TV & Remote not connecting properly (program, control, channel, channels)

[Art Lover]

Is this an ok place to post this question? I don't see a Thread for electronics and I think that's what I really need.

My TV is only a year old. Yesterday I noticed when I tried to change the volumn either lower or higher it took a number of seconds (about 10 seconds.) It also jumps to a much lower or higher volumn then I wanted. Also, when I try to change channels by either directly putting in the channel I want to watch or scanning the channels it is taking a long time. It used to change immediately. A couple of times when I put in the channel I want to watch a different channel appears.
My bedroom TV is working fine.

I did change the batteries in my remote control, but it didn't make any difference. Anybody out there have any ideas as to why this is happening? The way my luck has been going I'll probably need a new TV soon. The warrenty was good for only one year, just in time for it to start acting up.

[Art Lover]

Since my remote control isn't responding well to my TV I'm going to turn off the power for a few seconds to see if the corrects the problem. If that doesn't work guess I have to see a TV repair place.

[Bo]

Yes, this is the correct forum.

Replacing the remote with a $10 universal remote would be something to try. Even if it doesn't solve the problem, it's bound to be a less expensive thing to try than paying a technician to diagnose the problem.

[NHDave]

Originally Posted by Bowie

Yes, this is the correct forum.

Replacing the remote with a $10 universal remote would be something to try. Even if it doesn't solve the problem, it's bound to be a less expensive thing to try than paying a technician to diagnose the problem.

That's what I'd recommend, it'll tell you if it's the remote of the TV that is the problem.

[Jaxson]

Those universal remotes won't work on the newest DirectTV receivers you have to buy their remotes. Then program the remote into your satellite through a multiple of steps. We hate our new remotes; can't get them to program the VCR, DVD and no sleep timer buttons that we have found. Our old remotes won't work with these new receivers either with one being from DirectTV! Lose power you have to reset back to your fav channels as it defaults to the factory settings everytime. Grrrrrrr

[swagger]

What does the "troubleshooting" section of the manual say? Have you tried calling the manufacturer? Is the remote one that is capable of controlling multiple devices? If so, is the correct device selected?

You could also try unplugging the TV and pulling the batteries from the remote and letting them sit for 10 or 15 minutes with no juice whatsoever. Perhaps they just need a time out.

[Jaxson]

swagger are you asking the OP or me?