flagshipcapt,
Welcome to the forum.
Usually, when the red led light blinks on the A650 series, it's an indication that it's receiving a transmission frequency - usually that a remote button is being pressed.
It may be possible that either another device is causing the interference, or the IR is malfunctioning.
--HDTech
Red power indicator light flickers when tv power is on or off. Does not respond to remote control commands or input on the front panel. Unplugged tv and changed batteries on the remote-no help. Verizon FIOS DVR remote control also does not work with tv or DVR.

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