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Troubleshooting
Most problems you encounter with your TV/VCR you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows.
General TV/VCR Problems
TV/VCR won’t turn on
•Press the ON•OFF button to turn on the TV/VCR.
•Make sure the TV/VCR is plugged in.
•Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else.
•Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV/VCR. If the TV turns on, go to page 36 for remote control solutions.
Controls don’t work
•Unplug the TV/VCR for two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.
TV/VCR turns off unexpectedly
•Sleep timer or the On/Off timer may have been activated. Go to page 27 or 30 for instructions.
•Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn the TV/VCR on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.
TV/VCR turns on unexpectedly
•On/Off timer may have been activated. Go to page 30 for instructions.
Blank screen
•Try another channel.
•Check picture adjustments. Go to page 31 for instructions.
•Make sure the line input is not selected. Repeatedly press INPUT on the remote to switch between audio/video input jacks and tuner.
No sound, picture okay
•Press the volume up to increase the sound.
•Maybe sound is muted. Press the volume up button to restore sound.
No picture, no sound but TV is on
•Maybe the TV/CATV setting is set to the wrong position. Go to page 11 for instructions.
•The channel might be empty — change channels.
Sound okay, picture poor
•Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.
•Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 31 for instructions.
Can’t select certain channel
•Channel may be blocked in the
•If using the VCR, make sure the TV/VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV button).
Clock is wrong
•Power interruption. Need to reset the clock. Go to page 10 for more information.
•Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). Go to page 10 for more information.
Auto channel search not searching properly
•Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.
•Signal type may not be set properly. If you have cable, make sure the cable type is chosen. Go to page 10 for instructions.
Black box appears on the screen
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