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