Dos_Box Posted July 8, 2007 Posted July 8, 2007 I go this tip from an Evesham techie as my remote control for my 32" Alquemi TV died (I highly recommend these TFT TVs' BTW!!). If you have a remote control that someone has reported as not working and you need to check it. Simply get a mobile phone with a built in camera. Turn on the camera and point the remotes' IR port at the lens. Press a button on the remote and look at the camera display. You should see the IR lighting up!! Fantastic tip that.
Guest kerrymoralee9280 Posted July 8, 2007 Posted July 8, 2007 Haha, or you can just point it at the TV and if the TV doesn't turn on then it's obviously not working. If the TV does turn on however, it is working.
webman Posted July 8, 2007 Posted July 8, 2007 Any digital camera (still or video) with an LCD viewfinder will work. Or ask a goldfish.
ChrisH Posted July 8, 2007 Posted July 8, 2007 Or ask a goldfish. I tried that it just stared at me with its mouth open .
webman Posted July 8, 2007 Posted July 8, 2007 Or ask a goldfish. I tried that it just stared at me with its mouth open . Ahh yes, Bob... he's well known for doing that
_Bat_ Posted July 8, 2007 Posted July 8, 2007 Haha, or you can just point it at the TV and if the TV doesn't turn on then it's obviously not working. If the TV does turn on however, it is working. Smart alec
john Posted July 8, 2007 Posted July 8, 2007 Did ya not know that before them, I've know that for years, use it whenever someone says there projector remotes died
apeo Posted July 9, 2007 Posted July 9, 2007 Haha, or you can just point it at the TV and if the TV doesn't turn on then it's obviously not working. If the TV does turn on however, it is working. What if the TV is broke and not the remote? :twisted:
Dos_Box Posted July 9, 2007 Author Posted July 9, 2007 Haha, or you can just point it at the TV and if the TV doesn't turn on then it's obviously not working. If the TV does turn on however, it is working. What if the TV is broke and not the remote? :twisted: Hope it is still in warrenty?
apeo Posted July 9, 2007 Posted July 9, 2007 @Dos_Box: Well either that or its a new TV but i was more saying how can you tell which one is not working using the method kerrymoralee9280 suggested.
ConTheITGuy Posted July 9, 2007 Posted July 9, 2007 We used to do that when I worked for a rather well known electrical retailer. Amazing, I did learn some tips while there! Andy
Guest kerrymoralee9280 Posted July 9, 2007 Posted July 9, 2007 @Dos_Box: Well either that or its a new TV but i was more saying how can you tell which one is not working using the method kerrymoralee9280 suggested. Erm, how about get you off your hind and push the buttons on the front of the TV. If it doesn't turn on the TV is broke. If it does turn on then the remote is broke.
alan-d Posted July 9, 2007 Posted July 9, 2007 @Dos_Box: Well either that or its a new TV but i was more saying how can you tell which one is not working using the method kerrymoralee9280 suggested. Erm, how about get you off your hind and push the buttons on the front of the TV. If it doesn't turn on the TV is broke. If it does turn on then the remote is broke. There are buttons ON the TV? 8O well I never......
john Posted July 9, 2007 Posted July 9, 2007 Could be the fuse thats blown ya know, i'm getting fed up of the blown fuse in the kettle lead game at present
Andrew_C Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 Could be the fuse thats blown ya know, i'm getting fed up of the blown fuse in the kettle lead game at present So why are the fuses blowing? If it goes more than once, you probably have an issue that need s dealing with urgently!
webman Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 The problem? Ahhh a bad batch of fuses! Easily fixed with a bit of rolled-up tin foil (Obligatory disclaimer: Do not try this at home)
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