Memorex MT0501 operating instructions Troubleshooting Guide, Symptoms Possible Solutions

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If you experience a problem with this unit, please refer to the following chart before requesting service.

	SYMPTOMS	POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
		• Make sure the power cord (not included) is plugged in.
Unit does not operate		• Try another AC outlet.
		• Make sure POWER is on.
		• CHARGE switch is not in the proper position.
		• Batteries are weak, dead or not inserted properly.
Poor sound or No sound		• Station experiencing problems, tune to another station.
		• Check VOLUME adjustment.
		• Check for sources of possible interference.
		• Earphone is plugged into EARPHONE jack.
		• Check antenna connections, reorient antenna.
Poor picture or No picture		• Check for sources of possible interference.
		• Check picture adjustments.
		• Station experiencing problems, tune to another station.
		• Station experiencing problems, tune to another station.
Poor reception on some		• Station signal is weak, reorient antenna to receive weaker
		station; connect an external antenna to the external
channels/radio stations
		antenna adapter.
		• Check for sources of possible interference.
		• Station experiencing problems, tune to another station.
Picture wobbles or drifts		• Check antenna orientation.
		• Check for sources of possible interference.
		• Check antenna connections and reorient antenna.
Horizontal or diagonal bars on screen		• Check for sources of possible interference.
		• If using an external antenna, check connections.
	TV shuts off	• Power interrupted.
Picture too dark or too light.		• Adjust BRIGHTNESS control
Picture weak or fuzzy.		• Adjust CONTRAST control
Picture rolls or jumps.		• Adjust V-HOLD control

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