98Appendices
Appendix D: Troubleshooting, continued
TV Power On/Off
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1. | TV takes an excessively long time to power |
| • When switched on, the TV needs time to boot up, just as a |
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| computer does. The TV’s lamp also requires a few moments |
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| • TV Energy Mode is set to Low Power. To change TV Energy |
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| Mode to Fast Power On: Press MENU, open the Setup menu, |
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2. | You cannot program the TV to turn on auto- |
| • The TV may be locked. |
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| • The clock may not be set. |
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| • TV Energy Mode is set to Low Power. Change to Fast Power |
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3. | The TV will not turn on after being plugged |
| If green light on front panel is blinking, wait for at least one minute |
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| for the light to turn off, then press POWER again. |
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4. | TV turned itself off and the light on the front |
| • Momentary power fluctuation caused the TV to turn off to |
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| • If the TV does not stay on, use the System Reset button on |
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| the front panel. If this happens frequently, obtain an AC line |
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| power conditioner/surge protector. |
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| • An unusual digital signal may have been received, triggering a |
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| protection circuit. Wait for the light to stop flashing and turn TV |
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5. | TV will not power off. |
| Use the System Reset button. |
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1. | Picture does not look like a |
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| tion programming from your cable or satellite provider, you must |
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2. | Picture has become noticeably dimmer. |
| • Adjust picture brightness and contrast to maximum levels. |
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| • The lamp is nearing the end of its life. Order a new lamp. See |
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3. | Split Screen does not display a |
| • Make sure the Parental Lock is off. |
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| • Not all inputs can be displayed as a |
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4. | CableCARD channel is not shown as Split |
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5. | There is a large black or gray rectangle on |
| The TV’s analog closed captioning has been set to “text” mode in |
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| the Captions menu. Turn off because there is no text information |
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6. | You cannot view a picture when playing a |
| Check your VCR’s owner’s guide for further troubleshooting. |
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7. | VCR or DVD player’s |
| Possible cause: Many VCRs and DVD players provide |
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