Other Information
Can’t select certain channel
•Channel may be blocked or not approved through PARENTAL CONTROLS.
•If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).
Noisy stereo reception (analog channels only)
•May be a weak station. Change the Sound Type to Mono. Go to page 25 for more instructions.
No picture, no sound but TV is on
•Maybe the signal type is set wrong. Go to page 11 for more instructions.
•You may have the wrong video input channel selected. Use the ANTENNA button to toggle through the available video input channels.
Sound okay, picture poor (analog channels only)
•Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.
•Try adjusting sharpness to improve weak signals. Go to page 27 for more instructions.
Black box appears on the screen
•Closed caption might be on. Check CC in the SETUP menu. Go to page 30 for more instructions.
The Remote Control Doesn’t Work
•Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the device. Make sure there is a clear path and point directly at the TV.
•Maybe batteries in the remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote.
Problems with Parental Controls
Can’t select a certain channel
•The channel may be blocked or not approved through PARENTAL CONTROL SETTINGS.
The rating limits don’t work
•You must activate the settings. Go to page 18 for instructions.
I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV
•If you forget your password, you can reset it. Make sure the TV is off. Simultaneously press and hold VOL- on the TV’s front panel and CLEAR on the remote for approximately 5 seconds. Enter a new password next time you access the PARENTAL CONTROL menu.
The Parental Controls won’t let me watch a program even though it’s not rated as violent
•Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. Check to see if the Exempt Prgms option is Locked. Refer to page 22 for instructions.
How do I replace my remote
•If you need to replace your remote, call
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