20 Most Recent Hannspree ST42DMSB 42 in. LCD TV Questions & Answers

Main system control memory IC fault. This is a very small IC; have 8 solder terminals, and can be located very near to the main system control-chroma IC. Check and replace it. Be sure to replace it with the same number printed on it; in all respect. Otherwise, it won't go. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ Before replacing it, try a reset to this set, and then check. 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; check the site linked here.

Fault to its main 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. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ . In most cases, the main board might have to be replaced. If so, a software [firmware] update too might be necessary.

A TV does not to be dropped to get errors. The screen is build up with a a few million pixels. they are switched on and of in lines and rows. Bundles of rows and bundles of lines have a combined "switcher" If one bundle gets a poor supply (bad contact or defective electronics) a band of pixels will act different or not at all. I'm afraid it is a normal defect and you need a tech to solve the problem. Before you order someone to repair, ask what it will cost, because in 3 years TV sets became much cheaper. Perhaps a new one is cheaper than a repair.

If you have cycled through all the inputs without success then either the TV is bad or the input device is causing an issue. Oftentimes programming is delivered via a subscriber device, dvd player, or other independent player/source. If you have a service like Comcast then they typically will help with troubleshooting. It may sound silly, but be sure to check things are plugged in and turned on. Also, if you are using a strip cord to plug things into make sure the reset switch isn't tripped.

Go to the audio setup screen and make sure the audio is being sent to the internal speakers. If that's correct then look at replacing the main board on the TV

you may connect the audio video cable for use the sorrount sound .

I found a code after a while searching on the Internet it's 0206 and it seemed to work for me have a go with that and see if it works.

Have you tried pressing on the format button? On most cases this is caused because of the format the channel is transmiting, when you turn off and on again the TV auto-formats. But you can solve this by pressing the format button on your remote. Let me knows if it helps.

It is going to have to go to a service center for repair or replacement of a board or boards---if the reset did not fix it then it has a fault.

Hi, unfortunately the only way to use your particular brands remote with your cable companies remote is if the cable remote has what's called a "LEARN " key. This is used for cloning another remotes codes to the cable's remote. Unfortunately most tv suppliers don't provide their codes for universal remote use. The first thing i would do is contact your cable providers customer assistance to see if they have setup codes for your brand. then if that doesn't work then you can always buy a universal remote with a " LEARN " function, enabling use with hanspree tv as well as current cable box. I hope this was helpful and thanks, let us know how we did, Good luck ,Prodzilla

First of all, here is the main ONLINE SUPPORT page for your model:

http://www.hannspree.com/US/EN/Product/Televisions/LCDTVs/ST42DMSB/Detail.aspx?sort=2&page=1&pattrs=80&attrs=92&viewAll=0


And here is a direct link to the ONLINE USER'S MANUAL for that model:

http://www.hannspree.com/HSPV3images/Downloads/LCD-TVs/ST-DMSB/UserManual/ST42DMSB/ST42DMSB_UM_US(EN).pdf


To view the Support Page or the Owner's Manual with Operating Instructions just use your mouse to click on the link, which is the underlined and highlighted text just above. This will open a new web browser page automatically for you and allow you to view the information at the website indicated and the contents of the Owner's Manual.

You may need ADOBE READER installed on your computer to read PDF documents.
You can download this free at WWW.ADOBE.COM if necessary.
Click on the DOWNLOAD ADOBE READER button on right side of the ADOBE home page when you get there, then follow the onscreen instructions to install the software on your computer.

See page 27 of the manual for detailed instructions on how to use the TV and exactly how to switch input sources.

Basically you just connect your DVD player cables to the appropriate input connectors on the back of the TV. Also make sure your DVD player is fully powered up and turned on. See page 23 of the manual for detailed diagrams of the correct cable connection procedure for your device.

Then push the INPUT button on the TV or on the TV's remote control repeatedly until you get to the correct INPUT MODE, then press OK to confirm.

Please comment back here to this page if you have any details to add, have any questions, have difficulty accessing the links, or just require further general assistance and I will respond as soon as I see it.

I hope that was helpful to you, good luck and take care.

Joe.