Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Before calling for service, try the following:

Problem

Possible solution

 

 

TV does not turn on.

• Make sure that the power cord is plugged in, then

 

press .

Make sure that the remote control batteries are not dead. Replace the batteries, if necessary.

No picture or sound.

• Make sure that the sleep timer is turned off.

 

• Make sure that the antenna or cable is connected

 

correctly and securely.

 

• Press DISPLAY to make sure that you have the correct

 

video source selected.

 

 

No sound, but picture is good.

• Make sure that the sound is not muted.

 

• Make sure that the volume is not set too low.

 

• Try another station. The station may be having

 

difficulties.

 

• If you connected external speakers, make sure that

 

they are connected securely and correctly.

 

 

Poor sound, but picture is good.

• Try another station. The station may be having

 

difficulties.

 

• If you connected external speakers, make sure that

 

they are connected securely and correctly.

 

 

Poor picture, but sound is good.

• Adjust the picture settings.

 

• Make sure that the antenna or cable is connected

 

correctly and securely.

 

• Try another station. The station may be having

 

difficulties.

 

 

Poor or no color.

• Adjust Saturation on the Video menu.

 

 

Cannot select a specific channel.

• Make sure that you have memorized channels.

 

• Make sure that the channel has not been deleted from

 

memory.

 

 

Remote control does not work.

• Make sure that are no obstructions between the

 

remote control and the remote sensor on the front of

 

your TV.

 

• Make sure that the batteries are inserted correctly. The

 

+ and – symbols on the batteries must match the +

 

and – symbols inside the battery compartment.

 

• Replace the batteries.

 

 

Picture is distorted when turning

The time interval between turning off and turning on

on TV.

your TV may have been too short. Turn off your TV,

 

unplug the power cord, then plug the power cord back in

 

and turn on your TV.

Note: If the preceding solutions did not work, unplug your TV, then plug it back in and turn it on.