TROUBLESHOOTING
No Power
•Check the TV power cord. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet for 10 seconds, then reinsert the plug into the outlet. Press POWER to turn on the TV again.
•Make sure the outlet is not on a wall switch.
•Make sure a fuse has not blown at the power outlet.
No Picture
•Check the antenna or Cable TV connections. Connect the
antenna or Cable TV signal securely to the TV’s 75Ω jack on the rear of the TV.
•Set TUNER MODE correctly. Details are on page 11.
•Activate AUTO PROGRAM to find all available channels. Details are on page 12.
No Sound
•Press the VOL+ and VOL- buttons to adjust the volume.
•Press the MUTE button on the remote control to cancel or restore the volume.
•If you have connected other equipment to the TV (such as a VCR or DVD Player), make sure the audio cables are con- nected securely between the TV and the other equipment.
•Check the SOUND settings. Details are on page 15.
Remote Control does not work.
•Check the batteries. If necessary, replace them with two AA heavy duty (zinc chloride) or alkaline batteries.
•Clean the remote control as well as the remote control sen- sor on the front of the TV.
•Check the TV power cord. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet for 10 seconds, then reinsert the plug into the outlet. Press POWER to turn on the TV again.
•Make sure the outlet is not on a wall switch.
•Make sure a fuse has not blown at the power outlet.
•Always point the remote control toward the front of the TV (toward the remote sensor).
TV displays wrong channel or no channels.
•Repeat channel selection.
•Add the channel number(s) into the TV’s memory. Use CHANNEL/EDIT. Details are on page 13.
•Make sure TUNER MODE is set correctly. Details are on page
11.Then activate AUTO PROGRAM to set up all available channels. Details are on page 12.
CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING concerning stationary images on the TV screen: Do not leave fixed images on the screen for extended periods of time.This can cause uneven aging of the picture tube.
Normal use of the TV should involve viewing of programs that have constantly moving or changing images. Do not leave non- moving images on screen for extended periods of time. Do not display the same images too frequently; if you do, subtle “ghost” images can be left on the picture tube. Sources of stationary images may be Laser discs, video games, Compact Discs Interactive
Here are some common examples of stationary images:
•DVD menus list DVD content.
•Letterbox black bars appear at the top and bottom of the TV screen when a wide screen (16:9) movie is viewed on a TV with standard (4:3) aspect ratio. This is available with some DVDs.
•Video game images and scoreboards
•Television station logos cause a problem if they are bright and stationary. Moving or
•Stock market tickers may appear at the bottom of the TV screen if the TV programming covers this news.
•Shopping channel logos, pricing displays may be bright and may appear constantly during the show.These are usually in the same location on the TV screen.
TV Location
•To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and an increased chance of TV failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot (for example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance).
•Allow a free flow of air around the TV.
Cleaning
•To avoid possible shock hazard, remove the TV’s power cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
•Regularly dust the TV with a dry,
•When cleaning the TV, take care not to scratch or damage the screen surface. Avoid wearing jewelry or using anything abrasive. Do not use household cleaners. Wipe the screen with a clean cloth dampened with water. Use even, easy, vertical strokes when cleaning.
•Gently wipe the cabinet surfaces with a clean cloth or a sponge dampened in a solution of cool, clear water and a mild soap or detergent. Use a clean, dry cloth to dry the wiped surfaces.
•Occasionally vacuum the vents on the rear of the TV.
•Never use thinners, insecticide sprays, or other chemicals on or near the cabinet. They may blemish the cabinet per- manently.
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