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TV & PVR remotes faulty.
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Peter Jason
2017-05-07 23:28:37 UTC
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Is there any way to replace the remotes that are faulty. Hoe can one
determine if it's the TV or remote? Is there a universal remote
that will work for Sony and Panasonic?
FMurtz
2017-05-08 02:13:17 UTC
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Post by Peter Jason
Is there any way to replace the remotes that are faulty. Hoe can one
determine if it's the TV or remote? Is there a universal remote
that will work for Sony and Panasonic?
Yes.
Peter Jason
2017-05-08 04:18:36 UTC
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Post by Peter Jason
Is there any way to replace the remotes that are faulty. Hoe can one
determine if it's the TV or remote? Is there a universal remote
that will work for Sony and Panasonic?
Yes.
Can you be brief?
FMurtz
2017-05-08 09:12:41 UTC
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Post by Peter Jason
Is there any way to replace the remotes that are faulty. Hoe can one
determine if it's the TV or remote? Is there a universal remote
that will work for Sony and Panasonic?
Yes.
Can you be brief?
Yes.
felix
2017-05-08 14:33:23 UTC
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Post by Peter Jason
Post by Peter Jason
Is there any way to replace the remotes that are faulty. Hoe can one
determine if it's the TV or remote? Is there a universal remote
that will work for Sony and Panasonic?
Yes.
Can you be brief?
Yes.
your verbosity is tiresome..
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felix
2017-05-08 08:14:21 UTC
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Post by Peter Jason
Is there any way to replace the remotes that are faulty.
manufacturers sell original remotes as spare parts
Post by Peter Jason
How can one determine if it's the TV or remote?
most likely the remote. check the batteries. if you have any equipment
that will respond to an IR signal by flashing a LED point the remote at
it and press a button. if the LED flashes the remote is working
Post by Peter Jason
Is there a universal remote that will work for Sony and Panasonic?
yes there are lots. eg:
http://www.logitech.com/en-au/product/harmony-350-control?crid=60
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Xeno
2017-05-10 12:20:01 UTC
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Post by Peter Jason
Is there any way to replace the remotes that are faulty.
manufacturers sell original remotes as spare parts
Post by Peter Jason
How can one determine if it's the TV or remote?
most likely the remote. check the batteries. if you have any equipment
that will respond to an IR signal by flashing a LED point the remote at
it and press a button. if the LED flashes the remote is working
Post by Peter Jason
Is there a universal remote that will work for Sony and Panasonic?
http://www.logitech.com/en-au/product/harmony-350-control?crid=60
Yes, that is an *excellent choice*!!!
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Computer Nerd Kev
2017-05-08 23:21:20 UTC
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Hoe can one determine if it's the TV or remote?
The cameras on old mobile phones and other such devices don't
have IR filters on them. You can point the remote at one and
should see the light from the IR LED when you press a button.

It's not a guarantee (the pattern it's sending may be wrong),
but it's a good indication.
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felix
2017-05-08 23:34:46 UTC
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Post by Computer Nerd Kev
Hoe can one determine if it's the TV or remote?
The cameras on old mobile phones and other such devices don't
have IR filters on them. You can point the remote at one and
should see the light from the IR LED when you press a button.
good to know
Post by Computer Nerd Kev
It's not a guarantee (the pattern it's sending may be wrong),
but it's a good indication.
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Xeno
2017-05-10 12:10:30 UTC
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Post by Peter Jason
Is there any way to replace the remotes that are faulty.
The accepted method is to *buy one*.
Post by Peter Jason
Hoe can one determine if it's the TV or remote?
Usually by testing. In the case of the one I replaced, a visual check
was sufficient. The Mrs sat on it and I don't think the bend it has was
a natural one. Electrically it still works so I keep it on hand. A new
remote is an easy and, dare I say, very cheap fix compared to buying the
OEM remote. Those OEM remotes are usually $100+.
Post by Peter Jason
Is there a universal remote that will work for Sony and Panasonic?
There are heaps of universal *programmable* remotes out there.
As previously stated, you do need to *buy* these.

I bought a pair (because they were cheap) of Logitech Harmony 350
remotes and they programmed up to my German TV with no issues.

Here's how it's done; https://support.myharmony.com/en-au/350

Look on EBay for pricing. Usually sub $50. As low as $42 with free
postage. Hey, at that price it's worth buying one just to have a spare.
That's why I bought two. One for the Mrs and one for me so I can sneak
up behind her and change the channel when she's not concentrating on the
TV. ;-)
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