Mitsubishi Electronics WD-65C8 manual TV Channels Symptom Remarks, TV Power On/Off Symptom Remarks

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Appendix F: Troubleshooting, continued

TV Channels

Symptom	Remarks
1. The TV takes several seconds to respond to	• It is normal for digital channels to take longer to tune in.
channel changes.	• Press ENTER after a entering channel number to avoid delays.
	• Use a 4-digit number for an over-the-air digital channel.
	• Use a 6-digit number for digital cable channels if your cable service
	is able to recognize 6-digit channel numbers.

2. You cannot access a channel. • Use number keys instead of CH  /  .

•Be sure the channel you want to view is in memory. See Setup >

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•Check that the TV is switched to the correct device or antenna for that channel by pressing the INPUT key.

•Make sure Channel Lock is off.

•Make sure the Lock > Parent menu lock is set to off.

•If you cannot tune to a virtual digital channel even though the TV has already memorized digital channels, tune to the physical channel number used by the broadcaster. The virtual channel will then be automatically added to memory.

3.	Name options are not available for some	You can name only memorized analog channels and memorized
	channels.	digital channels not named by the broadcaster.
4.	When ChannelView list is displayed, informa-	•	Available information is sent from the broadcaster or cable
	tion appears incomplete		provider. No other data is available.
		•	Make sure the TV clock is set correctly.

TV Power On/Off

	Symptom	Remarks
1.	TV takes an excessively long time to power	• When switched on, the TV needs time to boot up, just
	on.	as a computer does. Also, the TV’s lamp requires a few
		moments to heat up to full brightness.
		• TV Energy Mode is set to Low Power. Change TV Energy
		Mode to Fast Power On in the Setup menu.
2.	You cannot program the TV to turn on auto-	• The TV may be locked.
	matically (Timer function)	• The clock may not be set.
		• TV Energy Mode is set to Low Power. Change to Fast
		Power On in Setup menu.
3.	The TV will not turn on after being plugged in.	If light on front panel is blinking, wait at least one and a half
		minutes for the light to turn off, then press POWER again.
4.	TV turned itself off and the light on the front	• Momentary power fluctuation caused the TV to turn off to
	panel started to blink.	prevent damage. Wait for the green light to stop flashing
		and turn the TV on again.
		• If the TV does not stay on, use the System Reset button on
		the control panel. If this happens frequently, obtain an AC
		line power conditioner/surge protector.
		• An unusual digital signal may have been received, triggering a
		protection circuit. Wait for the light to stop flashing and turn TV
		on.
5.	TV turned itself off and the STATUS light is a	• The TV has overheated. Clear blocked air vents and ensure
	steady yellow.	at least four inches of clearance on all sides of the TV.
		• Clean the lamp-cartridge air filter. See Appendix D.
6.	TV will not power off.	Use the System Reset button.