Only getting 480p on my TV please help?
First, be aware that you cannot get 1080p from broadcast television. The limit is 1080i. 1080p is mainly available via Blue-ray DVDs and certain game boxes. Next, if you are a cable or satellite customer, you need to set the output resolution of the box to match your TV. If it has a 1080p screen, get into the menu for the box, find the output resolution settings, and set it to 1080i. If your TV has a 720p screen, set it to 720p. Other than that, in order to see real HD on an HDTV, you need 5 things. Here they are: 1. An HD television set. 2. An HD cable or satellite receiver. 3. A subscription to the company’s HD channel package. 4. An HDMI cable (preferred) to connect the box to the TV, or at least a set of 5 component cables (red-blue-green video plus red-white audio). 5. You need to be watching a program that’s actually being broadcast in HD, on an HD channel. (Some content on HD channels is actually standard-def.) If any one of the above 5 items are missing on a cable or satellite system--no HD picture. If you have a very good over-the-air antenna, all you need for HD reception is #1 and #5 above. Note in the above discussion that “HD” and “digital” are not the same thing. For example, all satellite channels are digital, but many or most of them are standard-def, not HD. (There is actually another way to get HD channels on a cable system with no box, but it requires a 3rd tuner in the TV—QAM—and it requires QAM channels to be present on the cable system, which is not guaranteed. I only mention this option to make the answer fully complete, but in reality, QAM channels cannot be relied upon in all areas or indefinitely in any area.) ================= Followup per your additional details: there is nothing wrong with your TV. It, like all modern TVs, will display the resolution of the signal fed into it. Your set is showing 480p because, one way or another, that's what it's receiving. You haven't said whether you are a cable or satellite customer or, if you are, whether you optioned your box to the correct output resolution as I suggested above. That would be the first thing I'd look for, and if you haven't done it, that's the first thing you should do.
Why won't my Samsung TV turn on?
Without knowing the exact model, the following is just a general help guide. Make sure the set is plugged in and if the socket has a switch, that it is in the "On" position.Try the remote. If there is no activity, then the remote might be dead. You can test this by looking at the emitter through a digital camera (that is, switch the digital camera on and whilst pointing it at the emitter end of the remote, press a couple of the remotes buttons. If the remote is working you will see a white flash or flickering from the remote on the camera's digital screen:1. Look very carefully on the sides of the set. You will probably find either a very small rocker switch (on some makes and models it is very well hidden) or a series of small buttons which will be marked as Volume and Channel up/down, plus an "odd" button This is a power button. Try pressing it once, then giving the TV time to "wake up", around 15 to 20 seconds should do it. If no signs of life, and the remote still doesn't trigger anything go to step 2.2. Check that the socket has power. Use a desk lamp or similar, there's no need to take the socket apart or poke nails into the live and neutral.If there is power then:3. Check the fuse in the TV's plug. Swap it with the one from the working lamp or with a brand new one.You now know that power is reaching the set. Anything beyond this point is the realm of experts, and if it's like most electronics these days, then it may well be cheaper to replace than repair it.
I need some help with setting my TV up on an antenna--want to do away with cable!?
The Sylvania SSL2006 only has an analog tuner. That means you need a DTV converter box between the antenna and the TV. You can still buy these new and used ones can be found cheap. The type of antenna you need depends on things like your location and the construction of the building it is in. If you still have problems after installing the converter, go to http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?option=c... to find out the direction and distance to your local TV transmitters. Any antenna discussion starts with a zip code and distance to transmitters.
What is the problem with my LED TV? It displays a white screen.
It seems to be a hardware defect (can be a manufacturing defect as well). There are two IC's on the LED TV mainboard, which for cooling reasons are factory covered with a small drop of silicone. That is - they are SUPPOSED to be covered with silicone. If the manufacturer misses it even by a few millimetres - it will most probably cause the IC to overheat - which in turn will cause the main controller board to malfunction.I definitely recommend to get the unit serviced.
What are some reasons a TV might turn itself off?
Some televisions have a timer setting that can either be user-influenced or set to a default duration when turned on that will shut a TV off after a certain time.It could also be an issue with your TV's power supply:When determining why a television is turning off on its own, it is important for owners to ensure that the problem is with the television and not with a cable box or another connected device. Most televisions have a light on them that turns off when the television turns off, and if it remains on while the screen goes black, the problem is probably with the connected component.Televisions draw a considerable amount of power, and any interruption can cause the television to turn off on its own. Homes that supply inconsistent electricity can sometimes cause a television to go off on its own, but there are normally other clear signals that the home's electrical system is faulty. The problem can also lie in the television's wiring or power supply.All televisions have a power supply that controls the electricity drawn from various components, and this power supply can go bad over time. They can fail suddenly, but they often break down slowly over time. If the television begins to shut down more frequently, the power supply might need to be replaced.source: Why does a TV shut off by itself?The following Samsung troubleshooting guide goes through these situations as well: TV Appears To Turn Off By Itself
When I operate electrical switches at my home, my LCD TV shuts off momentarily. Why?
This usually happens when the contacts of some switches 'bounce' . The switch contact does not settle down to a definite state immediately, but is loose enough to 'make' and 'break' a couple times rapidly. If there is a substantially inductive device (motor, tubelight, etc.) attached to it, it produces an overvoltage on the line. Since in domestic wiring everything is connected to one MCB for a line, i.e. all circuits of ground floor connected to one MCB, this overvoltage reflects on everything connected electrically on that line (ignore all equipment that is off). This also happens when one switches load OFF and causes a small arcing at the switch.Your TV is reacting to such momentary overvoltages, i.e. it's internal power supply is detecting the overvoltage and temporarily shutting down internal voltages to protect the set.There are 2 possible solutions:1. Connect the TV to the mains through a good surge protector ('spike buster'), as others have suggested2. Check each switch individually if operating it causes the TV to flicker. Replace the culprit switches with new ones
Why does my LG TV keep turning itself off?
Steve is correct, but I think I can do some moreMaybe someone has been turning your LG TV off with a universal remote or they downloaded an app which is an universal remoteCheck if all your connections are working. If they are, your TV might be faulty or may have a timer on it.Check if there is a timer on.Check their website :LG Help Library: LG TV Powers On and Off Intermittently | LG Canada or Contact LG support on their website Global Service Network | Support | Business | LG Global
How do i connect my Dish remote to my JVC TV?
JVC TVs: 557, 558, 642, 559, 560 Press and hold the desired mode button (about three seconds) until all mode keys light up, then release. Use the number pad buttons to enter the three-digit number corresponding to the equipment (click here to view remote codes). The light will blink off after each digit is entered and then return to a steady light. Press the POUND (#) button. If the code entered is valid for the remote, the mode light flashes three times. To verify the code works, try several functions for that equipment.
Why is my LG plasma TV shutting itself off?
How long does it run before shutting off?Most tvs have a ‘sleep’ mode that turns the tv off after a certain period. Some tvs let you change when that happens.If your tv is turning off after a few minutes then perhaps it’s overheating? Make sure nothing is blocking the air vents on your tv. All electronics create heat and most will shut off if they get too hot.