3Press or to select SIGNAL METER, then press or . The SIGNAL METER opens, showing you the digital signal strength.
SIGNAL METER
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4Press EXIT on the remote to return to normal viewing.
Notes | • | The signal meter feature is not available |
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| for analog channels. |
| • | After 240 seconds, the SIGNAL METER |
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| screen returns to normal TV operation |
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| automatically. |
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Troubleshooting
Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your TV. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Make sure that all connections are correctly made when using with other units.
Problem | Solution |
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TV does not | • Make sure that the power cord is |
operate | plugged in. |
| • Try another AC outlet. |
| • Power is off, check fuse or circuit |
| breaker. |
| • Unplug your TV for an hour, then plug it |
| back in. |
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Poor or no | • Station or cable experiencing problems, |
sound | tune to another station. |
| • Check the sound adjustments (Volume |
| and Mute). |
| • Check for possible sources of |
| interference. |
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Poor or no | • Station or cable experiencing problems, |
picture | tune to another station. |
| • Make sure that channels are set into |
| memory. |
| • Check antenna or cable connections, |
| and try adjusting the antenna. |
| • Check for sources of possible |
| interference. |
| • Check picture control adjustments. |
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Poor reception | • Station or cable experiencing problems, |
on some | tune to another station. |
channels | • Make sure that channels are set into |
| memory. |
| • Station is weak, adjust the antenna to |
| receive a better reception. |
| • Check for possible sources of |
| interference. |
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Poor or no color | • | Station or cable experiencing problems, |
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| tune to another station. |
| • Make sure that channels are set into | |
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| memory. |
| • Check the picture control adjustments. | |
| • Check the antenna or cable connections, | |
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| adjust the antenna. |
| • Check for possible sources of | |
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| interference. |
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Picture wobbles | • | Station or cable experiencing problems, |
or drifts |
| tune to another station. |
| • Make sure that channels are set into | |
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| memory. |
| • The cable company is scrambling the | |
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| signal. |
| • | Adjust the antenna. |
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Digital broadcast | • | Check the digital signal strength. |
screen problem |
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No cable TV | • | Check all cable connections. |
reception | • | Set TV/CABLE menu option to the |
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| CABLE mode. |
| • Station or cable system problems, try | |
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| another station. |
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Horizontal or | • | Check the antenna connections and |
diagonal bars on |
| adjust or |
the screen | • | Check for possible sources of |
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| interference. |
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No reception | • | Make sure that the TV/CABLE menu |
above channel |
| option is in the appropriate mode. |
13 | • | If you are using an antenna, check the |
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| UHF antenna connections. |
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No remote | • | Batteries are weak, dead, or inserted |
control |
| incorrectly. |
operation | • | The remote is out of range, move closer |
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| to TV (within 15 feet). |
| • Make sure that remote is aimed at the | |
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| sensor. |
| • Confirm that there are no obstructions | |
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| between the remote and your TV. |
| • Make sure that the power cord is | |
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| plugged in. |
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TV turns off | • | No broadcast on the station tuned. |
| • The Sleep Timer is set. | |
| • The power has been interrupted. | |
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Closed Caption | • | The TV station is experiencing problems |
is not activated |
| or the program tuned is not closed |
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| captioned. Try another channel. |
| • Check the cable connection or the VHF/ | |
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| UHF antenna. Reposition or rotate the |
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| antenna. |
| • Set the Closed Caption decoder in the | |
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| menu. |
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The display is | • | Select the correct language in the menu |
not shown in |
| options. |
your language |
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