Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can easily correct without the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies.
Before you call or take your unit to an Authorized RCA 'IV Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are
experiencing. Then perform the simple checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.
If your unit is still in warranty, these checks and adjustments could save you time and the cost of an unneeded trip to the servicer. They also could save you the cost of a diagnosis not covered by your warranty.
If your unit is out of warranty, these checks and adjustments could save you the cost of an unneeded diagnosis. If service should be necessary, the warranty explains how to get it.
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Intermittent or no remote• Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor.
•Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) you are trying to control.
•Maybe remote is not in "TV Mode". Press the TV button so remote will control TV.
•Maybe batteries in remote are weak or dead. Try replacing batteries.
•Maybe batteries are installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries correctly.
•Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds.
Turns off while playing
Turns on unexpectedly
Alarm does not turn off TV at correct time
Blank Screen
No sound, picture okay
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SLEEP TIMER function may have been activated. OFF function may have been activated.
Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high.
Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV.
ALARM ON function may have been activated.
Check ALARM ON/OFF function. Must be set to ON.
Check to make sure CLOCK function is set to the correct time.
Maybe Channel 90, 91, or 92 selected, but device connected to those INPUT jacks is not turned on.
Try another channel.
Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing VOL up button to restore sound. Maybe TV's speakers are turned off. Check SPEAKERS ON/OFF function. Check position of SPEAKER switch on back of TV.
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