Manual
Troubleshooting
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There is no power • See if the power cord became unplugged.
• Check for a blown fuse or circuit breaker or a power outage.
There is no picture • The antenna could be disconnected.
or sound • The input mode could be set improperly, See page 45.
• The tuner (Auto Tuner Setup) could be set improperly. See page 25.
• The TV station may be having difficulties. Check to see if other stations are working.
Remote control is not • Check to see that the batteries are still working and properly installed.
operating properly or • Make sure the remote has a clear sight path to the TW
at all • Check that the TV/CATV switch is in the proper position.
• You may be too far from the TV. You must be within 23 feet (7 meters).
You cannot select a • Make sure the channels have been programmed. See "Channel Summary", page 28.
certain channel • Check to see if the channel is locked. See "Channel Summary - Lock" page 28.
The power turns off • Make sure the set did not become unplugged.
by itself • Perhaps the On/Off Timer is set. See page 40.
• Check to see if the Sleep Timer was set. See page 44.
The clock is wrong • The power was interrupted and the clock was not reset. See page 26.
The On Timer is • There is a problem with the TV. Unplug the set and call for service.
blinking
The color quality • Tint and Color may be improperly adjusted. See page 37.
is poor • The Video Status mode may be turned to the wrong setting. See page 44.
There are lines • There could be interference from another electrical appliance, such as a computer,
across the picture another TV or VCR. Move any such appliances further away from the TV.
The picture is spotted • There could be interference from a high-wattage appliance, like a hairdryer or vacuum,
operating nearby. Move the antenna away from the appliance or change to a coaxial
cable connection which is less prone to interference.
There are double • A building or passing airplane can reflect the original signal and produce a second,
pictures (ghosts) slightly delayed one. Adjust your antenna position.
Picture is snowy • Your antenna may be damaged, disconnected or turned. Check the antenna
(image noise) connection. If the antenna is damaged, replace it.
Screen is 40% black • The Closed Caption Text mode is on. Turn it off in the Closed Caption Menu, page 41.
Stereo or bilingual • Make sure the MTS settings are correct. See "MTS" on page 39.
programs can't be
heard
There is no picture • Check your AV Cables to make sure they are connected tightly and properly.
being displayed for • In case you are connecting using component cables to V2, make sure in the onscreen
V2 COMPONENT-IN menu system, you have "YES" selected for the V2 COMPONENT-IN. See page 16 and 42.
• In case you are connecting using composite cables to V2, make sure you have 'NO"
selected for the V2 COMPONENT-IN. See page 16 and 42.
Static electricity • It is normal to feel static electricity if you brush or touch the screen.
You hear occasional • It is normal for the TV to make crackling sounds when first turned on or off. Unless
crackling sounds the sound or picture become abnormal, this is fine.
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