"Our TVs are not compatible with the inputs."?

[RandomFool]

I'm staying in a Marriott and was shocked when I saw that the TV in the room actually had inputs on it. I tried to hook up my Wii and discovered that I couldn't get the tv to switch to a/v mode. When I called the front desk the guy says "Our TVs are not compatible with the inputs." Then why the $^% are they there in the first place? Grrrrr I've had strikers for about 2 weeks now and haven't gotten a chance to play it. Is it really that big of a deal for them to let me enjoy myself while I'm here?

 

[shabby]

Buddy, my grandma knows how to work the tv. But you cant? Shame on you...

 

[biggestmuff]

google the model number. find the code to unlock the maintenance menu, then unlock the A/V inputs.

 

[Darwin333]

Originally posted by: biggestmuff
google the model number. find the code to unlock the maintenance menu, then unlock the A/V inputs.

All hail the great and allpowerful Google.

 

[biggestmuff]

Originally posted by: Darwin333

Originally posted by: biggestmuff
google the model number. find the code to unlock the maintenance menu, then unlock the A/V inputs.

All hail the great and allpowerful Google.

yes.

RandomFool, if you're on dial up or limited network connectivity, post the make/model and I can look it up for you. You might have to pull the TV out of the cabinet or away from the wall to see the manufacturer sticker or stamp.

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: biggestmuff
google the model number. find the code to unlock the maintenance menu, then unlock the A/V inputs.

Why the hell would they lock out the AV inputs?

 

[Darwin333]

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: biggestmuff
google the model number. find the code to unlock the maintenance menu, then unlock the A/V inputs.

Why the hell would they lock out the AV inputs?

To make you purchase a $15 movie from the inroom service I assume.

 

[RandomFool]

It's a Philips 25ST220L/17. Apparently to access the setup the menu I need a master remote not the crappy "on command" on they've left for me.

http://www.manualshark.org/man...files/26/pdf_23934.pdf

 

[Goosemaster]

Don't they have that snazzy in-room multimedia thing?

I would suck if that is why they are locking you out

 

[RandomFool]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
Don't they have that snazzy in-room multimedia thing?

I would suck if that is why they are locking you out

I'm pretty sure that's why. Luckly I've got my laptop and a pile of DVDs to thwart their attempt at selling me movies and whatever else it is they sell on there.

 

[Auric]

I, for one, am amused that you travel with a game console (esp. in addition to laptop). I suppose if the laptop lacks an input that a card could be added.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: biggestmuff
google the model number. find the code to unlock the maintenance menu, then unlock the A/V inputs.

Why the hell would they lock out the AV inputs?

So you can't bring your own porn to watch

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Auric
I, for one, am amused that you travel with a game console (esp. in addition to laptop). I suppose if the laptop lacks an input that a card could be added.

I do too. Either my Wii or my slim PS2. Both are small enough that they don't take up too much space in my carry-on. If I'm trying to fit all of my clothes in my carry-on, then it's just the laptop, no game system.

 

[RagingBITCH]

You need a universal remote...look up the fun you can do with that and hotel TV's. The hotel I normally stay at during my regular business travel doesn't have any PPV porn...otherwise I'd have some fun.

 

[Sphexi]

Find a Walmart, pay $6 for a universal remote, all fixed?

 

[RandomFool]

That's a good idea...I'll hit target tonight after work and see what I can come up with.

As for bringing it with me. I travel for like 3 weeks at a time so if I didn't bring it I'd never have a chance to play. Not that I get to play it anyway since it doesn't work in any of the hotels.

 

[Auric]

Whaaa? And how long have been lugging it around since finding out that it won't work in hotels?

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: biggestmuff
google the model number. find the code to unlock the maintenance menu, then unlock the A/V inputs.

FTW!

 

[RandomFool]

Originally posted by: Auric
Whaaa? And how long have been lugging it around since finding out that it won't work in hotels?

I've been lugging it for for a little over 2 months but it's only been useless for about 4 weeks. I'm dedicated.

 

[RandomFool]

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This was posted from my Wii.

 

[TechnoPro]

Originally posted by: RandomFool
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This was posted from my Wii.

So you got a universal remote I take it?

 

[CrackRabbit]

Originally posted by: RandomFool
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This was posted from my Wii.

:beer:

Some of the best times I had were hooking my N64 up to a hotel TV and playing Goldeneye with a bunch of friends back in High School. (on a church sponsored ski trip thingy)

 

[RandomFool]

Yep, I picked up a universal remote and stumbled accross the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector sitting in the bargain bin for 15 bucks. Thanks for all the help!