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APPENDIX C: Troubleshooting
Schedule does not turn off the TV at the set time
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Check schedule on/off function (it must be set to On).
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Check to make sure clock is set to the correct time.
Blank screen
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Maybe the device connected to the input jacks is not turned on.
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Try another channel.
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Press RESET, in case the picture controls are set too low.
No sound, picture okay
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Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound.
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Maybe TV's speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio
menu.
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If using an S-VHS component, remember to also connect the component's L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the
TV's L and R INPUT 1 jacks.
Can't select certain channel
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Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.
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If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is in the correct position.
Noisy stereo reception
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May be a weak station. Use SOUND button to change to mono mode instead of stereo.
No picture, no sound but TV is on
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Maybe the cable/air function is set to the wrong position.
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Maybe a vacant channel is tuned.
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If watching VCR (connected only through antenna input), make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 – same as
CH3/4 switch on VCR. Also check to make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in correct position.
Sound okay, picture poor
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Check antenna connections.
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Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals.
Black Box appears on the screen:
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Captioning may be turned on. Check the Closed-Caption Display control panel in the Channel menu.
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