Sharp 27C530 operation manual Before Calling for Service

Before Calling for Service

Check these items and see if you can correct the trouble with a slight adjustment of the controls.

QUICK SERVICE

PROBLEM

NoPlaybackofVCRandDisc Player

NoPictureorSoundfrom ExternalVideo/AudioProducts

RemoteControlDoesn’tWork

PictureRollsVertically

PoorReceptiononSome Channels

LinesorStreaksinPicture

SoundOK,PicturePoor

PictureOK,SoundPoor

DarkandBlankPicture

ExternalElectricalNoise InterferingwithTV’sOperation

ColoronPartoftheScreen AppearsDistored

CHECK LIST

PictureDistorted

GhostsinPicture

NoPictureorSound

BarsonScreen

NoColor

Weak Picture

PictureBlurred

POSSIBLE REMEDY

Try a new channel, if OK, then there

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is a possible station trouble.

Is TV plugged in? Power at outlet?

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Is TV’s POWER button on?

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Is antenna connected to terminal on

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the back of the set?

If outside antenna is being used,

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check for broken wire.

Check for local interference or

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external electrical noise.

Turn off the POWER and then turn it

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on after about a minute.

Adjust COLOR control.

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Adjust PICTURE control.

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Check external Video/Audio products:

look for loose/broken connection

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leads. (Refer to pages 38–40)

Check batteries of Remote Control.

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Slide CATV/DVD-TV/VCR Select

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Switch to TV position.

Are audio cables connected firmly?

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Check the volume level.

Is SPEAKER ON? See pages 12, 13.

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Change Closed Caption mode to

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“OFF”/Energy Save mode to “OFF”.

Unplug the TV and plug it in again

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after 2 minutes or longer.

Note:

•If no TEXT broadcast is being received while viewing in the TEXT mode, the screen may become dark and blank for some programs. Should this occur, switch the Closed Caption mode to “OFF”.

(Dark and Blank Picture)

Calling for Service

For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, or to obtain product literature accessories, supplies, or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP.

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27C530(46-47) 46 12/21/02, 3:43 PM

Dimension: 140mm x 215mm