Troubleshooting

The following conditions do not always denote trouble. Therefore, performs the checks described below before calling for service.

If the problem cannot be corrected by the use of this guide, pull the power plug out from the electrical outlet and call for service.

Quick

Service

Check List

Problems

Remote control does not work

Bars on screen

Picture distorted

Picture rolls vertically

No colour

Poor reception on some channels

Picture weak

Picture lines or streaks

Picture ghosting

Picture blurred

Sound OK, picture poor

Picture OK, sound poor

No picture or sound

Possible Causes/Remedies

Try a new channel to check for possible station trouble

TV not plugged in Outlet power OFF

Main power button of TV not ON

Antenna not connected to terminal at the back of the TV set

If outside antenna is used, check for broken wires

Check for local interference

Turn OFF using the Main Power button, then turn ON again after a minute

Adjust COLOUR control

Check batteries in the Remote Control

Try fine tuning to correct

Check if the Brightness or Contrast setting in the pictu- re setting mode might be all the way to the minus side

Increase the volume

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sharp 54GS-61S operation manual Troubleshooting, Problems, Possible Causes/Remedies