Below is a list of frequently occurred symptoms. Before you call for service, make these simple checks. Some of these symptoms can easily be rectified if you know what to do.
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Colour patch | • Switch off the TV by the mains power button.Wait for 20 | |||
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No power | • Check the TV’s AC power cord is plugged into the mains | |||
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No picture | • | Check the antenna connection at the rear of the TV. | ||
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Good picture | • | Try increasing the volume. | ||
but no sound | • Check that the sound is not muted. If it is muted, press the | |||
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Good sound but poor | • | Try increasing the contrast and brightness setting. | ||
colour or no picture |
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Snowish picture and | • | Check antenna connection at the rear of the TV. | ||
noise |
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Horizontal dotted lines | • | Possible electrical interference e.g. hairdryer, vacuum cleaner, | ||
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Double images or | • Possible poor positioning of antenna. Using a highly | |||
“Ghost” images |
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TV not responding to | • | Check life span of batteries of remote control handset. | ||
remote control handset | • | Aim remote control handset directly at remote control | ||
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| sensor lens on the TV. |
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