RCA B27TF685 manual Chapter Five, Identifying TV Problems

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Chapter Five

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center.

Identifying TV Problems

 

Problem

Possible Solution

 

 

 

 

 

Poor picture

Try another channel.

 

 

Adjust the antenna.

 

 

Check all wire connections.

 

 

 

 

 

Poor sound quality

Try another channel.

 

 

Adjust the antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

No picture or sound

Try another channel.

 

 

Press the TV/VIDEO button.

 

 

Make sure the TV is plugged in.

 

 

Check the antenna connections.

 

 

 

 

No color, wrong colors or tints.

Make sure the program is broadcast in color.

 

 

Adjust the picture settings.

 

 

If the set is moved or turned in a different direction, the power

 

 

should be OFF for at least 30 minutes.

 

 

 

 

Picture rolls vertically.

Adjust the antenna.

 

Check all wire connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The TV operates erratically

Unplug the TV for 30 seconds, then try operating it again.

 

 

 

The TV won’t turn on.

Make sure the wall outlet is working.

Disc does not play.

Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up.

Check the region number of the DVD.

 

 

This player cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, CD-R, etc. Insert a DVD,

 

a VIDEO-CD or a CD.

 

 

5.1 channel sound is not being

5.1 channel sound is reproduced only when the following conditions

are met. :

reproduced.

1) The DVD player is connected with the proper amplifier.

 

 

2) The disc is recorded with 5.1 channel sound.

 

• Check whether the disc being played has the “Dolby 5.1 ch” mark

 

on the outside.

 

• Check if your audio system is connected and working properly.

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Contents TV/VCR/DVD User’s Guide Product Registration Product Information InformationDVD Operation Your New 3Way Combination UnitTV Operation VCR Operation TroubleshootingThings to Consider Before You Connect Receiver Dolby Digital and DTS1B. Connect the A/V receiver to the TV/VCR/DVD TV/VCR/DVD + ReceiverFront Panel Buttons Familiarizing Yourself with The 3way Combination UnitRear Panel Jacks Side Panel JacksArrow buttons up, down, left, right Remote Control TV Function Buttons+100 VOL +, VOLSkip Remote Control DVD Function Buttons SearchStop Play/pause10 F.ADV frame advance Remote Control VCR Function ButtonsTRK+, tracking SLOW+Press the Menu button to exit Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlSetting the Optical Out jack Only DVD mode Press the Menu buttonViewing the Display Turning the TV On and OffViewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the MenusPress the Menu button to display the menu Selecting the Video Signal-sourceSelecting a Menu Language Memorizing the ChannelsStoring Channels in Memory Automatic Method Adding and Erasing Channels Manual Method Customizing the Picture Alternate method Using Automatic Picture SettingsPress the Down arrow button to select Color Tone Changing the Color ToneChanging the Screen Size Fine Tuning Channels Tilt Digital Noise ReductionPress the right arrow until Custom is chosen Using Automatic Sound SettingsCustomizing the Sound Automatically disappear after about 3 secondsChoosing a Multi-Channel Soundtrack MTS Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape Setting the ClockOption 1 Setting the Clock Manually Press the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to set the current month Setting the DateButton Time will appear every time you press the DisplayPress the Right arrow button Follow from Option Setting the Clock ManuallyClock is set Setting the On/Off TimerPress the Down arrow button to select On Time To deactivate the On time, select Off during this stepSetting the Sleep Timer Press the Right arrow button to select Caption or Text Viewing Closed CaptionsMisspellings and unusual How the V-Chip Works Using the V-ChipSetting Up Your Personal ID Number PIN TV Guidelines How to Enable/Disable the V-ChipHow to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelines Press the Menu button to dis- play the menu How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratingsGeneral audience no restrictions Step Motion Playback Except CD Pausing PlaybackPlaying a Disc PlaybackSkipping Tracks Using the Search and Skip FunctionsSlow Motion Playback Except CD Searching through a Chapter or TrackUsing the Display Function Press the Enter button Repeat PlayRepeat Press the Repeat button Repeat screen appearsRandom Playback Program Play and Random PlayProgram Playback Index View Using the Disc View Function VCDTrack View/Index View Press the Enter button Track ViewSelecting the Audio Language Using the Audio ButtonPress the DVD Setup button Setup Menu is displayed Using the DVD Setup Button When in the DVD modeSubtitle languages are represented by abbrevia- tions Using the Subtitle buttonSelecting the Subtitle Language Press the Subtitle buttonUsing the Player and Disc Menu Setting up the Language FeaturesUsing the Master Volume Control Function To turn off the display, press the Angle button again Using the Zoom Function DVD/VCDUsing the Angle button Changing the Camera AngleMarker will be displayed Using the Bookmark FunctionUsing the Bookmark Function DVD/VCD Recalling a Marked SceneClearing a Bookmark Program/Random playback MP3 PlayMP3 Play Function Your DVD player only accepts one level of file directory CD-R MP3 discsYour MP3 files should be ISO 9660 or Joliet format Do not try recording copyright protected MP3 filesPress the DVD Setup button the Setup Menu is displayed Setting up the Parental ControlAbout the Rating Level New password again Press the Return button to exitDynamic Compression Setting up the Audio OptionsDigital output Screen Messages Setting up the Display OptionsStill Mode TV AspectDon’t try to insert a tape upside down or backwards Using the Safety TabInserting and Ejecting a Video Cassette Tape Using the Time Counter Using Picture SearchCounter memory from the screen Using Memory StopIf you want to remove the time Press the Display button againUsing P.PLUS SP Standard Play is the most Safety tab, seeRecording TV Programs As You Watch RecordingEditing While Recording Using Advanced Recording FeaturesUsing One-Touch Recording Recording at a Later Time VCR automatically selects am or pm for the starting time For more information on selecting tape speeds, see Right arrow button Using Program ReviewPress Menu to return to normal viewing Using True RepeatOr endlessly Using Block RepeatYou can choose to have your Block repeat from one to ten timesHiFi High Fidelity which produces Using the HiFi StereoSelecting the HiFi Mode MTS Recording / Monitor ModeVideo Dubbing Video DubbingMaking the Connections VCR will be recording from Tape SpeedsButton. on the playback VCR or camcorder Press the Input button to return to normal TV viewingChapter Five Identifying TV ProblemsIdentifying DVD Problems Identifying VCR Problems Limited Warranty What your warranty covers If you purchased your product outside the United States Thomson Inc