The TV doesn't turn on the first time

The TV does not turn on the first time much more often than one might expect. There may be several reasons for this, and some of them are easy to fix on your own. It only takes a couple of minutes of time and a little attention to detail.

"Distance" problems

From the moment when remote controls were invented, relaxation in front of the TV was no longer overshadowed by regular running around to adjust the volume or change channels. Constantly improving, these devices came to the modern version:

• the remote control includes an infrared transmitter;
• The TV has a similar receiver.

And if at least one of these elements cannot function normally, you will have to forget about the opportunity to completely relax when watching multimedia. This is especially true for broadcasting - annoying advertising is also much louder than films usually. So, if you discover that the TV refuses to turn on from the remote control, the first thing you need to do is check whether it can be started by pressing the buttons on the TV panel. If the electromechanics are working properly, the problem is looked for in the receiver-transmitter. The first one is more difficult - here you will need the services of a telemaster.

The infrared receiver requires preliminary disassembly for further testing. Taking into account its location and the fragility of contacts, it is better to entrust this task to professionals.

But the remote control may start to act up due to:

• falls - the soldering joints have come loose or the emitter (“light bulb” on the front end) has moved inside the housing, limiting the angle of the signal beam;
• contact oxidation;
• dead batteries.

A visual inspection will eliminate or confirm most of these problems. To ensure that the remote control is working, you can test it using your mobile phone. Just turn on the camera, point the emitter at it and press all the buttons one by one. Each operation is indicated by a diode glowing.

This test can also reveal partial loss of functionality of the remote control:

• “sticking” of the button - the diode lights up even after it is released;
• damage - does not light up when pressed.

If the remote control is confirmed to be faulty, it is simply replaced with a new one. Fortunately, this is no longer a question - there are even “universal” models that allow you to control several devices.

power unit

This problem can be reported when the TV turns on some time after receiving the command. It does not matter whether it was supplied from the remote control or from the built-in buttons. Usually the occurrence of problems is preceded by a voltage drop, as a result of which the capacitors burn out. Since these elements are partially restored when heated, the TV still turns on, although not immediately. You can verify that the “diagnosis” is correct simply by observing the operation of the device - squeaking, crackling and noise on the screen indicate the need to immediately contact a TV technician.

Replacing the power supply is a low-cost repair. And operating a TV with a faulty unit can lead to breakdowns, resulting in more serious damage.

Other reasons

Much less common than previous problems is the internal blocking. It is detected simply: if the diode, which is lit in standby mode, goes out after an attempt to turn on the TV, then one of the microcircuits is damaged and the automation opens the circuit. This is how manufacturers reduce the risk of explosion and fire in equipment.

Other reasons include software glitches or a faulty motherboard. Any of them requires separate diagnostics and can be eliminated exclusively in service centers.