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Picture noise when viewing a | • | Select “Manual Program” in the “Program” menu and adjust “Fine” to | |||||||
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Stripe noise during playback/ | • | Video head interference. Keep your VCR away from the TV. | |||||||
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Good picture, but no sound |
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No color |
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Lines moving across the TV |
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