Additional preparation
The illustrations shown in this section are for
Before connecting
•Read the manuals provided with the devices for the proper connection.
•Turn off all the devices including the TV.
•Note that connecting cables are not supplied.
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Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs when you are using the TV, check the following troubleshooting guide before calling for repair.
No picture, | • Deactivate the BLUE BACK function |
no sound | if it is turned on. |
| • Choose the appropriate sound |
| system. Refer to “SOUND SYSTEM” |
| on page 10. |
Snowy picture | • Check the aerial cable and its |
| connection with the TV. |
Stripes appear | • Interference occurs caused by other |
on the picture | devices such as an amplifier, |
| personal computer, or a hair drier. |
| Move such devices away from your |
| TV. |
• Interference occurs caused by | |
(ghosting) occur | signal reflecting from mountains or |
| building. Try to adjust the aerial’s |
| direction or use a better directional- |
| ity antenna. |
Poor picture | • Choose the appropriate colour |
| system. Refer to “COLOUR |
| SYSTEM” on page 8. |
| • Adjust the COLOUR or BRIGHT |
| setting. Refer to “Adjusting the |
| picture - USER” on page 8. |
White and bright | • Inevitable phenomenon due to the |
still image look as | nature of the picture tube. This is |
if it were coloured | not a malfunction. |
Top of the image | • This is due to the condition of the |
from software | video signal whereby the image |
products or video | was not recorded properly. |
tape is distorted | This is not a malfunction. |
Cannot operate the• The batteries may be exhausted.
remote control | Replace with new batteries (see |
| page 6). |
| • Ensure that you are operating the |
| remote less than seven meters from |
| the front of your TV. |
Cannot operate the• Press TV/VIDEO button to return to
menus | TV mode and try operating the |
| menus. |
Cannot operate the• Deactivate the CHILD LOCK | |
front control | function if it is turned on (see page |
buttons | 12). |
TV is turned off | • This may due to the AUTO SHUT |
suddenly | OFF function is activated. Press the |
| POWER button to turn on the TV. |
Colour patches | • This may due to the magnetized |
appear at the | device such as a speaker near to |
corner of the | your TV. Keep the device apart |
screen | from your TV. Alternately, you can |
| also use the magnetic- shielded |
| speaker. |
Image takes a | • Image required time to stabilize |
short period to be | before display. |
displayed | This is not a malfunction. |
TV may emitted | • This is due to a sudden change in |
crackling sound | temperature and it is not a |
| malfunction. If the crackling sound |
| is too frequent, request your service |
| technician for inspection. |
Feel a slight | • This is due to the static electricity |
electric shock | of the picture tube and it will not |
when touching the | harm the human body. This is not a |
TV screen | malfunction. |
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