Sylvania LD320SSX Flashing Color Test Pattern

[Shane711]

I got a Sylvania LD320SSX and it flashes multiple colors on the screen, the Color Test Pattern.

I am thinking it is the EEPROM but after contacting ShopJimmy they are saying if it is not listed on the page that it fixes that problem then it won't. I have proved them wrong before. When you contact them you are not always answered by a technician.

I thought when any TV is stuck in the Color Test Pattern it was a bad EEPROM.
So I would like an expert to confirm this for me or tell me why the EEPROM may not be the problem?

[Diah]

Re: Sylvania LD320SSX Flashing Color Test Pattern

as you know eeprom saved the programmed data and provide this date to microprocessor at start on, microprocessor can changed setting and order which will be saved at eeprom. Test pattern are functional at microprocessor when its ordered as fault always from microprocessor the eeperom will save this change. also even you change new eeprom the microprocessor will write this fault again at the eeprom

also focus on reset microprocessor to rewrite the correct order at eeprom at next turn on.

[CapLeaker]

Re: Sylvania LD320SSX Flashing Color Test Pattern

Does the TV respond to anything else than the power button? You got a remote for it? I would agree with doing a factory reset. I don't think that the EEprom is bad itself, because it would do more queer stuff, I would think. Maybe the TV was in service mode and someone didn't exit it correctly?

[Shane711]

Re: Sylvania LD320SSX Flashing Color Test Pattern

I don't have a remote, I have a universal. I am not sure how to do a factory reset on this TV. I have the Service Manual here but I do not see anywhere in it about a factory reset.

[vinceroger69]

Re: Sylvania LD320SSX Flashing Color Test Pattern

http://www.justanswer.com/tv-repair/...0ssx-just.html
you will really need a original remote i think to get out of the test pattern mode

[capwizard]

Re: Sylvania LD320SSX Flashing Color Test Pattern

Sylvania LD320SSX is a DVD combo tv made by Funai (Emerson)(Japanese brands)
you definitely need to get the remote controller. (NF000UD Remote Control*).

* Here is A cheap one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NF000UD-T2-4...0AAOSwmtJXadcZ


Don't forget:
there is a hidden button you cannot see it and you must peel the plastic front off the remote to get to it and this will put you in service mode by hitting this button once.

if I remember correctly the service button (red or gray color) is under the eject button.

After you get the remote ,see if you can read the service-mode-remote-code.
Because some remote can learn and save the code.

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[cliff_hootarski]

Re: Sylvania LD320SSX Flashing Color Test Pattern

Here is an Emerson remote showing where to cut the plastic to access the hidden menu.
Cut out above the "Audio" button.

[capwizard]

Re: Sylvania LD320SSX Flashing Color Test Pattern

O.wo.. Thank you, so could you please read the service code for us, will be helpful for us.

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[cliff_hootarski]

Re: Sylvania LD320SSX Flashing Color Test Pattern

Here is a picture of the screen when the "secret button" is pushed when the TV is "On".

Where to go from there is anybody's guess.

I did press the "Left Arrow" button and it started to display full mono color screens.

Thought it was stuck in this mode but I pressed some key or series of keys and the TV came back to the regular screen.

Kinda afraid to press any other keys and mess up a working TV. (Wife's TV in the kitchen).

[Diah]

Re: Sylvania LD320SSX Flashing Color Test Pattern

the easy way download the last firmware and put it on usb and insert it at the usb port at the side of the TV. then lug it to wall socket. this will make rest too. read more how at your service manual

http://www.funai-corp.com/support/Firmwares.aspx

[Shane711]

Re: Sylvania LD320SSX Flashing Color Test Pattern

I just ordered the remote that capwizard mentioned. He was right, that is pretty cheap. I will let you all know what happens.

[Shane711]

Re: Sylvania LD320SSX Flashing Color Test Pattern

I got the remote I ordered today, had a little trouble but got it figured out.

The secret button is actually at the bottom of the remote under the Title button. I followed the directions and presto, the TV is now working. I am relieved.

[capwizard]

Re: Sylvania LD320SSX Flashing Color Test Pattern

Thanks for the update.

[CapLeaker]

Re: Sylvania LD320SSX Flashing Color Test Pattern

aah... there we go! perfect!

[Shane711]

Re: Sylvania LD320SSX Flashing Color Test Pattern

So I had another main board for the same TV that had the same problem. I switched out the boards and fixed that one too. Now the DVD player don't work so I have to fix that. I also have a Insignia doing the same thing but I forgot where I put it so I am going to drag that one out and see what I can do with it.

[capwizard]

Re: Sylvania LD320SSX Flashing Color Test Pattern

Good! I like your zero waste lifestyle.

[Shane711]

Re: Sylvania LD320SSX Flashing Color Test Pattern

Well, the DVD player was completely dead, couldn't get it to do anything. I swapped it out with another and it is working perfect.

Note to all: If your DVD player in your combo TV has a problem accepting DVDs or ejecting them the fix is very simple. Clean the rubber roller inside with rubbing alcohol.

[Stephanie2017]

Re: Sylvania LD320SSX Flashing Color Test Pattern

Please help! My tv is doing the same thing and I'm clueless

[dick_barton]

Re: Sylvania LD320SSX Flashing Color Test Pattern

Same thing?
Flashing colours and the remote control is not resetting it, or the DVD not working?

[Shane711]

Re: Sylvania LD320SSX Flashing Color Test Pattern

You have to peel back the sticker where the buttons are to uncover the special buttons. The secret button is actually at the bottom of the remote under the Title button. Just follow the directions on this thread.