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We have a 5-7 year old Sanyo that is our outside tv. Just started to auto flip thru input settings-video, hdmi 1, 2 3, won't hold a channel, etc. Did all the plug unplug and all that crap. Called Sanyo who said it's too old, call another number to reset, blah blah. Are we screwed or is there something stupidly simple we can do?

Beebs52 wrote:We have a 5-7 year old Sanyo that is our outside tv. Just started to auto flip thru input settings-video, hdmi 1, 2 3, won't hold a channel, etc. Did all the plug unplug and all that crap. Called Sanyo who said it's too old, call another number to reset, blah blah. Are we screwed or is there something stupidly simple we can do?

Did you make sure it's not the remote that's stuck? If it's still acting up after removing the batteries from the remote, it's ready to become a boat anchor as it would cost more to fix than it's worth.

I have as my only TV an old Sony Trinitron. It was sold to me by my video repair place. I fixed it flpping by choosing an input channel somewhere other than the proscribed channel 3. If this helps any.

Bob Juch wrote:

Beebs52 wrote:We have a 5-7 year old Sanyo that is our outside tv. Just started to auto flip thru input settings-video, hdmi 1, 2 3, won't hold a channel, etc. Did all the plug unplug and all that crap. Called Sanyo who said it's too old, call another number to reset, blah blah. Are we screwed or is there something stupidly simple we can do?

Did you make sure it's not the remote that's stuck? If it's still acting up after removing the batteries from the remote, it's ready to become a boat anchor as it would cost more to fix than it's worth.

Not the remotes. Even dragged out the tv remote...
Your assessment is sorta what I thought vis a vis anchor.

ghostjmf wrote:I have as my only TV an old Sony Trinitron. It was sold to me by my video repair place. I fixed it flpping by choosing an input channel somewhere other than the proscribed channel 3. If this helps any.

It's not even possible to lock anything in. It'll stay on for a bit then go merrily moving. It's time for a new tv.

Ok. Best recommendations for larger tvs. Go for it.

Beebs52 wrote:Ok. Best recommendations for larger tvs. Go for it.

I just saw (over the weekend?) an ad for Fry's where they had a 65" 4K HDR for about $599. It stuck out to me because I bought a 55" 3D w/player for almost twice that about 5 or 6 years ago.

I just checked their website and they have tons for sale, many on clearance. If you don't want to go the internet route, they have stores in many parts of TX.

Beebs52 wrote:Ok. Best recommendations for larger tvs. Go for it.

I buy only Sony TVs and Blu-Ray players. You really do get what you pay for.

I appreciate both recs. We'll prolly do online. Prime and all.

Did you plug it in?

Beebs52 wrote:I appreciate both recs. We'll prolly do online. Prime and all.

Here's what I'd get:

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-XBR55X900F- ... uage=en_US

or

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-KD55X720E-5 ... uage=en_US

I'm drooling over this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-XBR85X900F- ... uage=en_US

Do not get an OLED one for outdoor use (these aren't). The sun will kill the screen.

Beebs52 wrote:I appreciate both recs. We'll prolly do online. Prime and all.

Check out B&H Video. I bought out last two TVs there. Got great deals (and no sales tax).

We have Samsung TVs. No problems.

We have a pergola, no sun. No on really expensive, but will check 2nd.

flockofseagulls104 wrote:Did you plug it in?

Dude

Have you tried concussive maintenance? That always works...



lb13

littlebeast13 wrote:Have you tried concussive maintenance? That always works...



lb13

I considered it but the cleanup...

BackInTex wrote:

Beebs52 wrote:I appreciate both recs. We'll prolly do online. Prime and all.

Check out B&H Video. I bought out last two TVs there. Got great deals (and no sales tax).

We have Samsung TVs. No problems.

Our newest is a Samsung and we'll move it outside and put new inside. Still will do online.

Beebs52 wrote:

BackInTex wrote:

Beebs52 wrote:I appreciate both recs. We'll prolly do online. Prime and all.

Check out B&H Video. I bought out last two TVs there. Got great deals (and no sales tax).

We have Samsung TVs. No problems.

Our newest is a Samsung and we'll move it outside and put new inside. Still will do online.

I've bought from B&H through Amazon.