RCA F25422, F19432 manual Other Information, Troubleshooting

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Other Information

Troubleshooting

Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows.

TV Problems

TV won’t turn on

Press the POWER button.

Make sure the TV is plugged in.

Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else.

Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on, check the remote control solutions on p. 48.

The front panel buttons may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing View.

Buttons don’t work

The front panel buttons may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing View.

Unplug the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.

TV turns off while playing

Scheduled Off function may have been activated. Go to p. 44 for instructions.

Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn the TV on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.

TV turns on unexpectedly

Scheduled On or Watch from the GUIDE Plus+ system may have been activated. Go to p. 44 for instructions.

Blank screen

Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on.

Try another channel.

When I turn on the TV an icon is moving on the screen

Make sure you have removed the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack on the back of your TV.

No sound, picture okay

Maybe sound is muted. Press the volume up button to restore sound.

Can’t select certain channel

Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.

If using a VCR, make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

Noisy stereo reception

The station might be weak.

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Contents Television User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Key Features Overview On-screen Program GuideChip Parental Controls This page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainThings to Consider Before You Connect Choose Your Connection Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TVComponents Cables Connection Go to Needed Title Connection TV + VCR VCRConnection TV Only Connect the TV to your cable or antennaSatellite Connection TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite ReceiverFront of Your TV Front PanelWhy You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable How to Find the Remote SensorPlacing the G-LINK Wands Plug in the TV Put Batteries in the RemoteTurn on the TV Complete the Interactive Setup Guide Plus+ System SetupSet the Menu Language Complete Auto Channel SearchIdentifying Your TV’s Location Connections & Setup Configuring for a VCR Confirming Your Settings What to ExpectButtons on the Remote Control Using the TV’s Features About the Guide Plus+ System Downloading DataChannel Lineup Getting In & Out of the Guide Plus+ System Guide Plus+ System MenusGrid Guide Grid Guide Action Buttons Sort Sort Menu Action ButtonsNews ScheduleMessages Schedule Menu Action ButtonsMessages Menu Action Button Setup ChannelsChannels Menu Action Buttons Guide Plus+ Menu Items Promotional informationChannel Banner Parental Controls and V-ChipHow V-Chip Works TV-14V-Chip Rating Limit Screen Chip TV Rating LimitBlocking Age-Based Ratings Chip TV Rating LimitBlocking Specific Content Themes Viewing Age-Based RatingsViewing Specific Content Themes Chip Movie Rating LimitBlocking Movie Ratings Viewing Movie RatingsChip Unrated Program Block Channel BlockFront Panel Block Lock/Unlock Parental Controls Using the TV’s Menu System How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control Panels MenusControl Panels Exiting a menuSliders Numeric EntryChoice Lists Audio Menu Picture Quality MenuUsing Closed Captioning Screen MenuClosed-Caption Modes Turning off Closed-CaptionChannel Menu Time MenuOther Information Troubleshooting Other InformationGuide Plus+ System Problems Remote Control Doesn’t Work Care and Cleaning RCA TV Limited WarrantyIf you purchased your television outside the United States On next VH81 3-ft VH82 6-ft VH89 6-ft Gold-Tipped cable VH83 6-ftTo Order USE Your Credit CardIndex This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank 60%