RCA HD61W140 manual TV won’t turn on, Buttons don’t work, TV turns off while playing, Blank screen

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Troubleshooting

Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list.

TV Problems

TV won’t turn on

•Press the TV button or ON/OFF button while remote is in TV mode and there’s a source of power to the outlet or outlet strip.

•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 page 70.

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

•When you first plug your TV into an outlet, the Power LED on the front panel will light for approximately 15 seconds and then go off during the initialization of the TV. The TV can only be turned on after the Power LED goes off. This happens every time power is reapplied to the TV.

Buttons don’t work

•If you’re using the remote control, press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode.

•The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Button Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Front Buttons Unblocked.

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

TV turns off while playing

•Sleep Timer, Wake-up Timer, or Watch feature may have been activated. Go to page 38 or 59 for instructions.

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

•The sleep timer may be set.

•Unplug. Wait five minutes. Plug in again.

TV turns on unexpectedly

•Wake-up Timer feature or Watch from the GUIDE Plus+ system may have been activated. Go to page 38 or 59 for instructions.

Blank screen

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

•Try another channel.

Unusual sound quality

•Check the Graphic Equalizer, SRS, and Sound Logic settings.

No sound, picture okay

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

•Maybe the speakers are turned off. Check the FIXED/VARIABLE OUT control panel in the Audio menu.

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Contents High-definition television Important Information Chip Parental Controls Key Features OverviewOn-screen Program Guide DTVLink Digital Television LinkIntegrated Hdtv Tuner Auto TuningRecord Output Jacks On-Screen Help TextTable of Contents Using the TV’s Menu System ReferenceConnections & Setup Chapter OverviewThings to Consider Before You Connect Components Choose Your ConnectionCables You Need to Connect Components to Your TV Cables Connection Go to Needed TitleGo to How to Connect TV + VCR + DVD PlayerViewing the Components How to Connect TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR Satellite ReceiverHow to Connect Dolby Digital Receiver + Speakers How to Connect A/V Amplifier/Receiver + SpeakersHow to Connect TV + Speakers Ethernet Jack and Cable DTVLink Digital Television Link ConnectorsExplanation of Input Jacks and Cables Digital Audio Out Jack and Optical CableComposite Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Component Video YPbPr Jacks and CablesVideo Jacks and Cables RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-typeBack of the TV RightCenter Speaker Input DVI-HDTV How to Find the Remote Sensor Why You Should Connect the G-LINK CablePlacing the G-LINK Wands Front Inputs Front of Your TVFront Panel Put batteries in the remote Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted SetupPlug in the TV Turn on the TVSet the Menu Language Complete the Assisted SetupGuide Plus+ System Setup Complete Channel SearchConfiguring for Cable Configuring for a VCR Confirming Your Settings What to Expect Next StepsUsing the Remote Control OverviewUsing the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote Using Direct EntryProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Components Programming the RemoteUsing Automatic Code Search Using the Input Button VCR Codes Cable Box CodesDVD codes Satellite Receiver CodesAudio Codes Using the TV’s Menu System On-Screen Help Menus, On-screen Help and Control PanelsExiting a menu ControlsSliders Check Box ListPicture Presets Picture SettingsPicture Quality Menu Noise Filter Auto ColorColor Warmth ConvergenceAudio Menu Reset ControlsGraphic Equalizer Sound Logic Audio ProcessorAudio Language Balance SAP Second Audio ProgramFixed/Variable Out Digital Audio Out Time MenuConnections Menu SubwooferSignal Source Software UpgradeChannel Search Signal Type Special FeaturesPreferences Menu Ethernet SetupClosed Captioning Analog Captions Screen Format Translucency Record OutputColor Scheme Menu LanguageDigital Channel Info Using the TV’s Features Using the TV’s Features About the Channel BannerDigital or Analog TV Channel Right arrow buttonAbout the Guide Plus+ System Using the Guide Plus+ SystemGuide Plus+ System Menus Guide Action Buttons ListingsExpanded Information Schedule SortNews Locking the Video WindowPromotions SetupMessages ChannelsParental Controls Lock/Unlock TVChip TV Ratings How V-Chip WorksEditing Channels in the Channel Lists V-Chip Rating Limit Screen TV-14Viewing Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content ThemesBlocking Age-Based Ratings Hierarchy of Age-Based RatingsBlocking Movie Ratings Viewing Specific Content ThemesChip Movie Rating Limit Viewing Movie RatingsFront Button Block Chip Unrated Program BlockWeb Browser Block Auto Tuning Feature PIP Picture-in-Picture Operation Using the PIP FeaturePIP Buttons Using the Web Browser PIP Problems?Controlling the Web Browser Browser Screen Burn PreventionSaving Your Favorite URLs Web Browser Button InteractionThis page is intentionally left blank Reference TV turns off while playing TV won’t turn onButtons don’t work TV turns on unexpectedlyNo picture, no sound but TV is on Can’t select certain channelNoisy stereo reception Sound okay, picture poorProgram information doesn’t download Scheduled Watch or Record doesn’t occurDon’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV Rating limits don’t workHdtv Specifications Front Panel Back Panel Inputs/Outputs Accessory Information Accessory Order Form Way Splitter VH49Placing an Order Limited Warranty Care and Cleaning Symbols IndexInput Video INPUT4/AUDIO North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Thomson multimedia IncTocom 15876330 REV