Sylvania LC155SL8P owner manual 5Troubleshooting Guide

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TROUBLESHOOTING

5Troubleshooting Guide

If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this owner’s manual, check the following chart once before calling for service.

Symptom	Remedy
No power	• Be sure the power cord is plugged in.
	• If a power failure occurs, unplug the power cord for 30 minutes to allow the unit to
	reset itself.
No picture or sound	• Check if the power is on.
	• Check the outlet connection.
	• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
	• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
	• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
	• Turn off the power and wait for about 1 minute, then turn it on again.
No color	• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
	• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
	• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
	• Adjust the “COLOR” in the main menu.
Sound OK, picture poor	• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
	• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
	• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
	• Adjust “CONTRAST” and “BRIGHTNESS” in the main menu.
	• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
Picture distorted	• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
	• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
Weak picture	• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
	• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
	• Adjust “CONTRAST” and “BRIGHTNESS” in the main menu.
	• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
Lines or streaks in picture	• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
	• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
	• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
Picture blurred	• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
	• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
Ghosts in picture	• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
	• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
	• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
	• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
Bars on screen	• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
	• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
Picture rolls vertically	• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
	• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
	• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
Different color marks on	• Move the unit away from nearby electric appliances. Turn off the power and wait
screen	30 minutes before turning it back on.
	• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
Poor reception on some	• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
channels	• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
	• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
	• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
Picture OK, sound poor	• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

No reception of digital signals	• Make sure auto channel scan has been completed (Refer to “Auto Channel Scan” on
	page 13).
	Auto channel scan must be completed when you set up the unit for the first time
	or move it to a location where previously unavailable channels are broadcast.
	• The selected channel may not be broadcasting.
	• When auto channel scan is interrupted and not completed, some channels will not
	be received. Make sure to complete (Refer to “Auto Channel Scan” on page 13).

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Contents LC155SL8P Important note is located on the rear of the cabinet IntroductionRADIO-TV Interference PrecautionsLocation 5Supplied Accessories5Symbols Used in this Manual 5Photo StandContents Features5Installing the Batteries 5Remote Control Function5Rear Panel 5Control Panel# Caution 5Attaching a Wall Mount Bracket sold separatelyConnection to Cable Box or Satellite Box Connection5Basic Connection Antenna Cable Connection5External Device Connection Component Video Cable ConnectionVideo Cable Connection Digital Audio Output Connection Video ConnectionScanning and memorizing the channels automatically start Initial Setting5Initial Setup Make sure if the unit is connected to antenna or cable5Auto Channel Scan 5Main MenuPress Setup to exit 5Language SelectionEnglish Español Français To Use the Number buttons What is the minor channel?Watching TV 5Channel SelectionSAP 5Switching Each Mode5Switching Audio Mode MainPress Display 5Screen InformationLetterbox 5TV Screen Display Mode5Sleep Timer To Cancel the Sleep Timer5Channel Add/Delete Optional Setting5Closed Caption 5Picture AdjustmentTo select DTVCC, then press EnterUse Cursor 5DTVCC Style You can adjust color temperature of the TV screen 5Back Light Setting5Color Temperature You can set the desired brightness modeChip Change PasswordBelow Set the sub ratings to block specific elementsNC-17 Enter password again in Confirm PASSWORD. spaceRating PG-135Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingMaintenance Information Limited Warranty