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Chapter 5
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Other Information
Can’t select certain channel
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Channel may be blocked or not approved through the V-Chip.
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If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR
button on your VCR).
Noisy stereo reception
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May be a weak station. Access the
SOUND
menu, highlight
Sound Type
and then choose
Mono
.
No picture, no sound but TV is on
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Maybe the signal type is set wrong. Go to page 23 for detailed instructions.
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The channel might be blank — change channels.
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If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the TV ANT jack, tune the TV to
channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to
make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).
Sound okay, picture poor
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Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.
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Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 23 for more instructions.
Black box appears on the screen
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Closed caption might be on. Check
Closed Caption
in the
SETUP
menu. Go to page 24 for more
instructions.
The Remote Control Doesn’t Work
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Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a
clear path.
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Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (DVD, TV, VCR) that you’re trying to operate.
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Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so remote will control TV.
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Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note,
if you remove the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.)
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You might need to drain the remote’s microprocessor: remove batteries and press the number 1 button for
at least 60 seconds. Release the 1 button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) program the remote
again.
Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls
The rating limits don’t work
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You must activate the settings. Go to the
MAIN MENU
(press MENU on your remote), select
Parental
Control
, highlight and turn on
V-Chip active
(box has check mark).
I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV
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If you forget your password you can reset it. Make sure the TV is off. Simultaneously press and hold VOL-
on the TV’s front panel and CLEAR on the remote for approximately 5 seconds. Enter a new password next
time you access the
PARENTAL CONTROL
menu.
The V-Chip won’t let me watch a program even though it’s not rated as violent.
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Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings, you must unlock
NR
separately in order to view movies with an NR rating.
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