Troubleshooting Guide - Emerson EWC19T2 Owner's Manual

TV/VCR
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 power.
Remote Control Doesn't Work
No picture and sound.
No picture or poor picture on
TV/DVD/VHS.
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
Sound OK, Picture Poor
Picture OK, Sound Poor
Timer recording is not possible.
Cannot go into Record mode.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.
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Make sure the power is turned on.
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Is TV/DVD/VHS plugged in?
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Power at outlet?
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Check batteries in Remote Control.
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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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Let the TV/DVD/VHS program its tuner memory.
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Adjust direction or replace antenna.
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Adjust picture controls.
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Adjust volume control on remote control or main unit.
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Press the MUTE button 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 terminal 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 terminal 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 terminal 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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Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
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Is antenna connected to terminal 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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Adjust CONTRAST & BRIGHT control.
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Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
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Check for local interference.
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Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.
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Make sure the power is off.
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Make sure the TV/DVD/VHS clock is set correctly.
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Make sure the tape has an erase-prevention tab. If need, cover the
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hole with plastic tape.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
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