Sylvania SSC719C Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Corrective Action, Adjust picture controls

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

TV/VCR

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
No power.	• Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.
	• Make sure the power is turned on.
Remote Control Doesn’t Work	• Is TV/DVD/VHS plugged in?
	• Power at outlet?
	• Check batteries in Remote Control.
No picture and sound.	• Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.
	• Check antenna connection.
	• Let the TV/DVD/VHS program its tuner memory.
No picture or poor picture on	• Adjust direction or replace antenna.
TV/DVD/VHS.	• Adjust picture controls.
No sound or poor sound.	• Adjust volume control on remote control or main unit.
	• Press the MUTE button to restore sound.
Bars On Screen	• If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
	• Check for local interference.
Picture Distorted or Blurred	• Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
	• If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
Picture Rolls Vertically	• Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
Lines or Streaks in Picture	• If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
	• Check for local interference.
No Color	• Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
	• Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?
	• If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
	• Adjust COLOR control.
Poor Reception on Some Channels	• Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
Ghosts in Picture	• Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?
	• If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
	• Check for local interference.
Weak Picture	• Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
	• Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?
	• If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
	• Adjust CONTRAST & BRIGHT control.
Sound OK, Picture Poor	• Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
	• Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?
	• If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
	• Check for local interference.
	• Adjust CONTRAST & BRIGHT control.
Picture OK, Sound Poor	• Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
	• Check for local interference.
Timer recording is not possible.	• Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.
	• Make sure the power is off.
	• Make sure the TV/DVD/VHS clock is set correctly.
Cannot go into Record mode.	• Make sure the tape has an erase-prevention tab. If need, cover the
	• hole with plastic tape.

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