The "Auto Power On" Feature Seems Defective: Can any other people out there verify if their set suffers from this same defect?
31657
I had this problem, too. But the manual should state "if the television's POWER is plugged into the back of the cable box." Alas, the TV is three-pronged and the cable box only has a two-prong outlet. I used the function on the cable remote to accomplish this, it's just a little slow to react.
1861412
That happened with mine also. For me, holding the power button down for a ridiculously long time worked and it powered on. 99% of the time, it turns on easily now. Only once since then has it failed to power up normally. Holding the power button for the prolonged time was successful again. Best of luck!
836692
I think it's supposed to have an automatic shut off. Maybe yours is not working proper? Send it back.
1979031
"Whoa!" The Auto darkening mechanism should be in working order prior to purchase. Mine seems to be working just fine. Itʻll be a good idea / note: to customer service. Thanks for the heads-up just the same.
223491
Like other have said here, the head unit is light. The directions are pretty spot on if you're hooking it up yourself, so there's not much room for error. Each wire is labeled as to what it controls. If you're not getting power, and you've already pressed the on button, then it must be a wiring problem or defective unit. Hope that helps!
1133847
No, mine never worked right either! They told me to return them but I was out of area by then and couldn't so I would suggest returning for a full refund! The Mode button doesn't work at all on my set. Good Luck!
907659
There is a setting for auto start. I don't use that option, so can't speak to how well it works. I use the manual start/stop option.
639110
I've had the same problem. Amazon is replacing the set.Update: got the new set. It has similar problems, but not often. Trying to determine if this is due to quirky inputs (ie, Apple TV2 being being turned on, and camera plugged into AV input). Happy otherwise, probably will keep the set.Another update: blinking on start up continues, poster on another thread mentioned hdmi handshaking problems on other hdtvs- sounds like what I've got. Trying to decide whether to keep the set, since people have said TCL has terrible customer service. I don't want to get stuck with it after the return period. Note: if i change inputs then go back go the apple tv that fixes the problem. I've had the same problem. Amazon is replacing the set.Update: got the new set. It has similar problems, but not often. Trying to determine if this is due to quirky inputs (ie, Apple TV2 being being turned on, and camera plugged into AV input). Happy otherwise, probably will keep the set.Another update: blinking on start up continues, poster on another thread mentioned hdmi handshaking problems on other hdtvs- sounds like what I've got. Trying to decide whether to keep the set, since people have said TCL has terrible customer service. I don't want to get stuck with... » Read More I've had the same problem. Amazon is replacing the set.Update: got the new set. It has similar problems, but not often. Trying to determine if this is due to quirky inputs (ie, Apple TV2 being being turned on, and camera plugged into AV input). Happy otherwise, probably will keep the set.Another update: blinking on start up continues, poster on another thread mentioned hdmi handshaking problems on other hdtvs- sounds like what I've got. Trying to decide whether to keep the set, since people have said TCL has terrible customer service. I don't want to get stuck with it after the return period. Note: if i change inputs then go back go the apple tv that fixes the problem. « Show Less
856623
I am not 100% sure since its been a while, but I think it does not automatically turn on after power up and return to the channel. you should ask the seller.
167153
Mine turns off automatically after a couple of minutes. Must be something wrong w/ yours. I would return for another one.
197228
Getting the same issue on mine. Red light never goes off while charging (overnight), and then won't ever turn on using the power button. I've used this model of a friend's, so I know how they work. But these are simply broken, as near as I can tell.
829673
Did you put the battery in correct way? Check it,if still not work try in different way and see. Or try new battery and check the connection ( contact) of battery. If still not work then could be problem of the set. My set has no problem to start.
1039277
I just received an e-mail asking me if I could respond to your concern. But now I see that you've contacted customer service and the are sending you a new speed sensor (which was my guess). The auto-shutdown after five minutes was the clue. If left on and unattended it shuts itself off to save power.
939161
Coby puts terrible power supply units in their sets, yours has probably gone bad. They need to recall this set as well I have a similar issue with it where if I let the unit fall asleep it will refuse to turn back on until I unplug it for ~30seconds, maybe try to unplug and let the capacitors drain (leave unplugged for 30-60 seconds). Good luck!
1534971
Mine works great and has for months with daily use. Have you tried hooking it up to unswitched power to see if it powers up at all? Otherwise sounds like a defect to me.
889220
I simply turned off power strip that unit is plugged into for about 5 minutes. Voila! It worked again. And, since having the unit for over a year, I just realized you can turn it on simply by passing your hand over the touch sensor. No need to turn unit on manually.
1343180
The ones mine came mine with turn on right away, but I haven't used them that much yet. Sorry you are having problems. I would call Hunter and see what they say or can do about it.