Troubleshooting - Hitachi L40C205 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting
Use the following checklist for troubleshooting if you have problems with your LCD TV. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if
problems persist. Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units.
rSYMPTOMS
TV does not
operate.
Poor sound
or no sound. •
Poor picture •
or no picture.
Poor
reception on •
some
channels
Poor color or
no color
Picture
wobbles or •
drifts
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• Try another AC outlet.
• Power is off, check fuse or circuit breaker.
• Unplug unit for an hour, then plug it back in.
Station or Cable TV experiencing problems,
tune to another station.
Check sound adjustments (Volume or Mute).
Check for sources of possible interference.
Station or Cable TV experiencing problems,
tune to another station.
Make sure channels are set into memory.
Check antenna or Cable TV connections,
adjust antenna.
Check for sources of possible interference.
Check picture control adjustments.
Station or Cable TV experiencing problems,
tune to another station.
Make sure channels are set into memory.
Station is weak, adjust antenna to receive
desired station.
Check for sources of possible interference.
Station or Cable TV experiencing problems,
tune to another station.
Make sure channels are set into memory.
Check picture control adjustments.
Check antenna or Cable TV connections,
adjust antenna.
Check for sources of possible interference.
Station or Cable TV experiencing problems,
tune to another station.
Make sure channels are set into memory.
Cable TV company is scrambling signal.
Adjust antenna.
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"_ SYMPTOMS
Digital
broadcasting
screen
problem.
No CATV
reception.
Horizontal
or diagonal
bars on
screen.
No reception
above
channel 13.
No Remote
operation.
TV shuts off.
Closed
Caption
is not
activated.
TV is not
shown in
your
language.
_,,
If the problem cannot be solved with the suggested procedures,
the product yourself.
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
• Check digital signal strength.
• Check all Cable TV connections.
• Set Air/Cable menu option to the Cable
mode.
• Station or Cable TV system problems, try
another station.
• Check antenna connections, adjust or re-
direct antenna.
• Check for sources of possible interference.
• Make sure Source option is in the
appropriate mode.
• If using antenna, check UHF antenna
connections.
Batteries are weak, dead or inserted
incorrectly.
Remote is out of range, move closer to TV
(within 15 feet).
Make sure Remote is aimed at sensor.
Confirm there are no obstructions between
the Remote and the TV.
Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
Sleep Timer is set.
Power interrupted.
TV station experiencing problems or program
tuned is not closed captioned. Try another
channel.
Check Cable TV connection or VHF/UHF
antenna, reposition or rotate antenna.
Set closed caption decoder in the menu.
• Select proper language in the menu options.
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