5Troubleshooting Guide | Sylvania LC370SS8M manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

5Troubleshooting 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.

Symptom	Remedy
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 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 “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
screen	30 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 poor	• 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 14.)
	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 14.)

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Contents

LC370SS8 M Important note is located on the rear of the cabinet Introduction RADIO-TV Interference Precautions Location 5Supplied Accessories5Symbols Used in this Manual Quick start guide Remote control DTV/TV/CATV FeaturesContents 5Installing the Batteries 5Remote Control Function 5Control Panel Connection to Cable Box or Satellite Box Connection5Basic Connection Antenna Cable Connection HDMI-DVI Connection 5External Device ConnectionHdmi Connection Video Cable Connection Component Video Cable Connection Analog Video ConnectionAudio Output Connection Digital PC Connection Scanning and memorizing of channels start automatically Initial Setting5Initial Setup Make sure if the unit is connected to antenna or cable 5Auto Channel Scan 5Main Menu Enter 5Language Selection 5Channel Selection 5Volume AdjustmentWhat is the minor channel? Watching TV You can freeze the image shown on the TV screen 5Still Mode5Switching Each Mode SAP 5Switching Audio ModeThis section describes how to switch the audio language Stereo Day of Memories 5Screen InformationPress Info Broadcasting Information 5TV Screen Display Mode To Cancel the Sleep Timer 5Sleep TimerPress Sleep to set the sleep timer Channel l List Optional Setting5Channel List Channel you want to add, then press Enter 5Manual Register5Antenna Confirmation Use the Number buttons or CH K/L to select 5Picture Adjustment Treble, Bass 5Sound AdjustmentYou can adjust treble, bass and surround Surround Closed Caption Detailil 5DTV Closed CaptionDTV CC Use Cursor K/L to select DTV CC, then press Enter Font Size 5CC StyleFont Style Closed Captioning font style can be changed as below Back Opacity Font ColorFont Opacity Back Color Mpaa RatingDpage TV RatingDpage New Password DpageEnter password Chip To Set the Sub Ratings Association of AmericaUse Cursor K/L to select TV Rating, then press Category Rating Use Cursor K/L to select New Password, then press EnterChipip Enter password Confirm password TV-14 Horizontal Position, Vertical Position 5PC SettingsClock, Phase Audio 5HDMI Audio 5Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Entered channel number Check the batteries of the remote controlRefer to IR Signal Check on Delayed behind the dialogue Atsc MaintenanceInformation Glossary 5Cable Channel Designations 5General Specifications5Electrical Specification 5Other Specifications Memo Limited Warranty Manual del Usuario Introducción Importante para su Seguridad Interferencia DE RADIO-TELEVISIÓN Precauciones Para Evitar LOS Riesgos DE Descarga Eléctrica E Incendio 5Accesorios suministrados5Símbolos utilizados en este manual Ubicación Índice Características 5Instalación de las pilas 5Función del mando a distancia 5Panel trasero Conexión a caja de cable o caja de satélite Conexión5Conexión básica Conexión de cable de antena Conexión HDMI-DVI 5Conexión de dispositivo externoConexión Hdmi Conexión de cable de S-video Conexión de cable de vídeo en componentes Analógica Conexión de vídeoConexión de salida de audio Digital Conexión de PC Esta operación tardará unos momentos 5Configuración inicialAjuste Inicial 5Exploración automática de canales 5Menú principal IdiomaI Presione Setup para salir5Selección de idioma Para utilizar los botones numéricos 5Ajuste de volumenPara VER LA Televisión 5Selección de canal Al presionar CH L cambia el modo en sentido contrario 5Modo fijo5Para cambiar entre cada modo Emite audio en estéreo 5Para cambiar el modo de audioEn esta sección se describe cómo cambiar el idioma de audio Estéreo Un día ía de recuerdos 5Información de pantallaPresione Info Información de emisión 5Modo de visualización de pantalla del televisor Presione Sleep para ajustar el temporizador de apagado 5Temporizador de apagado Lista Canales l Ajuste Opcional5Lista de canales La intensidad de la señal 5Registro manual 5Confirmación de la antenaDe la recepción en el ajuste inicial Utilice los botones numéricos o CH K/L para 5Ajuste de imagen Agudo, Grave 5Ajuste de sonidoPuede ajustar el treble, el bajo y el sonido surround Haga el ajuste del sonido 5Subtítulos cerrados Cerrados DTV deseados, y luego presione Enter 5Subtítulos cerrados en DTVPara seleccionar los subtítulos Tamaño Fuente 5Estilo CCEstilo Fuente Opaco Atrás Color FuenteTipo Borde Color Fondo Consulte la siguiente descripción para ajustar cada elemento NC-17 No apto para menores de 17 años Para ajustar las subcategoríasCategoría Exclusivamente para público adulto Clasificación Nueva Código de Acceso Utilice Cursor s/B para hacer ajustar el Reloj y 5Ajustes PCAjuste Automático Se ajustan automáticamente la posición Horizontal 5Audio Hdmi 5Guía de solución de problemas Solución DE Problemas De infrarrojos El número de canalIntroducido cambia Distancia Mantenimiento InformaciónGlosario 5Otras especificaciones 5Denominaciones de canales de cable5Especificaciones generales 5Especificación eléctrica Memo Garantía Limitada