Appendix G: Troubleshooting - Mitsubishi WS-73909 Owner's Manual

Problem
• The TV remote control does not work.
• The TV takes several seconds to respond to
channel commands.
• You cannot access a channel.
• On-screen displays appear each time you change a function. • This is part of normal TV operation.
• You cannot program the TV to turn on automatically.
• There is no sound even when the volume is turned
up.
• You have forgotten your lock passcode.
• PIP does not display a picture.
• The sound does not match the screen picture.
• There is a large black or gray rectangle on the screen.
• You cannot see a picture when you play a VCR tape.
• V-Chip is not working
Possible Solution
• Remote may be incorrectly set for NetCommand™.
• Check that the batteries are installed correctly.
• Check that the selected switch is set to "TV".
• Be no further than 20 feet from the TV when using the
remote control.
• It is normal for digital channels to take longer to tune in.
• Press ENTER after a channel number to avoid delays.
• Use the three digit number, i.e 002 for channel 2.
• Enter 5 digits for digital channels.
• Use number keys instead of CHANNEL up/down.
• Be sure the channel you want to view is in memory.
• Check that the TV is turned to the correct device or anten-
na for that channel, by pressing the DEVICE button.
• Make sure the V-Chip lock is off (page 50).
• The TV may be locked.
• The clock may not be set.
• Check audio source in Device Menu.
• Check to see if the MUTE button is on.
• The TV's "Listen to:" setting may be set to SAP.
• Check that "TV Speakers" setting is ON in the Audio/Video
menu
• See Appendix A, Bypassing the V-Chip Lock, page 71.
• Make sure the V-Chip lock is off (page 50).
• Not all inputs can be displayed as a PIP (page 63).
• NetCommand setup incorrectly.
• The TV's "Listen to:" setting may be set to SAP.
• If using stereo or A/V reveiver speakers, check input selec-
tion on the stereo or A/V receiver.
• If using stereo or A/V receiver, check that AUDIO of
MONITOR OUTPUT on TV's back panel is connected to
the A/V receiver.
• The TV closed captioning has been set to "text" mode, but
there is no text information being broadcast. Turn Off in the
CAPTIONS menu (page 49).
• Display the Device Selection Menu and select the correct
VCR.
• Check your VCRs owner's guide for further troubleshooting.
• Make sure that V-Chip is On (page 50).
• If V-Chip Time is currently set to disable the
V-Chip lock, the V-Chip will not block programing.

Appendix G: Troubleshooting

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