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PROBLEMS | CHECK | |||||
There is no power | • See if the power cord became unplugged. | |||||
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| • Perhaps you have experienced a blown circuit breaker or fuse or a power outage. |
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There is no picture | • The antenna could be disconnected. | |||||
or no sound | • The input mode (TV or Video) could not be set properly, refer to page 16. | |||||
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| • The tuner mode (in the Auto Tuner Setup) could be set improperly, refer to page 9. |
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| • The station may be having difficulties, check to see if other channels are operating |
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Remote control is | • Check that the batteries are still working and properly installed. | |||||
not operating or | • Make sure there are no objects blocking a clear path from the remote to the TV. | |||||
operating properly | • Maybe you are too far from the TV, you must be within 7m. | |||||
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You cannot select | • Make sure the channels are programmed. See Channel Summary, page 13. | |||||
a certain channel | • Perhaps the channel is locked, select it with the 10 key pad and follow instructions, | |||||
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The power turns off | • Perhaps the On/Off Timer is set, press the POWER button, check page 12. | |||||
by itself | • The power was interrupted or the power cord unplugged. Reset the clock, check page 12. | |||||
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The clock is wrong | • The power was interrupted and the clock not reset. Reset the clock, check page 12. | |||||
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On Timer lamp is | • There is a problem with the TV. Unplug the set and call for service. | |||||
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PICTURE | CHECK | |||||
The picture color | • Tint and color may be improperly adjusted. Check page 10. | |||||
quality is poor | • Video Status mode may be set to an inappropriate setting. Check page 15. | |||||
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There are lines | • There could be interference from another energy consuming appliance, such as a | |||||
across the picture | computer, another TV or VCR. Move any other such appliances farther away from | |||||
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The picture is | • There could be interference from a running high wattage appliance such as a | |||||
spotted | vacuum cleaner, or neon sign. You will have to move the antenna away from the source | |||||
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| of the interference or change it to a coaxial cable which is less prone to interference. |
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Double picture | • A building or airplane can reflect the original signal producing a second, delayed | |||||
(Ghosts) | one. Adjust the antenna position. | |||||
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Snowy picture/ | • The antenna may be damaged, disconnected or turned. Check the antenna con- | |||||
Image noise | nection, page 3 and page 4. If it is damaged, you will have to replace it. | |||||
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Screen is 80% black | • Closed Caption Text Mode in on. Press the CLOSED CAPTION button until you select | |||||
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SOUND | CHECK | |||||
Bilingualorstereoprograms | • Make sure the MTS mode is properly set. Refer to page 11 for details on setting | |||||
can not beheard | MTS Modes. | |||||
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NOT A PROBLEM | DON’T WORRY ABOUT THIS, IT’S NORMAL | |||||
Static electricity | • It is normal to feel a surge of static electricity if you brush over or touch the screen. | |||||
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You hear occasional | • It is normal for the TV to emit crackling sounds when turned on or off. Unless the | |||||
crackling sounds | sound or picture become abnormal, this is fine. | |||||
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