TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner’s Manual, check the player, consulting the following checklist.
Problem | Corrective Action |
No power. | • Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet. |
| • Make sure the power is turned on. |
The unit does not respond to | • Check if the power plug is connected to an AC outlet. |
the remote control. | • Check the batteries in the remote control. |
| • Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor. If necessary, |
| remove all the obstacles between the sensor and the remote. |
| • You have to be within 23 feet of the unit. |
| • Check if the correct mode is selected. If not switch the mode by hit- |
| ting [SELECT], whichever you need. |
TV Mode
Sometimes a performance problem can be easily solved by checking seemingly apparent but often overlooked possibilities. Before arranging for service, check these items. It could save your time and money.
Problem | Corrective Action |
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No Picture or Sound | • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. |
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| • Make sure the power is turned on. |
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| • Hit [SELECT] on the remote control to select TV mode. Then try | |
| other TV feature. |
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| • Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set? |
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| • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. |
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| • Check for broken pin of the antenna cable. |
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Bars On Screen | • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. |
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| • Check for local interference. |
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Picture Distorted or Blurred | • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. |
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| • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. |
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Picture Rolls Vertically | • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. |
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Lines or Streaks in Picture | • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. |
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| • Check for local interference. |
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No Color | • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. |
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| • Is antenna connected to jack on the back of the set? |
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| • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. |
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| • Adjust “COLOR” control. |
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Poor Reception on Some Channels | • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. |
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Ghosts in Picture | • Is antenna connected to jack on the back of the set? |
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| • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. |
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| • Check for local interference. |
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Weak Picture | • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. |
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| • Is antenna connected to jack on the back of the set? |
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| • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. |
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| • Adjust “CONTRAST” & “BRIGHT” control. |
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Sound OK, Picture Poor | • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. |
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| • Is antenna connected to jack on the back of the set? |
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| • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. |
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| • Check for local interference. |
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| • Adjust “CONTRAST” & “BRIGHT” control. |
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Picture OK, Sound Poor | • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. |
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| • Check for local interference. |
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Different color marks on screen. | • Magnetism from nearby appliances and geomagnetism might affect the | |
| color of the TV picture. Move the unit away from the appliances, the |
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| unit can repair itself automatically. If you want to repair immediately, |
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| unplug the unit power cord, then plug it in again 30 minutes or so later. | |
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