Troubleshooting - Mitsubishi WD-52327 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
1. The TV remote control does not work.
2. The TV takes several seconds to respond to
channel commands.
3. You cannot access a channel.
4. On-screen displays appear each time you
change a function.
5. The TV cannot be programmed to turn on
automatically.
6. There is no sound even when the volume is
turned up.
7. You have forgotten your lock passcode.
8. Connected devices do not work correctly
when the TV is off.
9. Lamp indicator light is a constant red.
10. Lamp indicator light is a constant yellow.
11. Lamp indicator light is a flashing yellow.
12. Status indicator light is a constant yellow.
13. Status indicator light is a constant/flashing
red.
14. PIP does not display a picture.
15. The sound does not match the screen
picture.
16. There is a large black or gray rectangle on
the screen.
17. Picture is out of focus.
18. You cannot see a picture when you play a
VCR tape.
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Possible Solution
• 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.
• Press ENTER after a channel number to avoid delays.
• Use the three digit number, i.e 002 for channel 2.
• 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 input source for that
channel, by pressing the INPUT button.
• Make sure the V-Chip Lock is not set (pages 44-45).
• This is part of normal TV operation.
• The TV may be locked.
• The clock may not be set.
• 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.
• See Appendix A, Bypassing the V-Chip Lock (page 57).
• Energy mode has been set to Low. Change to Standard (page 36).
• Turn the TV off for at least 2 minutes. Turn back on. If light is still
red, the lamp has failed, replace it. See Appendix F for lamp
replacement information.
• Lamp's elapsed time has exceeded 5,000 hours. Purchase a new
lamp. See Appendix F for lamp replacement information.
• Lamp cover door is open or lamp cartridge is not secure. See
Appendix F for lamp replacement information.
• Operating temperature or room temperature has exceeded proper
levels. Clean the TV's dust filter or cool the room. See AppendixE
for filter cleaning information.
• Service is required. Contact your dealer or a Mitsubishi Authorized
Service Center to arrange for a service evaluation listings of
Mitsubishi Authorized Service locations can be obtained from our
web site, www.mitsubishi-tv.com or by calling 1-800-332-2119.
• Make sure the V-Chip Lock is not set (page 44-45).
• Not all inputs can be displayed as a PIP (page 20).
• The TV's "Listen to:" setting may be set to SAP.
• If using stereo or A/V receiver speakers, check input selection on the
stereo or A/V receiver.
• If using stereo or A/V receiver, check that AUDIO is from MONITOR
OUT on TV's back panel.
• TV closed captioning has been set to "text" mode, but no text
information is being broadcast. Turn Off in the CAPTIONS menu
(page 38).
• Check the Sharpness settings (page 52).
• If you connected your VCR with A/V cables, use the INPUT button to
select the Input source (INPUT-1, INPUT-2, or INPUT-3) that the VCR
is connected to.
• Check your VCRs owner's guide for further troubleshooting.