QuestionMy remote (the original one) just went dead on me. I tried a replacement--could not get it to work. Same with a Philips remote for the same type of tv,dvd,vcr combo. Should I try a universal remove? How do I program it to work on my tv? What if there's a chip in the tv, governing the remote, and is's broken? What is it called and how much to repair? It's a 27" tv. Thanks in advance for your help.
AnswerA Philips remote will not work on a Panasonic set (unless it is a universal type).
Try a universal remote. When you open the package there is a little booklet or sheet inside that gives you all the codes for a Panasonic product. Enter the code as directed by the procedure.
If a new remote does not help the IR receiver module inside the tv may need to be replaced. It will cost over $100 probably.
PS: Do the buttons on the front of the tv work for power on, off, channel, sound, etc.? If so, and a good remote does not then it is most likely the IR receiver in the tv gone bad. BUT: check to make sure the eye is clean and unobstructed such that the IR beam from the remote can truly reach to the IR eye inside the set.
