows you need to binge to the latest Spider-Man movie, here are the TV shows and movies to keep an eye out for. Summer Movies and TV Guide 2019: What You Need to Watch : Read more
  11. Marshall Honorof

    Info 10 Shows to Watch After Star Trek Discovery

    If you've got an unquenchable thirst for sci-fi action until Star Trek: Discovery Season 3 airs, these 10 series should tide you over. 10 Shows to Watch After Star Trek Discovery : Read more
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    Review Vizio V-Series 50-inch 4K HDR Smart TV (V505-G9) Review: A Great TV

    The Vizio V-Series 50-inch 4K HDR Smart TV (V505-G9) may not wow you with pristine picture and sound, but it offers pretty great quality for the money, and offers a collection of smart features that feel like a steal. Vizio V-Series 50-inch 4K HDR Smart TV (V505-G9) Review: A Great TV : Read more
  13. Marshall Honorof

    Discussion Game of Thrones Wouldn’t Be a Phenomenon Without Babylon 5

    Without the influence of 'Babylon 5', 'Game of Thrones' might not exist as the cultural phenomenon it is today. Game of Thrones Wouldn’t Be a Phenomenon Without Babylon 5 : Read more
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    Question Samsung PS64E550D1M Display Issue - Issue with picture, hardly visible

    The TV currently turns on, plays sound and displays image but it the image is hardly visible, lower quality and quite dark. I try to change settings on the TV like screen settings (e.g. changing brightness/contrast to see if it changes how the image looks) and no effect so I'm sure something...
  15. T

    Solved! Senior Simple Smart TV?

    My 93 year old parent loves to watch QVC but the channel is not provided on her cable feed. However, QVC Live is available on YouTube. The struggle is that with her Smart TV, she needs to switch from the cable input to the Apps, to YouTuve and then try to find QVC on the YouTube app. No small...
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    Question Voice control

    Recently my son (fully disabled and bed bound) has discovered Alexa, and enjoys the freedom it gives him, and wishes to extend that freedom to TV. He mainly uses Netflix and Vudu. We have tried using a fire cube, but that doesn't support vudu. Tried a Google home which just wants to cast from...
  17. S

    Solved! DSTV decoder audio sound extremely low for all channels yet picture is fine. HELP!!!!

    May someone assist me. I am having problems with sound from my decoder. Every channel including radio channels have the same low volume. Eversince my LED TV got spoilt my decoder lost volume. I recently purchased a new TV and noticed that the sound is so minimum that you have to take the...
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    Solved! How can I hook up Samsung TV HDMI to alpine head unit with ai inpuy

    I want to run the sound through my head unit TV doesn’t have RCA jacks I can get a conversion for RCA to AI Cable but I need an AI to HDM1 Cable will the to even be able to communicate
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    Solved! External speakers for SPDIF TV?

    I have an old Philips 47PFL3603D/F7 (https://www.usa.philips.com/c-p/47PFL3603D_F7/119-cm-47-inch-full-hd-1080p/specifications). It has SPDIF output & HDMI v1.3. I am wondering if I need SPDIF specific speakers or if SPDIF works with regular coax cables. Also, if I plug my game system &...
  20. B

    Solved! How connect my Acer laptop ES1-512 to my Samsung smart tv?

    I connected the HDMI cable from laptop to tv press FN-F5 buttons but nothing is coming out the TV why?