RCA 27V550T manual Troubleshooting

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Chapter 5: Other Information

Troubleshooting

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

Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/ customersupport.

TV Problems

TV won’t turn on

¥Press the TV button.

¥Make sure the TV is plugged in.

¥Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is ÒliveÓ 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 26.

¥The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Lock Fr. Panel in the PARENTAL CONTROL menu and press OK (box wonÕt have check mark).

Buttons don’t work

¥If youÕre 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 Lock Fr. Panel in the PARENTAL CONTROL menu and press OK (box wonÕt have check mark).

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

TV turns off unexpectedly

¥Sleep timer may have been activated. Go to page 24 for instructions.

¥KidPass may have been activated. Go to page 21 for instructions.

¥Wake-Up timer turned on the TV and no remote or front panel buttons were pressed for two hours.

¥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 24 for instructions.

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

Blank screen

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

¥Try another channel.

No sound, picture okay

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

¥If using S-Video or Y, Pb, Pr, remember to also connect the componentÕs left and right audio output jacks to the TVÕs AUDIO 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, make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

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Contents Retourner le cahier pour la version française Tocom 1616232B Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationProduct Information Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter Things to Consider Before You ConnectMake sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR Connections & SetupConnect your DVD Player to your TV Connect your TV to your VCRUsing the Vport Jack Connect your TV to a DVD playerConnect your TV to an Xbox video game system Audio L/MONO Video Explanation of JacksFront Panel Buttons Front of Your TVPlug in the TV Put batteries in the remoteTurn on the TV Initial SetupComplete the Initial Setup How to Use the Remote Control to CompleteButton Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes Button Descriptions for TV ModeVOL or VOL + Decreases or increases the TVÕs volume IndicatorFind Out If You Need to Program the Remote Using the Remote ControlUsing the Input Button Programming the Remote to Operate Other ComponentsUsing Automatic Code Search Using Direct EntryTurn on the component you want to operate VCR or DVD player Programmable for VCR and Vport buttons Remote Control CodesHow to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It VCR CodesVCR Codes DVD codesProgrammable for DVD and Vport buttons Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature How to Set Up the Auto Tuning FeatureChannel Banner Parental Controls and V-Chip Using the TV’s FeaturesHow V-Chip Works USA V-Chip Rating SystemCanadian English V-Chip Rating System Canadian French V-Chip Rating System USA V-Chip TV Rating Limit Blocking Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content ThemesViewing Specific Content Themes Hierarchy of Age-Based RatingsBlocking Movie Ratings Blocking Canadian V-Chip RatingsChip Movie Rating Limit Chip Exempt Program BlockFront Panel Lock Change PasswordKidPass Chip ActivePicture Menu Sound MenuSetup Menu Using the TV’s Menu SystemTime Menu Parental Control MenuTroubleshooting Other Information Care and Cleaning Limited WarrantyNo sound or poor sound If you purchased your product outside the United States What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration Limitation of Warranty How state law relates to this warrantyComponent Video to Vport Cable Accessory InformationRemote Control This is Standard Audio/Video cable with Xbox to Vport CableNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom 1616232B Transforme encore le divertissement Flip over for EnglishEnregistrement du produit Information sur le produit Information importanteChapitre 2 Utilisation de la tŽlŽcommande Chapitre 1 Connexions et rŽglageChapitre 3 Utilisation des fonctions du tŽlŽviseur Table des matires Chapitre 4 Utilisation du systŽme de menus du tŽlŽviseurChapitre 5 Autres informations PrŽvenez les surtensions ProtŽgez vos composants contre la surchauffeUtilisez un Žclairage indirect Connectez votre téléviseur à votre magnétoscope Connexions et rŽglageTŽlŽviseur + DVD + magnŽtoscope Connectez votre lecteur DVD à votre téléviseurUtilisation de la prise Vport Connectez votre téléviseur à un lecteur DVDConnectez votre téléviseur à un système de jeux vidéo Xbox Video Explication des prisesBoutons du panneau avant Insertion des piles dans la tŽlŽcommandeAvant du tŽlŽviseur Branchement du tŽlŽviseurFlches ExŽcution de lÕinstallation initialeMise en marche du tŽlŽviseur Recherche automatique complte de canauxDescription des touches pour les modes DVD et VCR Description des touches pour le mode TVUtilisation de la touche Input Utilisation de la tŽlŽcommandeComment savoir si vous devez programmer la tŽlŽcommande Programmation de la tŽlŽcommandeUtilisation de la recherche automatique du code Utilisation de la tŽlŽcommande une fois programmŽe Codes de tŽlŽcommandeCodes pour lecteurs DVD Codes pour magnŽtoscopes suiteBannire de canal Pourquoi utiliser la fonction de syntonisation automatiqueRŽglage de la fonction de syntonisation automatique Contrle parental et V-chip Utilisation des fonctions du tŽlŽviseurFonctionnement du V-chip Systme de filtrage TV pour les ƒ-USystme de filtrage TV pour le Canada anglais Systme de filtrage TV pour le Canada franais Filtrage TV Filtrage TV pour les ƒ-UVisionnement de thmes particuliers Blocage de thmes particuliersBlocage des Žmissions sans code Filtrage des films V-chip Blocage pour le filtrage canadienChangement de mot de passe KidPassChip activŽ Verrouillage du panneau avantMenu Image Menu SonUtilisation du systme de menus du tŽlŽviseur Menu InstallationMenu Horloge Menu Contrle parentalProblmes posŽs par le tŽlŽviseur DŽpannageLa tŽlŽcommande ne fonctionne pas Autres informationsProblmes avec les Contrle parental ou le V-chip Absence dÕimage Problmes avec la connexion VportEntretien et nettoyage Garantie limitŽeCe que ne couvre pas votre garantie Enregistrement du produit Limitation de la garantieLÕeffet des lois provinciales sur cette garantie Câble Xbox à Vport Informations sur les accessoiresPour passer une commande 800Thomson