Hitachi volume bar always on, remote doesn't work

Set volume to '0'. Simultaneously press Display button on the remote control, and Volume - button on the TV set to get into service mode. The is one way. The procedure will differ with models to models. If you wish to get more, http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ Check this link. Pull up older posts there, either by its left side bar, or see it in Timslide option.

If you can get at the controls again----undo or unsolder the micro switch for volume down! Remove it and see if set works.

A no brainer in that if that switch is bad and vol down still displays nothing else would work

I own this TV in the 43" size.
My set is also 10 years old.
It could cost you anywhere from $300-$500.
The life is about 15-20 years

i did come across this problim, you gonna have to do the next step. unplug the button pc on tv that control youre volume,channels ext. but you gonne have to use youre remote to see if youre problem is solved. i run my tv only from remote, after this problem you got.

Does the the little bar graph on screen volume display react when you turn the volume up and down or does it say something like TV VOLUME IS FIXED?

Try using your remote to look in your tv's MENU for the AUDIO OPTIONS.

Check to make sure the SPEAKER option is turned ON.

If that doesnt work, try running a cable from your tv's audio out jacks in the back to one of your home stereo's AUX inputs and see if you can hear the tv through your stereo.

Good Luck.

Hi,
It sounds either volume down button is bad that turns volume down on its own or system control chip got defective and decreasing volume level.
Press volume down button on tv front and check is it working properly.
Let me know to find out further info to solve the issue.
Thanks.

sounds like you need a new pcb board.see ebay for prices.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2060353.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X+hitachi++50PD9800TA+.TRS0&_nkw=+hitachi++50PD9800TA+&_sacat=0

Just solved my problem. Found out that the down volume button must have been sticking. Tapped on it a number of times and finally the volume bar went off and then the up volume worked fine. Looks like the down volume button on front panel is intermittently getting stuck. This happened last year but went away before I could figure it out. Maybe going to try and blow some compressed air in button socket.

I found the user manual online - directions are:

Turn TV off

Hold RED TV Power button down

and at same time per manufacture of TV...

Hitachi - 1
Sony - 2
RCA - 3
Sanyo - 4
Zenith - 5
Panasonic1 - 6
Panasonic2 - 7
Sharp1 - 8
Sharp2 - 9
Toshiba - 0
JVC - Clear
Mitubishi - +10
Magnavox - SUBTITLE
Funai - AUDIO
Goldstare - DISPLAY

voyageurs60

Roger,
Could be as simple as a software upgrade if the picture looks okay after it come on... What software version are you currently running?
SOFTWARE VERSION CHECK Step (1) Turn the TV ON. Step (2) Using the TV Remote, Select Antenna C. Step (3) Press the MENU button on the Remote. Step (4) Menu will appear

(Figure 1)
Step (5) Press the Cursor Down button and Highlight SETUP

(Figure 2)
Step (6) Press SELECT on the Remote Control. Setup Menu will appear

(Figure 3)
Step (7) Cursor Down and highlight UPGRADES

(Figure 4)
Step (8) Press the SELECT button on Remote Control. Upgrades Menu will appear

(Figure 5)
Step (9) Read the Software Version
(Figure 6)


Let me know!
Bill