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Prince · 01-27-2005, 09:33 AM

I've a VCR question...

My VCR's remote has a button called Input Sel, which I pressed accidentally. Now, the remote has no effect on the VCR at all. I can't switch channels, set the timer or anything.

I can't find the manual...what do you suppose the Input Sel button does? All I get is a blue screen now, I can't browse through the channels at all. I have tried pressing it again, holding it down, whatever... Nothing helps.

catback · 01-27-2005, 12:48 PM

Input Selection (Input Sel) switches between the various imputs: TV tuner, A/V Front, A/V Rear, or whatever input hook ups you have available. Pressing the button again should cycle through the available imputs and eventually end back at tv tuner, otherwise look for a button related to TV or tuner.

Prince · 01-27-2005, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catback

Input Selection (Input Sel) switches between the various imputs: TV tuner, A/V Front, A/V Rear, or whatever input hook ups you have available. Pressing the button again should cycle through the available imputs and eventually end back at tv tuner, otherwise look for a button related to TV or tuner.

Thanks...this is pretty much what I thought it meant. However the problem is it seems to now refuse any and all input from the remote. The unit won't even power off when I press the remote's power button. Nada. This started right after the Input Sel mistake, and I've never had any trouble with the remote or the VCR before.

I hope it's not the software. I've come across that twice before with other makes and models. I really hope so, because now that I think about it, I believe the warranty on this thing expired just 4 weeks ago.

Cadwiz · 01-27-2005, 03:29 PM

I wouldn't think the input would make it not respond to the remote. This may sound stupid, but did you try new batteries? Anyway, there should be a corresponding button on the VCR that would cycle through the input channels.

jujueye · 02-03-2005, 06:08 PM

Very weird. It should, theoretically, cycle through all inputs. The fact that it's showing blue means it is currently working and raeding a null signal on at least one of the inputs. Hmmm.. Two things to try. One: I'm with cadwiz: new batteries. Second, Unplug the unit for at least five minutes. Let the capacitors bleed out. Then plyug it in again. There is a chance that the unit should default to the regular tuner and you'll be back in business. Let us know how it works!

01-27-2005, 09:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Prince /nɑndəsˈkrɪpt/ Location: LV-426	VCR's Input Sel I've a VCR question... My VCR's remote has a button called Input Sel, which I pressed accidentally. Now, the remote has no effect on the VCR at all. I can't switch channels, set the timer or anything. I can't find the manual...what do you suppose the Input Sel button does? All I get is a blue screen now, I can't browse through the channels at all. I have tried pressing it again, holding it down, whatever... Nothing helps. __________________ Who is John Galt?

01-27-2005, 03:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cadwiz Insane Location: work	I wouldn't think the input would make it not respond to the remote. This may sound stupid, but did you try new batteries? Anyway, there should be a corresponding button on the VCR that would cycle through the input channels. __________________ Semper Fi

01-27-2005, 12:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
catback Psycho Location: North America	Input Selection (Input Sel) switches between the various imputs: TV tuner, A/V Front, A/V Rear, or whatever input hook ups you have available. Pressing the button again should cycle through the available imputs and eventually end back at tv tuner, otherwise look for a button related to TV or tuner.

02-03-2005, 06:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
jujueye alpaca lunch for the trip Location: in my computer	Very weird. It should, theoretically, cycle through all inputs. The fact that it's showing blue means it is currently working and raeding a null signal on at least one of the inputs. Hmmm.. Two things to try. One: I'm with cadwiz: new batteries. Second, Unplug the unit for at least five minutes. Let the capacitors bleed out. Then plyug it in again. There is a chance that the unit should default to the regular tuner and you'll be back in business. Let us know how it works!