Make sure you have connected the VTR to the TV
using a
Scart lead
and then select the correct
input using the
B
button.
26
PROBLEM SOLVING
Q
uestions
and
A
nswers
…
FOR YOUR GUIDANCE
If you experience what seem like problems operating your TV, we recommend you read through these simple
checks.
Check that the mains switch is on and check all the
connections. Press the Standby button
i
on the
remote control to make sure that the TV is not in Standby
mode. Press a number button on the remote control to
cancel any
Timer off
setting.
A
…
For quick
reference to topics,
see the INDEX at the
back of this manual.
These are often caused by magnetic field
interference. Turn off the TV by the ON/OFF button
on the front of the TV for ten minutes and then turn it on
again. If there are external speakers, reposition them
away from the TV before turning the TV off.
A
Q
Why are there coloured patches on the screen?
Q
Why is there no sound or picture?
Yes, interference or a weak signal. Try a different TV
station to check.
Manual fine tuning
may help:
Select
Manual fine tuning
from the
SET UP
menu.
A
Can anything else cause a poor picture?
1
2
With the
S
or
R
button
adjust to
optimise the picture.
Q
A
Why can’t I see the video tape I am playing?
Q
The
input
socket maybe set to
S-Video
in the
AV CONNECTION
menu.
A
Why is the video recorder picture in black and white?
Q
…Check Scart lead connection.
…Check Input Selection
B
.
…Check
Digital Input
OFF
. See
AV connections
.
A
Why is the video picture good but there is no sound?
Q
Press the volume button
+
j
–
or the sound
mute
k
button.
A
I have a picture, but why have I no sound?
Q
SET UP
t
t
Auto tune
Manual tune
Programme swap
Manual fine tuning
Programme skip
OFF
EXIT
: To exit
t
t
t
Good performance of text depends on a good
strong broadcast signal. This normally requires a
roof or loft aerial. If the Text is unreadable or garbled,
check your aerial. Go to the
main index
page of the
teletext service and look for the
User Guide
. This will
explain the basic operation of teletext in some detail. If
you need further information on how to use text
see the
teletext
section.
A
Why am I having problems with teletext?
Q
Check that
Panel lock
is not
ON
in the
FEATURE MENU
.
A
Why don’t the controls on the front of the TV work?
Q
Manual fine tuning
Check that the batteries aren’t dead and that they
are inserted correctly.
A
Why doesn’t the remote control work?
Q
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