Memorex MLT1522 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Power

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

 

Check the following before requesting service:

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

 

 

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No power.

 

The AC cord is not connected.

 

 

 

Connect the AC cord properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV BROADCAST RECEPTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor or no picture.

 

TV station experiencing problems.

 

 

 

Try another channel.

 

 

 

Antenna/CATV connector is not

 

 

 

Check CATV connection or VHF/UHF antenna.

 

 

 

 

connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Possible local interference.

 

 

 

Check for source of reception disturbance.

 

 

Picture wobbles or drifts.

 

TV station experiencing problems.

 

 

 

Try another channel.

 

 

 

Cable TV channel is scrambled.

 

 

 

A Cable box needs to be used (if desired).

 

 

 

 

Possible local interference.

 

 

 

Check for source of reception disturbance.

 

 

No CATV reception.

 

CATV connected improperly or not connected.

 

 

 

Check all CATV connections.

 

 

 

TV AIR/CATV setup option set to AirTV.

 

 

 

Set TV AIR/CATV setup option to CATV.

 

 

 

 

Cable TV service interrupted.

 

 

 

Contact your Cable TV company.

 

 

No reception above ch69.

 

TV Setup option set to AIR.

 

 

 

Set TV Setup option to CATV.

 

 

 

 

TV station experiencing problems.

 

 

 

Try another channel.

 

 

Poor or no sound.

 

MUTE button is pressed.

 

 

 

Press MUTE button again.

 

 

 

Possible local interference.

 

 

 

Check for source of reception disturbance.

 

 

 

 

Antenna/CATV connector is not connected.

 

 

 

Check CATV connection or VHF/UHF antenna.

 

 

 

 

Volume is set to minimum.

 

 

 

Increase volume.

 

 

TV shuts off.

 

TV station stopped broadcasting.

 

 

 

Tune to a new channel.

 

 

 

Sleep Timer is set.

 

 

 

Set Sleep Timer to Off.

 

 

Closed Captioning not

 

TV signal is weak.

 

 

 

Check CATV or VHF/UHF antenna connection.

 

 

 

TV station experiencing problems or

 

 

 

Try another channel.

 

 

working.

 

program tuned is not closed captioned.

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMOTE CONTROL

 

Closed Captioning not turned on.

 

 

 

Turn Closed Captioning on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distance is too far or too much

 

 

 

Operate within 15 feet or reduce

 

 

Remote control does

 

light in the room.

 

 

 

the light in the room.

 

 

 

There is an obstacle in the path of the beam

 

 

 

Clear the path of the beam and/or aim the remote

 

 

not operate.

 

or remote is not aimed at the sensor.

 

 

 

at the sensor.

 

 

 

 

The batteries are weak or installed incorrectly.

 

 

 

Replace the batteries or install correctly.

 

 

PARENTAL CONTROL (V

-CHIP)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V-Chip setting is turned off.

 

 

 

 

Turn V-Chip setting on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parental control

 

News or sports event being broadcast.

 

 

 

 

Parental Control does not work with news or

 

 

protection is not

 

 

 

 

 

 

sporting events.

 

 

working properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratings not set.

 

 

 

 

Set ratings as desired.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents User’s Guide Contents FCC Warning Important Safety InstructionsFCC Notice Surge ProtectorsPower Sources CleaningAccessories POWER-CORD ProtectionSafety Check Power LinesReplacement Parts Damage Requiring ServicePower Source Location of ControlsFront Rear Panel RemoteEffective Distance of the Remote Control Transmitter Remote ControlBattery Installation Battery PrecautionsFaqs For Subscribers to Basic Cable TV ServiceFor Subscribers to Scrambled Cable TV Service or Satellite Cable CATV/SATELLITE ConnectionsOutdoor Antenna Connections FAQ Connection Using Coaxial CableConnection Using AUDIO/VIDEO Cables VCR ConnectionsConnection Using S-VIDEO Cable DVD ConnectionsConnection Using VGA to Component Cable Viewing Angle Adjustment Computer ConnectionSetting the Menu Turning the Main Power onSetting the Video Image Setup Audio Setup Setting the Menu PC Setup Must be SET to PC Mode On the NextPC Setup Setting the System and Setting the Channels Into Memory How many channels will I actually receive?Adding and Skipping Channels TV Operation Jump Sleep TimerMute TV/VIDEOInfo EarphoneClosed Captioning with a VCR What is Closed CAPTIONING?Closed Captions To View Closed CaptionsSetting V-CHIP Chip SET-UPMpaa Rating SET-UP NC17TV Rating Class Option SET-UP Changing the Password Remote Control Troubleshooting GuideSymptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Power TV Broadcast ReceptionReception Disturbances Specifications Care and Maintenance Memcorp, Inc Weston, FL