All of a sudden problems with remote

 

Bronze Member
Username: Dotbowels

Post Number: 18
Registered: Oct-05
I have a remote that has always worked with my TV, DVD Player, and other stuff.

Yesterday I turned on the radio with the remote and listened. I turned it off.

Today when I turned the TV on it doesnt come on. I have tried everything and every button and cant figure out why. When I push the normal buttons the supporting equipment below comes on like it always does but the TV doesnt come on unless I use the specific TV remote. I don't want to have to use 2 remotes.

Any idea whats wrong? In the picture below the red is near the TV button I always turn on, the white is near the AV (audio-vision button) button I always use. When i turn everything off i use the red, white, and the blue. The link to the picture is below. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thx dorothy

http://community.webshots.com/user/dotbowels
 

New member
Username: Cuylar

MN USA

Post Number: 8
Registered: Nov-05
Just an idea. Try reprogramming the remote to use the tv. Something might have been pushing on the buttons overnight and could have "accidently" unprogrammed the remote. If that doesn't work then you could have worn out the button. It's not common to wear out but it does happen. it has to me. If that is the case you might have to buy a new remote.
 

Bronze Member
Username: Diverhank

Huntington Beach, CA

Post Number: 94
Registered: Sep-05
Try pushing a button marked TV in the function box then try turning on the TV. Most remotes are multi-function and you might have inadvertently pushing another function. The picture you attached is totally out of focus so I can't make out the exact button.

Another possibility is it's out of battery. Low battery makes the remote do funny things.
 

Bronze Member
Username: Dotbowels

Post Number: 19
Registered: Oct-05
You are correct it was the batteries, but also needed to reset per instructions from Sony below which worked. Thanks for help. Dorothy

Thank you for contacting Sony Online Support.
>
>We regret to learn the difficulties you are experiencing. The Sony RM-U305
>remote control is not programmable. It is designed to control the product
>with which it was originally shipped. In addition, if the remote has
>buttons for other product types (TV, DVD, etc.), it is designed to control
>only Sony products for each of these additional product types. Please note,
>this product may not be able to control all Sony products for each product
>type.
>
>However, based on the information you have provided, we suggest that you
>reset the remote control and check the operation. To reset the remote,
>remove batteries and press all buttons on the remote one at a time. Clean
>the contacts and then check spring tension, replace the batteries and check
>batteries for correct polarity.
>
>TIP: If you want a more interactive support experience you may
> want to try our LiveAssist Chat support available at:
> http://www.iq.sony.com/srvs/conversation/liveassist.asp
>
>Thank You,
>
>Your Sony Email Response Team
>Dasan
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