TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If the TV/VCR/DVD does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner’s Manual, check the TV/VCR/DVD, consulting the following checklist.
PROBLEM | CORRECTIVE ACTION |
No power | • Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet. |
| • Make sure the power is turned on. |
The TV/VCR/DVD does not | • Check if the power plug is connected to an AC outlet. |
respond to the remote control | • Check the batteries in the remote control. |
| • Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor. If necessary, |
| remove all the obstacles between the sensor and the remote. |
| • You have to be within 23 feet of the TV/VCR/DVD. |
| • Check if the correct mode is selected. If not switch the mode by |
| pressing the SELECT button on the remote control,whichever you need. |
TV/VCR Mode
Sometimes a performance problem can be easily solved by checking seemingly apparent but often overlooked possibilities. Before arranging for service, check these items. It could save your time and money.
PROBLEM | CORRECTIVE ACTION |
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No picture and sound | • Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet. |
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| • Check antenna connection. |
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| • Press the SELECT button on the remote control to select TV mode. | |
| Then try other TV feature. |
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| • Let the TV/VCR/DVD program its tuner memory. |
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No picture or poor picture on | • Adjust direction or replace antenna. |
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TV/VCR/DVD | • Adjust picture controls. |
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No sound or poor sound | • Adjust volume control on remote control or main unit. |
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| • Press the MUTE button to restore sound. |
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Bars On Screen | • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. |
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| • Check for local interference. |
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Picture Distorted or Blurred | • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. |
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| • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. |
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Picture Rolls Vertically | • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. |
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Lines or Streaks in Picture | • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. |
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| • Check for local interference. |
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No Color | • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. |
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| • Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set? |
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| • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. |
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| • Adjust COLOR control. |
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Poor Reception on Some Channels | • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. |
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Ghosts in Picture | • Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set? |
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| • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. |
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| • Check for local interference. |
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Weak Picture | • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. |
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| • Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set? |
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| • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. |
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| • Adjust CONTRAST & BRIGHT control. |
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Sound OK, Picture Poor | • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. |
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| • Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set? |
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| • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. |
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| • Check for local interference. |
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| • Adjust CONTRAST & BRIGHT control. |
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