RCA LIFE131, LIFE 133, LIFE 136 manual Other Information, Troubleshooting

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Chapter 4: 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 ON•OFF 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 the next page.

•Make sure the Front Panel Lock feature is not set. Go to page 7 for instructions.

Buttons don’t work

•Make sure the Front Panel Lock feature is not set. Go to page 7 for instructions.

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

TV turns off while playing

•The Sleep Timer or Wake-up Alarm may have been activated. Go to page 20 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.

Blank screen

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

•Try another channel.

No sound, picture okay

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

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again Television User’s GuideProduct Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Things to Consider Before You Connect Getting StartedPut Batteries in the Remote Setup and ConnectionsConnect your TV Plug in the TVCables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV Auto Channel SearchOptional Connect other components to your TV Continues on next Buttons on the Remote ControlGetting Started To lock the buttons on the front of the TV Using the TV’s FeaturesChannel Marker Front Panel LockHow V-Chip Works Chip Parental ControlsTo block movies To access the Movie Rating Limit menuMovie Rating Limit Blocking Movie RatingsTo set TV programming limits TV Rating LimitViewing Movie Ratings Rating Status Field TV Rating Limit ScreenTV-Y7 TV-14To block programs with higher ratings Blocking Age-Based RatingsViewing Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content ThemesTo block program content Hierarchy of Age-Based RatingsContent Themes Viewing Specific Content ThemesLock/Unlock Parental Controls Chip Unrated Program BlockExiting a menu Using the TV’s Menu SystemHow to Use Your TV’s Menu System MenusScreen Menu Picture Quality MenuTurning off Closed-Caption Using Closed CaptioningTime Menu Channel MenuOther Information TroubleshootingBlack box appears on the screen Can’t select certain channelNo picture, no sound but TV is on Sound okay, picture poorRating limits don’t work Don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TVFront of Your TV Front Panel Care and Cleaning Continues on next Limited WarrantyProduct Registration What your warranty does not coverLimitation of Warranty If you purchased your product outside the United States How state law relates to this warrantyHow To Order Accessory InformationWay Signal Splitter Thomson