RCA 15491880 manual Troubleshooting, Other Information

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Other Information

Troubleshooting

Most prol_lems you encounter _.\ilh your TV you can correct by consulting tile Troubleshooting list that follows.

TV Problems

TV won't turn

on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press the'"J_+ bttltt)zl

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure'the T\ is phigged in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check the \_al!

receptacle

(or c,xfc'i_sion cord)

t_ make

sure

it is

"live" by

plugging

in

something

else,

Sonic?thing

lllight

be \t roi/g

with your Fell]oft'

con{rol.

Press

the

POWER

button

on

the

from of

the "IX/'If. tile TV turns on,

check the ic't/l()lc'c(inlrol st)hitiOllS on p. _zl

"lhe Ii_ml pane! btttlol/s ilia) bt, locked (disabled). [:se the renlote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the

bif_#l! I'aJ#_,//7l+,_k m the IJaJ%>#ll(ll(,I;IIDXJls nienu aild choosing Viem

Buttons don't work

If you'le rising the remote control, press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode.

_ll_e front panel buttons may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Fro_tt Panel Block in tile Patv*_tal Co_ltrols menu and choosing View.

Unphig the TV for t_xo minutes and then phlg it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.

TV turns off while playing

Scheduled off fLmction may ha\e been activated. Go to p. 50 for instructions.

Electronic protection cncuit may have heen activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn the TV on

again If this happens fl-equently, tile voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.

"IV turns on unexpectedly

Scheduled On or Watch from the GUIDE Plus+ system may have been activated, Go to p, 50 for instructions.

Blank screen

Make sure th_ conlponent connected to the TV is turned on.

Try another channel.

Press RF,SET, in case the picture controls are set too low.

When I turn on the TV an icon is moving on the screen

Make sure you have temoved the Demo Pin from tbe G-LINK jack on tile back of your "IV,

 

 

 

 

No sound,

picture

okay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

_yl)e

St)'Lilld iN

nltltt'd

PTes$

_h fe volt.il"Fl_

_lp I__titton to

restore

sound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maybe

speakers

are lurncd off

Check

the

Audio

Output

and

Speakers

control

panel in the

Audio

menu. Go

to p.

47 for

detailed

instructions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If using

S-V[DEt)

cahles

t<_ connect a

component,

remember

to also

connect

the component's

left

and right

Audio

Output Jacks

to the "]_,"'s Iclt and right INPUT Jacks.

Can't select certain channel

Channd may bc hlocked or not approved in the PareHtgglConlrols nleiItl.

If using ;t \CR, m:lke sure the "l_.' VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR),

Noisy stereo reception

The statism might b_. \_eak, Press the SOUNI) button on your remote control to clmnge from stereo to morn)

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Contents Televmsmo Users G mde Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationYou if needed On-screenProgram Guide Introduction Key Features OverviewAuto Tuning Chip Parental ControlsIntroduction This page intentionally left blankContents Table of Contents Chapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainConnections 8. Setup Connection PicturesDemo Pin Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV Connections & SetupChoose Your Connection Cables Connection Go to Needed TitleConnection TV + VCR Connection TV Only TVbackpanel00 o TV back panelConnections 8t Setup Connection TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverLink Jack Jacks on the Back of Your TVAudio Output Jacks R and L OUT CABLE/ANTENNA JackWhy You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable How to Find the Remote SensorPlacing the G-LINK Wands Connections Setup Put Batteries in the RemoteTurn on the TV Guide Plus+ System Setup Set the Menu LanguageComplete Auto Channel Search Configuring for Cable Identifying Your TVs LocationWht 1 is your fV tuned to v/hen uskJ Configuring for a VCR Confirming Your Settings What to Expect Next StepsChapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainUsing the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlUsing the WHO.INPUT Button To turn off all RCA, GE,Programming the Remote to Operate How to Program the RemoteUsing Automatic Code Search Other ComponentsHow to Use the Remote After Youve Programmed It Using Direct EntryCable Boxes SatelliteUsing the TVs Features About the Guide Plus+ System Using the TVsFeatures Downloading DataGetting In & Out of the Guide Plus+ System Using the TVs FeaturesGrid Guide Guide Plus+ System MenusGrid Guide Action Buttons Sort Sort Menu Action ButtonsUsing the TVs Features ScheduleMessages Schedule Menu Action ButtonsMessages Menu Action Button Setup ChannelsChannels Menu Action Buttons To access the Guide Plus+ Menu Guide Plus+ Menu ItemsWhy You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature How to Set Up the Auto Tuning FeatureChannelBanner With audio/video cables Using TVs Features Parental Controls and V-ChipHow V-Chip Works Age-Based Description Content Themes For Ratings Chip IV Rating LimitIV-14 V-Chip Rating Limit Screen Blocking Age-Based RatingsViewing Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content ThemesContent Themes Steps on nextViewing Specific Content Themes Block program contentChip Movie Rating Limit Viewing Movie RatingsBlocking Movie Ratings Channel Block Chip Unrated Program BlockFront Panel Block Lock/Unlock Parental ControlsUsing the TVs Menu System Audio Menu Using the TVs Menu SystemHow to Use Your TVsMenu System MenusPicture Quality Menu On nextUsing Closed Captioning Screen Menu Channel Menu Closed-Caption ModesTime Menu Other Information Troubleshooting Other InformationOther Information Troubleshooting Black box appears on the screenControl Care and CleaningOther Information ControlsRCA TV Limited Warranty Other Information Front PanelWhat your Warranty Does Not Cover Customer Accessory Order Form Sales tax for each individualVisa To OrderIndex Ontcnt rhcnlesThis page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank RECYCLEgPAPER 60% North Meridian Street Indianapolis,Tocom 15491880 MODEL#