Sylvania SSL15D5 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Adjust Contrast & Bright control

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner’s Manual, check the unit, con- sulting the following checklist.

PROBLEM	CORRECTIVE ACTION
No power	• Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
	• Make sure the power is turned on.
The unit does not respond to the	• Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the unit.
remote control	• Reduce the distance to the unit. You have to be within 23 feet.
	• Replace the batteries in the remote control.
	• Re-insert the batteries with their polarities (+/- signs) as indicated.
	• Tune your radio to an empty AM station so that you hear a lot of
	noises. Then, turn the volume up. If you hear some signal sound from
	the radio when pressing buttons on the remote control, the remote con-
	trol is working.
	• Check if the correct mode is selected. If not switch the mode by
	pressing [SELECT], whichever you need.

TV Mode

Sometimes a performance problem can be easily solved by checking seemingly apparent but often overlooked possibilities. Before arranging for service, check these items. It could save your time and money.

PROBLEM	CORRECTIVE ACTION
No picture or sound	• Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.
	• Check antenna connection.
	• Press [SELECT] to select TV mode.
	Then try other TV feature.
	• Let the unit program its tuner memory.
No picture or poor picture on the	• Adjust direction or replace antenna.
unit	• Adjust picture controls.
	• Check for broken pin of the antenna cable.
No sound or poor sound	• Adjust volume control on remote control or main unit.
	• Press [MUTE] 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 jack 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 jack 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 jack on the back of the set?
	• If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
	• Adjust “CONTRAST” & “BRIGHT” control.

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