Dell W4201C 42 in. Plasma HDTV - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

update the firmware.

Sounds like the video card could be bad. Also make sure the connections from your cable box are securely tightened.

Check the remote control for its infrared emission. Check it with fresh batteries. Check it by pressing all the keys. You can detect the presence of infra-red emission from the remote control, using a cell-phone camera. If you wish to get more details about how to check a remote control, please visit this site. One among the posts has details about it. In some cases, the remote control might need to clean. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ http://remotesearch.blogspot.com/ Search the site by type in this key phrase "how to test a remote control "in the "search box at the top right of the display window of the Homepage" to get the related post quickly. https://youtu.be/wUpnETSm6_k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsSCNCW3IbQ [open and clean] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qp-l1uh-5gE [open and clean]

You can change aspect ratio by remote. I hope it will be solve

There can be many things that can cause a jumping or unstable picture. The power supply is the starting point. You would have to be able to monitor the voltage outputs to determine if there is instability. Then there is the testing of the circuit boards by monitoring the proper waveforms, as per indicated in the service manual. You will require the proper test instruments for this. Once the defective board is found it will have to be replaced. If the set is out of warranty, it may be more worth while to replace it. Servicing out of warranty can be too expensive to be cost effective.

According to a couple of people I have conferred with, that RAM should work. Take a stick of the old ram out and make sure the the cut out, in the new RAM, is in the exact place as the old sticks. It cannot be off by a micron, or it will not fit. Understanding Identifying and Upgrading the RAM in your PC Dont click on any of the ads in that article, just read it and you will be able to judge for yourself.

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Hi Caleb, To resolve this, please perform the following steps:

• Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord
• Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your laptop.
• Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input on your HDTV
• Connect your device using the HDMI connector (Refer to image below)

• Plug in the power cords for the TV and Xbox
• Turn on your TV and Xbox
• Enter the TV Menu and select Setup (Refer to the image and steps mentioned below)

• To enter the TV Menu, press the Menu button on Remote control
• Use the left and right buttons (volume buttons) to move between the icons

Select correct input source

• Input allows you to select the proper source based on how you have your TV and video equipment connected.
• Press Input on the remote to go directly to the Input Select menu
• Select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 (Refer to image below)

If the TV does not work, please follow these steps: Verify the PIP/POP/PBP function is disabled ( PIP/POP/PBP Compatibility - The only input sources that cannot work together are HDMI with HDMI)

• Press the Menu button on the remote control or TV
• Use the Left and Right arrow buttons (Vol +/-) to select PIP/POP/PBP, and then press <Enter>
• Use the Up and Down arrow buttons (Ch Up/Ch Down) to select PIP/POP/PBP/OFF
• Use the Left and Right arrow buttons to select Off

If issue is still persists, please move to the next step Reset the TV current input to its default configuration

• Press the Menu button on the remote control or TV
• Use the left and right arrow buttons to select Setup, and then press Enter/OK
• Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select Factory Reset, and then press Enter/OK
• Select Current Input Setting and press Enter/OK
• Re-check the TV functionality

sounds like a lose conetion

Check its speaker first. If it is OK, check and replace the audio output card.

Plug the HDMI into laptop and T.V first then turn the laptop on, I have the same problem sometimes just doesnt read it properly if the laptop is already turned on when plugging in to HDMI. Hope this helps

My remote does not work. I have put in new batteries but it does not work. Is there any way I can get a new one?

Can do that only if the TV has a headphone socket.

Check connections for loose contacts, and whether the audio in has been selected to connect the RC cables, and whether the output selected at DVD end is correct. Check for jammed buttons of volume or mute on remotes of both.

Good day!!!!That problem is usually cause of faulty capacitors on the power supply board..Just follow this instruction to fix your TV..1. Open the back cover of your TV.2. Look at the power supply board..Its normally connected to the power cord..3. After that,,try to look at the actual image of capacitors if it is bulged on the top so that you can easily determine the bad capacitors..4. After that,,try to replaced the bad capacitors using soldering iron and soldering lead..replaced the capacitors only with the same type ratings and value..5. Some of the capacitors not bulged so its better if have a capacitance meter

Problem is likely main board (processes all signals) or even the power supply board is possible.Considering brand parts may be hard or impossible to find.

Was this set moved or transported? Is it possible someone struck the screen even if mildly?If you can take a few good pictures and post them somewhere on the internet and provide the location--seeing what it looks like might tell what is wrong.A classic description: set comes on but is a black swirling cloud where images can be dimly seen but are not clear--gets a little better after a few minutes but never gets normal.

If you don't have a manual to trouble shoot your problem then download at this site... http://www.retrevo.com/support/Dell-W4201C-TVs-manual/id/280ci052/t/2/

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