is there a box that connects to a tv for remote operation when the sensor on the tv will not work with remotes

Question

the sensor on the tv will not respond to any remote control. I have been told by tv repair man that there is a box that sits on top and works with a remote, i cannot find one.

Answer 1

That's because there isn't one....You have two choices -- Use the Front panel buttons or use the remote for the TV set....those are the only ways to tell the microprocessor inside the TV to do what you want it to....

Now, the sensor itself is only $15 - $20, the microprocessor may be $50 - $70 at most....but the labor to repair your TV can be $75 for small TVs up to $150 for larger units....

You could spend MORE for some Magic Box that doesn't exist....

Of course the TV tech may have been talking about a SLINGBOX...but that's a recorder, not a TV Remote Replacer....

Answer 2

Not exactly. Unless there is something unusual about your TV, your options are somewhat limited.

How about hooking up a VCR to the TV and using it's remote to change channels?

There are also "Digital to Analog" converter boxes that are coming on the market. that have there own remotes and let you receive both digital and analog TV channels. These will be a lot cheaper in Jan 2008 (in the US) when the government starts it's $40 off coupon program.

There are also DVD recorders with digital & analog tuners starting at $145 at Walmart.

In regards to turning the TV off & on. There are wireless remotes that control an on/off switch that can go between your wall socket and your TV's power plug but I don't know how well that would work with your TV.

As far as controling the sound volume, the only thing (that doesn't involve a soldering iron) I can think of is to use a separate audio system with it's own remote.

Answer 3

the unique remotes have been extra mechanical than digital. The buttons truthfully made a clicking sound once you pressed the button. This is going back to the 60's. as a result, the term clicker. yet I say distant now.