Question posted by todzia on November 15th, 2012

Why Does My Select Button Not Work. Receiver Is On, Batteries New

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Answer #1: Posted by MaryBDish on November 16th, 2012 3:19 PM
MaryBDish

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Hi, I am sorry that you are having a problem with your remote and I would like to assist you. When you press the select button on your remote, what light lights up on the top of the remote? Please email me with the result and I will assist you further. Thank you!


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