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TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Guide

If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner’s Manual, check the following chart

once before calling for service.

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Symptom Remedy

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No power • Be sure the power cord is plugged in.

• If a power failure occurs, unplug the power cord for 30 minutes to allow the unit to

reset itself.

No picture or sound • Check if the power is on.

• Check the outlet connection.

• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.

• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.

• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

• Turn off the power and wait for about 1 minute, then turn it on again.

No color • Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.

• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.

• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

• Adjust “COLOR” in “PICTURE“ menu.

Sound OK, picture poor • Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.

• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.

• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.

• Adjust “CONTRAST” and “BRIGHT” in “PICTURE“ menu.

• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

Picture distorted • When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.

• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

Weak picture • Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.

• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.

• Adjust “CONTRAST” and “BRIGHT” in “PICTURE“ menu.

• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

Lines or streaks in picture • When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.

• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.

• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

Picture blurred • When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.

• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

Ghosts in picture • Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.

• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.

• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.

• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

Bars on TV screen • When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.

• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.

Picture rolls vertically • When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.

• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.

• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

Different color marks on TV

screen • Move your TV away from nearby electric appliances. Turn off the power and wait

30 minutes before turning it back on.

• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

Poor reception on some chan-

nels • Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.

• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.

• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.

• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

Picture OK, sound poor • Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.

• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

No reception of digital signals • Make sure auto channel scan has been completed (Refer to “Auto Channel Scan” on

page 12).

Auto channel scan must be completed when you set up the unit for the first time

or move it to a location where previously unavailable channels are broadcast.

• The selected channel may not be broadcasting.

• When auto channel scan is interrupted and not completed, some channels will not

be received. Make sure to complete (Refer to “Auto Channel Scan” on page 12).

Contents

Main 13 Digital / Analog Television built-in DVD Player Owners Manual CD130SL8 EN CAUTION: The important note is located on the rear of the cabinet. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Important Safeguards Precautions Supplied Accessories5 Symbols Used in this Manual5 Contents5 INTRODUCTION CONNECTION TV Functions INITIAL SETTING WATCHING TV Features5 TV DVD Accessing from [MODE] button During playback... In stop mode... 21 3 12 6 719 18 Control Panel5 Rear Panel5 P Basic Connection [Antenna Cable Connection] e.g.) [Connection to Cable Box or Satellite Box] P External Device Connection digital audio coaxial cable RCA monaural audio cable [Video Cable Connection] I Initial Setup 1 2 3 I Auto Channel Scan 3 2 3 W Channel Select ion 5Volume Adjustment W Switching Each Mode [ANALOG MODE] [DIGITAL MODE] [EXTERNAL INPUT MODE] [DVD MODE] Screen Information 2 3 4 5Sleep Timer 1 2 Channel Add/Delet e 3 4 5 5Picture Adjustment 1 2 [OFF] [CAPTION1] [CAPTION2] [TEXT1] [TEXT2] 3 DTV Closed Caption 2 3 4 5 5DTVCC Style 2 3 4 5 V-chip 2 3 A. TV Rating 4 5 B. MPAA Rating C. Change Password 4 5 C. Change Password 4 5 Playable Media DVD Functions is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. Any other discs without compatibility indications If you cannot play back a disc which bears one of the marks above, check the following notes. 1 Before you begin: 6 2 3 1 2 3 4 Search Functions Chapter / Title Search 1 2 3 Using [SKIP H / G] 1 2 Track Search Using [MODE] 1 2 3 Using [SKIP H / G] 1 2 Time Search 1 2 3 4 Repeat Playback 1 2 Repeat A-B Playback 1 2 3 4 Random Playback 1 RANDOM menu appears. 2 Programmed Playback On-screen Display Special Settings Subtitle Language Audio Language Camera Angles Subtitle Language 1 2 To cancel the subtitle 1 2 Audio Language 1 2 Camera Angles 1 2 Black Level Setting Virtual Surround Stereo Sound Mode 1 2 Stereo Sound Mode 1 2 Virtual Surround 1 2 Marker Setup To set a marker 1 2 5 3 4 1 2 QUICK MENU AT A GLANCE Settings are only effective when the unit is in DVD mode and any discs should not be played back. DVD Language Setting 1 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 DVD Audio Setting 2 3 4 5 Parental Settin g 2 3 7 4 5 2 3 4 5 Reset to the Default Setting 2 [ENTER]. 4 3 5Language Code List T Troubleshooting Guide Problems with Closed Caption Feature I Glossary5 Maintenance5 Cabinet Cleaning Panel Cleaning Cable Channel Designations5 General Specifications TV DVD 5Electrical Specification LIMITED WARRANTY DURATION: LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS: IMPORTANT: WARRANTY STATEMENT REGARDING NON AUTHORIZED REPAIRS: