[] 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.

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 the "COLOR" in the main menu.

Sound OK, picture poorCheck 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"BRIGHTNESS"in the main 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"BRIGHTNESS"in the main 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 Move the unit away from nearby electric appliances. Turn off the power and wait

screen30 minutes before turning it back on.

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

Poor reception on some

Check

the

antenna

or cable

connection to

the

main unit.

channels

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 poorView 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.)

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