Pioneer plasma TV model PDP4280Hd

6 years ago

We have been having an issue with this tv for the last 4 or 5 years whee it will shut down while we are watching. When it first started doing this it was when we would be watching PBS and Masterpiece Theater, when the next weeks preview would come on. I thought it might have to do with strength of signal because we only have over the airwaves connection, and wi-fi with a DVD player. Now we also have a Roku hooked up.

A second issue we have had over the past 3-4 years is that when we first turn it on, the screen flips to the TV Guide screen. I have to hit a button on the remote control to get it back to the broadcast. Any key will do. The TV Guide feature no longer works either.

With these 2 issues I was wondering what is going on, and if there is any solution to these issues. Has anyone seen this before? Thanks for your consideration.

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Steve J

6 years ago

tox, she uses an antenna, not cable so it's coming from the TV somehow.

Ok, so we ruled out the remote, but it sounds like it's flaking out on you too.

You might see if the the TV has a factory reset option in it? Maybe someone configured the guide to open on startup, or to turn off the tv after a certain time of watching it? That MIGHT clear both issues.

If the TV has been calibrated, you might try an jot down those settings before resetting so you can re-use them without having to go through that all over again.

If it doesn't have a reset.. well, I was looking at the specs of that TV, and if you love that TV, I think you will really enjoy a new one. You'll get better resolution and features, and use less power that your current TV, all without shutting down, turning on the guide, or a glitchy remote. Only downside of course is having to pay for a new one, well and wading through the sea of 100's of TV's on the market.

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Steve J
6 years ago
Tv's don't normally shutdown from a "low" signal. Sounds to me like it's overheating or there are internal issues.

For the 2nd issue, could be an issue with the remote? Like the guide button is bad and always turns on with the tv, but never works. I'd take the batteries out of the remote and turn on the tv from the tv itself and see if the guide comes on right away.
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enduring
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6 years ago
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Thanks Steve. I thought maybe it was an over heating issue at first but then I noticed it was always at the same show previews weekly, like clockwork. Of course the shows run on clockwork, lol. It seems to be random now though so it might be over heating. The remote idea is the thing Im going to try right now. The remote has been making cracking noises over the last 6 months once in a while. its weird.

I love this TV, but I might need a new one sooner than later I suppose.
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enduring
Original Author
6 years ago
Didn't work; the trial of taking the batteries out and turning the tv on with the button on the side didn't work. I did try setting up the guide from the tv, just to see if that made a difference. So far it hasn't because it still comes on without the remote or with the remote.
toxcrusadr
6 years ago
The guide has to come from somewhere else besides the TV though - i.e. cable box etc. Right? So that can't be a problem with the TV can it?

As for shutting down, if it happens after a certain amount of time watching it, it shouldn't matter what show you have on. Why it would do that related to a particular show is a mystery. I'm assuming this TV is a few years old - if it's been acting up for 4-5 years it must be older than that. It may have the dreaded power supply capacitor disease. Basically $10 worth of parts can fix that, plus labor of course. If you can use a soldering iron...
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toxcrusadr
6 years ago
You might check the manuf. website and see if there is any kind of a firmware update for it.
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enduring
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6 years ago
Thanks to both of you. I will try the website for firmware update. I will look for a reset option on the set too. Like the idea of TV shopping, lol. but if I can't come up with a solution, we'll just limp along until it is too annoying to contend with.
User
6 years ago
From the Set's Manual Pioneer Manual

Power is suddenly turned off.

• Is the sleep timer set? (See page 59.)

• Check the power control setting. (See page 58.)

• The system’s internal temperature has increased.

Clean the vents, or remove any blocking objects.(See page 16).

Also, set up the 8 Day OTA Guide - making sure that you have selected the same Antenna Input as you are using for the antenna OTA signal. (A or B)

Get a replacement Remote.

Nice set in the day.
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enduring
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6 years ago
On a little vacation in Chicago. So I’m not near the set.

I have tried to rest the TV guide numerous times, so that’s not it.

I’ll check the power control and sleep settings whe we get back.

I’ll check the vents. Nothing is blocking the tv, it has its own space.

The remote is another avenue for me to consider. It does make popping and crackle weird noises sometimes.

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