Curtis LCD3718A instruction manual Troubleshooting Guide

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM

CAUSE (AND REMEDY)

No power.

• Make sure the AC power cord is connected.

 

• Turn on the unit.

The remote does not function.

TV

Remove any obstacles between the remote and the unit.

Use the remote near the unit.

Point the remote at the remote sensor on the unit.

Replace the batteries in the remote with new ones.

Bad Picture

(snow, multiple images, distortion, blurry)

No sound.

Check the direction of the antenna and adjust it if necessary.

Make sure the antenna cable is firmly connected.

Make sure all input cables are firmly connected.

Increase the volume.

Check whether the mute function has been activated on the Remote Control.

Black and

Check the PICTURE setting within the PICTURE menu.

white picture.

Check to make sure the program you are watching is broadcast

 

 

 

in Color and not Black & White.

No picture or sound.

Colored patches of picture.

Make sure the unit is plugged in and turned on.

Make sure that the TV mode is selected.

Try a new channel to check for possible station trouble.

Make sure the antenna is connected properly.

Increase the volume.

Make sure the antenna or audio/video source device is working properly.

Make sure all cables are firmly connected.

Check for local interference.

Make sure there are no unshielded electrical devices nearby that are causing interference.

Turn the TV off for 30 minutes, then try it again.

Panel function key does • Under the influence of electrostatic phenomenon, the product

not respond correctly. may malfunction and require user to power reset.

• Unplug and re-plug the AC power cord.

The display monitor's panel goes hot.

Unusual dots

Stripes on screen

The top of the monitor gets hot.

Unable to select a certain channel.

Disorder display at power on.

LCD TV takes inside lighten phosphor. It may increase the temperature of the screen in some occasions. It's not a defect.

Black dots and Bright points may appear on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a defect.

Adjust the impulse phase may decrease stripes.RGB in

It may occur during long-time working. It's not a defect.

The channel may be skipped. Choose this channel by directly selecting the buttons from the remote control.

This may be caused because of a very short interval between POWER OFF and ON.

Unplug the power and restart.

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Contents ModelLCD3718A Page Contents PC Formats Portion of the Apparatus Safety PrecautionSafety Information Rating Plate LocationMaintenance Important Safety InstructionsCleaning the Unit To Install the Batteries AccessoriesUsing the Remote Control Battery ReplacementControl Reference Guide ChannelFront View Right Side View Connecting AN A/V Device Connecting a TV Antenna / Cable / SatelliteConnections Connecting a HIGH-DEFINITION HD Source Using Hdmi Connection Connecting a PC Connecting the Power CordConnection to a Home Theater Audio System Installing / Removing the Base Stand Wall Mount InstallationMounting on the Wall Initial Setup Putting the Unit on a Proper PlaceHow to Navigate TV Setup Picture MenuPicture Mode Standard Contrast Brightness Audio Menu Standard Music Movie PersonalAVC Time Menu Eastern Central Mountain Pacific Alaska HawaiiSetup Menu XVSXVS XVS Parental Menu Mpaa Rating Description TV Menu Koce LBZoom Mode NormalPC Formats Video Formats Specification Model Description LCD TVTroubleshooting Guide Digital Television Transition Notice