Troubleshooting

If the picture quality is poor or you are experiencing another type of problem, check the adjustments and operations before requesting service. See the symptoms listed below, and try the checks and remedies.

Symptom

Checks

Remedy

 

 

 

The picture is disturbed.

Is a connected component set directly

Leave some space between the TV and the

The sound is noisy.

in front of or at the side of the TV?

connected components.

 

 

The remote control operates

 

 

erroneously.

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control does not work.

Are the remote control’s batteries

Replace both batteries with new ones.

 

worn out?

 

 

 

 

The TV power does not turn on

Is the TV power cord plugged into a

Plug the TV power cord into a power outlet.

when I press the remote control

power outlet?

 

power button.

 

 

Is the power/standby indicator on the

Press the main power button under the TV to

 

 

front of the TV off?

turn it on.

 

 

 

 

Are the remote control’s batteries

Replace both batteries with new ones.

 

worn out?

 

 

 

 

The TV does not respond when I

Is the remote control pointed at the TV,

Point the remote control at the TV remote control

press the remote control buttons.

or is there an obstacle between the

sensor window on the front of the TV when

 

remote control and the TV?

pressing buttons, or remove the obstacle.

 

 

 

 

Is the TV the selected component for

Press the TV, CBL/SAT, DVD/VCR, or HP.PC

 

the remote control to control?

button to select the home entertainment

 

 

component (TV, set-top-box, DVD/VCR or

 

 

HP MCPC) to control, and then aim the remote

 

 

at the selected component and press the button

 

 

you want to use.

 

 

 

 

Is direct sunlight or strong artificial light

Eliminate the light by closing curtains, pointing

 

shining on the TV remote control sensor

the light in a different direction, or making other

 

window?

lighting adjustments.

 

 

 

 

Are the remote control’s batteries

Replace both batteries with new ones.

 

worn out?

 

I do not hear sound or see a

Is the TV power cord plugged into a

Plug the TV power core into a power outlet.

picture.

power outlet?

 

 

 

 

I see a picture but hear no sound.

Is the volume set at the minimum?

Increase the volume.

 

 

 

 

Is the mute mode set?

Press the remote control Mute button.

 

Are the speakers properly connected?

Connect the speakers properly.

 

 

 

 

Is the audio input set correctly?

Set the audio input on the Sound menu.

 

 

 

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