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ROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Guide

If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this operation manual, check the following chart 
once before calling for service.

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Symptom

Remedy

No power

•  Be sure the power cord is plugged in.
•  If a power failure occurs, unplug the power cord for 30 minutes to allow the unit to 

reset itself.

No picture or sound

• Check if the power is on.
• Check the outlet connection.
• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
•  When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
•  View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
•  Turn off the power and wait for about 1 minute, then turn it on again.

No color

• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
•  When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
•  View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
• Adjust the “COLOR” in the setup screen.

Sound OK, picture poor

• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
•  When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
•  Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
• Adjust “CONTRAST” and “BRIGHT” in the setup screen.
•  View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

Picture distorted

•  When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
•  View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

Weak picture

• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
•  When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
• Adjust “CONTRAST” and “BRIGHT” in the setup screen.
•  View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

Lines or streaks in picture

•  When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
•  Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
•  View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

Picture blurred

•  When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
•  View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

Ghosts in picture

• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
•  When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
•  Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
•  View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

Bars on screen

•  When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
•  Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.

Picture rolls vertically

•  When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
•  Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
•  View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

Different color marks on 
screen

•  Move the unit away from nearby electric appliances. Turn off the power and wait 

30 minutes before turning it back on.

•  View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

Poor reception on some 
channels

• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
•  When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
•  Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
•  View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

Picture OK, sound poor

•  View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.

No reception of digital signals

•  Make sure auto channel scan has been completed (Refer to “Auto Channel Scan” on 

page 11).
Auto channel scan must be completed when you set up the unit for the first time 
or move it to a location where previously unavailable channels are broadcast.

•  The selected channel may not be broadcasting.
•  When auto channel scan is interrupted and not completed, some channels will not 

be received. Make sure to complete (Refer to “Auto Channel Scan” on page 11).

Summary of Contents for CR130SL8

Page 1: ...ion Owner s Manual CR130SL8 IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WITH SETUP OR OPERATING AFTER READING OWNER S MANUAL PLEASE CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 968 3429 OR VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT http www SylvaniaConsum...

Page 2: ...or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the TV on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This TV should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This TV should not...

Page 3: ...ATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FO...

Page 4: ...serial number as yours You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft date of purchas...

Page 5: ...channels which are broadcast in digital conventional analog standard definition and high definition formats Also cable subscribers can access their cable TV channels Program Information Display DTV o...

Page 6: ...Press to display the channel number External Input Mode Press to display the currently selected external input mode 9 AUDIO button p13 Digital Mode DTV only Press to select the audio language 10 CHAN...

Page 7: ...jack Earphone connection for personal listening 7 AUDIO L input jack p9 RCA audio cable connection for an external device 8 VIDEO input jack p9 RCA video cable connection for an external device Contr...

Page 8: ...rom the antenna input jack before moving the unit If you use an antenna to receive analog TV it should also work for DTV reception Outdoor or attic antennas will be more effective than set top version...

Page 9: ...video game VCR AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT V MENU EARPHONE VIDEO AUDIO front of this unit RCA audio cable RCA video cable Digital Audio Output Connection If you connect this unit to an external digital a...

Page 10: ...channels after initial presetting is completed Refer to page 11 You can cancel or exit the initial AUTO PRESET CH menu by pressing MENU When no channel can be received by AUTO PRESET CH NO TV SIGNALS...

Page 11: ...leted the lowest memorized channel will be displayed When you selected AUTO PRESET CH TV DTV the lowest memorized analog channel will be displayed when the scanning and memorizing are completed If the...

Page 12: ...m per major channel since digital broadcasting technology distinguishes between multiple channels broadcast by a single network CH4 CH4 high definition TV 18 00 18 30 19 00 19 30 20 00 20 30 CH4 1 CH4...

Page 13: ...such as program title the program guides are displayed Press INFO repeatedly to cycle through the available display modes INFO INFO OFF BROADCASTING INFORMATION PROGRAM GUIDE Broadcasting Information...

Page 14: ...off 4 Press MENU to exit MENU Note You may not switch the display mode depending on the program 5 Sleep Timer The sleep timer can be set to automatically turn off the unit after an incremental period...

Page 15: ...CH VOL CHANNEL SETUP ADD DELETE DTV AUTO PRESET CH DTV AUTO PRESET CH TV DTV AUTO PRESET CH CATV CATV takes approx 50min 4 Select the channel you want to add or delete Refer to Channel Selection on p...

Page 16: ...programs movies and news Closed caption refer to text of dialogue or descriptions displayed on screen for the hearing impaired 1 Press MENU to display the main menu MENU 2 Use CH K L to select CAPTIO...

Page 17: ...re Automobile ignition noise Electric motor noise Weak signal reception Multiplex signal reception ghosts or screen flutter The unit retains the closed caption setting if the power fails DTV Closed Ca...

Page 18: ...TYLE1 8 CHARACTER EDGE NONE FORE OPACITY SOLID FORE COLOR WHITE BACK OPACITY SOLID BACK COLOR BLACK 5 CAPTION SIZE Closed captioning font size can be changed as below FONT STYLE Font style of the disp...

Page 19: ...See the following description for setting each item e g digital TV mode A A TV Rating D page 20 B B MPAA Rating D page 21 C C Change Password D page 21 V CHIP SETUP TV RATING MPAA RATING DOWNLOADABLE...

Page 20: ...her set the sub ratings to block specific elements of programming To set the sub ratings follow the steps below 1Use CH K L to select the desired main rating then press VOL X twice to show its sub rat...

Page 21: ...e under 17 admitted X Mature audience only 6 Press MENU to exit MENU C Change Password C Change Password Although the default code 0000 is supplied with the unit you can set your own password 4 Use CH...

Page 22: ...affect picture quality View other TV channels The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station Picture blurred When the outside antenna is used check the wire condition and connection View oth...

Page 23: ...ring copying Black box is displayed in the TV screen Text mode is selected for caption Select C1 C2 or OFF Note Some functions are not available in specific modes but this is not a malfunction Read th...

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Page 25: ...25 EN MEMO WATCHING TV INTRODUCTION CONNECTION INITIAL SETTING OPTIONAL SETTING TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION...

Page 26: ...MPLETE ASSEMBLY PARTS DEMO OR FLOOR MODELS FUNAI CORP AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES OR AGENTS SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY GENERAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR OCCASIONED BY TH...

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