GE MG13400, MG19400, MG20100 manual Appendix, Troubleshooting, Identifying Problems

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APPENDIX

Troubleshooting

Identifying Problems

Before you call a television repair person, scan this list of possible problems and solutions. It may save you time and money.

Poor picture.

•Try another channel.

•Adjust the antenna.

•Check all wire connections.

Poor sound quality.

•Try another channel.

•Adjust the antenna.

No picture or sound.

•Try another channel.

•Press the TV/VIDEO button

•Make sure the TV is plugged in.

•Check the antenna connections.

No color, wrong colors or tints.

•Make sure the program is broadcast in color.

•Adjust the picture settings.

Picture rolls vertically.

•Adjust the antenna.

•Check all wire connections.

The TV won’t turn on.

•Make sure the wall outlet is working.

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Contents TV User’s Guide Power Consumption 100-240V~50-60 Hz Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Information Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions Iii. Important Safety Instructions Contents Contents Your NEW TV List of featuresChapter ONE Checking partsVideo and Audio input jacks Front panel jacks, buttons and indicators Rear panelLearning about your new TV Use these jacks to connect a VCR or other video equipment+100 Remote controlNumber buttons STDAntennas with 300-ohm flat twin leads Chapter TWO InstallationConnecting VHF and UHF antennas Separate VHF and UHF antennas InstallationAntennas with 75-ohm round leads Cable without a Converter BoxConnect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s Antenna OUT terminal Connecting a VCRUnplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV Connect an audio cable to the VCR’s Audio OUT terminalLocate the camcorder’s A/V output jacks on the camcorder Connecting a camcorderInstalling batteries in the remote control Connect a video cable to the camcorder’s Video OUT terminalTurning the TV on/off With the TV’s power on, press the Menu buttonChapter Three TV Operation Viewing the menusPress CH until Language is highlighted TV OperationSelecting the menu language Press Display to exit the menusAdding and Erasing Channels Memorizing the channelsStoring channels in memory Press Menu twice to clear the screenPress Display or Menu to clear the menus from the screen Fine tuning channelsMemorizing channels Changing channels Using the channel buttonsDirectly accessing channels Scanning the channelsSetting the clock Press VOL +Using Mute Adjusting the volumeRaising or lowering the volume Customizing the pictureUsing Automatic Picture VOLlowers brightnessViewing a VCR or camcorder tape Setting the sleep timerViewing the on-screen displays To return to normal TV viewing, press TV/VIDEO againPress VOL+ to set the timer to on Chapter Four Special FeaturesSetting the On/Off Timer Press CH to highlight On time. Press VOL +When you are finished setting the timer, press Display Special FeaturesUsing the Skip Timer Press VOL+ to open the Closed Caption menu Viewing Closed CaptionsPress VOL + to turn closed captioning on Appendix TroubleshootingIdentifying Problems Appendix Cleaning and maintaining your TVSpecifications Page Page Page