User Manual

This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by external
electrical noise or interference. If this should happen, unplug the unit and plug it in again after a few
minutes.
The following problems do not always indicate a hardware failure. Therefore, please use the
troubleshooting guide below before calling for repair service.
If, after following the guide none of the remedies work, unplug the TV set and call for service.
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• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Receiving system: These receiving systems, encompassing all currently available technology, include those with
planned broadcast, videotape and laserdisc hardware and software.
E13 SPECIFICATIONSE12 TROUBLESHOOTING
MODEL 21J-FG1SA 21J-FG1GA 21J-FG1M
Receiving System World multi 18 system
TV Broadcasts/ PAL-I SECAM-B/G
VCR Playback PAL-B/G SECAM D/K, K1
PAL-D/K
VCR Playback NTSC 4.43/5.5 MHz/60 Hz
NTSC 4.43/6.0 MHz/60 Hz
NTSC 4.43/6.5 MHz/60 Hz
NTSC 4.43/5.5 MHz/50 Hz
NTSC 4.43/6.0 MHz/50 Hz
NTSC 4.43/6.5 MHz/50 Hz
SECAM-I (6.0 MHz)
VCR Playback SECAM-L (French SECAM)
(Using Video-in terminals) PAL 60 Hz
NTSC 3.58 MHz
Laserdisc Player Playback PAL 5.5 MHz/60 Hz
(Using RF-in terminals) PAL 6.0 MHz/60 Hz
PAL 6.5 MHz/60 Hz
Reception Channels
PAL-B/G VHF E2–E12 ch
SECAM-B/G
UHF E21–E69 ch
PAL-D/K VHF C1–C12 ch, R1–R12 ch
SECAM-D/K, K1
UHF C13–C57 ch, R21–R69 ch
PAL-I VHF B–J ch
UHF 21–69 ch (Hong Kong)
CATV S1–S20 ch, S21–S41 ch (Hyper)
Receiving Frequency 48.25 MHz – 863.25 MHz
Channel Tuning 100-Channel Electronic Tuner with Full Auto Tuning System
Picture Tube 21-Inch Flat CRT (53 cm / 51 cm viewable screen size)
Terminals Audio/video input × 2 (front × 1, rear × 1), Audio/video output × 1 (rear),
Headphone jack × 1 (front)
Sound Output 5 W (RMS) × 2, total 10 W (RMS)
Power Source AC 110 – 240V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 101 W
Dimensions 605 (W) × 468 (H) × 482 (D) mm
Weight 21.7 kg (Approx.)
Quick
Service
Check List
Try a new channel to check for possible station
trouble.
TV not plugged in.
Outlet power OFF.
Antenna not connected to terminal at the back
of the TV set.
If outside antenna is used, check for broken
wires.
Check for local interference.
Adjust COLOUR control.
Check batteries in the remote control.
Try fine tuning to correct.
Contrast setting in picture mode might be all
the way to the minus side. Press the
NORMAL button on the remote control to
correct.
Increase the volume.
Problems
Remote control does not work. Bars on screen. Picture distorted. Picture rolls vertically. No colour. Poor reception on some channels. Picture weak. Picture lines or streaks. Picture ghosting. Picture blurred. Sound OK, picture poor. Picture OK, sound poor. No picture or sound.
Possible Causes/Remedies
POWER switch of TV not ON.
Turn OFF using the POWER switch,
then turn ON again after a minute.