Maintenance; Troubleshooting Guide - Audiovox FPE1708 Owner's Manual

CLEANING THE UNIT
• Be sure to turn the unit off and disconnect the AC power cord before maintaining the unit.
• Wipe the unit with a dry soft cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, wipe clean with a cloth that has been
dipped in a weak soap-and-water solution and wrung out thoroughly. Wipe with a dry cloth.
• Never use alcohol, benzine, thinner, cleaning fl uid or other chemicals. Do NOT use compressed air to
remove dust.
SYMPTOM
No power.
The remote does not
function.
TV
Bad Picture (snow,
m u l t i p l e i m a g e s ,
distortion, blurry)
B l a c k a n d w h i t e
picture.
No picture or sound.
Colored patches of
picture.
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MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

CAUSE (AND REMEDY)
• Check that the AC power cord is connected.
• The unit is not turned on.
• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the unit.
• Use the remote near the unit.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the unit.
• Replace the batteries in the remote with new ones.
• Check the location of the antenna and adjust it if necessary.
• Make sure the antenna cable is fi rmly connected.
• Make sure all input cables are fi rmly connected.
• Check the PICTURE MENU within the TV SETUP MENU.
• Check to make sure the program you are watching is broadcast in color and
not black & white.
• Make sure the unit is plugged in and turned on.
• Make sure that TV mode is selected.
• Try a new channel to check for possible station trouble.
• Make sure the antenna is connected properly.
• Increase the volume.
• Make sure the antenna or audio video source device is working properly.
• Make sure all cables are fi rmly connected.
• Check for local interference.
• Make sure there are no unshielded electrical devices nearby that are causing
interference.
• Turn the unit off for 30 minutes, then try it again.
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