Chapter Five

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center.

Identifying Problems

Problem

Possible Solution

 

 

Poor picture.

Try another channel.

 

Adjust the antenna.

 

Check all wire connections.

 

 

Poor sound quality.

Try another channel.

 

Adjust the antenna.

 

 

No picture or sound.

Try another channel.

 

Press the SOURCE button.

 

Make sure the TV is plugged in.

 

Check the antenna connections.

No color, wrong colors or tints.

Make sure the program is broadcast in color.

 

Adjust the picture settings.

 

 

Picture rolls vertically.

Adjust the antenna.

 

Check all wire connections.

 

 

The TV operates erratically.

Unplug the TV for 30 seconds, then try

 

operating it again.

 

 

Your remote control does not

Press the MODE button to put your remote

operate your TV.

control in the “TV” mode.

 

 

The TV won’t turn on.

Make sure the wall outlet is working.

 

 

Digital broadcasting screen

Please check the digital signal strength and input

problem

antenna.

 

 

Color smudge on screen.

Please operate the Perfect Focus function of

 

Side-AV terminal on Menu.

 

 

Note

If you watch a still image or the screen in the Normal(4:3) aspect ratio format for a long time, images may be burned onto the screen.

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