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| TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS |
| SYMPTOMS | SUGGESTED STEPS TO TAKE |
General | TV is not | Ensure the batteries are inserted into the remote control according to the illustration in the battery |
| responding to | compartment. Refer to page 7. |
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| Reset the television by disconnecting the power plug from the wall |
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| outlet for 10 seconds and then reconnecting it again. |
General | Remote control is | Clean the remote control and the remote control sensor window on the TV. |
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| Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, then reinsert the plug into the wall. |
General | No Picture on the | C heck antenna connections. Are they properly secured to the TV ANT 75 ohm plug? |
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| Check the TUNER MODE control for the correct tuner setting. |
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| Try running the Auto Install feature to find all available channels (refer to page 9). |
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| Press the AV button on the remote control to make sure the correct signal source is selected |
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| (FRONT, AV1, AV2, Current Channel, etc.). |
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| Note: SVHS can only be selected if a |
General | TV Displays white | Some DVD Discs are encoded with as much as 30% more video information to give the best |
| lines in letterbox | possible picture quality. With the DVD Player in the 16:9 picture format, the playback of this |
| when viewing a | type of disc with extra video information can produce a number of small white lines in the |
| DVD disc | upper portion of the black letterbox area. With some of these discs, this problem is inherent |
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| and does not require a service call. |
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| CLEANING AND CARE |
WARNING Concerning Stationary Images on the TV Screen:
Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on screen for extended periods of time. This can cause uneven
Normal use of the TV should involve the showing of pictures that contain constantly moving and changing images that fill the screen. Be careful not to leave nonmoving images on screen for extended periods of time, or to display the same images on screen too frequently, because subtle ghost images can be left on the picture tubes. Sources of stationary images may be DVD disks, laser disks, video games,
•DVD
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•Television station
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•Shopping channel logos and pricing
Placement of the TV
•To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot; for example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance.
•Be sure to allow a free flow of air to and from the perfo- rated back cover of the set.
Cleaning
•To avoid possible shock hazard, be sure the TV is unplugged from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
•Regularly dust the TV with a dry, nonscratching duster to keep the TV clean.
•When cleaning the TV, take care not to scratch or damage the screen surface. Avoid wearing jewelry or using anything abrasive. Do not use household cleaners. Wipe the front screen with a clean cloth dampened with water. Use even, easy, vertical strokes when cleaning.
•Gently wipe the cabinet surfaces with a clean cloth or sponge dampened in a solution of cool, clear water and a mild soap or detergent. Use a clean, dry cloth to dry the wiped surfaces.
•Occasionally vacuum the ventilation holes or slots in the back cover of the set.
•Never use thinners, insecticide sprays, or other chemicals on or near the cabinet, as they might cause permanent damage of the cabinet finish.
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