Vizio VW42LF 42 in. LCD HDTV Logo

Related Topics:

Posted on Jul 17, 2017

My vizio tv stops responding to the remote

Even the buttons on the tv won't respond when it does this, i have to keep pushing the off button till it finally goes off, then turn it on again, sometimes it will start working, but mostly it does not, and i have to just give up for awhile, then later it start working again.....somedays it works somedays it work for awhile, then stops responding, we got a new universal remote....but the problem came back.....

  • woletzs
    woletzs Jan 24, 2013

    we mounted the tv on the wall, with a universal bracket, we only use this tv when we use the condo, which is about every two weeks for three or four days but the problem always happens at some point in the weekend....could it be firmware updates?

×

2 Related Answers

Anonymous

  • 9 Answers
  • Posted on Sep 08, 2009

SOURCE: I bought a vizio 42

A universal remote will work as long as vizio is listed as one of the brands on the back of the box for the remote. Most of them are easy to program as long as you follow the directions. You can pick one up for less than ten bucks just about anywhere.

Ad

Anonymous

  • 14553 Answers
  • Posted on Apr 11, 2012

SOURCE: Menu button stopped responding

If only one button does not work at all or all do not work the unit may have a lock out feature that would be explained in the owners manual.

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

VW37L 37 in. LCD HDTV input button wont work

Have you find out if the problem is with your remote control? For instance, you are able to control your TV using a Universal remote control. My 32" Vizio TV had a similar problem, initially thought it was related to my remote control but in fact the TV didn't respond either to an universal remote control of my SAT receiver that I eventually use to just turn on and off the TV. I've found out that the problem was with a little board on the TV located at the left down corner viewed from the front side of the TV and that receives the signal from the remote control. I found the board on ebay for about $5, replace it and the TV responded again to both original and universal remotes.
0helpful
1answer

All programmed remotes stopped responding.

To turn off blue tooth on remote push the Q button, Space button and P button simaltaniously while pointing at tv.
0helpful
1answer

My remote won't change from AUX to Tv and all of the buttons don't work on AUX except for the volume and mute, how do I get it back on tv? Thank you

Try to push the TV button that is lit red at top middle of remote for 5 seconds in stead of hitting input. In other words by holding the tv button down it might trigger it to respond better. Thanks Mike
0helpful
1answer

Dell TV not responding to remote

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]


1helpful
2answers

My tv [vizio vf550m] won't respond to a remote.

Vizio is famous for having main board issues. If you have replaced the IR board the only two other items it could be is a broken wire from the IR to main or the main board has an issue. Nothing else can stop the remote from working provided the remote is working properly.
0helpful
1answer

Remote with new batteries won't work

Even after replacing new battery cells only ON/OFF button responding and other buttons are not responding. Pl suggest how to solve it
0helpful
1answer

Menu button stopped responding

If only one button does not work at all or all do not work the unit may have a lock out feature that would be explained in the owners manual.
0helpful
1answer

Vizio TV. Can't get out of PHOTO mode. I have no remote. Side MENU button doesn't respond when in PHOTO mode. Need to Hard Reset... How can I?

^_^ Those answers are only for new remote but that's not the only way, There trying to ask in another way with out a remote.
0helpful
2answers
0helpful
1answer

Vizio VW32L HDTV10A stopped responding with Vizio

Change the batteries in your remote. If your cat was laying on a button it could have drained them.

Here's tip - you can use your camera on your cell phone to see the IR signal coming out of your remote. Point the remote at your cam and press "On" or any button. You should see a bright flash with every key stroke.
Not finding what you are looking for?

189 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Vizio Televison & Video Experts

Grand Canyon Tech
Grand Canyon Tech

Level 3 Expert

3867 Answers

Cindy Wells

Level 3 Expert

6688 Answers

matt martin
matt martin

Level 3 Expert

1259 Answers

Are you a Vizio Televison and Video Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...