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Catherine Tanner Posted on Jan 11, 2014
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Change video input without remote

No longer have remote and need to change input source using buttons on front. Source button works, used channel button to move down to desired input, but don't know how to "enter".

  • Catherine Tanner
    Catherine Tanner Jan 11, 2014

    I finally got it to change input. After using the channel down button to highlight the desired input, I pressed the volume + button and it worked. Just got it working a few minutes ago. Thanks for trying, though. This solution might work for others; you never know.

  • David Wu
    David Wu Nov 19, 2021

    thanks, this helped. I got it

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Normally you HAVE to use the remote. If it is on the television, there is normally a 4 arrow button and there is a button in the centre which is enter.

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  • Posted on Sep 08, 2008

SOURCE: Volume stuck in 100% flashing

Since this is a digital LCD TV, there is no question of any button being "stuck". It is most likely an issue with the circuitry. You can try a hard reset first, which is the basic step. Unplug everything, including cables and power supply, wait about 1/2 hour and replug everything. Should the hard reset work, well and good. If not, you will have to take the TV in for servicing. I do not recommend a DIY if you have no prior experience, as there are very sensitive parts within.

However, if you would like to try a DIY, you will first need to get your hands on a service manual. I recommend the following site:
http://servicemanuals.vstore.ca/
They also help you procure the needed parts and provide free diagnostics and help while you repair the set online (provided you buy the manual from them, of course)

Hope that helps! If there is anything further I can assist you with, please let me know. If you are satisfied with my response, kindly take a moment to "ACCEPT" my solution.

Cheers!
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 07, 2008

SOURCE: hdmi receiver to hd plasma tv

1. You cannot get and HDMI and component on one cable. One is anaglod, and HDMI is digital. Use the component, the difference isnt. They are both HDTV compatible signals. S-Video is terrible, its really no better than the old-fashioned coaxial cable. After you connect the two, be sure you go into the settings on your home theater and set the output to component, progressive scan, and the the resolution your TV supports. The resolution is clearly stated in the user manual and on the box. It is probably 720p or 1080i. (Dont worry, most HD devices will revert back to the settings if they dont work. So if it goes blank or you see undesired picture, just wait up to 15 seconds and it will revert your settings. Once you are successful, the menu will ask you if you can see the picture, use the remote to select yes.)

2. The remote came possibly with an auto scanning feature, but at least has a code entry mode to program 
your brand of tv to work with your remote. Look at the list of codes based on category and brand in the documentation for the home theater system. Use all the codes available for your brand unil the tv responds to the code you entered. This is very brief but the manual has very specific instructions on what to press, step by step.

And the last question is absolutely yes, the picture is about 6x better than the regular tv standard which is 480i

480i is an interlaced picture, and its 320x480 dots of color to display your picture, interlacing is basically using one horizontal line to act as 2 by quicly alternating what it draws twice per frame. Thats why standard tv seems to "jiggle" in place
 Progressive Scan has a solid image, every time, that automatically doubles your quality. Definitely, you want your resolution to be as high as the tv supports and you will be satisfied.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 26, 2008

SOURCE: input source change on remote for tv

Are there not enough ports? You can buy port splitters to add more connections to your tv. Also, some surround sound receivers have port switchers too.

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First check the current source (input) on the TV. Without knowing the model of the TV, I can only recommend you first look for a source or input button on the remote or on the front panel of the TV. Press this button multiple times if needed to set the source to TV. Press OK on the remote or Select. (On some TV, just waiting after highlighting the desired input will lead to the switch.)

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First check that the source or input is set to TV (RF) port. Some TVs only have the Source/Input button on the original remote. Others have one among the front panel buttons. If this button isn't on the TV itself and you have an universal remote, you may need to try multiple codes to get the Input/Source button to work properly. Getting the power button to work is often easier.

I hope this helps. Every TV that I've used only displayed the Channel Search when the input was TV. It could be in a Setup menu, under Initial Settings or a Channel menu. Please add a comment with the make and model of the TV for more information on where to find the Input/Source button and the Menu location to for searching for channels. (Note: there was a brief period of HD monitors that were sold as HD-ready TVs. However these units didn't have a tuner. They were meant to be used with a set-top (satellite dish receiver, cable) box.)

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Can't change the menu from the clock set up to other functions such as channel scanning.

Are all of the sub-menus besides the clock unavailable or just the ones related to OTA (RF) signals? If it's just the OTA menus that are missing, change the source/input to TV. On all of my TVs, the channel scan option and related functions are blocked if the current input is not TV.

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Some TVs will also have an Input/Source button on the TV. This will work like the button on the remote. Use the Select button for the OK button. A few TVs have the option inside the on-screen menu. Press Menu and then look for a source option in a Tools or Setup menu.

I hope this helps. I have never had a TV where only the Clock menu is available. If that is the case with your TV, I don't know of a solution.

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Can I change HDMI1 to HDMI2 or Video manually without the remote

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Please add a comment with the manufacturer and model of your TV for specifics that apply to your TV.

I hope this helps.

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(Note: if you replace your remote control, check for a Source or Input button on the universal remote. Then try multiple codes for your TV brand to find a code that gives the input function properly.)
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If the Source or Input button was only available on the remote, you will need a universal remote that includes this feature. These cost a bit more than the lowest end remotes. Then you will have to try all of the codes to find the one that makes the Source button work with your TV. (Several codes may work for On/Off but not the change input.) The Universal remotes that can be programmed from a computer (USB connection) will be the easiest to set up. Remotes.com may have a replacement original or substitute remote for your TV that should work for all of the TV functions.

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Change input without remote

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I signed on last night, asked a couple of questions, but the info sent to my e-mail didn't have anything to do with the questions I asked. Noticing in the forum, several people has the same problem:...

Howdy Mike-d. here, [email protected]
Hi CindyCee,

I have tried to post solutions, but they seem to be too long, so I will have to post more than once to get the info to you.

First part- the "Line-In" Video Source thing many people are having fun with. Try these options from the Samsung FAQs website.:

How Do You Switch Video Sources? spacer.gif Depending on the model TV you have, there are up to four ways to change the video source:
  • Through the on-screen menu controlled by your remote
  • Through the on-screen menu accessed through the Menu button on your TV's front panel
  • Through the TV/Video, TV/Component, or Source button on your remote
  • Through the TV/Video or Source button on the front panel of your TV
Your TV could provide any combination of these methods. Instructions for all the methods are below
Changing the Source Using the On-Screen Menu Controlled By Your Remote To use the on-screen menu of your TV controlled by your remote to change video sources, follow these steps:
  1. Turn on your TV.
  2. Press the Menu button on your remote. The Main Menu appears.
  3. Select Input, and then press the Enter button. The Input menu appears.
  4. Select Source List, and then press the Enter button.
  5. Press the Up or Down arrow button on your remote to select the signal source, and then press the Enter button on your remote.
  6. Press the Exit button on your remote to exit.
Changing the Source Using the On-Screen Menu Accessed Through the Menu Button On The Front Of Your TV To use the on-screen menu of your TV accessed through the Menu button on the front of your TV to change video sources, follow these steps:
  1. Turn on your TV.
  2. Press the Menu button on the front of your TV. The Main Menu appears.
  3. Use the Up or Down Ch button on the TV to select Input, and then press the - or + Vol button. The Input menu appears.
  4. Use the Up or Down Ch button on the TV to select Source List, and then press the - or + Vol button.
  5. Press the Up or Down Ch button on your TV to select the signal source, and then press the - or + Vol button.
  6. Press the Menu button to exit.
Changing the Source Using the TV/Video or Source Button On Your Remote To use your remote to change the video source, follow these steps:
  1. Turn on your TV.
  2. Press the TV/Video or Source button. The current source appears on the TV screen.
  3. Press the TV/Video or Source button repeatedly to cycle through the available sources. Stop when you reach the source you want.
Changing the Source Using the TV/Video or Source Button On The Front Of Your TV To use the TV/Video or Source button on the front panel of your TV to change the video source, follow these steps:
  1. Turn on your TV.
  2. Press the TV/Video or Source button on the front of your TV. The current source appears on the TV screen.
  3. Press the TV/Video or Source button repeatedly to cycle through the available sources. Stop when you reach the source you want.
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