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TV plugged into the mains
Is the TV plugged into the mains?


Plug the TV into the mains
Plug the TV into the mains, the extension lead may not be providing sufficient power.



Do you have power?
Perform a power cycle.

Perform a power cycle on the TV using the following steps.

  1. Unplug the TV from the mains socket.
  2. Hold down the manual power button on the TV for 10 seconds (if unsure on location, refer to the user manual).
  3. Plug the TV back in and turn on.


Did this resolve the issue?


Try another appliance
Try another electrical appliance to cross test the power supply to the TV, try another electrical appliance in the same socket.

Did the other appliance power on OK?
Check The fuse box
Check the fuse box.



Have any switches been tripped?
Possible electrical fault
This problem could be caused by a faulty mains socket. Please contact a qualified electrician to test or change the plug socket.
Has the fuse been changed?
Has the fuse been replaced in the TV's mains plug?


Please change the fuse
Please change the fuse.



Do you have power?
Can the TV be turned on via the function button/wheel?
Can the TV be turned on via the function button/wheel?


Does the TV turn on?
Does the TV turn on?
TV into standby
Put the TV back into standby.

Did this resolve the issue?
Perform a power cycle.

Perform a power cycle on the TV using the following steps.

  1. Unplug the TV from the mains socket.
  2. Hold down the manual power button on the TV for 10 seconds (if unsure on location, refer to the user manual).
  3. Plug the TV back in and turn on.


Did this resolve the issue?


First Time Installation.

Carry out a First Time Installation.

Please check your TV manual for this procedure.


Did this resolve the issue?

Battery removal from remote control
Remove the batteries from the remote control.



Did the light stop flashing?
Perform a power cycle.

Perform a power cycle on the TV using the following steps.

  1. Unplug the TV from the mains socket.
  2. Hold down the manual button on the TV for 10 seconds (if unsure on location, refer to the user manual).
  3. Plug the TV back in and turn on.


 Is the light still flashing when the TV is in standby?
Re-insert the batteries into the remote control
Correctly re-insert the batteries into the remote control.



Does the TV now turn on?
Perform a power cycle.

Perform a power cycle on the TV using the following steps.

  1. Unplug the TV from the mains socket.
  2. Hold down the manual power button on the TV for 10 seconds (if unsure on location, refer to the user manual).
  3. Plug the TV back in and turn on.


Did this resolve the issue?

TV plugged into the mains

Is the TV plugged into the mains?


Plug the TV into the mains

Plug the TV into the mains, the extension lead may not be providing sufficient power.

Is the standby light on the TV still solid?


TV plugged into the mains

Is the TV plugged into the mains?


Plug the TV into the mains

Plug the TV into the mains, the extension lead may not be providing sufficient power.

Does the TV still have a flashing standby light?