PB TV Thomson stuck - flashing red LED

Question

Hello everyone,

I have a huge problem with my TV, ahhh horrible, help me!!! (cruel world)

Model:
TV THOMSON BLACKPEARL, remote control: RCT 100 NAVILIGHT
No idea about the exact model, I don't have a manual, it seems old (CRT, a real old school thing). It's just written: THOMSON BLACKPEARL on it and RCT 100 NAVILIGHT on the remote.

Symptoms:
The television no longer turns on, and the red light at the bottom of the screen blinks regularly (not 2x then 7x, it blinks constantly in the same way). So I have a black screen, no static, despite a small noise at startup resembling the sound of CRT tubes lighting up, with just the blinking light.

Circumstances:
Usually, I only used my remote to turn off the TV (which is connected to a FREEBOX so the FREEBOX was used to change channels and the TV just to turn on). I couldn't turn on the TV with the remote so I did it using the P+ button at the bottom of the screen. However, I could turn it off (handy so I wouldn't have to get up to turn it off ;p). But the problem: tonight I wanted to try turning it on with the remote, so I tried pressing the power button (sometimes the power button turns it off but also serves to turn on the TVs) and since then, I have this red blinking light and nothing else is possible.

I have searched on numerous forums, I saw 2 people with the same problem without a real answer.

I unplugged the TV for 15 minutes, no results, it's still the same: it blinks and is stuck. I found codes to enter, I thought maybe I could enter them blindly, but I didn’t get any results either.

I don’t know the chassis of the TV.

So, you know everything!

If the symptoms sound familiar to you, I would be very grateful!

Tom

Configuration: Windows XP / Internet Explorer 8.0

mu · Accepted Answer

It's probably the child lock. You need to press and hold the standby button on the remote control for more than 4 seconds.

fou · Answer

Are you handy? Are you ready to disassemble your TV? Well, if yes, unplug it, remove all the screws, detach the back cover, put on safety glasses, insulating gloves, put your feet in a plastic bag and wear shoes with paper towels under your arms. And do a good dusting of your TV with a vacuum or using a can of compressed air for computers, reattach the cover, plug it back in, be careful of explosions, wear a helmet if possible. If it still doesn't work, unplug it again, disassemble it, and gently tap with a screwdriver handle or something on the circuit boards; it might restore a connection. Check if there's a burnt component or fuse. Good luck and beware of electric shocks. Always unplug and wait a few minutes before touching anything.

Atomdabuzz · Answer

I tried the DIY method suggested by Fou. But this TV must have been previously repaired because the screw holes were worn out. Impossible to take apart, I had to throw it away.

On the other hand, to get back to what PATY says, I completely agree with you: it sucks not to be able to repair a product built to last. My solution would therefore be to part with it, but to buy a second-hand TV. I was lucky: I found one for €12 on Le Bon Coin just a short walk from my house. It's a good way to recycle! Buying/selling sites are full of this kind of old equipment in perfect working condition at very reasonable prices.

Tom

PATY · Answer

Hello,

While reading the topics on this PB, I empirically pressed the buttons on the RCT1200 remote control.

Since then, the television no longer goes into standby mode with the sequence of the light turning red, and the television is blocked. There must be a combination of buttons to use on the RCT1200. However, I would prefer to have the correct programming sequence so that this does not happen again. If you have the exact sequence, I would appreciate it.

Best regards

sa3ros · Answer

I don't know if it's the solution to the same problem, but my TV was also stuck with a flashing red LED and the solution is: change the batteries in the remote control.  :-)

sherif · Answer

I have the same problem with the THOMSON blackpearl TH70C1SV model.

Philippe · Answer

By holding down the "power" button on the TV, I managed to start that damned Thomson, the green light finally turned on! Now I just need to find a way to wedge it and free my finger :) IF THAT CAN HELP

PB TV Thomson stuck - flashing red LED

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