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Troubleshooting
Picture problems
Other problems.
If your TV’s problem is not addressed in this Troubleshooting section or
the recommended solution has not worked, use the Reset Factory
Defaults procedure, see
“Resetting Factory Defaults” on page 53
TV will not turn on.
Ensure the power cord is plugged in properly, and then press the
POWER
button.
Replace the batteries in the remote control, see
.
Try the control panel buttons on the TV.
Picture problems
General picture problems.
Check the antenna/cable connections, see
.
Press the
INPUT
button
on the remote control or on the TV and
select a valid video input source, see
. If no device is connected to an input on the TV,
no picture appears when you select that particular input source. For
device connection details, see
“Connecting Your TV” on page 21
.
Antenna reception may be poor. Use a highly directional outdoor
antenna (if applicable).
The station may be having broadcast difficulties. Try another
channel.
Adjust the picture quality, see
“Using the advanced picture settings”
Cannot view external signals or channel 3 or 4.
If you cannot view signals from external devices connected to
VIDEO, ColorStream HD1, ColorStream
®
HD, HDMI 1, HDMI 2,
PC, or from channel 3 or 4, ensure that the Input Lock is set to
Off
,
“Using the Locks menu” on page 80
.
Noisy picture.
If you are watching an analog channel (off-air broadcast or cable
TV), you can set the CableClear
®
feature to reduce visible
interference in the TV picture, see