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My tv (Thoshiba, 32" LCD) scrolling through channel numbers?

as title, 2/3 year old tv has started scrolling channel numbers onk a blank screen (numbers count backwards, iif that makes a difference?)..

Is there a factory reset button anywhere? I can't find manual.

have tried new batteries in the remote, taking that well away from the tv, and turning off overnight..

i get about a minute of viewing, before it happens again.
Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
Sometimes seen lurking on the compers forum :-)

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  • bengalknights
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    Sounds like the tv is on way out
  • already?? pfft. wished i kept my old CRT set now.. over 10 years old, no probs (smaller screen though)..

    not sure how i stand re repair, as was a competition prize, promoter was in Australia!
    Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
    Sometimes seen lurking on the compers forum :-)
  • Had similar problems with my Toshiba--whatever button pressed on remote TV goes into backward countdown.
    May sound silly but try this--
    Take the batteries out of the remote.
    Then press every button on the remote once.
    Then replace batteries.
    This seems to reset the remote and works for me.
    I also use a universal remote bought for a couple of quid and silly things sometimes happen with the telly--but using the Tosh.remote after doing the above everything goes back to normal.
    Worth a try.
  • thanks, tried that but no luck.. looks like i'm tv hunting tomorrow!
    Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
    Sometimes seen lurking on the compers forum :-)
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