Troubleshooting Guide
To assist in location possible faults use help guide below.
BREAKDOWN PHENOMENON | CHECKING | ||
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| The aerial direction and connection | |
Picture with snow | Noise |
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| This is called ghosting which can be minimised | |
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| with an outside aerial, and good quality cable and | |
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| terminations. Altering the aerial direction can also | |
Double or Triple Image | Normal | minimise 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 fault which 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 | |
Colour Spot | Normal volume | near the TV set. Turn the TV off with the mains power | |
switch for 15 minutes. When the power is turn on again | |||
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| the TV set will automatically demagnetise the screen. | |
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| In severe cases you may need to repeat this process. | |
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Note:
1.If the fault can not be repaired using the above guide consult with your local authorised service centre. 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.
2.The cabinet may produce the occasional "snapping sound". This is normal and caused by the materials in the cabinet expanding with room temperature changes.
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