Troubleshooting
General
| Problem | Possible solution |
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| No power | • Make sure that the power plug is |
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| connected to an AC outlet. |
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| • If power has failed, check the breaker. |
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| Remote control does | • Replace the batteries. Make sure that |
| not work | you match the + and – symbols in the |
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| battery compartment. |
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| • Make sure that you aim the remote |
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| control at the remote sensor. The |
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| operable range of the remote control is |
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| between 10 feet (3 m) and 23 feet (7 m) |
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| depending on the angle. |
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| • Remove all obstacles to clear the path of |
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| the infrared signal. |
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| • Check the infrared signal output. |
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| • Press the INPUT button to select the |
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| correct video mode. |
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TV/VCR Mode |
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Problem | Possible solution |
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Poor or no picture when | • Make sure that the antenna is connected |
watching TV | correctly. |
| • Check the antenna cable for bent or |
| broken pins. If necessary, replace the |
| cable. |
| • Check for sources of reception |
| interference. |
| • Press the INPUT button to select the |
| correct video mode. |
| • Scan for available TV channels. |
| • Try another TV channel. If reception is |
| good, there may be a problem with the |
| original station’s broadcast signal. |
| • Adjust picture controls, such as color, |
| contrast, and brightness. |
| • Make sure that there are no appliances |
| nearby that generate a magnetic field. |
| Turn off or relocate the appliance. |
| • Try degaussing. For more information, |
| see “Degaussing” on page 48. |
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