Troubleshooting

Before contacting the service technician, perform the following simple checks. If any problem still persists, unplug the LCD TV and call for assistance.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

 

 

No sound and picture

- Check that the main plug has been connected to a wall

 

outlet

 

- Check that you have pressed the POWER button on the

 

front of the TV set

 

- Check the picture contrast and the brightness setting

 

 

Red LED indicator light

Set in standby mode. Press either the POWER button or

 

the Standby button on the remote control

 

 

Normal picture but no sound

- Check the volume

 

- Sound muted? Press the MUTE button

 

- Try another channel, the problem may be with the

 

broadcast

 

- Are the audio cables installed properly?

 

 

The remote control does not work

- Check to see if there are any objects between the TV

 

and remote control causing obstruction

 

- Are batteries installed with correct polarity (+ / -)

 

- Correct remote operating mode set: TV, VCR, etc?

 

- Install new batteries

 

 

Power suddenly turns off

- Is the sleep timer set?

 

- Check the power control settings. Power may be

 

interrupted

 

- No broadcast on the station tuned

 

 

Picture appears slowly after switching on

- This is normal, the image is muted during the product

 

start up process. Please contact a service provider if

 

the picture has not appeared after 5 minutes

 

 

Poor Color or picture

- Adjust the color in Menu option

 

- Keep a sufficient distance between the product and the

 

VCR

 

- Try another channel, the problem may be with the

 

broadcast

 

- Are the VIDEO cables installed properly?

 

- Activate any function to restore the brightness of the

 

picture

 

 

Horizontal/vertical bars or picture shaking

- Check for local interference, such as an electrical

 

appliance or power tool

 

 

Blue Screen

- Press INPUT button to select correct source

 

 

Poor reception on some channels

- Station or cable experiencing problems. Tune to

 

another station

 

- Station signal is weak, reorient antenna to receive better

 

reception

 

- Check for sources of possible interference

 

 

Lines or streaks in pictures

- Check the antenna (change the direction of the

 

antenna)

 

 

No output from one of the speakers

- Adjust balance in the Menu option

 

 

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