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Common Picture Problems

Picture does not look like a high-defini- tion picture.

TV has sound but no picture.

A color program appears as a black and white image, or the colors are dim, or the screen is black.

Picture from an HDMI input is noisy (poor quality).

Compare the picture to the TV'stest picture (Picture > Picture+ menu) to check if the source signal is supplying a lesser-quality image.

Not all signals are high-definition signals. To receive high-definition programming from your cable or satellite provider, you must sub- scribe to the provider's high-definition service. Some over-the-air broadcasts are in high-definition and can be received with a high- quality antenna suited to your location.

Press MENU on the remote control. If the menu displays, then there is a problem with the incoming signal.

Check that all video inputs are plugged in firmly to the correct input jacks.

Press and hold the POWER button on the control panel for ten seconds to perform System Reset.

If using component video, check that the red, green, and blue input cables are correctly connected to the red, green, and blue component video jacks.

If using composite video, check that the incoming cable is con- nected the TV'sgreen Y/VIDEO jack.

Compare the picture to the TV'stest picture (Picture > Picture+ menu) to check the source of the noise.

Upgrade a standard (unmarked) HDMI cable to a high-speed HDMI cable.

For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119

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WD-73640, WD-73C1, WD-73CA1 specifications

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