Trouble Checks - GE 09GP110 Manual

Trouble Checks
TV Trouble
TM will not turn on
Controls don't work
Intermittent or no remote
Turns off while playing
Checks and Adjustments ;
• Check to make sure it is plugged in.
• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in
something else.
• Maybe batteries in remote are "dead". Try using POWER button on TV.
• Maybe remote control was not aimed at remote sensor.
• Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV.
• Try unplugging set for two minutes and then turning it on again.
• Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV.
• Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor.
• Maybe batteries in remote are weak or dead. Tryreplacing batteries.
• Maybe batteries are installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries correctly.
• Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds. Install the
batteries and try remote.
• Sleep Tuner function may be activated.
• If TV turned on because of alarm, it will automatically turn off after one hour.
• Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait
30 seconds and then turn on again.
• Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV.
Turns on unexpectedly • Alarm function may be set.
Blank screen • Try another channel.
No sound, picture okay • Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing VOL up button to restore sound.
• If headphones are connected, sound from TV speakers will be muted.
Can't select certain channel
No picture, no sound
Sound okay, picture poor
Picture okay, soundpoor
Improper color in one or more areas
of the picture
• Channel may not be in channel memory. Try using number buttons.
• If using VCR, check to make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in correct position.
• To select cable-TV channels over 99 (up to 125), press and hold number button 1 until
1- appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.
•If watching V CR connected through antenna i nput, make sure TV istuned tochannel 3
or4..-same as CH31CH4 switch on VCR. Alsocheck tomake sureTV/VCR switch on
VCR isincorrect position.
• Check antenna connections.
•Try adjusting SHARPNESS function to improve weak signals.
•Try another channel.
•Try unplugging set for a minimum of 15 minutes and then turning it on again. For best
results you should place the set in the position you will be watching it before you plug
it back in.
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