BS: Check Remote Control is giving signal

Subject: BS: Check Remote Control is giving signal
From: Rasener
Date: 21 Jul 09 - 10:26 AM

Didn't know this until today.

2 days ago, my daughters remote for the tv wasn't working. So I decided it was probably damaged. So I bought a new remote control that was suitable for the TV in question.

Came to use the new remote and that didn't work.

Not knowing what to think, I googled to see if I could find a way of checking the remote beam to make sure it was working on either or both of the remotes. The TV remotes didn't give a light like some do.

Basically all I needed to do was point the remote at my digi camera on my mobile phone whilst it was turned on. Then press the power button on the remote and if it is working you should see a bluish light in the viewer.

So I gave it a go.
The new remote worked
The old one didn't.

I was about to get in touch with the supplier and check that I had been sent the correct remote, but decided to disconnect all cables from the TV and reconnect. Having done that, I then tried the new remote and hey presto it worked.

However that simple process of checking the beam helped me considerably.

So thought I would post here for anybody else that might get the same problem.

Here is the link that provided me with the info.
http://www.wikihow.com/Check-if-a-Remote-Control-is-Transmitting-an-Infrared-Signal

Isn't the internet wonderful

Subject: RE: BS: Check Remote Control is giving signal
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 21 Jul 09 - 11:52 AM

We've found that changing the batteries helps... :D

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Check Remote Control is giving signal
From: Rasener
Date: 21 Jul 09 - 01:36 PM

Cheeky sod Liz. Brand new batteries we have a plenty. :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Check Remote Control is giving signal
From: Joe Offer
Date: 21 Jul 09 - 01:51 PM

OK, and so how does the television work with all the cables disconnected?

America wants to know....

Subject: RE: BS: Check Remote Control is giving signal
From: Rasener
Date: 21 Jul 09 - 02:48 PM

I said "disconnect all cables from the TV and reconnect. Having done that, I then tried the new remote and hey presto it worked"

You smart arse Joe :-)

Of course I should have said "disconnect all cables from the TV and reconnect them back again and turn the TV back on. Having done that, I then tried the new remote and hey presto it worked"

Subject: RE: BS: Check Remote Control is giving signal
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 21 Jul 09 - 03:36 PM

Have you never heard of this new fangled wireless over there in the States Mr O?

:D (eG)

Subject: RE: BS: Check Remote Control is giving signal
From: Wesley S
Date: 21 Jul 09 - 04:09 PM

Once you got the TV working - was there anything worth watching on it?

Subject: RE: BS: Check Remote Control is giving signal
From: katlaughing
Date: 21 Jul 09 - 04:52 PM

So I can use my tv remote on my cellphone camera? Will it work to make calls, too? Nice not to have to pack it round everywhere!

Subject: RE: BS: Check Remote Control is giving signal
From: My guru always said
Date: 21 Jul 09 - 04:54 PM

Oh, thanks for this! I checked our Freeview remote earlier with the camera & proved it worked. Then I checked all the buttons & suddenly the Freeview recognised the remote & started working again. It appears there's a button for DVD & one for TV, so it looks like the DVD one had been pressed a couple of months ago, how silly is that *grin

Subject: RE: BS: Check Remote Control is giving signal
From: Rasener
Date: 21 Jul 09 - 05:59 PM

Another happy person :-)