Manual for FS-5172

Brand: NEC

Category: Television

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:35 p.m.

Warranty Information

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Programme Selection
Directly select channels using the NUMBER buttons (0-9) on the remote. For two-digit numbers, press the second digit within 2.5 seconds. Alternatively, use the CH UP/DOWN buttons on the remote or the set.

Sound Control
Adjust volume using the VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons. Mute sound by pressing the MUTE button; press again to unmute.

Picture Control
Cycle through three preset picture settings (Normal I, Normal II, Favourite) using the PICTURE/OK button. For detailed adjustments (brightness, contrast, etc.), access the Picture menu.

Sleep Function
Set the TV to turn off automatically after a specified time (30, 60, 90, 120 minutes) by repeatedly pressing the SLEEP button. The remaining time is displayed on the programme status.

Programme Status Display
Access by pressing the CH-CALL button. Shows programme number, channel name, clock, and remaining sleep time.

Troubleshooting and error codes

SYMPTOM	CHECK
No picture or sound.	Check the TV set is plugged in. Check the volume, Brightness and Contrast controls are set to the minimum positions.
Picture is OK, but No Sound	Check the Volume control is set to the minimum position.
Sound is OK, but No Picture	Check the Brightness and Contrast controls are set to the minimum position.
No Colour	Check the Colour control is set to the minimum position.
Excessive noise in picture	Check the Antenna Cable is broken or disconnected or damaged. It may be affected by interfering signal. (ex. from nearby amateur radio transmitter or another TV set.) The interference can be reduced to some extent by adjusting the direction or height of the antenna. (If the twin lead antenna cable is used, replace it with a coaxial cable.)
Diagonal stripes appear on picture	Check the Antenna cable is broken or disconnected or damaged.
Picture has "Snow"	Small dot on the screen caused by a weak aerial signal. Check the Antenna direction has changed after storm or strong wind etc..
Ghost images appear.	Ghost images are caused by a signal reflected from a hill or large building etc.. The direction or height of the antenna should be chosen well in order to minimize the ghost images.