Fault finding TV has went into game mode how do I change this

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Line, faults & possible causes to LCD screen are given with illustrations. You can get an idea about the fault to an extent.

Does the TV still display the video game output normally?

If you unplug the video game cable from the TV, does the TV operate any differently?

Try using the control buttons directly on the TV itself rather than the remote control to see if that makes a difference.

Can you see the text from the TV's main menu items on the screen and does it respond at all to the remote control or to the buttons directly on the front of the TV set?

Try plugging in a different input device like a DVD player to see if you can get any kind of signal or response from the TV while in that input mode.

Also try unplugging the power cord to the TV set and leaving it out overnight. Plug it back in the next day and see if that helps to clear the fault condition in the TV.

What is the exact make and model number of the TV?

Are you able and willing to disassemble the TV enclosure in order to access the circuit boards inside to conduct any troubleshooting or repair procedures yourself that may be necessary?

Please comment back here to this page and include as much of the above information as possible and I will try to help you find a practical solution to this problem.

Thank you very much.

Joe.

Hello
You can set the Game mode and External input mode at the same time by pressing the GAME button on the remote control. "GAME" appears on the TV screen. To exit the the Game mode and the external input mode, press the GAME button on the remote control again. To cancel GAME mode only, adjust the PICTURE control. The game mode will be set ot 'OFF" automatically. In this case "VIDEO" instead of "GAME" appeares on the TV screen. When you press the GAME button if the TV is off, the TV turns ON and will be in the GAME mode and external input mode automatically.

If there is no power at all, and TV iscompletely dead, then it is either power cord or power supply.

If after the fault the TV went in standby and does not wake up, then the TV has on protect mode after detecting a fault.
When this happens higher voltages are shut down to prevent further damage.

Before calling support ensure that you have followed the indications here:Why my TV does not start up and remains in standby.

Troubleshooting basically consists in leaving the TV unplugged to drain power completely and discharge internal circuits.

The best way to contact an authorized technician is by ringing the number listed on the owners manual. Alternatively try Fixya directory here:Fixya directory- Consumer Products Repair

Try first the troubleshooting proposed in link above. If that does not work, ring customer service.

Regarding the repair cost, this depends on the part that is defective. A common fault is the power supply, but this is not necessarily the problem.
The technician must test internal parts to find out why TV is in protect mode.A repair that involves parts replacement may start at $150/$200 if the part is PSU or convergence ICs (other common fault), to over $400 if main board, optical group, or more parts must be replaced.

For parts try Partstore.

Regards.

Ginko.

Hi.

The standby is forced because a fault had been detected.
The TV is in protect mode, because a fault had been detected.

If the TV went in standby and does not wake up, then the TV is in protect mode.

In protect mode higher voltages from PSU gets shut down and TV remains in standby.(see also Why my TV does not start up and remains in...)

Try first leaving the TVpower cord unplugged for some times, let say one hour or so. Then connect powr

If that does not work, and you keep having the TV in protect mode, it means that there is a fault.

In that case call the phone support number listed on the user manual to arrange repair.

If you want DIY you find parts here: Memorex TV Parts | ShopJimmy

Hi.

If there is no power at all, then it is either the power cord or power board inside the TV.

If after the fault the TV went in standby and does not wake up, then the TV is in protect mode.

In protect mode higher voltages from PSU gets shut down and TV remains in standby.(see also Why my TV does not start up and remains in...)

Try first leaving the TV power cord unplugged for some times, let say one hour or so. Then connect powr

If that does not work, and you keep having the TV in protect mode, it means that there is a fault.

In that case call the support number listed on Philips user manual to arrange repair.

If you are a technician I can try locating parts, service manual and giving more directions. Common faults that affect a Philips rear projections are convergence, PSU board, lamp and ballast assembly.

Regards.

is there a TV/Video or menu button on the front of the tv? if so try the tv/video button, that should scroll through the the components you have on your tv. dvd, game cable etc. If no tv/video, hit the menu button and then use either channel up/down or volume up/down to scroll through your component options.

Three blinks - B+ over voltage protection (OVP), unit goes to the standby mode then displays the 3 blink fault. This is also a problem in the power supply circuit, check T603 and R672.

I had this problem on a symphonic 27 inch TV I just bought from a friend who no longer had a remote. The thing with the menu and buttons on the front of the TV doesn't actually change the TV to true game mode. I don't know what it acutally does, but it isn't really in game mode. When it is in true "game mode" you can't change the channels until you turn game mode off. What I did was bought a universal remote (a specific one that someone told me about) for 8 bucks at walmart and I was then able to switch to game mode with the Input select on the remote. The remote I bought that actually worked is this one: http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Magnavox-PM435S-4-Device-Universal/dp/B00006686A/ref=acc_glance_ce_ai_-2_1_tit/002-3174824-8273629
Make sure you look at it before you buy it and make sure it has a button that specifically says "input" on it. I know that some of the universal remotes don't have an input select button or one that doesn't work. As long as you get a Philips-Magnavox that has that button, you should be ok. Much better solution that paying 30 bucks for a new remote specifically for the TV. Hope this helps.

I went to add/delete channels in my menu on my symphonic and it let me scroll through the channels, make sure you have them all set to add (by pushing the volume buttons to make them light blue instead of purple)....after adding all of your channels (or just the one if you use dish) just power the tv off while on a channel and then power back on and you should have tv.