I turn on my westinghouse model LTV-32w4 and it makes alot of noise and has just a blank blue screen when I turn it on
The model no. is LTV-32w4 Type no. SLT32B.i haven't tried anything yet I have no idea where to start.i turn on my tv and it makes a lot of noise and has a blank blue screen then after about a minute the noise stops and it has only a blank blue screen then after it is on for a while it has a perfect picture and sound.during the time the screen is a blank blue none of the buttons work, I can't turn up or down the sound and I can't change channels,and can't get the menu.it will be good like this until I turn it off then it starts all over again.
Televison & Video - Westinghouse
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Fault at its main digital board. Short circuited component/s at it. Contact any service technician; or the authorized service center. If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Surf the site with patience. Pull up older posts.
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In most cases, the main board might have to be replaced. If so, a software [firmware] update too might be necessary.
Before going further; try a hard reset first. If it does not help you, replace the main digital board. There are two methods to reset TVs. The first is simple to do; a Hard Reset. The other is somewhat skilled; is a Factory Reset (System Reset). To make it a hard reset, just unplug the TV from AC mains wall socket, and re-plug it back after 15 minutes or so. If you do this by overnight is better. This procedure will make it a hard reset. If you want to make it a system reset [Factory Reset]; you have to enter its service mode option, and select the factory reset option. If you wish to get some details; visit the site linked here.