RCA F19436 manual No picture, no sound but TV is on, Sound okay, picture poor

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Troubleshooting

No picture, no sound but TV is on

Maybe the cable/air setting is set to the wrong position. Select GUIDE Plus+ Menu from the Main menu, select the Setup option, and provide the correct information on the following screens. Go to pages 15-16 for detailed instructions.

The channel might be empty — change channels.

If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the ANTENNA 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 connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.

Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 41 for more instructions.

Black box appears on the screen

Closed-captioning might be on. Check the Closed-Caption Display control panel in the Screen menu. Go to page 42 for more instructions.

Every time I turn on the TV, the Guide is on the screen

The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically appears on the screen when you use the POWER button on the remote to turn on the TV. You can turn off this feature by pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then press MENU to select the Menu bar. Press the right arrow button to select Setup. Choose Review options and select OFF.

GUIDE Plus+ System Problems

GUIDE Plus+ setup won’t switch to channel 9 for VCR and/or channel 02 cable box

Check to see if the G-LINK wands are positioned correctly in front of components’ remote sensors.

GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind when changing channels.

You may have an incorrect GUIDE Plus+ Channel Lineup. The guide may get out of sync with the cable provider. Use the GUIDE Plus+ Setup in the GUIDE Plus+ Menu to change the zip code to 99999. Turn the TV off for 10 minutes. Use Setup again to change the zip code back to the correct value. If asked, be sure to select the correct channel lineup from the on-screen list.

Program information doesn’t download

Review your setup information and make sure it’s correct. Press MENU on the remote and select GUIDE Plus+ Setup. Go to page 15 for detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus.

The TV must be off to download information. Leave your TV off overnight, for at least 10 hours, to receive the initial download for your area.

If you’re using a cable box, leave it on so you can receive program information.

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Contents Television User’s Guide Product Registration Important InformationProduct Information Introduction Key Features OverviewOn-screen Program Guide Chip Parental ControlsThis page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Other Information Using the TV’s Menu SystemConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Connections & SetupCables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV Choose Your ConnectionComponents Connection Cables Title NeededTV + VCR Connect the TV to your cable or antenna TV Only1B 3B Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverHow to Find the Remote Sensor Why You Should Connect This G-LINK CablePlacing the G-LINK Wands Put Batteries in the Remote Plug in the TVTurn on the TV Guide Plus+ System Setup Complete the Interactive SetupSet the Menu Language Complete Auto Channel SearchIdentifying Your TV’s Location Configuring for CableImportant Note When code testing is Configuring for a VCR Confirming Your Settings What to Expect Buttons on the Remote Control Using the TV’s Features About the Guide Plus+ System Using the TV’s FeaturesDownloading Data Action Video Program Menu Buttons Window InformationGuide Plus+ System Menus Getting In & Out of the Guide Plus+ SystemGrid Guide Selection Grid guide MenuGrid Guide Action Buttons Sort menu selection Categories SortSort Menu Action Buttons News menu ScheduleMessages menu selection MessagesSchedule Menu Action Buttons Messages Menu Action ButtonChannels SetupChannels menu Action buttons SelectionPromotional information Guide Plus+ Menu ItemsSample displays on a Channel Banner Channel BannerHow V-Chip Works Parental Controls and V-ChipTV-14 Chip TV Rating LimitTV-Y7 V-Chip Rating Limit Screen Rating Content Field Status fieldBlocking Age-Based Ratings Viewing Age-Based Ratings Hierarchy of Age-Based RatingsContent status fields Blocking Specific Content ThemesRating Chip Movie Rating Limit Viewing Specific Content ThemesField Status field Themes Blocking Movie Ratings Rating fieldViewing Movie Ratings Channel Block Chip Unrated Program BlockFront Panel Block Lock/Unlock Parental ControlsUsing the TV’s Menu System How to Use Your TV’s Menu System Using the TV’s Menu SystemAudio Menu MenusPicture Quality Menu Screen Menu Using Closed CaptioningClosed-Caption Modes Turning off Closed-Caption Channel Menu Time Menu Other Information Other Information TroubleshootingSound okay, picture poor No picture, no sound but TV is onBlack box appears on the screen Every time I turn on the TV, the Guide is on the screenScheduled Watch or Record doesn’t occur Don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TVRating limits don’t work Front of Your TV Care and CleaningFront Panel Front Panel JacksFor how long after your purchase Limited WarrantyLimitation of Warranty Glossary Detach HereUSE Your Credit Card To OrderThis page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Index Tocom 1571963B