RCA 27V514T manual Troubleshooting, TV Problems

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Troubleshooting

Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list.

Note for U.S. customers: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport.

TV Problems

TV won’t turn on

Make sure the TV 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. If the TV turns on, check the remote control.

The Front Panel Lock may be on. Go to page 24 for more information.

Buttons don’t work

The Front Panel Lock may be on. Go to page 24 for more information.

TV turns off unexpectedly

Sleep timer might have been activated. Go to page 34 for instructions.

Turn Off-Timermight have been activated. Go to page 34 for instructions.

KidPass might have been set. Go to page 23 for instructions.

Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.

TV turns on unexpectedly

Wake-Up Timer might have been set. Go to page 34 for instructions.

Blank screen

You may be on an inactive channel. Try another channel.

Make sure devices connected to the TV are turned on.

If you’ve connected another device (such as a camcorder or DVD player) make sure you select the Video Input Channel that is used for that device. Use the INPUT button to toggle through the available Video Input Channels.

Digital tuning delayed

You may experience a delay of several seconds before digital pictures appear, both when you first turn on the digital signals and when you change channels. This is normal.

No sound, picture okay

Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.

If using S-Video, remember to also connect the device’s left and right audio output jacks to the TV‘s AUDIO input jacks.

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Contents User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. AgainProduct Registration Important InformationProduct Information Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Using the TV’s Menu System Other InformationProtect Against Power Surges Things to Consider Before You ConnectProtect Devices from Overheating Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio InterferenceConnections & Setup Get the PictureReceiving Digital Channels What You NeedReceiving Analog Channels Video Connection Choose Your ConnectionViewing the Picture from the Connected Device Connecting the Device Connect your audio cablesUsing the Side Jacks Connect your video cableHow to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup Plug in the TVPut Batteries in the Remote Turn on the TVTuning to a Channel Choose the Menu LanguageWhat to Expect Watching TVRemote Buttons Using the Input Button Explanation of Jacks Front of Your TV Front ButtonsUsing the TV’s Features Channel BannerUsing the TV’s Features Resetting the PasswordParental Controls and V-Chip Activate Parental ControlV-Chip Rating Screen Set V-Chip TV Programming LimitsBlocking Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content Themes Content ThemesBlocking USA V-Chip Movie Ratings Blocking Canadian V-Chip Movie Ratings Chip Exempt Program BlockActivate KidPass Block ChannelChange Password Front Panel LockUsing the TV’s Menu System Sound MenuUsing the TV’s Menu System Picture Menu PictureSetup Menu Lists and Labels Closed Caption menu for analog signals Closed Caption menu for digital signals Favorite CH menu for digital signals Parental Control Menu Time Menu Time Main Menu USA V-Chip Rating System Canadian English V-Chip Rating SystemOther Information Canadian French V-Chip Rating SystemTroubleshooting TV ProblemsRemote Control Doesn’t Work Limited Warranty How state law relates to this warranty Limitation of WarrantyProduct registration Care and Cleaning FCC Information This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank TTE Technology, Inc