My rca tv will come on but won't stay

Try another tv set

Here is a troubleshooting guide for you:

• Flyback Transformer


must have supervision of a qualified service technician

Short in power supply of set or something that it feeds--a model number would be helpful here.

Hello
First of all, you must ahve its original remote control to unlock FPA lock. If you have it, go through the folloing steps.
* Hold down Menu button on the remote control, and the Volume Down button on the at the same time for at least 4 seconds. "The set won't say so, but the lock will be released".
** Hold down Zero button on the remote control, and the Volume Down button on the TV. The set won't say so, but the lock will be released.
*** Hold down Menu button on the front of the TV and the TV button on the remote at the same time for at least 4 seconds. The set won't say so, but the lock will be released.

are you sure you have plugs and source input the same.the tv has several diff.inputs look on back what inputs you are using then go in menu move input to the same

Check for bad capacitors in the power supply. Check for voltages. You can get a board at Encompas Parts.,

does the power light flash three times slowly then stay off? If so chances are its just the CP150, cp120 and CP114 capacitors. There is the RCA repair kit by that same name available from www.tvrepairworld.com which has the capacitors and the CD with repair instructions

Hello
The lock of RCA TV can be unlocked. You must have its original remote control to do this. If you haven't one, buy a new one or just borrow it from any of your friends or relatives who own the same model RCA TV you have. To unlock it, try these methods. One amoung them will surely unlock your TV.

Most RCA and GE TV sets use a four digit code to control the v-chip. The code reset is different depending on the model. Try each number until you find the one that works for you.

1. Hold down the MENU button on the remote and VOLUME DOWN button on the TV it's self at the same time for at least 4 seconds. The set won't say so, but the lock will be unlocked

2. Hold down the 0 (zero) button on the remote and the VOLUME DOWN button on the TV itself at the same time for at least 4 seconds. The set won't say so, but the lock will be unlocked

3. Hold down the MENU button on the front of the TV and the TV button on the remote at the same time for at least 4 seconds. 4- Hold down GO BACK button on the remote and MENU button on the front of the TV at the same time for at least 4 seconds.