Magnavox 25i manual Troubleshooting Tips, Index

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Please make these simple checks before calling for service. These

tips can save you time and money since charges for TV installation and adjust- ment of customer controls are not cov- ered under your warranty.

No Power

No Picture

No Sound

Remote Does Not

Work

TV Displays Wrong

Channel or No

Channels Above 13

CAUTION: A video source (such as a video game, Compact Disc Interactive - CDI, or TV information channel) which shows a constant non-moving pattern on the TV screen, can cause picture tube damage. When your TV is continuously used with such a source the pattern of the non-moving portion of the game (CDI, etc.) could leave an image permanently on the picture tube. When not in use, turn the video source OFF. Regularly alternate the use of such video sources with normal TV viewing.

•Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, then reinsert plug into outlet and push POWER button again.

•Check that outlet is not on a wall switch. Be sure fuse is not blown on AC Power strip.

•Check antenna connections. Are they properly secured to the TV's 75Ω plug?

•Check the TUNER MODE control for CABLE or ANTENNA setting.

•Check the VOLUME buttons.

•Check the MUTE button on the remote control.

•Check batteries. Replace with AA Heavy Duty (Zinc Chloride) or Alkaline batteries if necessary.

•Clean the remote and the remote sensor window on the TV.

•Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, then reinsert plug into outlet and push POWER button again. Be sure fuse is not blown on AC Power strip.

•Check to be sure TV outlet is not on a wall switch.

•Repeat channel selection.

•Add desired channel numbers (CHANNEL control) into TV memory.

•Check to be sure the TUNER MODE control is set to the CABLE option.

INDEX

Alternate Channel

17

Closed Captioning

. . .15

Antenna TV Connection

.6

Color Control

. . .14

SmartLock Controls

 

Factory Service Information

26-27

Access Code

19

Index

. . .25

Blocking Channels

20

Language Control

. . .10

Blocking Options

24

Picture Control

. . .14

Clear All Blocked Channels

21

Registration Information

. . . .2

Movie Rating Controls

22

Remote Control Buttons

. . . .9

TV Rating Controls

23

Safety Information

. . . .3

Understanding SmartLock

18

Sharpness Control

. . .14

Auto Program Control

12

Sleeptimer Control

. . .16

Basic Remote Control Operation

.8

Table of Contents

. . . .4

Basic TV Operation

.8

Tint Control

. . .14

Basic VCR to TV Connection

.7

Troubleshooting Tips

. . .25

Brightness Control

14

Tuner Mode Control

. . .11

Cable TV Connection

.5

Warranty

. . .28

Channel Edit Control

13

 

 

 

 

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Contents Color Television Warranty Verification Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Hooking UP Your TV Basic Cable TV Connections If your Cable TV signal is a singleIf you have a Cable Converter Box Connect the Cable TV cable toHooking UP Your TV Basic Antenna TV Connections If your antenna has flat twin-lead wireIf your antenna has a round cable Hooking UP Your TV Basic TV to VCR Connections Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the in fromRemote Basic TV/REMOTE Operations TelevisionDescription of Remote Control Buttons Using the Language Control Press the Cursor Right button to display the Language HOW to USE the Tuner Mode ControlPress Cursor UP or Down Press Cursor UP or Down HOW to Automatically Program TV ChannelsPress the Cursor Down but HOW to ADD or Delete TV ChannelsIf on is selected the channel is Press the Cursor Right or Cursor Left buttons to HOW to USE the Picture Adjustment ControlsPress the CC button on the remote HOW to USE the Closed Caption ControlPress the CC button repeatedly to Tings. Choose CC Off, CC1, CC2 orPress the Sleep button on HOW to SET UP the Sleeptimer ControlPress the Sleep button repeatedly Press the CH + or CH button or Using the Alternate Channel ControlPress the A/CH button repeatedly Understanding the Smartlock Controls Over the next few pages you’ll learn how to block channelsSetting UP the Smartlock Access Code HOW to Block Channels or Block ALL Channels Access Code control HOW to Clear ALL Blocked ChannelsPress the Cursor UP or Down buttons until the Clear All Press the Cursor Left or Cursor Right button to ClearPress the Menu button on Blocking Programming Based on Movie RatingsRepeat for the TV-G option Blocking Programming Based on TV RatingsPress the Cursor UP or Down button to display Options BLOCKING, UNRATED, no Rating Other BlockingIndex Troubleshooting TipsCanada Factory Service LocationsHouston Limited Warranty
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