| No power |
- See if the power cord became unplugged.
- Perhaps you have experienced a blown circuit breaker or fuse or a power outage.
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| No picture or sound |
- The antenna could be disconnected.
- The Input mode (TV or video) could not be set properly, refer to page 44.
- The tuner mode (in the menu selection) could be set improperly, refer to page 17.
- The station may be having difficulties, check to see if other channels are operating normally.
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| Remote control is not operating |
- Check that the batteries are still working and properly installed.
- Make sure there are no objects blocking a clear path from the remote to the TV.
- Check that the 2-way mode selector switch is in the proper position – set to TV to view television.
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| You cannot select a certain channel |
- Maybe you are too far from the TV, you must be within 23 feet (or 7 meters).
- Make sure the channels are programmed. See Channel Summary, page 34.
- Perhaps the channel is locked, select it with the 10 key pad and follow instructions.
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| Power turns off |
- Perhaps the On/Off Timer is set, press the power button, check page 41.
- The power was interrupted or the power cord unplugged.
- The Sleep Timer may be set, see page 43.
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| The clock is wrong |
- The clock needs to be reset. See page 18.
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| PICTURE |
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| Poor color quality |
- Tint and color may be improperly adjusted. Check page 39.
- Video Status mode may be set to an inappropriate setting. Check page 39.
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| Lines or streaks across the screen |
- There could be interference from another energy consuming appliance, such as a computer, another TV or VCR. Move any other such appliances farther away from the TV.
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| Spotted picture |
- There could be interference from a running high wattage appliance such as a hair-dryer, vacuum cleaner, or neon sign. You will have to move the antenna away from the source of the interference or change it to a coaxial cable which is less prone to interference.
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| Double picture (Ghosts) |
- A building or airplane can reflect the original signal producing a second, delayed one. Adjust the antenna position.
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| Snowy picture/ Image noise |
- The antenna may be damaged, disconnected or turned. Check the antenna connection, pages 7 to 8. If it is damaged, you will have to replace it.
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| Screen is 80% black |
- Closed Caption Text Mode is on.
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| SOUND |
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| Bilingual or stereo programs cant be heard |
- Make sure the MTS mode is properly set. Refer to page 40 for details on setting MTS Modes.
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| No sound from TV speakers at all |
- TV Speakers may be turned off in the menu, see page 42.
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| NOT A PROBLEM |
DON'T WORRY ABOUT THIS, IT'S NORMAL |
| Static electricity |
- It is normal to feel a surge of static electricity if you brush over or touch the screen.
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| Occasional crackling sounds |
- It is normal for the TV to emit crackling sounds when turned on or off. Unless the sound or pic-ture become abnormal, this is fine.
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