Sylvania 6727DE owner manual Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Corrective Action

PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

No power

• Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.

• Make sure the power is turned on.

The TV/VCR/DVD does not

• Check if the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.

respond to the remote control

• Check the batteries in the remote control.

• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor. If necessary,

remove all the obstacles between the sensor and the remote.

• You have to be within 23 feet of the TV/VCR/DVD.

• Check if the correct mode is selected. If not switch the mode by

pressing the SELECT button on the remote control,whichever you need.

PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

No picture and sound

• Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.

• Check antenna connection.

• Press the SELECT button on the remote control to select TV mode.

Then try other TV feature.

• Let the TV/VCR/DVD program its tuner memory.

No picture or poor picture on

• Adjust direction or replace antenna.

TV/VCR/DVD

• Adjust picture controls.

No sound or poor sound

• Adjust volume control on remote control or main unit.

• Press the MUTE button to restore sound.

Bars On Screen

• If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

• Check for local interference.

Picture Distorted or Blurred

• Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

• If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

Picture Rolls Vertically

• Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

Lines or Streaks in Picture

• If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

• Check for local interference.

No Color

• Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

• Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?

• If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

• Adjust COLOR control.

Poor Reception on Some Channels

• Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

Ghosts in Picture

• Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?

• If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

• Check for local interference.

Weak Picture

• Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

• Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?

• If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

• Adjust CONTRAST & BRIGHT control.

Sound OK, Picture Poor

• Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

• Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?

• If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

• Check for local interference.

• Adjust CONTRAST & BRIGHT control.

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