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SYMPTOMS
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• Try another AC outlet.
• Power is off, check fuse or circuit breaker.
• Unplug unit for an hour, then plug it back in.
• Set the TV/VCR switch on the remote control correctly (See page 7).
Poor reception on some channels
Horizontal or diagonal bars on screen
Poor sound or No sound
TV does not operate
• Check antenna connections, reorient antenna.
• Check for sources of possible interference.
• Station or CATV experiencing problems, tune to another station.
• Make sure channels are set into memory.
• Station signal is weak, reorient antenna to receive desired station.
• Check for sources of possible interference.
Poor picture or No picture
• Station or CATV experiencing problems, tune to another station.
• Make sure channels are set into memory.
• Check antenna or CATV connections, reorient antenna.
• Check for sources of possible interference.
• Check picture control adjustments.
• Station or CATV experiencing problems, tune to another station.
• Check sound adjustments (Volume and Muting).
• Check for sources of possible interference.
Poor color or no color
• Station or CATV experiencing problems, tune to another station.
• Make sure channels are set into memory.
• Check picture control adjustments.
• Check antenna or CATV connections, reorient antenna.
• Check for sources of possible interference.
Picture wobbles or drifts
• Station or CATV experiencing problems, tune to another station.
• Make sure channels are set into memory.
• CATV company is scrambling signal.
• Check antenna orientation.
No CATV reception
• Check all CATV connections.
• Set TV/CATV menu option to the CATV mode.
• Station or CATV system problems, try another station.
• Make sure TV/CATV menu option is in the appropriate mode.
• If using antenna, check UHF antenna connections.
No reception above channel 13
No Remote operation
• Batteries are weak, dead or inserted incorrectly.
• Remote is out of range, move closer to TV within (15 feet).
• Make sure Remote is aimed at sensor.
• Confirm there are no obstructions between the Remote and the TV.
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• Set the TV/VCR switch or VCR/DVD switch on the remote control correctly (See page 7).
TV shuts off
• No broadcast on station tuned.
• Sleep Timer is set.
• ON/OFF TIMER is set.
• Power interrupted.
• Approximately 1 hour has passed after the ON TIMER turns on and no button was pressed.
Closed - Caption is not activated.
• TV station experiencing problems or program tuned is not closed captioned.
Try another channel.
• Check CATV connection or VHF/UHF antenna, reposition or rotate antenna.
• Press C.C. button to turn on the closed caption decoder.
• Select proper language in the menu options.
Display is not shown in your language.
• Set the TV/VCR switch or VCR/DVD switch on the remote control correctly (See page 7).
• Program remote with a different code.
• The remote control may not be compatible with your product.
• Install new batteries.
The remote control does not operate
other product.
The remote control does not operate
some features of other product.
• Program remote with a different code.
• The remote control may not be able to operate all features of your product.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Before requesting service, please refer to the following chart for the symptom and possible solution.
