RCA 27V570T TV turns on unexpectedly, Blank screen, No sound, picture okay, Password menu appears

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Other Information

¥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.

¥Unplug TV. Wait five minutes. Plug it in again.

TV turns on unexpectedly

¥Wake-up timer might have been activated. Go to page 32 for instructions.

¥You might have pressed CH+, CH- or OK on the remote accidentally.

Blank screen

¥Make sure you have connected the component to the TV correctly.

¥Make sure the component connected to the TVÕs turned on and the TVÕs tuned to the corresponding video input channel.

¥Try another channel.

No sound, picture okay

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

¥Make sure the audio cables are fully connected to the AUDIO input jacks.

¥If using S-Video or Y, PB, PR, remember to also connect the componentÕs left and right audio output jacks to the TVÕs AUDIO input jacks.

¥Make sure the Int. Speakers option in the SOUND menu is turned on.

Can’t select certain channel

¥Channel may be blocked or not approved through the V-Chip.

¥If using a VCR, check to 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

¥May be a weak station. Access the SOUND menu, highlight Sound Type and then choose Mono.

No picture/blue screen, no sound but TV is on

¥Maybe the signal type is set wrong. Go to page 31 for detailed instructions.

¥The channel might be blank Ñ change channels.

¥If youÕre watching your VCR and itÕs connected with a coaxial cable to the TV ANT jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

Sound okay, picture poor

¥Check antenna and video connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.

¥Try adjusting the sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 30 for more instructions.

Black box appears on the screen

¥Closed-captioning might be on. Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu. Go to page 31 for more instructions.

PASSWORD menu appears

¥KidPass option is activated and you try to reset the time.

¥You turn the TV on after KidPass shut off the TV.

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again Television Users GuideProduct Information Product RegistrationAlert Guard Important Information Page Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter Things to Consider Before You ConnectGo to Connect your DVD Player to your TVConnect your TV to your VCR Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR¥ R and L/MONO Audio and Video Explanation of Jacks20F670T, 27F670T, 32F670T Front Panel Front of Your TVAlert Guard Front Panel Buttons and Lights 27V570T Front PanelFront Panel Buttons Front Input JacksPlug in the TV How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial SetupConnect Alert Guard Antenna Connect TV AntennaComplete Auto Channel Search Complete the Initial SetupAlert Guard Initial Setup Turn on the TVMessage AlarmSetting Watch AdvisoryButton Descriptions for TV Mode IndicatorButton Descriptions for Alert Guard Button Descriptions for Other Modes Using the Input ButtonProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Components Find Out If You Need to Program the RemoteProgramming the Remote Using Direct Entry How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed ItVCR Codes Remote Control CodesVCR Codes Satellite Receiver CodesProgrammable for the AUX button only Alert Guard Using the TV’s FeaturesAlerts Alert OptionsLocations Using the TV’s FeaturesNews Weather NWR ChannelChannel Frequency Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature How to Set Up the Auto Tuning FeatureChannel Banner Choices and a brief explanation follow Parental Controls and V-Chip How V-Chip WorksUSA V-Chip Rating System USA V-Chip TV Rating Limit Viewing Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content ThemesHierarchy of Age-Based Ratings Blocking Age-Based RatingsBlocking Movie Ratings Viewing Specific Content ThemesChip Movie Rating Limit Chip Exempt Program BlockFront Panel Lock Change PasswordKidPass Chip ActiveSound Menu Using the TV’s Menu SystemPicture Menu Using the TV’s Menu SystemSetup Menu Using the TV’s Menu SystemParental Control Menu Time MenuAlert Guard Menu Message on-screen that areas were removed TroubleshootingAlert Guard Problems NWR channel not clear Not getting local weather information from the NWR channelMessage seen option not working Message on-screen that power was interruptedTV Problems TV won’t turn on Message on-screen that I might have missed alertsNo sound, picture okay Password menu appearsTV turns on unexpectedly Blank screenCare and Cleaning Remote Control Doesn’t WorkDon’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV Alaska Alert Guard Location CodesIf you can’t find your location code, call 1-888-NWR-SAME Alabama CountiesFlorida Counties California CountiesColorado Counties Delaware CountiesLeon 012073 Bulloch Indiana Counties Jay Kentucky Counties Michigan Counties Louisiana ParishesMaryland Counties Massachusetts CountiesIngham 026065 Washtenaw Missouri Counties Montana CountiesNebraska Counties Nevada CitiesNew Jersey Counties New York Counties Oklahoma Counties Puerto Rico Oregon CountiesSouth Dakota Counties Rhode Island CountiesLake 047095 Minor Outlying IslandsVermont Counties Washington Counties Wyoming Counties Wisconsin CountiesMarine Areas Limited Warranty for models 20F670T, 27F670T and 32F670T Product Registration Limitation of Warranty How state law relates to this warrantyIf you purchased your product outside the United States Limited Warranty for model 27V570T Other Information RCR160THM1 Way Signal SplitterFCC Declaration of Conformity North Meridian Street Indianapolis,Tocom Televison Receiver