luckily, i have not shelled out any money for this set. i grabbed it from a friend who was simply not using it. he is aware that there is an issue, just not sure what that issue is. i have read a lot of bad comments on this particular model last night. 99.9% mentioned no video but sound. gave some little tricks that worked (turning off/on power 10 or so times... unplug unit - press and hold on but