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Unusual sound quality

Check the Graphic Equalizer, SRS, and Sound Logic settings.

No sound, picture okay

Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.

Maybe the speakers are turned off. Check the FIXED/VARIABLE OUT control panel in the Audio menu.

Check the position of the INT W/EXT SURR and EXT switch on the back of the TV.

Make sure the correct Audio Processor mode (Mono, Stereo, SRS, FOCUS and TruSurround) is selected.

Check the position of the INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE - TV/EXT AMP switch on the back of the TV.

Can’t select certain channel

May be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.

If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

Noisy stereo reception

May be a weak station. Use Audio menu to choose Mono sound.

No picture, no sound but TV is on

Maybe the cable/air function is set to the wrong position. Select GUIDE Plus+ Menu from the Main menu, select the GUIDE Plus+ Setup option, and provide the correct information on the following screens. Go to pages 21-24 for detailed instructions.

The channel might be blank — change channels.

If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

Sound okay, picture poor

Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.

Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 56 for more instructions.

Black box appears on the screen

Closed-captioning might be on. Check the Caption Display control panel in the Preferences menu. Go to page 64 for more instructions.

Every time I turn on the TV, the Guide is on the screen

The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically appears on the screen when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV. You can turn off this feature by pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then select the Menu bar. Press the right arrow button to select Setup. Choose Review options and select OFF.

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