Mitsubishi Electronics WD-57733, WD-Y577 TV Power On/Off Symptom Remarks, Picture Symptom Remarks

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Appendix E: Troubleshooting, continued

TV Channels

		Symptom		Remarks
	3.	Name options are not available for some		You can name only memorized analog channels and memorized
		channels.		digital channels not named by the broadcaster.
	4.	When ChannelView™ list is displayed, infor-		• Available information is sent from the broadcaster or cable
		mation appears incomplete			provider. No other data is available.
				• Make sure the TV clock is set correctly.
	TV Power On/Off
		Symptom		Remarks
	1.	TV takes an excessively long time to power		• When switched on, the TV needs time to boot up, just
		on.			as a computer does. Also, the TV’s lamp requires a few
					moments to heat up to full brightness.
				• TV Energy Mode is set to Low Power. Change TV Energy
					Mode to Fast Power On in the Setup menu.
	2.	You cannot program the TV to turn on auto-		• The TV may be locked.
		matically (Timer function)		• The clock may not be set.
				• TV Energy Mode is set to Low Power. Change to Fast
					Power On in Setup menu.
	3.	The TV will not turn on after being plugged		If light on front panel is blinking, wait for at least one minute for
		in.		the light to turn off, then press POWER again.
	4.	TV turned itself off and the light on the front		• Momentary power fluctuation caused the TV to turn off to
		panel started to blink.			prevent damage. Wait for the green light to stop flashing
					and turn the TV on again.
				• If the TV does not stay on, use the System Reset button on
					the front panel. If this happens frequently, obtain an AC line
					power conditioner/surge protector.
				• An unusual digital signal may have been received, triggering a
					protection circuit. Wait for the light to stop flashing and turn TV
					on.
	5.	TV turned itself off and the STATUS is a		•	The TV has overheated. Clear blocked air vents and ensure
		steady yellow.			at least four inches of clearance on all sides of the TV.
				• Clean the lamp-cartridge air filter. See Appendix C.
	6.	TV will not power off.		Use the System Reset button.
	Picture
		Symptom	Remarks
1.		Picture does not look like a high-definition	Not all signals are high-definition signals. To receive high-defini-
		picture.	tion programming from your cable or satellite provider, you must
			subscribe to the provider’s high-definition service. Some over-
			the-air broadcasts are in high-definition and can be received with
			a high-quality antenna suited to your location.
2.		Picture has become dimmer.	•		The lamp is nearing the end of its life. Order a new lamp.
					See Appendix C for ordering information and replacement
					instructions.
			• Adjust picture brightness and contrast to maximum levels.
			• Change Lamp Mode from Standard to Bright.
5.		There is a large black or gray rectangle on	The TV’s analog closed captioning has been set to “text” mode
		the screen.	in the Captions menu. Turn off because there is no text infor-
			mation being broadcast.
6.		You cannot view a picture when playing a	Check your VCR’s owner’s guide for further troubleshooting.
		VHS tape.