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How to test a remote control

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  1. How to test a remote control, Place the remote in front of the camera: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Place the remote control facing the camera lens Turn the camera on, and check that you can see the remote control's front face.

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  2. How to test a remote control, Press buttons: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Press buttons on the remote control.

    • If you can see a light in the camera screen then the remote is functioning!

    • Note: this doesn't test that the data sent by the remote is correct.

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Rob Wilson

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What might be the problem if it is always blinking, but it stops when I press any of the buttons?

Matthew Bailey - Reply Share

Coby TV-DVD 1350 remote that was bought second hand, if that helps.

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Faulty electronics or push-button switches. You could try squirting in some contact cleaner

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