Troubleshooting guide
To assist in location possible faults use help guide below.
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| The aerial direction and connection |
| Picture with snow | Noise |
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| This is called "ghosting" and can be minimized with |
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| an outside aerial, and good quality cable and |
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| terminations. Altering the aerial direction can also |
| Double or Triple Image | Normal | minimize this effect. |
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| Electrical interference which can be caused by cars, |
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| motorbikes etc, Fluorescent lamps and dirty |
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| insulators on overhead power cables. |
| Disturb | Noise |
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| Volume Sound mute |
| Normal | No sound |
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| Ensure that the power supply is connected to |
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| the TV set and turned on. Also ensure that the |
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| TV set is not in "Listen Mode" or that the |
| No Picture | No sound | brightness and contrast are not turned down. |
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| Adjust colour control |
| No colour | Normal volume |
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| Adjust channel again |
| Scramble | Normal or Weak Volume |
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| Colour Purity is a fault that can be caused by moving the |
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| TV set, placing magnets near the TV screen or turning |
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| on/off house hold appliances such as vacuum cleaners |
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| near the TV set. Turn the TV off with the main power |
| Colour Spot | Normal volume | switch for 15 minutes. When the power is turned on |
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| again the TV set will automatically degauss the picture. |
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| In severe cases leave the TV set turned off over night. |
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Note:
1.If the fault can not be corrected using the above guide consult with your local authorized service center.
2.The TV set must only be repaired by a qualified registered service person. Never attempt to remove the back cover as TV set has dangerous voltages inside that may cause a fatality or fire.
3.The cabinet may produce the occasional "snapping sound" This is normal and caused by the materials in the cabinet expanding with room temperature changes.
