Troubleshooting (continued)

REFERENCE

 

 

Problem

 

Probable Cause

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Dark screen

Is brightness set low?

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Are brightness and contrast properly adjusted?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A probable cause is that the fluorescent lamp has

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reached the end of its service life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control does not

Are the batteries inserted properly?

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work.

A probable cause is that the batteries in the remote

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control have reached the end of their service life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is bright light from a fluorescent lamp falling on the

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remote control IR receiver?

 

Picture is not sharp.

 

 

Picture flickers.

A probable cause is poor reception.

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Is the antenna out of position?

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Is the outdoor antenna disconnected?

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Double or triple picture images

Is the antenna out of position?

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A probable cause is the influence of waves reflected

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from mountains or buildings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specks on screen

A probable cause is the effect of interference from

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automobiles, railways, high-voltage lines,

 

 

 

 

 

neon signs, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Color stripes or no color

Is your TV being influenced by other equipment

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(interference)?

 

 

 

 

 

Other probable causes are location of transmission

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

antennas for radio broadcasts or amateur radio

 

 

 

 

nearby or cell phones.

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Locate the TV as far away as possible from other

 

 

 

 

equipment thought to be emitting interference.

 

This TV uses a microcomputer, and so normal operation may be prevented by external noise or inter- ference. If this happens, unplug the power plug from the power outlet, and wait several minutes before re-inserting the power plug into the power outlet and turning the power on.

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