Troubleshooting Guide - Sylvania SSL15D5 Owner's Manual

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ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner's Manual, check the unit, con-
sulting the following checklist.
PROBLEM
No power
The unit does not respond to the
remote control
TV Mode
Sometimes a performance problem can be easily solved by checking seemingly apparent but often overlooked
possibilities. Before arranging for service, check these items. It could save your time and money.
PROBLEM
No picture or sound
No picture or poor picture on the
unit
No sound or poor sound
Bars On Screen
Picture Distorted or Blurred
Picture Rolls Vertically
Lines or Streaks in Picture
No Color
Poor Reception on Some Channels
Ghosts in Picture
Weak Picture
CORRECTIVE ACTION
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Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
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Make sure the power is turned on.
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Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the unit.
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Reduce the distance to the unit. You have to be within 23 feet.
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Replace the batteries in the remote control.
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Re-insert the batteries with their polarities (+/- signs) as indicated.
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Tune your radio to an empty AM station so that you hear a lot of
noises. Then, turn the volume up. If you hear some signal sound from
the radio when pressing buttons on the remote control, the remote con-
trol is working.
•
Check if the correct mode is selected. If not switch the mode by
pressing [SELECT], whichever you need.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
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Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.
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Check antenna connection.
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Press [SELECT] to select TV mode.
Then try other TV feature.
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Let the unit program its tuner memory.
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Adjust direction or replace antenna.
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Adjust picture controls.
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Check for broken pin of the antenna cable.
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Adjust volume control on remote control or main unit.
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Press [MUTE] to restore sound.
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If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
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Check for local interference.
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Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
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If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
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Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
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If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
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Check for local interference.
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Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
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Is antenna connected to jack on the back of the set?
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If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
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Adjust "COLOR" control.
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Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
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Is antenna connected to jack on the back of the set?
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If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
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Check for local interference.
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Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
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Is antenna connected to jack on the back of the set?
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If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
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Adjust "CONTRAST" & "BRIGHT" control.
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