tv troubleshooting

Someone over on AVForums has a BRAVIA 8 II feeding a stereo rig over TOSLINK and reckons it sounds worse than the eighteen-year-old Sony LCD it replaced. Chain is TV, optical, DAC, Cyrus 8vs2, PMC DB1s. He has already ruled the DAC out by trying an Arcam irDAC and a Cambridge DacMagic 200M and...

There is a thread on AVForums that will be familiar to anyone who has kept an old Panasonic recorder in the chain. Chap buys a used DMR-EX87, connects it by HDMI to a modern digital TV, watches Freeview through the recorder, and the sound comes out muffled and slightly distorted while the...

Rough one to read. Someone cracked the screen on a 77-inch Sony A80J while trying to flush mount it, the set will not power on at all now, and the replacement decision has to happen this week because an XGIMI Titan Noir Max they backed on Kickstarter is landing at the same time. The original...

Someone over on AVForums is stuck in a loop I have seen a few times now. New LG 50UA8550, ThinQ installed on a Samsung S21 Ultra, TV and phone both registered to the same LG account, all working. Then something small went wrong, they reinstalled the app, and now selecting that same LG account at...

Engadget ran a reminder piece on this and it is worth repeating here because it catches people every single year. New televisions frequently ship with store or demo mode already enabled, including sets bought online that never sat on a shelf under a single fluorescent tube. The mode cranks the...

Saw this one over on r/hometheater and it is the nightmare version of every rental I have stayed in. Guests check out, the cleaners arrive and find the TV on the floor, the owner messages them asking how they intend to pay for it. Nobody was in the room when it came down. The thing is, the wall...

If your LG has started dropping to the fireworks screensaver in the middle of a video, you're not imagining it. Android Authority has collected the reports: YouTube version 1.2.15 on webOS appears to trip the screensaver whenever the video isn't a standard 16:9 frame. Shorts, vertical uploads...

Engadget ran a piece on the remote shortcut for clearing cache on Roku, and it's one of those things that has been passed around forums for years without ever getting a proper menu entry. The sequence: Home five times, Up once, Rewind twice, Fast Forward twice. That kicks off a restart that...

Mounting your TV on the wall not only saves space but also creates a sleek, modern look. If you're wondering how to attach TV to wall mount safely and correctly, this guide is for you. Whether you're using a fixed, tilting, or full-motion wall mount, this tutorial will walk you through every...

Want to enjoy your favorite videos, photos, or apps on a bigger screen? Casting your phone to your TV is a simple and effective way to enhance your viewing experience. Whether you’re using Android or iPhone, this guide will walk you through the easiest methods to cast your phone to your TV. Why...

If you’ve ever wondered, “How do I resize my Roku screen on my TV?”, you’re not alone. Sometimes, the display on your TV doesn’t fit perfectly, and adjusting the screen size becomes necessary for the best viewing experience. Fortunately, resizing your Roku screen is simple with a few tweaks to...

Pairing your Fire TV remote is essential for seamless navigation and control of your Fire TV device. Whether you're setting up a new remote or re-pairing an existing one, follow these steps to ensure a successful connection. How to Pair Your Fire TV Remote: A Step-by-Step Guide Step 1: Prepare...

If you need to sign out of Netflix on your TV, the process can vary depending on the device or TV model. This guide outlines all the possible ways to log out, helping you easily manage your account access. Why You Might Need to Log Out of Netflix You’re switching accounts or sharing the TV...

For us Apple TV fans, the happiness a remote can bring us also comes with the frustration it can cause when it is not working properly. In this article, I will take you through the process of resetting your Apple TV remote to ensure that your regular relaxation and entertainment flow are not...

Roku has been my long-time tech companion and I've encountered all sorts of remote-control issues with it. Sharing with you the in-depth information of the process of connecting your Roku remote to your TV, I present to you today. With the following guide you are sure to be back to your favorite...

Resetting your Roku TV can resolve a variety of issues, from sluggish performance to connectivity problems. Whether you're encountering glitches or simply want to start fresh, performing a reset is a straightforward process. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps on how to reset Roku...

Are you facing the frustrating problem of your Hisense TV not turning on? Don't worry, you're not alone. While Hisense TVs are known for their reliability and quality, occasional issues like this can arise. In this guide, we'll walk you through some simple troubleshooting steps to help you get...

If you own a TCL Roku TV and find yourself in need of a replacement remote, you're in the right place. In this guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know to find the perfect replacement remote for your TCL Roku TV. Understanding the Need Whether your original remote is lost...

Are you experiencing issues with your Vizio TV HDMI ports? It can be frustrating when your HDMI connection isn't working properly, but don't worry, we're here to help you troubleshoot the issue. In this guide, we'll cover some common reasons why your Vizio TV HDMI may not be working and provide...

If you're an Apple TV user and experiencing issues with the Apple TV app not working, you're not alone. Many users have encountered this frustrating problem, but worry not! In this comprehensive troubleshooting guide, we'll walk you through step-by-step solutions to get your Apple TV app up and...